Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) 2011

The Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) provides a valuable opportunity for Emergency Response teams from resource industry companies, to demonstrate their skills through a competition across a range of Emergency Response scenarios. Participating teams will be demonstrating their training, expertise and professionalism and at the same time bring recognition to the wider community of the value and importance of Emergency Response and Rescue training. This will continue ensuring safe workplaces and communities in the event of emergencies.

The Competition

The competition will be held on the 3rd & 4th of December 2011 at the Burswood Park grounds. An opening night cocktail evening will be held at the Burswood on Friday 2nd December and the presentation evening the 4th December. 

It is an industry wide event open to a range of corporate groups. Fourteen teams from W.A. will participate in seven events; First Aid, Firefighting & BA Skills, Vehicle Extrication, Hazchem & BA Skills, Confined Space & BA Skills, Rope Rescue and ERT Readiness.

 

Our Chosen Charity

All proceeds raised via the MERC will be donated to ‘Miners Promise’, a charitable organisation assisting families and individuals who are confronted with the death or permanent disability of a family member employed in the resources sector. www.minerspromise.org.au

 

 

Sponsorship Partners

It has been a long-term vision of Premier sponsor, Paull & Warner RECEO (PWR) to see a competition start in Perth. Fortescue Metals Group and Pilbara Access Group have also come on board as our Major Sponsors.
Other sponsors of MERC are; Red Earth Health Solutions, St Barbara Ltd, St John Ambulance, TNT Rescue, Zoll, Draeger, Ferno, CMM Technology, Envirosafe Solutions, Uniforms @ Work, REP, Onsite Rental Group, Medic One, Corporate Theatre, Resources Safety - Department of Mines and Petroleum, Salmark, WesTrac, Onsite Health Solutions, Performance on Hand, Tanks for Hire and Swan Marquees .

 

 

Associate Sponsors

 

Opportunities still exist for sponsorship and team entries.

MERC will be an invaluable promotional tool for the mining and resource sector, which has undoubtedly ensured a thriving West Australian economy for many years. We invite you to join us in this premium Emergency Response industry event.

Interested Parties should contact:
Jen Pearce - jenpearce@redearthhealth.com.au