Emergency team member - Course ref: ER3
Course objectives:
At the end of this course delegates will have a working understanding of the hazards and precautions involved with bringing emergency situations under control. They will have taken part in practical exercises involving wearing and the control of breathing apparatus wearers, wearing chemical protection suits and use of fire fighting equipment. Delegates will understand the techniques and procedures to apply to bring various emergencies under control, they will have gained confidence in the use of their equipment and know their capabilities and limitations.
Who should attend:
This course has been developed to train members of plant emergency teams, and specifically covers the procedures and techniques required to safely bring emergency incidents under control.
Course duration:
Two to four days depending on risks and equipment.
Course content: (sample 3 day course)
- The physiology of breathing
- Irrespirable atmospheres
- Breathing apparatus entry control and guideline procedures
- BA start up and donning procedures in emergency situations
- Moving in poor visibility
- Rescue techniques
- Foam and firefighting equipment
- Firefighting and fire protection techniques
- Flashovers, backdraughts and BLEVEs
- Vapour cloud dispersion techniques
- Personal protective equipment for hazardous environments
- Emergency decontamination techniques
- Spill and environmental protection techniques
- Dynamic risk assessing
- Practical exercises
- Short test and end of course discussion.
Course tutors:
All our tutors are fully qualified emergency responders with extensive experience of handling emergencies. For the practical aspects of the course a suitably trained and experienced safety officer will also be used.
Competency testing:
Multiple choice test and practical assessment by course tutor. Successful completion of this course fulfils the FOCUS Emergency Team Member's Initial Assessment criteria. Following a satisfactory interview by an emergency team leader or a deputy team leader the candidate may form part of a plant emergency team.
Documentation:
Training summary provided for company records, delegates receive course workbook, individual certificate and feedback form.
Course venue:
Your site
Number of trainees:
Suggested maximum of 10 trainees per course to allow full participation.
