Emergency Response Preparedness

At Qatar Steel, we take emergency preparedness very seriously and as a result, have several dedicated measures and protocols in place to address any emergencies that arise.

The Fire Section offers a comprehensive set of emergency services that use 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. A new firefighting project has been initiated for the hydraulic rooms, cable cellars/tunnels and central warehouse rack protection, and the contract has been awarded to M/s GETP for its execution.

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, including continuous monitoring of CCTV for the entire boundaries of Qatar Steel Premises and Port Operation (Jetty). Moreover, a Security Access Control project is under the analysis stage.

Furthermore, 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.