Workplace Safety Basics Module 4: In Case of an Emergency

Workplace safety is a shared responsibility between employers and their employees. Under the General Duty Clause, (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act of 1970,) OSHA requires the employer to provide a safe environment for their employees. However, each employee needs to be aware of the potential hazards they may be exposed to, take action to avoid or eliminate them, and report hazards/unsafe conditions as they arise.

This program is designed to provide learners with a high-level overview of a number of workplace safety tips & safety topics. Specifically, it covers what an employee should do in the event an emergency occurs. Topics include:

• Emergency Action Plans
• First Aid/Emergency Response
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• HAZWOPER
• Workplace Violence
• Medical Records