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29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)
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Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations

What Is Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations Course?

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The Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations course is an interactive online training program designed to help facilities comply with OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120).

The course instructs employees on the proper ways of interacting with the media during an emergency situation involving hazardous materials. It covers the role and responsibilities of the Public Information Officer (PIO), how to protect a company’s reputation during incidents, how rumors get started, and the importance of providing accurate, up-to-date information.

Topics include the PIO’s role in working with the media, how employees can unwittingly spread misinformation, the importance of accurate information during incidents, the role employees should play when speaking to media, and topics or statements employees should never make regarding HAZMAT incidents.

The course uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics. It is provided in partnership with MARCOM, a top-rated safety and compliance training content provider.

For those who need a more in-depth HAZWOPER course, or a refresher, check out our Hazwoper 40-Hour Course, or our Hazwoper 8-Hour Refresher Course.

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Topics Covered
  • Roles and responsibilities of the Public Information Officer (PIO)
  • How the PIO works with the media to protect a company's reputation
  • How rumors get started and employees can spread misinformation
  • Importance of accurate and up-to-date information during incidents
  • Role employees should play when speaking to media
  • Topics employees should never discuss regarding HAZMAT incidents
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Course Details at a Glance

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Who Should Take This Course?

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Industries That Require This Training

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What's Included

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  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER)
Course Duration
45-60 minutes
Format
100% online with audio, full-motion video, text, and graphics
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Printable certificate of completion upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
Provider
MARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Who Should Take the Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Public Information Officers (PIOs) at facilities that handle hazardous materials
  • ✓Employees who work with PIOs on worksites involving HAZMAT operations
  • ✓Safety managers and emergency response coordinators
  • ✓Supervisors at facilities where HAZMAT emergencies could attract media attention
  • ✓Communications and public relations staff at industrial or chemical facilities
  • ✓Any employee who may interact with media during a HAZMAT emergency

Industries That Require Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Chemical manufacturing and processing
  • ✓Oil and gas extraction and refining
  • ✓Hazardous waste cleanup and remediation
  • ✓Transportation and logistics involving hazardous materials
  • ✓Government emergency management agencies
  • ✓Industrial manufacturing facilities
  • ✓Public utilities and energy production
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Dealing with the Media in Emergency Situations.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a printable certificate of completion.
  This is an interactive online training course designed to help facilities comply with OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulation (29 CFR 1910.120). It teaches employees how to properly interact with the media during HAZMAT emergency situations, including the role of the Public Information Officer and protocols for employee communication.
This course is designed for Public Information Officers (PIOs) and employees who work with PIOs on worksites involving HAZMAT operations or situations where media may become involved due to a HAZMAT emergency. It is also appropriate for safety managers, supervisors, and communications staff.
   During a HAZMAT emergency, inaccurate or unauthorized information released to the media can damage a company’s reputation, spread public panic, interfere with emergency response operations, and create legal liability. Proper training ensures that designated personnel communicate accurately and that other employees understand their role in protecting the organization.
  The course covers the roles and responsibilities of the Public Information Officer, how the PIO works with the media to protect a company’s reputation, how rumors get started and how employees can unwittingly spread misinformation, the importance of providing accurate and up-to-date information about incidents, the role employees should play in talking to media, and topics employees should never discuss regarding HAZMAT incidents.
   Yes. The course is 100% online and fully self-paced. It uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics. Progress saves automatically so you can pause and resume on the same device.
This course is provided by eTraining in partnership with MARCOM, a top-rated safety and compliance training content provider.
   The course is designed to help facilities comply with employee training requirements under OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulation, 29 CFR 1910.120.
No. This is a focused course on media interaction during HAZMAT emergencies. It is not a replacement for the full 40-Hour or 24-Hour HAZWOPER course. For comprehensive HAZWOPER certification, eTraining offers the 40-Hour HAZWOPER Course, the 24-Hour HAZWOPER Course, and the 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course.
  Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically so you can resume on the same device.
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