Industry
Protection
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Delivery Modality
Online self-paced
Theme
Hazard-specific DRR/DRM
Hazardous Accidents
Operational Capacity for Response
Facilitation of Regional/International Support
Risk-Informed Planning
Audience
Civil Society & Community-Based Organizations
Government
NDMO/Civil Protection
Private Sector
Sectoral Ministries
Agencies
OCHA
UNEP
Certification
Yes
The course aims to raise awareness about industrial accidents in order to strengthen the capacity of government, industry and civil society representatives. With an improved understanding of what constitutes an 'industrial accident', participants will be better able to prevent, prepare and respond to these types of incidents. By taking the course, participants will also gain an understanding of when countries should ask and receive international assistance in preparation for or in response to an industrial accident.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Recall the meaning of industrial accident
- Recognize the value of a national programme for industrial accident prevention and preparedness
- Repeat the phases of developing a national industrial accidents programme
- Identify the core elements that form part of an effective industrial accidents programme
- List the frameworks and organizations that can assist a country in preparing for and responding to an industrial accident