An evacuation-readiness course that rehearses the decisions people freeze on under alarm — recognizing the signal, choosing a route, and accounting for everyone at the muster point — across 11 interactions. It turns the written plan into a response you can actually execute.
When the alarm goes, two things decide whether everyone goes home: getting OUT and getting COUNTED. This course teaches every worker to know at least two evacuation routes and the nearest safe exit (never the elevator, keep routes clear), to move the instant the alarm or signal sounds instead of waiting to "see if it's real" or finishing the task, to make the core decision between evacuating OUT and sheltering IN, to go directly to the designated muster point and stay there, to report in so the headcount is right, to help those who need it and never go back for belongings — and to treat every drill as real, because you drop to what you drilled.
Equip every worker to evacuate correctly and be accounted for — know the routes and the nearest safe exit, move on the alarm, decide OUT versus IN, go straight to the muster point and report in, assist those who need help, and treat every drill as real — so that when the count is called at the muster point, no chair is empty and no one is sent back inside.
At a glance
Format: Online, self-paced and interactive
Length: about 1 hour 10 minutes, 5 modules
Pass mark: 80% on the final test
Certificate: QR-verified, valid for one year
Jurisdiction: Manitoba law and standards
Who this course is for
Workers at any Manitoba worksite who must respond to alarms and evacuation orders.
All workers — everyone has to get out and be counted
Workers who assist mobility-, vision-, or hearing-impaired coworkers
Supervisors responsible for evacuation routes, muster points, and drills
Workers in buildings, sites, and facilities of any size
New workers learning their site's alarm, routes, exit, and muster point
What you will learn
Know at least two evacuation routes and the nearest safe exit — never elevators, keep routes clear
Move on the alarm or signal — do not wait to see if it is real or finish the task
Make the core decision: evacuate OUT versus shelter IN
Go directly to the designated muster point and stay there; report in for the headcount
Assist those who need help and never go back for belongings
Treat every drill as real — you drop to what you drilled
Course outline
Getting Out — Routes and the Nearest Safe Exit — Knowing at least two evacuation routes and the nearest safe exit, never using elevators, and keeping routes and exits clear.
Go on the Alarm — Moving the instant the alarm or signal sounds — not waiting to see if it is real, not finishing the task, not going back for belongings.
Out vs In — Evacuate or Shelter — The core decision — evacuate OUT (fire and most emergencies) versus shelter IN (tornado, some outside releases) in a designated safe area.
The Muster Point and the Headcount — Going directly to the muster point and staying, reporting in so the headcount is right, assisting those who need help, and never re-entering for belongings.
Drills, Re-Entry & Your Site — Why drills build the habit, the all-clear/re-entry rule, the site-specific layer, and the trained-then-competent path.
Laws and standards covered
Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. W210)
Manitoba WSH Regulation MR 217/2006
CSA Z1600 — Emergency and Continuity Management Program
SAFE Work Manitoba
CCOHS — Emergency Planning
Certificate and renewal
Passing the final test issues a QR-verified certificate, valid for one year. Review at least annually and whenever the plan, building, or processes change. Participate in drills as scheduled. Assigned roles (warden, first aid) need additional training.
Common questions
How long does Evacuation & Muster Awareness take?
About 1 hour 10 minutes online, over 5 modules, at your own pace. It ends with a final test that needs 80% to pass.
How long is the Evacuation & Muster Awareness certificate valid?
One year from the day you pass. Review at least annually and whenever the plan, building, or processes change.
Which laws and standards does Evacuation & Muster Awareness cover?
Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act (C.C.S.M. c. W210); Manitoba WSH Regulation MR 217/2006; CSA Z1600 — Emergency and Continuity Management Program; and 2 more listed on this page.
Who should take Evacuation & Muster Awareness?
Workers at any Manitoba worksite who must respond to alarms and evacuation orders.