Pertamina Retail strengthens petrol station staff emergency preparedness with PKD drills
Petrol station operations present various potential hazards including fires, fuel spills, explosions, and risks of worker injuries during field activities.
PT Pertamina Retail (PERTARE) has bolstered emergency preparedness for petrol station staff through Emergency Response Simulation (PKD).
Ruli Handoko, HSSE Manager at PERTARE, stated in Jakarta on Monday that PKD simulations are a regular company activity to ensure personnel readiness and the reliability of emergency response systems at operational sites.
“Petrol station operations present various hazards such as fires, fuel spills, explosions, and risks of worker injuries during field activities,” he said.
Through these simulations, PERTARE aims to ensure personnel readiness, procedural effectiveness, and inter-team coordination during emergencies, thereby minimising risks and potential losses in the event of real incidents.
The exercise took place at the COCO Langsep petrol station in Malang, East Java, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, involving all staff and collaboration with Klojen Police Station, Klojen Military District Command, and Malang City Fire Department.
During the simulation, a fire scenario was enacted in a petrol station area, causing a shift supervisor to suffer burns and the fire spreading to the dispenser area.
This scenario tested staff on emergency procedures, including internal coordination, inter-team communication, victim handling, and information dissemination to relevant parties.
The simulation began with defining the incident flow and assigning roles to personnel according to the emergency response organisation structure.
The scenario was then carried out to test the team’s response through coordination, communication, situation handling, and information sharing with internal and external parties.
After the simulation, a joint evaluation was conducted to identify improvements and enhance preparedness.
Aditya Hendrawan, PERTARE Region VI Jatimbalinus Manager, said PKD simulations are routinely conducted to ensure all staff can respond swiftly and accurately to emergencies.
“Through these simulations, we aim for all petrol station staff to refresh their knowledge and understanding of emergency response procedures, while also improving coordination, communication, and teamwork to ensure faster, more precise, and effective handling of operational emergencies,” he said.
Meanwhile, PERTARE Corporate Secretary Ardhi Widodo stated that the exercise is part of the company’s commitment to building a sustainable workplace safety culture.
“Pertamina Retail remains committed to ensuring optimal implementation of HSSE aspects across all operational lines,” he said.
Ardhi added that the regular PKD simulations are also a crucial step in enhancing staff competence and reinforcing safety awareness within the workplace.