Specialised Training for Employees

Warden/ECO Training is designed to equip your organisation with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet WHS obligations and effectively manage emergencies in the workplace. We delve into key legislative requirements and industry best practices, focusing on the WHS Regulation 2017, Clause 43, AS3745-2010, and the Safe Work Australia (SWA) Code of Practice.

Course Objectives

• Overview of WHS Regulation 2017 and AS3745-2010: Planning for emergencies in facilities.
• Specific roles and responsibilities within the ECO (e.g., Chief Warden, Area      Wardens, etc.).
• Conducting response exercises to evaluate emergency response capabilities.
• Emergency      response procedures (R.A.C.E)
• Evacuation procedures.
• Incident management and communication.
• Responding confidently and effectively to emergencies.

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The Chief Warden plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel during emergencies. They are responsible for leading the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) and coordinating a swift and effective response. Key responsibilities include:

Course Objectives

• Command:     Assuming overall leadership of the ECO, making critical decisions, and delegating tasks to team members.
• Control:     Maintaining order, directing personnel movements, and ensuring compliance with emergency procedures.
• Coordination:     Facilitating communication and cooperation between ECO members, external emergency services, and relevant stakeholders.
• Activating emergency plans: Initiating established protocols, including alarms, communication systems, and evacuation procedures.
• Directing ECO members: Assigning tasks and responsibilities to Area Wardens, Wardens, and other team members.
• Communicating effectively: Providing accurate and timely information to the ECO and emergency responders (e.g., fire brigade, police, ambulance).
• Incident Reporting: Documenting incidents and debriefing with ECO members.

Chief warden training can be combined with warden/eco training so you can train all of your team at once!

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This comprehensive fire safety training course equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills to prevent, identify, and respond to fire emergencies in the workplace. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on exercises, including the use of fire extinguishers on a controlled live fire, participants will gain the confidence to act decisively in the face of a fire threat.

Course Objectives

• Rate of Growth and Spread: Examining factors that influence how quickly fires develop and spread.
• R.A.C.E. (Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate): A systematic approach to responding to fire emergencies.
• Fire Compartmentation: Understanding how building design and fire-resistant barriers can contain fires.
• Elements of Fire: Understanding the chemical and physical processes involved in combustion.
• Fire Triangle/Tetrahedron: Exploring the essential components for fire ignition and sustained burning.
• Classes of Fire: Identifying different types of fires based on fuel source (Class A, B, C, D, F).
• Extinguishing Methods: Learning how different extinguishing agents disrupt the fire triangle/tetrahedron.
• Fire Safety Equipment: Understanding the purpose and operation of fire extinguishers, alarms, and other safety devices.
• Fire Extinguisher Training: Hands-on practice using different types of fire extinguishers on a controlled live fire.

This comprehensive evacuation training course empowers participants to respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations. Through practical exercises, participants will learn to safely evacuate a building, understand the facility's emergency response procedures and life safety systems, and recognise and respond to instructions from the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO). By the end of the training, participants will be well-prepared to navigate emergencies, prioritise safety, and contribute to a successful evacuation process.

Course Objectives:

• Safely evacuate a building in an emergency.
• Understand the facility's emergency response procedures.
• Understand the facility's life safety systems.
• Recognise and respond to instructions from the ECO.