“Working at Height Rescue” Drill Conducted at SOCAR Polymer Plant

SOCAR Polymer conducted a practical “Working at Height Rescue” drill at its plant to assess the readiness and responsiveness of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) in potential high-altitude emergency situations. The exercise also aimed to evaluate coordination between field personnel, Control Room operators, and medical staff, as well as the proper use of rescue equipment in line with established procedures.
To ensure realistic conditions, a training mannequin was used instead of a real person. According to the scenario, an employee working at an approximate height of 10–15 meters on the PP Cooling Tower loses consciousness. A co-worker on site immediately reports the incident to the Control Room, after which the rescue operation is promptly initiated.
Using specialized (rescue descent and fall-protection) equipment, the rescue team safely lowers the “unconscious” mannequin to the ground. The mannequin is then handed over to the medical team, and the simulation continues.
Medical personnel immobilize the cervical spine using a neck collar, secure the mannequin onto a special stretcher, place it into an ambulance and complete the evacuation to the medical station.
Such drills are an integral part of activities aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness and further embedding a strong safety culture at SOCAR Polymer.