This online Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situationsis course designed to help facilities comply with OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120). As part of these regulations, there are varying requirements for employee training, depending on an employee’s specific level of involvement with hazardous materials. The course provides employees with the information they need to understand the major areas covered by the regulation and instructs employees on the proper ways of interacting with the media during an emergency situation.

This online HAZWOPER: Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations course covers the following topics:

• Establishing a relationship with the media before a crisis occurs
• The duties and responsibilities of the Public Information Officer (PIO)
• Early response to the media during an incident
• Insuring the safety of the media
• Unauthorized communication with the media
• The consequences of rumors and misinformation
• And more

Approximately 45 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.