Emergency Preparedness and Response

Course Length: 20 minutes

Overview: OSHA requires employers to provide their employees with a safe environment to work. In the event an emergency situation arises, most employers must have an emergency action plan that describes how employees are expected to react. All employees must be trained on these written plans, which list emergency contacts and procedures like reporting fires or other emergencies, evacuation, and rescue/medical operations.

Emergency Preparedness & Response is designed to help learners adequately prepare for and appropriately respond to emergency situations in the workplace.

After viewing this program, learners will be able to:

• Describe the various types of emergency situations they may encounter and how to prepare for them
• Explain the importance of an employer's written emergency action plan
• Discuss appropriate ways to react to emergencies

Outline:

Emergency Preparedness & Response covers the following topics:

Emergency Preparedness

• Types of Emergencies
• Emergency Action Plan
• Training & Practice Drills

Emergency Response

• React Appropriately
• Emergency Communications
• Medical Assistance