Introduction to Emergency Procedures in the Workplace
Emergencies can happen at any time in the workplace.
Having a set of procedures, policies and a well-made emergency plan can help prevent many injuries and miscommunication.
Employers and employees who take the time to develop and practise basic emergency procedures often improve their overall safety and security at their place of employment.
While you might not be able to predict every single emergency scenario, having at least the general emergency situations covered is a step in the right direction.
This course will go into detail on what a good emergency plan is, what to avoid and what makes a well-trained employee in case of an emergency.
We begin by addressing how a good emergency plan differs from bad emergency procedures and a list of common emergencies that businesses deal with.
Next, we review good emergency procedures, to include what a well-trained employee should have as far as skills are concerned and what to avoid in emergency procedure planning.
Finally, we show you some steps to take and provide you with tips to help your emergency planning process.
You Will Learn:
- About different types of emergency situations
- What should be included into your emergency plans
- What to expect of employees during an emergency
- Tips to help make emergency planning easier and concise
The Benefits of Taking This Course:
- You will be able to learn about good emergency planning
- You will be able to learn about bad emergency procedures
- You will learn about the benefits of good emergency planning
- Understanding how to make an emergency action plan and how to enforce it
Course Modules/Lessons
FAQ's
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Who can take the Introduction to Emergency Procedures in Workplace Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course. -
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 1 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module. -
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device -
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all 1 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 1 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. -
What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. -
What happens if a user fails the test?
If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken. -
How long does it take to complete the Introduction to Emergency Procedures in Workplace Certification course?
We estimate that the course will take about 0.75 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.