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Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)

Aim 

 The aim of this course is to increase awareness of the roles and responsibilities of the emergency control organisation (ECO) and building occupants in an emergency

Description 

 This course is intended for all employees in the workplace and is aimed at the minimum induction level of knowledge and skills required to be implemented in an emergency for the safety of ones self and others.

Duration 

 2 Hours

Unit/s of Competence

 Nil

Accreditation 

 Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Risk Response & Rescue Certificate stating the information covered, duration of training, date of issue, location of training and general remarks.
Certificates will display the Fire Protection Association logo.

Course Content
  • Legislation and responsibilities
  • The emergency control organisational structure
  • Identification of ECO personnel
  • Fire safety and protection systems
  • Communication and warden intercom phones (WIP)m
  • Raising the alarm
  • Actions in emergencies
  • Alarms
  • Evacuation strategies and exit paths
  • After hours procedures
  • Management of mobility impaired persons

Pre-Requisites

 There are no specific pre-requisites for this course.

Assessment

 There is no formal assessment on this course.

Max Course Size

 12 (recommended, however open to negotiation as larger numbers may attend)

Supervision Ratio 

 1:12

Compliance with Legislation, Standards and Codes
  • Relevant Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations
  • AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009 Risk Management
  • AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • AS/NZS 3745:2002 Emergency control organisation and procedures for buildings, structures and workplaces
  • Other enterprise specific legislation, standards and codes

Course Material

 Informative handouts

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