Emergency Preparedness and Response (Webinar | Sep. 28-29, 2026)

Course Description

This intensive one-day (8-hour) training program equips employees, supervisors, and safety
officers in commercial and industrial workplaces with the knowledge and skills required to comply
with Republic Act 11058, “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health
Standards.”
The course emphasizes hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency planning, and practical
response procedures for workplace emergencies such as fires, earthquakes, floods, chemical
spills, and medical incidents. Participants will learn their legal duties under RA 11058, practice
emergency drills, and develop communication and reporting protocols aligned with DOLE and
OSHC requirements.

EPR Training Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will:

• Understand the legal framework and compliance requirements of RA 11058.
• Identify and assess workplace hazards in commercial and industrial settings.
• Develop and implement emergency action plans tailored to their workplace.
• Demonstrate effective response procedures through tabletop drills.
• Apply proper incident reporting and communication protocols.

This training is designed for:

• Safety officers and first-aiders
• Supervisors and managers
• Emergency response team members
• Employees in commercial and industrial workplaces

A complete one-day (8-hour) training plan for Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)
tailored to RA 11058 requirements in Philippine commercial and industrial workplaces.

Training Outline (8 Hours)
Session 1: Introduction & Legal Framework (1 hour)

• RA 11058 Overview: Scope, coverage, and penalties for non-compliance
• Employer & Employee Duties: Rights, responsibilities, and accountability under OSH
  standards
• Definition of Key Terms: Certified first-aider, safety officer, emergency plan

Session 2: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (1.5 hours)

• Workplace Hazards: Fire, chemical spills, earthquakes, floods, electrical risks
• Risk Assessment Tools: Job hazard analysis, risk matrices
• Case Studies: Industrial accidents in the Philippines

Session 3: Emergency Preparedness Planning (1.5 hours)

• Emergency Action Plans: Evacuation routes, assembly points, communication protocols
• Roles & Responsibilities: Safety officers, first-aiders, fire wardens
• Coordination with LGUs & DOLE: Compliance with local disaster risk reduction offices

Session 4: Response Procedures & Drills (2 hours)

• Fire Safety Response: Use of extinguishers, alarms, evacuation
• Earthquake & Flood Response: Duck-cover-hold, safe evacuation, flood barriers
• Medical Emergencies: First aid, CPR, coordination with hospitals
• Tabletop Drills: Evacuation simulation, fire extinguisher practice

Session 5: Communication & Incident Reporting (1 hour)

• Emergency Communication: Chain of command, internal/external reporting
• Incident Documentation: Accident reports, near-miss logs
• Coordination with DOLE & OSHC

Session 6: Review, Assessment & Certification (1 hour)

• Knowledge Check: Quiz on RA 11058 compliance and emergency procedures
• Practical Evaluation: Drill performance assessment
• Certification of Completion: Compliance record for DOLE inspections

Key Compliance Points under RA 11058

• Employers must provide emergency preparedness training and equipment.
• Workplaces must have certified first-aiders and safety officers.
• Emergency drills are mandatory and must be documented.
• Penalties apply for failure to comply with OSH standards