Emergency Preparedness & Response

This 2-day hands-on emergency response program equips personnel in manufacturing, utilities, and agro-allied industries with the knowledge, skills, and coordination capacity required to prevent, respond to, and recover from workplace emergencies.The course focuses on fire safety, evacuation, spill response, medical emergencies, crisis management, and business continuity, emphasizing practical drills, simulations, and real-world emergency scenarios to minimize injury, asset loss, and operational downtime.

Duration: 2 days

Prerequisites: Basic workplace safety awareness

Course objectives

Identify potential workplace emergency scenarios
Prevent and control fire and emergency incidents
Respond effectively to fires, spills, and medical emergencies
Conduct safe evacuation and headcount procedures
Manage emergency communication and coordination
Participate actively in emergency response teams
Apply crisis management and recovery strategies
Reduce injury, loss, and downtime during emergencies
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Course content

Module 1 Emergency Preparedness Fundamentals & Hazard Awareness

Definition and types of workplace emergencies
Emergency preparedness vs emergency response
Common emergencies in industrial and agro-allied facilities
Hazard identification and emergency risk assessment
Emergency roles and responsibilities
Emergency communication systems
Emergency signage, alarms, and escape routes

Module 2 Fire Safety, Fire Prevention & Initial Fire Response

Fire science (fire triangle and fire tetrahedron)
Causes of industrial fires
Classes of fire and extinguishing methods
Fire prevention strategies
Fire detection and alarm systems
Firefighting equipment overview
When to fight a fire vs when to evacuate

Module 3 Evacuation Management & Medical Emergency Response

Evacuation planning and procedures
Roles of fire wardens and evacuation marshals
Assembly points and headcount systems
Crowd control during emergencies
Medical emergency response fundamentals
Basic injury and casualty management (awareness level)
Coordination with external emergency services

Module 4 Spill Response, Environmental Incidents & Emergency Coordination

Types of industrial spills:
Chemical
Oil and fuel
Biological materials
Spill hazards and exposure risks
Spill containment and control methods
Use of spill kits and PPE
Environmental protection during emergencies
Emergency coordination and command structure

Module 5 Crisis Management, Recovery & Emergency Drills

Crisis management principles
Incident command system (ICS) overview
Emergency decision-making under pressure
Post-incident recovery and business continuity
Incident reporting and investigation
Lessons learned and improvement planning
Conducting effective emergency drills