Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1881
Course Name
Emergency Preparedness
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Water Works Association - PA Section
Primary Contact
Melanie Greene
melanie@paawwa.org
717-774-8870 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide information necessary to aid an employee in establishing a new emergency preparedness program or to revaluate and upgrade an existing program. Emergency preparedness plans spell out in writing what is to occur to protect personnel and assets in the event of an emergency. Additionally, where many existing written plans merely cover events like fires, floods and medical emergencies, it is important to recognize that this short list represent only the tip-of-the-iceberg in the long list of potential challenges that could affect our employees and companies.
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
Student guide will be a printed outline of key points and support information to be used in the creation or updating of an Emergency Preparedness plan.
Key points discussed will include:
A) What is an Emergency Preparedness Plan;
B) Why do we need this plan and is it really important;
C) The importance of a written Emergency Plan;
D) Evaluating your facility and location;
E) Evaluating your staff and resources;
* What potential emergencies do I need to plan for;
G) Communicating an emergency, Meeting Points, and Head Counts;
*-then-- RE-train, RE-train, RE-train ;
I) Emergency Evacuation Drills and practices
*EVALUATING plan effectiveness and making adjustments; and
K) Dealing with the media during emergencies.
Target Audience
Water or Wastewater Operators, Safety Personnel and Safety Team Members, Safety Directors/ Managers, Administrators, Plant Superintendants, Board members, and anyone involved in managing and/or faciliting site safety.
Training Format
Classroom