Unified Command (UC) brings under one roof the responsible decision-making representatives from all organizations having a direct interest in the incident. Under the UC, the various agencies may blend together throughout the operation to create an integrated response team. When …
Workers and community members utilize devices with lithium batteries daily. While lithium batteries are generally safe, they can become a fire and/or explosion hazard if defective or damaged. This curriculum on lithium battery safety can be used as an exercise …
A mobile app, or simply app, is a specialized program – or application – downloaded onto mobile devices. The Midwest Consortium developed this template for Program Directors and facilitators who want to develop an exercise to use an app that …
The Midwest Consortium developed this template for Program Directors and facilitators who want to develop an exercise using a map accessed using technology that can be added to the MWC programming. DOWNLOADS Developer Guide
The activities in this exercise will result in workplace changes that reduce exposures. Many will be small changes, but every avoided or eliminated exposure benefits workers. Each success builds confidence that change can be made. DOWNLOADS Facilitator Guide Participant Guide
The activities in this exercise will result in workplace changes that reduce exposures. Many will be small changes, but every avoided or eliminated exposure benefits workers. Each success builds confidence that change can be made. DOWNLOADS Facilitator Guide Participant Guide
When completed, participants will be better able to: Initial Actions (part 1) Describe the responsibilities of the ICS roles Identify the roles needed for a particular emergency/event Describe the flow of information up and down the ICS Identify potential overloads/bottlenecks …
A broad range of electronic resources are available to emergency responders and increasingly used in the Incident Commander structure to understand hazards and plan a response. In this exercise you will access some of these tools for hazard assessment, use …
A broad range of electronic resources are used in the National Response Framework, and are available to local responders engaged in Incident Command activities. In this exercise you will access some of these tools and discuss how each can assist …
In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the development and dissemination of such information. DOWNLOADS Facilitator …