Wangs, Switzerland

Participation in regional fire drill: Chemical response team at Reinhardt Microtech AG

As part of a regional fire brigade exercise, Reinhard Microtech AG was able to actively participate as a training company and, in cooperation with the Pizol fire brigade, set up a realistic chemical station on the company premises. The aim of the two-day exercise was to prepare the fire brigade units from the entire Sargans region for a possible chemical accident and to strengthen cooperation in the event of an emergency.

The exercise scenario simulated an incident at the company's chemical warehouse: an employee, played by a member of the fire brigade, had accidentally mixed two chemicals together, causing a violent reaction and chemical burns. The fire brigade had to rescue the injured person from the danger zone using breathing apparatus and then decontaminate him.

At the same time, a scenario was practised outside the building in which chemicals were released into the environment. The spread had to be quickly contained with the help of the company's own wastewater plans.

The exercise was supervised by Reinhard Microtech AG's safety officer and provided a valuable opportunity to coordinate internal emergency procedures with external emergency services. Close cooperation with the fire brigade played a key role in further improving operational safety and ensuring a targeted and efficient response in the event of an emergency.

Stefanie Jageregger
Executive Assistant