Part of the Industrial Incident Management Series. Order the entire series and save.
Part One of the series, Taking Control, discusses common types of industrial emergencies, tells why it is important to have a plan to deal with such emergencies, and provides an overview of the Incident Command System. It explains what constitutes Level I, II and III incidents, and differentiates between an incident and a crisis. It also explains the importance of having an Incident Command System - ready to be activated on a moment's notice - in order to prevent confusion and manage the emergency to a successful conclusion.
The need for effective communication and cooperation among agencies is stressed, as well as the need for written SOPs spelling out specific duties and responsibilities. The program covers the competencies and qualifications necessary for an incident commander as well as Command's basic responsibilities during the emergency. Other topics discussed in the film include procedures for transfer of command, the lead agency concept, and the importance of pre-incident planning and exercises. 18 minutes.
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