Lesson 1On-scene emergency tasks: firefighting limits, spill containment triage, first aid prioritization, decontamination steps for chemical exposureThis section details safe limits for on-scene actions by trained staff, including basic firefighting, spill containment, first aid triage, and chemical decontamination steps, emphasising personal safety, PPE, and when to withdraw and wait for responders.
Defensive firefighting scope for staffSpill containment priorities and triageFirst aid prioritization and handoverDecontamination steps for chemical exposureCriteria for withdrawal and scene handoverLesson 2Documentation and incident logging: initial incident report fields, evidence preservation, witness statements, chain-of-command reportingThis section describes how to log incidents from the first report, including key data fields, evidence preservation, witness statements, and chain-of-command reporting, supporting investigations, legal compliance, and continuous improvement.
Initial incident report fields and timingEvidence preservation and scene controlCollecting and securing witness accountsReporting lines and approval workflowData retention and confidentiality rulesLesson 3Roles and responsibilities: Safety Officer duties, emergency team lead, floor wardens, first aiders, supervisors, designated assembly marshalsThis section defines emergency roles such as Safety Officer, team lead, floor wardens, first aiders, supervisors, and assembly marshals, clarifying authority, handover rules, training needs, and how to maintain coverage across all shifts.
Safety Officer duties and authorityEmergency team leader responsibilitiesFloor wardens and sweep proceduresFirst aiders and medical coordinationAssembly marshals and headcount tasksLesson 4Resource and equipment matrix: required PPE levels, spill kits, fire extinguishers types and placement, breathing apparatus needs, first aid suppliesThis section maps required emergency resources, including PPE levels, spill kits, fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, and first aid supplies, explaining selection, placement, inspection routines, and how to keep the matrix current and auditable.
PPE levels by task and hazard typeSpill kit contents, siting, and upkeepFire extinguisher types and placementBreathing apparatus needs and limitsFirst aid supplies and restocking rulesLesson 5Evacuation vs shelter-in-place decision framework: criteria, hazard-specific guidance, re-entry controlsThis section presents a structured method to decide between evacuation and shelter-in-place, linking criteria to specific hazards, defining who makes the call, how to communicate instructions, and how to manage controlled re-entry after the incident.
Risk criteria for evacuation decisionsShelter-in-place triggers and conditionsHazard-specific decision guidanceAuthority and decision-making rolesRe-entry authorization and area checksLesson 6Coordination with external services: pre-incident liaisons, site layout packs for responders, hydrant/utility info, access and traffic controlThis section explains how to coordinate with external responders through pre-incident liaison, sharing site layout and utility data, planning access and traffic control, and conducting joint drills to reduce confusion and improve response speed.
Pre-incident liaison and contact updatesResponder information packs and mapsHydrant, utility, and shutoff informationAccess routes and traffic control plansJoint drills and post-incident reviewsLesson 7Alarm escalation and notification templates: who to call (internal contacts, local fire department, ambulance, environmental authority) and scripted information to provideThis section defines how and when to escalate alarms, who must be notified internally and externally, and provides structured call scripts and notification templates to ensure consistent, complete, and legally sound information sharing under stress.
Internal escalation levels and triggersContact lists for external servicesStandard call script core elementsNotification templates and message logsLanguage, clarity, and confirmation stepsLesson 8Immediate actions and initial isolation: safe shutdown procedures, stopping fuel sources, isolating cylinders, electrical isolation for welding areasThis section covers immediate actions to stabilise the scene, including safe shutdown of processes, stopping fuel sources, isolating cylinders, and cutting power in welding or high-risk areas, while maintaining responder safety and preventing escalation.
Scene size-up and immediate prioritiesSafe shutdown of equipment and processesStopping fuel and energy sourcesGas cylinder and tank isolation stepsElectrical isolation in welding areasLesson 9Detection and alarm pathways: detection systems, manual alarms, communication trees, phone and radio protocolsThis section explains how incidents are detected, how alarms are raised, and how information flows through communication trees using phones and radios, ensuring rapid, reliable notification without causing confusion or alarm fatigue.
Automatic detection and alarm system typesManual alarm points and activation rulesAlarm communication trees and call cascadesPhone, radio, and PA usage protocolsAlarm verification and false alarm handling
