Systematic Approach to Emergency Preparedness in the Context of Modern Risks

Systematic Approach to Emergency Preparedness: Adapting to New Threats

In today's reality, ensuring safety at production facilities requires a review of traditional approaches to emergency response. Alexey Portnov, Head of the HSE Department at Zarubezhneft, shares the company's experience in adapting its emergency preparedness system to account for new risks, such as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks.

Evolution of Command and Staff Exercises

The speaker analyzes how the company transformed its approach to conducting command and staff exercises (CSE). In 2023, an online format was introduced for the participation of top management and the emergency commission in the exercises of subsidiaries. This allowed managers from various departments, including corporate security and financial services, to provide a comprehensive assessment of personnel actions, which positively impacted the results.

In 2024, the company transitioned to the in-person presence of structural unit heads at CSE locations. In addition, representatives of law enforcement agencies (FSB, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Rosgvardiya) and the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) were involved in the exercises. This ensured professional feedback and expert recommendations for improving response processes.

Countering the Threat of UAV Attacks

The presentation details the issue of protecting facilities from UAV attacks. Despite the remoteness of many sites, the company developed a unified concept for countering these threats. The CSEs included scenarios of combined UAV attacks and unmanned boat operations. To ensure the continuity of production processes and personnel safety, the facilities were equipped with shelters and electronic warfare (EW) systems.

Using the example of offshore drilling platforms, the speaker demonstrates how interaction with the FSB and Morflot is organized. Security zones have been established, Morflot representatives are on duty, and naval escorts are provided during platform towing. A separate scheme for transmitting operational information in the event of UAV attack threats has also been developed, and the operational monitoring center is integrated with government services to track UAV trajectories.

Development of Non-Staff Emergency Rescue Teams

An important element of the emergency preparedness system is the development of non-staff emergency rescue teams (NSERT). The company annually holds a "Best in Profession" competition in the NSERT category, where certified rescuers demonstrate their skills in providing assistance, combat deployment, and firefighting. The standards were developed jointly with EMERCOM, ensuring a high level of training.

What you will learn from this webinar:

• How to effectively involve top management in command and staff exercises?
• What measures to take to protect production facilities from UAV attacks?
• How to organize interaction with law enforcement agencies and EMERCOM during CSEs?
• How to ensure the safety of offshore drilling platforms against modern threats?
• How to improve the training level of non-staff emergency rescue teams?