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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.

APERÇU DU COURS

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.

SUJETS DU COURS

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

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Environ 45 minutes

Note de passage

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.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

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.

APERÇU DU COURS