Bangkok: IEAT organized an After Action Review (AAR) meeting to gather opinions from all sectors. Analyze strengths, weaknesses, and obstacles and set measures in 4 areas to prevent recurrence. Strict enforcement of escalation measures build confidence Develop business operations so that the industry can coexist sustainably with the community. Mr. Weris Amrapal, Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), spoke about the fire in the C9+ raw material storage tank of Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Company Limited, which is located in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port area. Rayong Province that on May 16, 2024, IEAT held an After Action Review (AAR) meeting with relevant agencies. To brainstorm opinions from all sectors Reflect on strengths, weaknesses, and obstacles in operating under the emergency response plan, evacuation plan, and rescue plan, and jointly find ways to improve and upgrade various measures. To be strict and concise, covering all parties involved in 4 measures as follows: Preven tive measures before an incident occurs. Focus on preventive participatory work Adjust the operating model Various regulations To meet the expectations of citizens, society and stakeholders. To prevent a repeat incident or if an incident has already occurred, it can be controlled within a limited area and able to respond in a timely manner. Emergency response measures. By integrating emergency plans with agencies in every sector. Elevate your own role and duty Especially the matter of clarity in the scope of duties and responsibilities and what must be done. Including the readiness of fire extinguishing materials. and equipment used in emergency response Crisis communication measures Effective, fast and timely in order to clarify the situation that occurred. Reduce the anxiety of stakeholders and manage crises effectively Measures to rehabilitate those affected to receive comprehensive and fair compensation. As well as continuous environmental monitoring to restore the area to normal as soon as possible . and build confidence in the communities surrounding the industrial estate. The Governor of IEAT also thanked the agencies that participated and supported the incident suppression equipment, including PTT LNG Company, Map Ta Phut Municipality, Rayong City Municipality, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, Branch 6, NPC SandE Company. Covestro (Thailand) Co., Ltd., IRPC Co., Ltd. and other agencies that has helped in suppressing the incident, evacuating and managing the emergency related to this time as well 'The IEAT will enforce these enhanced measures strictly and seriously in terms of improving the notification system during incidents, evacuation plans, and emergency drills that must be comprehensive. especially Regarding the preparation of a plan that must be related to surrounding factories that are in close proximity to each other. Some factories may also have gas pipes connected to them. It may be affected or dangerous in order to build confidence in business operations. and can live together in society in a balanced and sustainable way,' Mr. Wiris said. Source: Thai News Agency
Monday, September 16, 2024