ERDMP shall be prepared as per PNGRB Regulation 2010. Objective of ERDMP is:
- Develop an ERDMP that should be concise and informative so that members of the emergency control organization should be able to quickly refer to the action plan to determine important functions that are being carried out: -
- To manage an emergency and to use ERDMP as a reference material for training
- To prevent casualties both on-site and off-site;
- To minimize damage to property, machinery, public and environment;
- To develop a state of readiness for a prompt and orderly response to an emergency and to establish a high order of preparedness (equipment, personnel) commensurate with the risk;
- To provide an incident management organogram with clear missions and lines of authority (incident command system, field supervision, unified command);
- To ensure an orderly & timely decision-making and response process (notification, standard operating procedures);
- To maintain good public relations.