Course Description
PUAFER005 Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
This course has been designed for individuals who are required to implement an emergency response as specified in the facility emergency procedures or specified by a person at a higher level in the emergency control organisation (ECO). Individuals who undertake this work will be working within the command, control and coordinate structure of the ECO. It includes undertaking pre-emergency planning, taking appropriate actions in an emergency and assisting with post emergency activities.Â
The course has been developed to cover a broad range of emergencies and facilities as considered in Australian Standard 3745 and Australian Standard 4083.  It applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts.Â
Participants in this course will learn how to effectively:
- Apply Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirementsÂ
- Assist occupants who may require assistanceÂ
- Assist with post emergency response activitiesÂ
- Comply with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulationsÂ
- Contribute to facility emergency planningÂ
- Give clear directions to occupants and visitorsÂ
- Implement safe work practicesÂ
- Initiate and control initial emergency responseÂ
- Respond to emergency signals and warningsÂ
- Take on a leadership role within emergency control organisation and/or a deputy role for other emergency control organisation positionsÂ
- Undertake pre-emergency planningÂ
- Use communications systemsÂ
- Wear required emergency control organisation identification