WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is intended for all levels of Public Works (PW) employees who may be required
to respond in the event of a disaster or emergency.
This is also offered to inspectors, technicians, engineers, risk managers, safety officers, and PW responders
who may not be exposed to field hazards in the normal course of their duties.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides employees with the skills to understand, identify, and analyze operational hazards to help ensure their own safety, the safety of their coworkers, and the public during these chaotic situations.
Participants will learn how to prepare themselves and their families for responding to emergency situations. Fundamentals of Employee Emergency Planning and Incident Command System will also be addressed.
COURSE PURPOSE
• Plan for emergencies and disasters.
• Prepare for the multiple and unique safety hazards of response and recovery operations
• Recognize and analyze hazards
• Follow safe operating principles to ensure the safety of the public, work team and self.