Way too many executives/administrators think that they’re NOT required by law to train all employees for emergencies in their workplace. WRONG! Every employer in America is required by law to train all employees without exception. Emergency Insight #1: You shall train annually, at hire, in a classroom using a “qualified” trainer. On-screen training is OK as […]
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September 11 and Training
My wife and I just visited the 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero. Emotionally poignant and beautifully done. This anniversary should remind us about training. On the morning of September 11, 2001, one company with 2,600+ people present in the South Tower lost just one life. While losing one life is a tragedy, given the mass […]
He Said “All-Hazards Emergency Training is Bull”
I recently presented the list of 50+ threats and emergencies for which workplaces shall plan and train to a new client. He said, “Are you kidding me? That’s over the top. You’re piling on stuff we just don’t need. This is bull$*%#!” Please, please, please don’t go down this path. Resist the siren song of denial. You don’t get […]
“Train Everyone, Including the Band”
I coined this phrase. My inspiration came from the fact that almost all employers have way too few employees trained to command and control an emergency. On top of this, Murphy’s Law ensures that key people like you will be off campus on other missions when the emergency strikes. So, how many employees shall we […]
OSHA Demands Training for Emergencies From Day One
OSHA requires that emergency training shall be “hands on,” annual, at hire, in a classroom “where questions can be asked and answered,” by a “qualified” trainer (by dint of experience or training). If any of you want to see the brief detailing the citations on this, email me. Employers always ask me, “When does it […]