2012 — Number 1 - ExxonMobil

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Program
builds skills
for incident response
ExxonMobil employees sharpen skills
in classrooms and on the water.
The importance of always being
prepared to effectively manage
events that one hopes never
occur cannot be overestimated.
From the drilling of a well to the
delivery of petroleum products,
ExxonMobil’s Operations Integrity
Management System provides
the framework and foundation
for managing risk and achieving
excellence in performance.
But while every effort is made
to avoid incidents, energy companies
must be prepared to
rapidly respond if they occur.
Examples include spills, the
effects of hurricanes and floods,
or accidents involving hazardous
or dangerous materials.
ExxonMobil has long had
incident-training systems in place,
including working with specialized
response contractors as well
as conducting classroom and
on-site drills. But, in addition to
those programs, a special training
course now provides employees
even more skills for planning and
managing the many details associated
with an effective response.
Such skills provide the basis for
operating an “Incident Command
Story by Thomas L. Torget Photography by Robert Seale