Our Bertschi Company Emergency Response Team known as CERT in cooperation with the Singapore Civil Defense Force, Jurong Island Fire Station successfully conducted the joint drills. High risk installation firefighting and Hazmat drills were conducted with our trained Bertschi CERT Team and SCDF as Bertschi is categorize as Tier 1 under the CERT National Standard.
The HRI exercise was led by our Fire Safety Manager Fathiin Fawwaz Hussien. Engaging on the supposedly diesel fire and release of hazardous materials. Alongside with the effective and organized evacuation drill of our staff, contractors and everyone present in the vicinity. Safety is the main priority of Bertschi and making sure everyone is accounted for.
A role play was also done. Giving emergency first aid by one of our certified first aider.
Singapore is known to have the best in class on their safety protocol and equipment. We trained using highly sophisticated PPE to do our Hazmat Mitigation drill with one of our ISO Tanks. The training have given our colleagues better awareness and knowledge on how to respond on emergencies. The exercises were all successful and we are proud of our team for their effort.