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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Engen Refinery undertook a major simulated emergency exercise on November 17. The exercise, undertaken with plant personnel and supported by emergency services, was to test the refinery’s On Site Emergency Plan (OSEP) that is followed during emergencies.
The OSEP is in place to ensure the safety of people, to minimize environmental impact and for the preservation of assets.
The exercise involved the simulation of a gas release, patient rescue and a pressure fire, at the Refinery’s Combo Unit (USGP). Engen Emergency and Operations teams collaborated with eThekwini Fire and Emergency Services and the South African Police Services to bring the simulated situation safely under control.
Emergency exercises are also intended to test the interaction of the refinery and its mutual aid partners in the public sector such as the city councillors, community representatives and the media. The most recent exercise was observed by a group of independent assessors to identify any shortcomings or ways in which procedures for dealing with incidents can be improved.
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