Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has reported a major safety milestone in the construction of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences buildings at Qatar University (QU), recording more than 5,460,209 incident-free work hours without any reported injuries as of April 2026
This achievement underscores its continued focus on maintaining the highest standards of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), alongside robust risk management systems and strong worker protection measures, especially across high-risk construction activities.
The project’s OSH team is actively carrying out structured training initiatives and simulation exercises for permit-required confined space entry operations, which are among the most sensitive and high-risk activities on construction sites, in accordance with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS 2014) and recognised international best practices.
These initiatives are designed to improve field team preparedness and strengthen rapid emergency response capabilities through hands-on training and ongoing coordination with medical response personnel and emergency services, thereby reinforcing a preventive safety culture and enhancing overall workplace safety performance.
Ashghal implements an integrated hazard management system for confined spaces, which includes work permits, detailed hazard identification and risk assessments, atmospheric testing, oxygen level monitoring, and verification of the absence of hazardous gases.
The system further incorporates ventilation controls, gas detection equipment, rescue systems, and personal protective equipment (PPE), in addition to continuous monitoring of operational conditions throughout all stages of project execution.
The Authority stressed that this approach reflects its commitment to protecting lives and ensuring a safe, sustainable, and irreducible safety framework for workers operating in high-risk environments, while reinforcing a culture of occupational safety and health across all projects.
This is aligned with recognised international standards and supports the achievement of excellence in infrastructure delivery.
