The period immediately before and during startup is when emergency systems and teams are least proven, which is exactly why genuine Startup Emergency Preparedness must be verified before hazardous operations begin. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in preparing for emergencies ahead of startup, connecting readiness activities directly to real safety outcomes during this high-risk phase.

Participants will strengthen their understanding of establishing effective emergency response capability before facilities go live, and will build practical competency in planning and conducting realistic drills that test people, procedures, and equipment together. The course places strong emphasis on applying sound crisis management principles to handle unexpected events during startup, and develops sound skills in embedding operational safety practices that protect people and assets from the very first hours of operation.

This program is delivered by The British Academy for Training and Development through its Emergency Preparedness Before Startup Training Course, designed to build well-rounded, practical emergency readiness capability for engineers and project professionals.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Apply core principles of Startup Emergency Preparedness ahead of operations
• Establish effective emergency response capability before startup
• Plan and conduct realistic drills to test readiness before go-live
• Apply sound crisis management principles during startup events
• Embed operational safety practices from the earliest hours of operation
• Identify and close gaps in emergency preparedness before hazardous operations begin
• Apply relevant standards and best practices to emergency preparedness for startup

Target Group

• Process and safety engineers involved in startup preparation
• Emergency response and crisis management professionals
• Operational readiness and startup managers overseeing safety verification
• HSE teams responsible for drills and emergency planning
• Engineers and professionals advancing their expertise in Startup Emergency Preparedness

Foundations of Startup Emergency Preparedness

• The role of Startup Emergency Preparedness in safe project transitions
• Key risks specific to the startup and early operations period
• Linking emergency preparedness to overall operational readiness

Emergency Response Capability

• Establishing effective emergency response teams and procedures
• Verifying equipment, resources, and communication before startup
• Coordinating emergency response with site and regional authorities

Planning and Conducting Drills

• Designing realistic drills to test emergency preparedness
• Involving all relevant teams in drill scenarios
• Capturing and acting on lessons from drill performance

Crisis Management

• Applying crisis management principles during startup events
• Structuring decision-making and communication during a crisis
• Managing information flow to stakeholders and authorities

Operational Safety from Startup

• Embedding operational safety practices from initial operation
• Reinforcing safe behaviors during the high-risk startup period
• Building a foundation for sustained safety performance

Practical Application

• Case studies in Startup Emergency Preparedness and crisis response
• Common emergency preparedness challenges before startup and practical solutions
• Lessons learned from real startup emergency preparedness experiences