Emergency Response and Notification
SEMS Emergency Response Criteria
In accordance with the BSEE Safety and Environment Management System II, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) should be in place. It should assign authority and responsibility to qualified person(s) at a facility. Emergency response qualified persons are responsible for:
- initiating effective emergency response and control,
- addressing emergency reporting and response requirements, and
- compliance with all applicable governmental regulations.
An on-board Emergency Control Center (ECC) should be designated for each facility. Each ECC should have ready access to:
- the Emergency Action Plans,
- oil spill contingency plan, and
- other safety and environmental information.
Training and Drills incorporating emergency response and evacuation procedures should be conducted periodically for all personnel (including contractor's personnel).
Drills should be based on realistic scenarios conducted periodically to exercise elements contained in the facility or area emergency action plan. An analysis and critique of each drill should be conducted to identify and correct weaknesses.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
5-1. Drills should be based on _____ conducted periodically to exercise elements contained in the facility or area emergency action plan.
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