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HAZWOPER: Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations
Our online course, HAZWOPER: Dealing With The Media In Emergency Situations, aims to instruct employees on the significance of having a positive liaison with the media and the right approach to handle media interactions during emergency situations.
The HAZWOPER: Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations online course is meticulously designed to assist workplaces in adhering to OSHA's HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120). Given the varied requirements for worker training under these regulations, based on their specific involvement with hazardous materials, this course aims to equip employees with essential knowledge about the regulation's key areas. Furthermore, it provides guidance on appropriate communication strategies with the media during emergency scenarios.
The HAZWOPER: Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations online course includes the following subjects:
- Fostering a connection with the media before crises
- The roles and responsibilities of the Public Information Officer (PIO)
- Initial media response during an incident
- Guaranteeing the safety of media personnel
- Unauthorized media communications
- The repercussions of rumors and false information
- Additional topics
Approximately 45 minutes
Throughout this online course, tests are conducted to reinforce the information provided. A score of 80% is required to pass the course, and learners have up to three attempts to achieve the pass mark. An extensive student guide, available for print, serves as a valuable resource for future reference and knowledge reinforcement.
On the successful completion of the HAZWOPER: Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 50 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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