Emergency Preparedness Skills That Save Lives
Few scenarios are more frightening than an active shooter incident, yet employees rarely know how to respond if one occurs. In a crisis, panic and confusion can make the situation even more dangerous. This microlesson offers skills training on emergency response, preparing employees with practical steps to stay calm, make quick decisions, and improve safety outcomes in the workplace.
Microlesson Description
In this microlesson, we outline four key strategies for dealing with an active shooter in the workplace situation based on the recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security. Every organization takes safety seriously. While we hope you never have to use them, being prepared could save lives. We dive into what needs to be done during an active shooter situation and how to behave when law enforcement arrives. The key lessons here are to remain calm and follow instructions.Key Concepts
- Taking a few minutes to think about what you should do can make the difference later.
- How you, the employer, takes safety seriously and want to hear about concerns so they can be addressed.
Microlesson Features
- Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
- Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.
- Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
- A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.
Learn How to Respond to an Active Shooter in the Workplace
Learn the steps to take when an Active Shooter situation happens in your workplace. This lesson goes over recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security. It will guide you in the 3 steps you should take to be prepared, take a pulse a check on your employees preparedness, and give actions you can follow if the situation should ever arise.
Teach: How to Run, Hide, and Fight
Learn through clear instruction on the DHS-recommended Run, Hide, Fight response. Our microlesson breaks down each step—when to evacuate, when to secure your space, and when to act—so employees know how to respond in critical moments.
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Discover: Your Thoughts
Reflect on your own workplace environment. Interactive questions reveal how confident employees feel about emergency preparedness, giving your organization valuable data through Emtrain Intelligence™.
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Some Take-aways
Turn insights into preparedness. Leaders gain visibility into areas where employees may lack confidence, while individuals walk away with practical strategies that could save lives in the event of the unthinkable.
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