Emergency Response for Oil and Gas

This 3-day course provides a comprehensive overview of the emergency response requirement for downstream oil & gas. The course is highly interactive and requires full participation of all students. The course provides a detailed insight into the practical realities of emergency response in downstream oil & gas while being presented by a very experienced senior emergency responder with extensive practical international experience.

The course provides an overview of a few major incidents followed by a discussion to emphasise the importance of emergency preparedness and emergency response planning. Emergency management basics such as emergency preparedness, response and recovery, and management phases are also included to ensure a strong foundation for the program. Trainees will also have a practical lesson in anticipation and assessment after learning about accident scenarios through a video and class discussion followed by constructing their own assessment. Prevention and mitigation consists of learning about the regulations for COMAH as well as ALARP principles in order to mitigate risk in the installations.