Saudi Arabia Ras Al Khair O&M Project Organises Emergency Drills for Heatstroke Incidents

2024-05-14

To verify the scientific validity and operational feasibility of the project’s emergency plan, and further enhance employees' emergency response capabilities to sudden incidents of "heatstroke," on May 12th, the Saudi Arabia Ras Al Khair O&M Project organized an emergency drill for heatstroke incidents.

This drill simulated a construction worker suddenly feeling dizzy and weak while working in the fuel injection area. Upon noticing the discomfort, the on-site personnel promptly reported to the supervisor. The supervisor immediately initiated the emergency plan for heatstroke, moving the affected worker to a ventilated and shaded area for temporary treatment. They then contacted the safety officer and nurse from the operations department for further assistance. Subsequently, medical personnel arrived at the scene to provide care for the heatstroke victim. Physical cooling measures such as alcohol and ice packs were applied, along with replenishing electrolyte-balanced water. After a series of interventions, the symptoms of the heatstroke victim alleviated, and their condition gradually improved. This drill simulated real-life scenarios, enabling the participating personnel to further grasp knowledge and treatment methods for heatstroke emergencies, thus achieving the expected outcomes.

This drill tested the effectiveness and scientific validity of the project’s emergency plan for heatstroke incidents, significantly enhancing employees' safety awareness and emergency response capabilities in dealing with unforeseen accidents. It provides strong assurance for the safe production of the project during the high-temperature summer period.