Jeffrey
Weiss
Director of Training
The Preparedness Network

8:00 am

8:00-9:30am- Empowering EHS Leaders: Essential Active Shooter Training for Workplace Safety

General Session

As Emergency and Health & Safety professionals, you bear the crucial responsibility of not only reacting effectively to emergencies but also proactively mitigating their impact.  This vital workshop on active shooter preparedness will give you get the training you need to keep your workplace safe.  This session will be divided into three essential parts:

Prevention First: Learn preemptive strategies to avert active shooter incidents. Discover how to foster a culture of awareness, identify red flags, and establish effective policies that deter potential threats.

Navigating Crisis: Gain practical insights into surviving an active shooter event. Explore actionable steps to conduct drills, enhance emergency communication, and learn how to empower employees to make informed decisions under pressure.

Rebuilding Resilience: Learn post-incident recovery techniques. Manage aftermath effectively by supporting affected individuals, maintaining transparent communication, and implementing crisis management strategies.

We will explore the current threat landscape, delve into the psychology behind active shooter incidents, analyze real-world case studies, and most importantly, arm you with practical strategies to fortify your organization's preparedness and response plans.  We will help equip you with the knowledge to protect lives, ensure business continuity, and promote resilience in the face of adversity.

In this session, you will learn:

  • Proactive Safety: Cultivate preparedness to prevent incidents by identifying threats and implementing deterrent policies.
  • Confident Response: Enable employees to navigate crises through drills, improved communication, and empowered decision-making.
  • Effective Recovery: Manage the aftermath by supporting individuals, transparent communication, and strategic crisis management.