Lesson 1On-scene emergency tasks: firefighting limits, spill containment triage, first aid prioritization, decontamination steps fi chemical exposureDis section details safe limits fi on-scene actions by trained staff, including basic firefighting, spill containment, first aid triage, an' chemical decontamination steps, emphasizing personal safety, PPE, an' when fi withdraw an' wait fi responders.
Defensive firefighting scope for staffSpill containment priorities and triageFirst aid prioritization and handoverDecontamination steps for chemical exposureCriteria for withdrawal and scene handoverLesson 2Documentation an' incident logging: initial incident report fields, evidence preservation, witness statements, chain-of-command reportingDis section describes how fi log incidents from de first report, including key data fields, evidence preservation, witness statements, an' chain-of-command reporting, supporting investigations, legal compliance, an' 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 an' responsibilities: Safety Officer duties, emergency team lead, floor wardens, first aiders, supervisors, designated assembly marshalsDis section defines emergency roles such as Safety Officer, team lead, floor wardens, first aiders, supervisors, an' assembly marshals, clarifying authority, handover rules, training needs, an' how fi 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 an' equipment matrix: required PPE levels, spill kits, fire extinguishers types an' placement, breathing apparatus needs, first aid suppliesDis section maps required emergency resources, including PPE levels, spill kits, fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, an' first aid supplies, explaining selection, placement, inspection routines, an' how fi keep de matrix current an' 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 controlsDis section presents a structured method fi decide between evacuation an' shelter-in-place, linking criteria to specific hazards, defining who makes de call, how fi communicate instructions, an' how fi manage controlled re-entry after de incident.
Risk criteria for evacuation decisionsShelter-in-place triggers and conditionsHazard-specific decision guidanceAuthority and decision-making rolesRe-entry authorization and area checksLesson 6Coordination wid external services: pre-incident liaisons, site layout packs fi responders, hydrant/utility info, access an' traffic controlDis section explains how fi coordinate wid external responders through pre-incident liaison, sharing site layout an' utility data, planning access an' traffic control, an' conducting joint drills fi reduce confusion an' 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 an' notification templates: who fi call (internal contacts, local fire department, ambulance, environmental authority) an' scripted information fi provideDis section defines how an' when fi escalate alarms, who must be notified internally an' externally, an' provides structured call scripts an' notification templates fi ensure consistent, complete, an' 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 an' initial isolation: safe shutdown procedures, stopping fuel sources, isolating cylinders, electrical isolation fi welding areasDis section covers immediate actions fi stabilize de scene, including safe shutdown of processes, stopping fuel sources, isolating cylinders, an' cutting power in welding or high-risk areas, while maintaining responder safety an' 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 an' alarm pathways: detection systems, manual alarms, communication trees, phone an' radio protocolsDis section explains how incidents are detected, how alarms are raised, an' how information flows through communication trees using phones an' radios, ensuring rapid, reliable notification widout 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
