Heesung Catalysts Strengthens Company-Wide Emergency Response Capabilities Through Tabletop Exercise

On November 10, Heesung Catalysts conducted an emergency response tabletop exercise (TTX) to assess the effectiveness of its company-wide emergency response system and strengthen organizational preparedness for serious industrial accidents.

The exercise brought together CEO Hyun-sik Han, members of the Emergency Response Headquarters, and employees from key functions, including Safety Management, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), Production, Human Resources and General Affairs, Legal, Corporate Strategy, and Sales. It was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of incident reporting, decision-making, and cross-functional coordination following a serious workplace accident.

Assessing Company-Wide Emergency Response Procedures Through a Simulated Incident

Workplace safety begins with preventing accidents, but establishing an effective emergency response system is equally important in preparing for unforeseen situations. In the event of a serious industrial accident, prompt initial action and coordinated efforts across multiple departments are essential for managing the incident effectively.

The exercise was based on a simulated serious accident on a production line. Following the initial on-site response, participants worked through a series of scenarios designed to practice company-wide emergency response procedures.

Using tabletop exercise materials, including role cards and scenario cards, participants carried out their assigned responsibilities as each scenario unfolded. They also practiced information sharing and decision-making in response to changing circumstances, while discussing departmental response measures and opportunities to improve cross-functional coordination.

Clarifying Organizational Responsibilities and Strengthening Emergency Response Capabilities

The exercise focused on clarifying the roles and responsibilities of each department during a serious industrial accident and assessing the effectiveness of coordination across the organization.

Key areas included securing production-site safety, preventing further harm, assessing the incident, coordinating with relevant authorities, supporting affected employees and their families, and managing external communications. Participants also reviewed coordination procedures for equipment safety assessments, decisions on resuming operations, and the development of preventive measures to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Based on the findings from the exercise, Heesung Catalysts plans to further refine departmental response manuals and company-wide emergency response procedures to enable prompt and systematic action in the event of an actual emergency.

Reinforcing Safety Management from Prevention to Emergency Response

“Preventing serious industrial accidents before they occur must always be our highest priority,” said Hyun-sik Han, CEO of Heesung Catalysts. “This exercise should help clarify the responsibilities and response procedures of each department. In the event of an accident, we must prioritize the protection and support of affected employees and their families, while ensuring prompt incident resolution and business continuity through effective emergency response.”

Heesung Catalysts continues to promote a strong workplace safety culture and accident prevention through various safety management initiatives, including its Safety 100 program. The company remains committed to strengthening both preventive safety management and emergency response preparedness, fostering a safer working environment where employee safety comes first.

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