EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (ERT)

DURATION

 1 day 

INTRODUCTION

Emergency response team (ERT) is a group of people who prepare for and respond to any emergency incident. This team is generally composed of specific members designated before an incident occurs. ERT members ideally are trained and prepared to fulfil the roles and responsibility required for first responder at workplace. Develop skills and knowledge of employees to enable them to act according to the procedures established for the facility and to safely operate First attack Fire Fighting equipment.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of training, the participants should be able to: 

• Know the risks / hazards associated with emergency incidents.

• Understand emergency procedures for incident commanders.

• Take command and control of an emergency incident.

• Understand the role of ERT Team Leaders / ERT Members / Liaison with Emergency Services.

METHODOLOGY

Theory & Practical

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Emergency response team, safety committee, managers, supervisors, safety and health officer, security personnel and all employees.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Introduction to ERT

• Establishment of ERT

• Function & Roles of ERT

• ERT Tasks/Job

• How to conduct exercise

2. Rescue procedures

• Victims Rescue Technique

• Practical: Rescue Techniques

3. Fire Chemistry

• Fire Accidents

• Fire Triangle

• Fire Spread Method

• Fire Extinguishing Technique

• Fire Classes

• Awareness of Fire

4. Building evacuation

• Understanding of Fire Drill

• Emergency Plan

• Means of Escape

• Ready for action/tasks

5. Fire extinguishers

• Types of Fire extinguishers

• How to use a Fire Extinguisher

• Fire Extinguisher Content

• Fire Extinguisher Care & Maintenance

6. Practical

• Practical for Fire Extinguishers, Hose Reel & Hydrant Hose

CERTIFICATION 

Attendance certificate