It is critical that all relevant internal and external stakeholders are aware of their collective and individual responsibilities, and that regular training is provided.
The Group Emergency Management Training and Simulations Specification provides details on the frequency of training and simulations to be conducted. Each site should undertake simulations that reflect the types of emergencies identified and documented in the . The frequency of simulations will be governed by the risk and complexity of the response required for the emergency. The higher the risk or complexity of the response the more frequent the simulations.
Internal training should enable site workers and contractors to understand emergency preparedness, response and recovery plans, and to ensure emergency response and recovery efforts are as effective as possible. Training should reflect core knowledge and competencies expected for response and recovery to potential emergency scenarios.
Desktop and functional exercises should be conducted to test the different emergency scenarios, plan development, and recovery efforts as outlined in the , involving potentially affected communities as relevant. Note that where a site-induced emergency may result in a loss of community life, functional exercises involving the communities and other external stakeholders should be undertaken at least every 3 years.
The programme of training, desktop and functional exercises should be based on the results of the capacity assessment conducted as part of Task 5. Outcomes and objectives should be documented.