Emergency Preparedness and Response

It is assumed that learners can read, write and communicate in one of the official languages at NQF Level 1. Align to Unit Standard ID 259597

Outcomes

The purpose of this training is to familiarise you with first aid that is used in our daily lives, and in your working environment.

Credits

The course is aligned to Unit Standard 259597 – Credits 3

SECTION 1- EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS & RESPONSE

What is emergency preparedness & response?

What plan for emergencies?

5 steps to develop a per plan

Conduct a risk assessment

Draw up your emergency plan

Who to include in your emergency plan

Creation

SECTION 2 – TYPES OF EMERGENCIES

Assessment criteria

Emergencies and incidents

Emergencies and their effect

Dangers to life

Dangers to health

Dangers to property

Dangers to the environment

Natural disasters

Floods

Seismic events

Fires

Explosions

Power failures

Emission of gas

Sudden release of gases

Chemical incidents

Effects of chemical spills

Radiation

Equipment failure

Duration

1 day

Time

13:00 – 16:00

This training is being offered in collaboration with MSHEQ

Enquiries

Tel: 011 298 9400

Email: sales@seifsa.co.za