Which four jobs should be done in the emergency rescue drill?

If emergency management is the last "firewall" in the field of production safety, then emergency rescue drills are the process of building that wall. The quality of this process directly determines whether the final firewall can effectively prevent disasters. With the arrival of "Safety Production Month," a wave of emergency response drills has been launched nationwide. How to build a solid "firewall" and prepare for emergencies, the author believes that there are four key areas that need focused attention.

First, it's important to break down the emergency rescue drill into segments and rehearse if necessary. For comprehensive emergency drills or those held at high-risk production sites, it's essential to conduct segmented rehearsals. The drill should be carried out step by step. Once each part of the drill is familiarized with by the participants, the full exercise can be repeated. This approach not only improves efficiency but also maximizes results with minimal effort.

Second, the timing of emergency drills should be carefully planned rather than postponed. The timing refers to when the drill is conducted. It's important to follow the "three avoidances." First, avoid bad weather and choose days with good visibility and sunny conditions. Second, avoid peak production hours and schedule the drill during rest periods. Third, avoid the trial production phase of a project and instead conduct the drill before the trial begins. Don't rush into the drill at the wrong time—postpone it if needed, but never risk the actual event.

Third, emergency drills should be realistic and close to real combat situations. The phrase "training is a battle" serves as the foundation for developing emergency plans and conducting effective drills. A drill without real-world relevance is pointless, and a plan that doesn't reflect actual conditions is essentially useless. Therefore, companies must ensure their emergency plans are scientifically designed, practical, and closely aligned with real-life scenarios.

Fourth, emergency drills must prioritize safety and prevent accidents. The purpose of these drills is to enhance the emergency response capabilities of businesses so they can react quickly and decisively in case of an incident, preventing further escalation. These real-time exercises, however, come with inherent risks. Before any drill, the organizing unit must conduct thorough risk assessments, prepare for potential accidents, and have enough personnel and equipment ready if needed. Drills should always be conducted under supervision, and no accident should ever result from the exercise itself.