The field of engineering safety and fire protection systems aims to protect lives, property and facilities from fire-related hazards.

This field encompasses the design and analysis of systems, equipment, and materials that contribute to fire prevention and mitigation. It also includes the application of local and international codes and standards to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality in the design and implementation of these systems.

تلعب الشركات المتخصصة في هذا المجال دورًا محوريًا، حيث تمتلك مستشاركو الخبرة والكفاءة اللازمة لتقديم حلول سلامة فعّالة وموثوقة. وتقدم خدمات تحليل المخاطر، وتصميم الأنظمة، وتنفيذ أنظمة السلامة الهندسية والحماية من الحريق، بالإضافة إلى الإشراف الفعّال وإدارة المشاريع.

Mustasharko is also committed to applying local and international standards, and cooperates with relevant authorities such as civil defense, municipalities and various regulatory bodies, to achieve the primary goal of protecting lives, property and infrastructure.

Engineering Safety Guidelines

Engineering safety guidelines include a set of procedures and measures that must be followed at engineering sites and facilities, the most important of which are:

• Identifying and analyzing risks, and designing safety systems to prevent accidents and fires.
• Adherence to local and international codes and standards in the design and implementation of systems.
• Providing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and training workers on how to use it correctly.
• Ensuring the availability and maintenance of highly efficient fire alarm and extinguishing systems.
• Conducting periodic inspections and tests of safety systems and equipment.
• Implement evacuation and rescue procedures, and provide effective and usable emergency exits.
• Implementing periodic training programs for employees on dealing with accidents and fires and providing first aid.
• Providing protection from sunlight, artificial lighting, noise, and harmful chemicals.
• The engineering safety system should be evaluated periodically to ensure its efficiency and updated when needed.
• Cooperation with relevant authorities such as civil defense, municipalities and specialized companies to achieve the best safety results.

These guidelines are essential, and their details vary depending on the nature of the site and potential hazards. They must be strictly adhered to in order to ensure the safety of lives and property and to reduce the likelihood of accidents and fires.

Job duties of an occupational safety and health engineer

The role of an occupational safety and health engineer is to ensure the safety of workers, improve the work environment, and protect the surrounding environment. Their responsibilities include the following:

• Risk analysis: Identifying potential hazards using methods such as occupational risk analysis and assessment, and developing plans to mitigate them.
• Designing safe systems: Developing appropriate safety systems such as fire alarm and extinguishing systems, ventilation, lighting, and protective equipment.
• Training and awareness: Educating employees about the importance of safety, how to use the systems, and how to deal with emergencies.
• Review and evaluation: Evaluate the efficiency of current systems and update them continuously.
• Compliance with regulations: Ensuring the site’s compliance with laws and regulations in cooperation with the relevant authorities.
• Accident reports: documenting, analyzing, and investigating accidents, and developing plans to prevent their recurrence.
• Coordination: Cooperation with various entities to improve the work environment and ensure safety.
• Inspections and tests: Conduct tests to measure air and water quality, noise and radiation levels, and take appropriate action.

A safety engineer plays a vital role in preserving lives, improving the work environment, and increasing productivity.

Codes and standards in engineering safety

There are a number of codes and standards that must be adhered to in the field of engineering safety, the most prominent of which are:

• The Saudi Building Code (Public Safety): Includes basic safety requirements for the design and implementation of systems.
• The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Safety Code: Specifies the minimum safety requirements for fire and accident prevention.
• NFPA (American) Code: Includes design standards for fire and safety systems according to the United States.
• The International Code for Engineering Safety: Covers global safety requirements in design, operation, maintenance and management.
• Local standards: Comply with national regulations to ensure on-site safety.
• International standards: These are developed globally to achieve consistency and improve safety practices.

Engineers and technicians must strictly adhere to these codes and standards to ensure the highest levels of safety are achieved in various engineering projects and sites.