Course Overview
This course equips participants with the necessary skills to prepare for, respond to, and recover from workplace emergencies effectively. Covering topics such as emergency planning, evacuation procedures, and incident response, this training ensures that employees and organizations are well-prepared to handle unforeseen events with confidence and efficiency.
Duration
5 days
Target Audience:
- Emergency Response Teams
- Safety and Compliance Officers
- Facility and Operations Managers
- HR and Risk Management Professionals
- All Employees Responsible for Workplace Safety
Organizational Impact
- Increased readiness and ability to respond to emergencies.
- Minimized business disruption due to unforeseen incidents.
- Compliance with emergency preparedness regulations and standards.
- Improved employee confidence and morale in crisis situations.
Personal Impact
- Enhanced ability to respond to emergencies effectively.
- Increased knowledge of evacuation and emergency procedures.
- Development of crisis management and leadership skills.
- Improved personal and workplace safety awareness.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Develop and implement workplace emergency plans.
- Understand different types of workplace emergencies.
- Conduct emergency drills and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Coordinate response efforts with emergency services.
- Apply first aid and immediate response techniques during emergencies.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Emergency Preparedness
- Types of workplace emergencies
- Importance of emergency preparedness
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Case Study: Lessons from a major industrial disaster
Module 2: Emergency Planning and Procedures
- Developing workplace emergency plans
- Roles and responsibilities during emergencies
- Communication and coordination strategies
- Case Study: Evaluating an organization’s emergency preparedness plan
Module 3: Evacuation Procedures and Fire Safety
- Safe evacuation techniques and protocols
- Fire safety equipment and procedures
- Importance of emergency assembly points
- Case Study: Fire drill analysis in a high-rise building
Module 4: First Aid and Immediate Response
- Basic first aid principles
- Handling workplace medical emergencies
- Psychological first aid for affected employees
- Case Study: Emergency response during a medical crisis at work
Module 5: Post-Emergency Recovery and Improvement
- Assessing the impact of an emergency
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
- Continuous improvement of emergency response plans
- Case Study: Restoring operations after a major workplace incident
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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