Emergency Response Preparedness

At Qatar Steel the Fire Section offers a comprehensive set of emergency services that utilise a diverse range of firefighting and fire prevention techniques.

The section is responsible for organising regular training exercises and conducting mock fire drills, rescue and evacuation drills, and emergency first aid training, all part of a proactive approach to ensure preparedness. They also perform routine inspections, testing, and maintenance to ensure the proper operation of firefighting equipment, including extinguishers, breathing apparatus, and fire vehicles/appliances. Additionally, the team monitors the fire alarm and firefighting systems to promptly identify and address any faults or issues that may arise. During 2022, one major (Tier 2) emergency response drill was carried out, the drill scenario was “Fire at GASAL due to gas leakage at Gas Cylinder Storage area and two persons got injured inside Porta Cabin of GASAL unit.”

As part of our comprehensive emergency response plans, we have dedicated measures and protocols specifically designed to address security crises. A robust Security Management Plan has been established and communicated to our security supervisors and guards through an informative awareness session. This session outlined their respective roles and responsibilities in accordance with the plan. To ensure the readiness of our security measures, an unannounced drill is scheduled for 2023.

Furthermore, in order to guarantee seamless business operations, we have formulated a comprehensive Business Continuity Management (BCM) plan. This plan aims to identify essential stakeholders for the communication protocol and is regularly updated as required. Additionally, we carry out business continuity desktop drills to validate the efficacy of the BCM plan.

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Health, Safety, and Environment Day: 2022

The annual Health, Safety and Environment Day ceremony was held in October. Attended by Departmental Chiefs Managers and several employees and contractors, the ceremony was opened by our Managing Director and CEO Mr. Abdulrahman Ali AlAbdulla. The event included awareness presentations by our HSE Department to highlight Qatar Steel’s HSE-related achievements.

This event signifies our commitment to uphold and enhance the company’s performance, policies, and procedures. It also serves as an acknowledgment and encouragement of a safe work environment. During the event, departments and individuals with outstanding health, safety, and environmental records throughout the year were recognised and rewarded for their achievements.