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ABOUT A-CERTS

ABOUT CERT SEMINAR

The Association of Company Emergency Response Teams Singapore (A-CERTS) is a non-profit organization which was established in the year of 2011 and fully supported by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).

A-CERTS have embarked a journey to establish a credible avenue and platform for emergency responders, a unique community group of professionals to come together under one roof and share their experiences. A sincere effort taken to share valuable insights and professional development opportunities with members.

With the aim to constantly to be in par with the industry standards of excellence and developments, A-CERTS continues to work side-by-side with many government agencies in developing and enhancing programs and setting quality benchmarks in the field of Emergency Response & Crisis Management.

A-CERTS’ annual event is back once again in 2019 with a whole new significant agenda specially crafted for the company emergency responders’ frontlines. The organizing committee of the CERT Seminar went a step higher to explore against the normal roles and responsibilities of emergency responders.

Previously on 29th March 2018, CERT Seminar was attended by more than 400 participants ranging from emergency responders, safety officers, executives, managers and directors. The upcoming annual CERT Seminar in 2019 is expected to surpass the current total where new norms of knowledge, skills and insights will be injected into the minds of participants to promote professional skills and knowledge.

Keeping the current objective in mind, the agenda is expected to highlight interesting and innovative subject matters presented by highly distinguished industry experts with the focus centered on the relevant, current and contemporary issues that will stir the minds of the company emergency responders into exploring new ways towards mitigating for a safe and secured environment. The 2019 CERT Seminar is yet again a genuine attempt taken by A-CERTS to evoke great insights via relevant industry presentations, thought provoking debates and innovative panel discussions.

The 7th National Company Emergency Response Teams Seminar

28 March 2019 | The Star Performing Arts Centre

ABOUT THE THEMEThe theme Back to Basics – Building A Strong CERT Foundation will be the main focus for the 7th Edition Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) Seminar where insightful discussions and strong debates focusing on building an effective standard operation procedure in Emergency Response Plan. Industry experts and panelists will explore the best practices of potential emergency scenarios and understanding them in order to come up with defined effective plans and procedures that can aid to control damage to the facility and environment. The seminar will also take a deep dive into discussing latest regulatory compliance as well as current efforts carried out SCDF enforcement in making sure the industry stays relevant and prepared towards any upcoming unforeseen circumstances.

A-CERTS strives to explore for latest methodologies and strategies where immediate actions can be taken to stabilize an incident and minimize potential damage which will be the key factors to establish a robust CERT in an organization. The one-day seminar where Fire Safety and Emergency Responders have the opportunity to be aware of the latest best practices of building and sustaining an effective CERT Foundation in an organization.

www.ACERTS.org.sg

The 7th National Company Emergency Response Teams Seminar

28 March 2019 | The Star Performing Arts Centre

www.ACERTS.org.sg

0815 hrs – 0855 hrs

0900 hrs – 0910 hrs

0910 hrs – 0920 hrs

0920 hrs – 0950 hrs

0950 hrs – 1020 hrs

1020 hrs – 1050 hrs

1050 hrs – 1120 hrs

1120 hrs – 1150 hrs

Registration

Welcome SpeechMr. Dennis NgPresidentAssociation of Company Emergency Response Teams (Singapore)

Guest of Honor Opening SpeechSAC Anwar AbdullahSenior Director Emergency ServicesSingapore Civil Defence Force

Visual Technologies for Frontline Responders - Sustaining an Effective Response to EmergenciesMr. Jackson LimDeputy CEOAETOS Holdings Pte Ltd

As frontline safety and security personnel looks towards leveraging technology for higher operational efficiency and effectiveness, they also need to be mindful of the need to ensure sustainability. Faced with the challenges of manpower crunch and with technology being looked upon as the critical enabler, the risk of introducing technologies that are ‘good to look at and use a few times only’ are real. This presentation seeks to raise the consciousness in this area.

Being Prepared is Key to Emergency ResponseMr. Sirajudeen EusuffRegional HSE (APAC)ARLANXEO Pte. Ltd.*2018 Outstanding CERT Awards Winner

The presentation will focus mainly on the efforts of the ERT colleagues in the drills and trainings leading to the action on the day of an emergency.

Morning Networking Coffee Break

Business Continuity and Emergency Response in Building a Resilient OrganisationMr. Jeremy WongSenior Vice PresidentBCM Institute

Business continuity is often confused with emergency management, or crisis management. While frequently found operating together, In reality, they are different functions. In this session, the speaker summarises the importance of each of these disciplines in building a resilient organisation, and the interrelationships between them.

Incident Management : Body of KnowledgeMr. Noor Azlan MusaManaging Director and Principal ConsultantERCM Consultancy

Examining the commonality and potential convergence of compartmentalised domains related to: Enterprise Risk Management; Emergency Management; Crisis Management; Business Continuity Management; and Disaster Recovery Management.

*Please be advised that programmes are subject to change

Panel Discussion 1Emergency Situations Can Lead to a Crisis, a Disaster, a Catastrophe with Casualties. Are CERT Team Prepared for Such Unprecedented Events?Moderator:Mr Munies PillaiDirectorGlobal E2C Pte Ltd

Panelists:

Speakers Appreciation Plaque Presentation & Networking Lunch

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Tiered-Response Framework - Creating an Eco-System of Faster Response to Medical EmergenciesLTC Quek Wei LiangSingapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

This presentation provides an overview of SCDF’s EMS Tiered-Response Framework, and how the response of emergency resources is prioritised in accordance with case severity. Key aspects of this framework include the introduction of fire appliances to emergency medical response, as well as public education efforts to raise public awareness on not calling SCDF for non-emergency cases.

CERT Team Readiness to Handle Confined Space Rescue Incidences. How Efficient, Effective & Capable are We at the Moment?Mr. Jonathan HowTraining ManagerBMS Group of Companies

Confined Spaces Rescue - The ability to rescue someone from a confined space depends not only the competency of the rescuers and equipment; prior planning is imperative to rescue someone from height effectively and quickly. How do CERT be ready to undertake such rescues?

Developing a CERT Team in a High Risk InstallationMr. Edmund HoeRegional Manager, AsiaSHVN SHEQ APACStolthaven Terminals*2018 Outstanding CERT Awards Winner

Stolthaven Singapore, an independent liquid chemical / LPG storage Terminal located in Jurong Island, begin operations in 2011. Over the years as the Terminal operations expand, the Company Emergency Response Team face the challenges of fire and HAZMAT scenario but has since make improvement through hardware and training to overcome these challenges.

www.ACERTS.org.sg

The 7th National Company Emergency Response Teams Seminar

28 March 2019 | The Star Performing Arts Centre

1150 hrs – 1220 hrs

1220 hrs – 1330 hrs

1330 hrs – 1400 hrs

1400 hrs – 1430 hrs

1430 hrs – 1500 hrs

1. Mr. Jackson LimDeputy CEOAETOS Holdings Pte Ltd

2. Mr. Sirajudeen EusuffRegional HSE (APAC)ARLANXEO Pte. Ltd.

4. Mr. Noor Azlan MusaManaging Director and Principal ConsultantERCM Consultancy

3. Mr. Jeremy WongSenior Vice PresidentBCM Institute

Afternoon Networking Tea Break

Updates to Company Emergency Response TeamLTA Chng Chin KiatAudit Team Leader | Plans & Audit BranchCentral Enforcement DepartmentSingapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

The presentation depicts findings during CERT audit. Speaker will be sharing incidents that the CERT had responded to & also proposed amendments to CERT audit checklist.

Panel Discussion 2Emergency Medical Incident Management in a Confined Space. A Success or Failure of the Collaborative Effect between CERT, SCDF and Related Emergency Agencies.Moderator:Mr Munies PillaiDirectorGlobal E2C Pte Ltd

Panelists:

Closing SpeechSpeakers Appreciation Plaque Presentation & Lucky Draw

www.ACERTS.org.sg

The 7th National Company Emergency Response Teams Seminar

28 March 2019 | The Star Performing Arts Centre

1500 hrs – 1530 hrs

1530 hrs – 1600 hrs

1600 hrs – 1630 hrs

1630 hrs – 1700 hrs

1. LTC Quek Wei LiangSingapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

2. Mr. Jonathan HowTraining ManagerBMS Group of Companies

4. LTA Chng Chin KiatAudit Team Leader | Plans &Audit BranchCentral Enforcement DepartmentSingapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

3. Mr. Edmund HoeRegional Manager, AsiaSHVN SHEQ APACStolthaven Terminals

REGISTRATION OF THE SEMINAR

Seminar Fee

Accreditation:CPD Points : SDU Points : PDU Points :

A-CERTS Membersand Supporting Organisation’ Members

For Enquiries, Please ContactSeminar ManagerMs. HasnidaTel. Email

: +65 6514 9646: Seminar@ACERTS.org.sg

WWW.ACERTS.org.sg

10 CPD points (For FSM)7 SDU points (For WSHO)6 PDU points (For PE)

The 7th National Company Emergency Response Teams Seminar

28 March 2019 | The Star Performing Arts Centre

SG$ 180

SG$ 240 Non-Member