On the 21st and 22nd September Perth will host emergency response teams from a range of mining operations across Western Australia to showcase their skills at the third annual Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC).
The competition aims to improve the scope of learning through basic skills training and exposure to realistic scenarios performed under pressure. Teams are made up of a combination of volunteer Emergency Response members and fulltime Emergency Service Officers. They are assessed on a range of emergency and rescue disciplines including First Aid, Hazchem, Vehicle Extrication, Confined Space, Rope Rescue, Firefighting and Emergency Response Team Readiness.
In the two day event teams can test their capabilities against some of the best in WA. This competition showcases the skills involved to ensure safe workplaces and communities around Australia in the case of an emergency.
On Friday 13th September, the Perth CBD will get its chance to witness firsthand the skills of Emergency Response teams as a mock scenario will be taking place in Forrest Chase.
MERC provides the opportunity for mining families and the general public to get an insight into how these teams work in real life emergency situations. Come and see the participating teams demonstrate their skills of Emergency Response and Rescue training. For more information please visit www.themerc.com.au
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