Emergency and Disaster Preparedness – Canada





Emergencies and disasters can strike at any time, anywhere, and without any warning. In this course, you'll learn about ways to prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters. You'll also learn about safe evacuation practices. Then you'll be introduced to the best ways to respond to specific natural and manmade emergencies and disasters. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Pinchin Ltd., an environmental, health and safety consulting firm with offices across Canada. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.


All employees


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Preparing for Disasters

  • identify best practices to demonstrate preparedness for an emergency or disaster
  • identify what you need to know to be prepared for an emergency evacuation
  • identify the actions to take in the event of a fire
  • identify the actions to take in the event of a hazardous substance spill or release
  • identify the actions to take in the event of an earthquake
  • identify the actions to take in the event of a flood
  • identify the actions to take in the event of a tornado
  • identify violent behaviour and warning signs of violent behaviour
  • recognize ways to prevent workplace violence
  • identify the appropriate response to a bomb threat


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