Emergency response planning consists of developing a detailed action plan in case of emergency, in order to

• Identify risks
• Ensure the safety of workers as well as internal and external responders
• Allow rapid and effective intervention when a hazardous situation arises
• Define the roles and responsibilities of responders
• Reduce the risk of human and material loss and property damage
• Reduce the extent of environmental impacts
• Help to rapidly implement the appropriate measures
• Reduce the cost and time required to restart operations