Workplace Emergency Response Awareness
( WERA )
Outline
This program covers the basic underpinning knowledge and initial response actions expected to be undertaken by personnel who are designated as being members of a support team during an emergency situation in the workplace. It is designed to identify warning signs, prevent or minimise negative impacts of an incident and communicate the situation to all relevant parties such as the workplace Manager/Supervisor/Security and those nearest the location of the situation.
Aim
This product is aimed at ANY INDUSTRY and ANY SITE to equip employees with formal training in understanding the importance of preparing and responding to a workplace emergency situation.
Course Objectives
To develop awareness and understanding in critical areas such as:
• Preparedness.
• Initiating an organised Initial Response.
• Basic First Aid and casualty handling.
• Communications and leadership.
• Fire Safety and Hazard identification.
Pre-requisite
There are no pre-requisites for the WERA program.
Appraisal Process (Exam)
This is a no pass or fail outcome however instructors will reinforce Learner understanding by way of a 30-minute ‘open book’ exam, conducted at the end of the training day.
Certification
Learners will receive a WGG Offshore Academy Certificate Level 3 for Workplace Emergency Response Awareness. Certificates are awarded from the UK and will be forwarded post course in soft copy to the individuals and/or the employer point of contact.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Accredited by | WGGOA |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Certificate | WGGOA Level 3 Certificate |
| Course Syllabus | Theory and Practical |