+ A
A -
Tribune News Network
Doha
The Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) recently conducted a mock evacuation drill at its headquarters in Grand Hamad Street.
As part of the mock drill, a virtual scenario of a contingency incident involving a fire outbreak was created, in the presence of the Civil Defence personnel, who oversaw the evacuation drill.
During the drill, all arrangements and measures that are required to be taken in the event of a fire outbreak were carried out, from setting off the sirens to evacuation of all employees and customers present in all of the building’s offices and other facilities, in accordance with the prescribed safety and security procedures.
QIIB’s emergency supervisory team performed various assigned roles in case of a real fire or incident, which involved an organised evacuation, by directing all people present at the building to the emergency exit points.
The team ensured that people were not using the elevators by stopping all elevators once fire alarms went off, and directed all personnel and customers to the designated assembly points and ensured full evacuation of the building.
In addition to the mock evacuation drill, another major task was undertaken this time, which was to maintain social distancing during the evacuation and assembly processes. This was in response to the precautionary instructions and directives related to Covid-19, issued by authorities concerned in the State of Qatar.
“Through the mock evacuation, full awareness and understanding of the risks related to emergencies could be realised. This came as a result of continuous training and familiarising personnel on a regular basis with contingency plans and how to act in case of emergencies, and cooperate with different departments to develop the knowledge needed in all the procedures that should be followed in emergency cases,” said Ibrahim Abdulla Al Tamimi, the Administrative Affairs Director of QIIB said.
“QIIB is keen to provide safety and security equipment in all its buildings and locations in accordance with the standards approved by the Civil Defense to respond to emergencies. A follow-up verification of all the safety and security equipment will be conducted on a regular basis to ensure their proper functioning in case of any incident.”
He also expressed his gratitude to the bank’s safety and security team, who supervised the evacuation procedures and to all the bank’s personnel who participated and showed a high level of commitment, awareness, and ability to act properly in accordance with the instructions and directions that they have received to deal with emergencies.
Doha
The Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) recently conducted a mock evacuation drill at its headquarters in Grand Hamad Street.
As part of the mock drill, a virtual scenario of a contingency incident involving a fire outbreak was created, in the presence of the Civil Defence personnel, who oversaw the evacuation drill.
During the drill, all arrangements and measures that are required to be taken in the event of a fire outbreak were carried out, from setting off the sirens to evacuation of all employees and customers present in all of the building’s offices and other facilities, in accordance with the prescribed safety and security procedures.
QIIB’s emergency supervisory team performed various assigned roles in case of a real fire or incident, which involved an organised evacuation, by directing all people present at the building to the emergency exit points.
The team ensured that people were not using the elevators by stopping all elevators once fire alarms went off, and directed all personnel and customers to the designated assembly points and ensured full evacuation of the building.
In addition to the mock evacuation drill, another major task was undertaken this time, which was to maintain social distancing during the evacuation and assembly processes. This was in response to the precautionary instructions and directives related to Covid-19, issued by authorities concerned in the State of Qatar.
“Through the mock evacuation, full awareness and understanding of the risks related to emergencies could be realised. This came as a result of continuous training and familiarising personnel on a regular basis with contingency plans and how to act in case of emergencies, and cooperate with different departments to develop the knowledge needed in all the procedures that should be followed in emergency cases,” said Ibrahim Abdulla Al Tamimi, the Administrative Affairs Director of QIIB said.
“QIIB is keen to provide safety and security equipment in all its buildings and locations in accordance with the standards approved by the Civil Defense to respond to emergencies. A follow-up verification of all the safety and security equipment will be conducted on a regular basis to ensure their proper functioning in case of any incident.”
He also expressed his gratitude to the bank’s safety and security team, who supervised the evacuation procedures and to all the bank’s personnel who participated and showed a high level of commitment, awareness, and ability to act properly in accordance with the instructions and directions that they have received to deal with emergencies.
