Doha: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has achieved more than 5,460,209 incident-free work hours without recorded injuries as of April 2026, in the construction project for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences buildings at Qatar University (QU).
According to Qatar News Agency, this milestone reflects Ashghal's commitment to implementing the highest standards of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), risk management, and worker protection, particularly in high-hazard operations. The project's OSH team continues to execute structured training programs and simulation exercises for permit-required confined space entry operations. These are among the most sensitive and high-risk activities on construction sites, conducted in accordance with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS 2014) and recognized international best practices.
These programs aim to enhance field team readiness and strengthen rapid emergency response capabilities through practical training and persistent coordination with medical response personnel and emergency services. This approach reinforces a preventive safety culture and improves workplace safety performance. Ashghal applies an integrated system for managing hazards in confined spaces, which includes work permits, comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessments, atmospheric testing, oxygen level monitoring, and verification of the absence of hazardous gases.
The system also encompasses ventilation controls, gas detection equipment, rescue systems, and personal protective equipment (PPE), along with continuous monitoring of operational conditions throughout all phases of work execution. The Authority emphasized 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 recognized international standards and supports the achievement of excellence in infrastructure delivery.