Course Description
Major Emergency Response Management (MERM) is critical for controlling life-threatening incidents such as fires, explosions, toxic releases, oil spills, and other catastrophic events in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors.
This intensive 5-day program equips participants with the skills, leadership mindset, and systematic approach required to prepare for, respond to, and manage major emergencies. The course includes hands-on simulations, decision-making exercises, communication strategies, and incident command system training.
Key Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles of emergency preparedness and response
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Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans (ERPs)
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Manage emergency situations using Incident Command Systems (ICS)
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Lead emergency response teams with effective crisis communication
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Conduct risk assessments and scenario planning
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Integrate emergency response with HSE management systems
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Coordinate with government authorities, first responders, and stakeholders
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Handle post-incident recovery, reporting, and lessons learned
Who Should Attend?
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Emergency Response Managers
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HSE Managers & Safety Officers
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Site and Plant Managers
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Incident Commanders & Team Leaders
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Drilling Supervisors & Rig Managers
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Offshore and Onshore Operations Personnel
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Crisis Management Team Members
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Security Managers and Emergency Coordinators
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Control Room Operators
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Fire & Rescue Team Leaders
Training Format
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Interactive lectures & discussions
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Emergency scenario workshops
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Live simulation drills (table-top exercises)
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Group crisis decision-making exercises
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Case studies of real industry emergencies
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Video analysis of emergency events
Detailed 5-Day Agenda with Time Breaks
Day 1: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Welcome |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Introduction to Major Emergencies & Industry Case Studies |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Phases of Emergency Management: Prevention to Recovery |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Major Hazards in Oil & Gas Industry |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Emergency Response Structures & Roles (ICS Model) |
Day 2: Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Emergency Response Planning & Control Rooms |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Developing Major Emergency Scenarios & ERPs |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Critical Resources: Firefighting, Medical, Evacuation |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Communication Systems & Media Handling |
Day 3: Command, Control & Crisis Leadership
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Command & Control: Emergency Command Centers (ECC) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Leadership Under Pressure & Decision Making |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Stakeholder & Community Coordination |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Table-Top Exercise 1: Initial Emergency Response |
Day 4: Emergency Response Execution
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Mobilizing Resources & Emergency Teams |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Incident Management Tools & Technology |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Business Continuity & Emergency Drills |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Table-Top Exercise 2: Escalating Emergencies |
Day 5: Recovery, Lessons Learned & Final Exercise
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Post-Incident Recovery & Business Continuity Plans |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Debriefing & Lessons Learned Process |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 15:00 | Final Emergency Simulation Exercise |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:15 – 16:30 | Course Review, Q&A, Certification Ceremony |
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for Major Emergency Response Management Training.
