Disaster Planning: What Supervisors Need to Know

Course Description:

It’s essential for supervisors to know how to properly plan for responding to workplace disasters and other emergencies in order to prevent employee injuries, minimize property damage, and minimize the disruption of business operations.

This course focuses on the information supervisors need to carry out their duties under their facility’s emergency action plan, or EAP, and examine key issues such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, requirements; emergency evacuation procedures; employee training; and emergency response assignments.

Why “Disaster Planning: What Supervisors Need to Know” Matters:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Recognize the types of disasters that have the potential to occur at the workplace.
• Identify the requirements of the facility’s EAP.
• Implement employee training requirements.
• Conduct successful evacuation procedures.
• Execute emergency response duties effectively.

Key Points:

• Workplace disasters can strike at any time and with very little warning.
• Emergency response planning and disaster preparedness can save lives, reduce the number of injuries, and prevent loss of property.
• Employee training in emergency procedures and special response duties is essential.
• You play a crucial role in preparing our organization for workplace disasters and other emergencies.