Using “Drills” as Battle Simulations, Enhancing Prevention through Practice Saudi Arabia Yanbu Phase III O&M Project Conducts Heatstroke Emergency Rescue Drill

2025-05-23

To effectively respond to extreme summer heat and enhance the project team’s emergency response capabilities in high-temperature incidents, Saudi Arabia Yanbu Phase III O&M Project, in collaboration with the Owner’s Security Center and Emergency Medical Center, conducted a heatstroke emergency rescue drill on May 22, 2025.

The drill simulated a scenario in which a worker performing alkali unloading operations suffered from heatstroke under high-temperature conditions. After the drill began, the worker—equipped with PPE—exhibited symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and elevated body temperature. Upon noticing the situation, on-site personnel immediately reported the incident. The project emergency response team promptly activated the heat emergency response plan and initiated rescue operations. The affected worker was relocated to a shaded area, where symptoms were quickly alleviated through physical cooling, hydration, and oral medication. Meanwhile, the Owner’s Emergency Medical Center was contacted to provide professional medical assistance. From the initial identification of the condition and rapid reporting to the activation of the emergency response plan and the implementation of rescue procedures, the entire drill was carried out in an orderly manner. Responsibilities were clearly defined, and the response measures were scientific and well-regulated. The exercise effectively tested the soundness and feasibility of the project’s high-temperature emergency response plan, fully demonstrating the team’s emergency awareness and handling capabilities. The drill achieved its intended results and was highly praised by the owner.

Next, the project team will continue to optimize the high-temperature emergency response plan and further enhance the team’s emergency handling capabilities, strengthening the protection of employees’ health and safety, and providing solid support for safe operations during the summer heat.