Emergency Response in the Workplace


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
This course provides information about planning for and responding to emergencies. The intent is to provide the learner with basic information on procedures that cover onsite emergencies such as an accidental release or spill of a hazardous chemical, fire emergencies, explosions, bomb threats, threats to security, or personal injuries. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Target Audience
All employees

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Emergency Response in the Workplace

  • identify hazardous substances and their associated risks
  • identify important components of an emergency action plan
  • identify key concepts related to evacuation procedures
  • identify the reasons for air monitoring
  • identify decontamination procedures and resources for medical assistance
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_c68_sh_enus