Purpose

To enable the learner to distinguish the difference between an emergency and an incident as well as understand the different types of emergencies that may take place in the workplace. The learner will be able to explain the types of emergency alarms in the workplace, the procedures for responding to them and the methods and procedures which need to be applied in the assembly area after an alarm

Course Contents:

• Types of Emergencies that can be encountered in the workplace

• How to respond to various Emergencies

• Emergency plans and procedures

• Safety of people in a fire situation

• Assisting people with disabilities

• Behavior Factors

• Floor Plan

• Establishing Control Centres

• Zones and assembly Areas

• Detection and Warning Signals

• Layout of Escape Routes

• Emergency Equipment and Symbolic signage

• Emergency Teams

• Emergency Communications

• Building sweep

• Evacuation exercises

Course Duration: 8 Hours

SAQA US ID: 259597

NQF Level: 2

Credits: 3