The Gold Industry Group is proud to be Industry Partner for the ninth annual Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) in Langley Park Perth, from 22 to 24 November 2019.
Platinum sponsor Newmont Goldcorp Australia also support the free community event.
MERC showcases amazing real-life demonstrations of emergency rescue by emergency response volunteers from across WA.
Join us to experience the action that is MERC, as the event provides valuable skill building opportunities for emergency response teams in a series of realistic scenarios that simulate real life events, and cover all emergency response disciplines.
Scenarios will include: road crash rescue, hazardous material response, vertical rescue, firefighting, confined space, emergency team readiness and first aid.
EVENT DETAILS
Langley Park, Perth WA
Free entry
Friday 22 November 8am - 5pm
Saturday 23 November 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 24 November 9:30am - 2pm
2019 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
See emergency response scenarios: watch the Newmont Goldcorp Australia and AngloGold Ashanti Australia ER teams in action, as they battle it out in a series of realistic scenarios designed to put their skills to the test.
Watch the Bush Fire Games: this year, MERC will partner with the Association of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades to host the 2019 Bush Fire Games where Volunteer Bush Fire Teams will participate in their own competition events across the MERC weekend. For more information, visit the website.
Safety Mural: MERC will also build the world’s largest safety volunteer mural - so if you have any old personal protective equipment bring it along and help to build the artwork!
Download the Wellbeing app: MERC and Holyoake have developed the app ‘My Wellbeing Mate’, an instant gateway to wellness resources such as helplines, websites, guides, videos, inspiring talks and more. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Family Fun: bring the kids for plenty of free activities, including rock climbing, face painting, bouncy castles, fire hose target games and colouring-in competitions.
Read the latest news on our new partnership.
Relive all the highlights from MERC 2018 in our wrap and photo gallery.
MERC is a not-for-profit organisation and affiliate partner of the Gold Industry Group, with the aim of providing a world class, safe and sustainable, industry event focused on fostering valuable networks and building professional and personal life skills. Attend MERC 2019 to support the emergency volunteers who keep our communities safe and discover how you could get involved.
MERC 2019 IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.