Workplace Emergencies and Natural Disasters: An Overview

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-NDEP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2021

Learning Objectives:
Identify some common workplace emergencies that could impact your organization.
Apply the information and instructions in an Emergency Action Plan during an emergency incident, including steps for evacuating and for sheltering-in-place.
Explain the different communication and notification systems used during an emergency and the advantages of each.

Expert Reviewer: John Burnap

John Burnap is a multi-disciplinary emergency preparedness and response professional with over 25 years of experience with local, state-wide, and federal level emergencies and disasters. His work in emergency response started at age 18 as an Emergency Medical Technician in California, and includes expertise as a firefighter, American Red Cross disaster response specialist, FEMA evacuation planner, hospital emergency preparedness manager, and electric utility emergency planner. In his current role he serves as Emergency Preparedness Specialist and Logistics Branch Director for one of the largest electric utility companies in New England, while consulting privately on emergency preparedness training and exercises.
Disclosure: John Burnap has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.