WSQ Manage Site Emergency

Course details

An incident is any event that has caused or has the potential to cause damage to an organisation, people, assets, systems or reputation. The response to an incident / emergency in an industrial environment can present unique challenges to the safety and effectiveness of the frontline incident responders. Understanding the characteristics of hazards in the industrial environment and the appropriate tactics to be employed can ensure your response is not only safe but highly effective. This course is designed to demonstrate the value of a structured Incident Management response when dealing with an incident.

This is also a WSQ module accreditated by WDA and awarded by SCDF for 5 CPD points. SDU points awarded by SISO to be confirmed.

Who Should Attend?

• CERT member holding the responsibility as the Site Incident Controller (SIC)
• Emergency Response Team members wishing to gain a broader understanding of incident management
• HSE/Fire Safety Manager looking to build organisational Incident Management capability
• All personnel who may have direct or indirect involvement in managing an incident or crisis

Applicable Skills & Knowledge After Course Completion:

• To understand the overall philosophy of ER within the petrochemical, refinery, oil terminal and pharmaceutical industries
• To raise awareness of the hazards associated with the process plant operations
• To be familiar with the Emergency Response Plan & Incident Management Process
• To gain confidence in your various individual roles and also as a team

Course Outline Included:

• The types of incidents that can develop into crises
• The valuable insights on the nature and dynamics of incidents today
• Understand the functional approach to Incident Management
• Recognise the various type of hazards present during an incident / emergency
• Understand the consequences of those hazards on people and plant
• Determine appropriate tactics for your operating plant
• Utilise concepts such as “dynamic risk assessment” and “command and control”
• The incident management planning, preparation and practice session through table top exercise, and case studies discussions
• Scenario based exercises
• The necessary characteristics of a capable and competent leader when managing an incident
• Recognise the various communications methods used when managing an incident
• The principles behind and the operation of an effective system for managing information