Some of the emergencies that usually occur in the Helideck:
- Fires caused by fuel spills, electrical short circuits, and hot objects
- Objects dropping from Helicopter during Helicopter take-off and landing
- Strong winds can complicate the operation of the Helicopter and can also increase the risk of fire
- Corrosion on the Helideck caused by seawater makes the Helideck slippery and can increase the risk of falling
Steps to take in the event of a fire at the Helideck:
- Staying calm, because panicking will only make things worse
- Turning on the alarm
- Wearing PPE
- Putting out the fire with a fire extinguisher if the fire is small
- Asking for help from the Fire Team and Emergency Services Team if the fire is big and out of control
- Listening to the instructions of the Firefighters if you are assigned to help handle the fire
- Regardless of the type of fire, evacuating immediately via a designated escape route
One important thing to always remember: Stay away from fire, heat, and smoke!
The above Safety Procedures that can help to ensure the safety of anyone working at Helideck can be learned by taking the right training.
More information: https://www.samson-tiara.co.id/Course/Offshore-Emergency-Helideck-Team-Member-or-Helideck-Fire-Fighting/
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