Course details
HAZWOPER: Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations
Course Overview
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.
Topics Covered
- 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
This course takes approximately 50 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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