Road Transport Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Response Plan for Truck Drivers
Prepare truck drivers and transport teams to respond more systematically to road transport emergencies through planning, incident actions, recovery steps and scenario-based Table-top Exercise.
Course overview
Prepare truck drivers and transport teams to respond more systematically to road transport emergencies through planning, incident actions, recovery steps and scenario-based Table-top Exercise.
Operational risks addressed
- Unclear driver actions during road transport emergencies
- Emergency plans that are not practised through realistic scenarios
What participants will be able to do
- Define a Road Transport Emergency and why preparation is necessary
- Determine the steps truck drivers should take during an emergency
- Identify preparedness, response and recovery elements
- Apply emergency-response thinking through scenario-based TTX
Course outline
- 01Introduction: Emergency Plans, Legal Requirements and Industry Code of Practice
- 02What is a Road Transport Emergency
- 03Road Transport Emergency Response Management
- 04Road Transport Emergency Action by Drivers
- 05Post Recovery Actions
- 06Practical Exercise for Drivers using Table-top Exercise (TTX)
Training approach
Training methodology
- Instructor-led classroom explanation and demonstration
- Group discussions and case studies
- Role plays and scenario-based practical activity
- Table-top Exercise (TTX) with emergency scenarios
Practical component
- Role play based on road transport emergency situations
- Scenario-based Table-top Exercise (TTX) on actions to take and how to take them
Assessment
- Quiz and facilitated wrap-up
Training facilities & requirements
- Suitable indoor training room
- PA system, microphones and LCD projector
- Whiteboard or flip-chart facilities and suitable power points
Compliance reference
- Source outline references APAD / SPAD Industry Code of Practice Code 6(d) for emergency handling in licensed freight operations.
Training arrangement
Delivery arrangements can be discussed according to participant roles, site conditions and the confirmed course requirements. Safety-critical content and assessment requirements remain aligned with the confirmed course outline.
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Programme questions
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In-house training can be delivered at your workplace, subject to location, suitable facilities, trainer availability and programme needs.
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