Emergency Preparedness & Response

Planning and responding effectively to workplace emergencies

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of emergency preparedness requirements and the principles of effective emergency response. Learners will explore emergency planning, roles and responsibilities, evacuation procedures, business continuity considerations and post-incident review. The course is suitable for anyone with emergency response responsibilities and supports compliance with fire safety and health and safety legislation.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the importance of emergency preparedness planning
• Identify types of workplace emergencies requiring response plans
• Understand evacuation procedures and assembly point management
• Explain the roles of emergency response teams
• Apply post-incident review and lessons learned processes
• Understand the link between emergency response and business continuity
• Comply with fire safety and emergency planning legislation

Course Structure (4 topics, 12 lessons)