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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
MoL, MoPH jointly organise workshop on heat stress risk prevention steps
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and Trading and Agency Services Company, organised on Sunday an awareness workshop for workers to educate them on the risks of heat stress and methods of prevention. The workshop is part of the Ministry's ongoing efforts to protect workers at worksites and accommodations during the summer season, encourage the adoption of safe practices to prevent heat stress, promote a culture of occupational safety and health, and provide a safe and healthy working environment across all sectors. The sessions highlighted key preventive measures to be followed while working in high temperatures, including the importance of regular hydration, taking adequate rest breaks in cool areas, wearing appropriate clothing, avoiding strenuous work during peak heat hours, recognizing the symptoms of heat stress, and the importance of early reporting. Representatives from the Ministry's Occupational Safety and Health Department and the Ministry of Public Health shared essential health guidance to educate workers and train them on safety procedures at worksites. They explained the symptoms of heat stress, associated health risks, prevention strategies, and basic first aid for suspected cases, along with practical tips to help workers protect themselves. The Ministry of Labour is intensifying its field awareness campaigns for workers and employers during the summer, in partnership with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all. The Ministry also reaffirms its commitment to upholding the highest occupational safety and health standards at worksites across the country, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The Sun
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PGB restores gas supply after bypass pipeline completion in key areas
KUALA LUMPUR: PETRONAS Gas Bhd (PGB) has successfully restored natural gas supply to Batu Tiga, Shah Alam, and Connaught Bridge after completing its new bypass pipeline on July 1, 2025. The restoration follows strict safety compliance, including approval from the Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH). PGB emphasised its commitment to public safety, noting that natural gas powers 40 to 50 per cent of Malaysia's electricity. The company has reinforced the bypass section in Putra Heights with advanced sensors to detect soil and pipe movement, exceeding standard safety measures. Additional structural supports, including sheet piling, were installed to ensure long-term pipeline stability. A new permanent pipeline is in development, featuring deeper foundations and improved safety mechanisms to withstand ground shifts. The design includes additional shut-off valves for quicker emergency response. Beyond infrastructure repairs, PGB has provided over RM2 million in aid, including RM1.38 million directly to affected families and RM25 million for home reconstruction through the Housing and Local Government Ministry. The company also conducted inspections along the 2,680-kilometre Peninsular Gas Utilisation pipeline using Geopig and Magnetic Flux Leakage technology. No other high-risk areas have been identified.
The Star
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
PGB restores gas supply to key areas following bypass pipeline completion
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) has fully restored natural gas supply to Batu Tiga, Shah Alam, and Connaught Bridge following the successful commissioning of its newly constructed bypass pipeline on July 1, 2025. The gas infrastructure and utilities company said the operation was carried out after fulfilling all engineering, operational, and regulatory safety requirements, including the issuance of a permit to operate (PTO) by the Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH). "With natural gas powering between 40 per cent to 50 per cent of Malaysia's electricity, PGB remains focused on ensuring the public feels secure living near this critical infrastructure - a responsibility the company embraces as part of its commitment to safe, reliable energy for all,' it said in a statement today. PGB said as part of its safety-first philosophy, the company has implemented enhanced engineering reinforcements at the bypass section in Putra Heights, including advanced sensors to detect soil and pipe movement, exceeding standard requirements. To ensure long-term stability and structural integrity, sheet piling and engineered support structures were also installed to safeguard the pipeline, ensuring safe, secure, and uninterrupted performance. The company also said a new permanent pipeline is currently being designed with enhanced safety features and will be installed on deep-piled slab foundations, offering greater structural resistance to soil movement and unpredictable ground shifts, given the specific risks in the area due to surrounding development. It noted that the layout will also include new shut-off valves to allow shorter isolation distances in the unlikely event of an emergency. In addition to restoring supply, the company has disbursed more than RM2 million in ex-gratia and humanitarian aid through local authorities, including RM1.38 million in direct assistance to affected families and a RM25 million contribution via the Housing and Local Government Ministry for home reconstruction. PGB also carried out precautionary assessments along other sections of the 2,680-kilometre Peninsular Gas Utilisation (PGU) pipeline to ensure system-wide integrity. These efforts involved the use of inspection tools such as Geopig and Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) technology, complemented by targeted visual inspections at selected segments. The company confirmed that to date, no other locations exhibit risk characteristics similar to those identified in Putra Heights. - Bernama
The Star
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Selangor lawmakers to be briefed on Putra Heights gas explosion
KLANG: A special briefing session on the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion that happened in April will be held after the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting today. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the session, meant for MPs and state assemblymen, would be conducted by the technical investigation committee, comprising police and representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Department. This is to ensure that all elected representatives clearly understand the facts of the incident so as not to form any assumptions, he explained. 'The briefing will be held after tomorrow's sitting as most of the issues involved are technical. 'Once briefed, the matter can be brought up and debated in the state assembly,' he told reporters after launching the Plastic-Free Campaign 2025 Series 2 yesterday. Also present was state Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, Bernama reported. The Second Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Selangor State Legislative Assembly will be held from July 7 to 18. The gas pipeline fire on April 1 caused widespread destruction, affecting over 200 homes. It was reported that no elements of sabotage, foul play or negligence were found in connection with the underground Petronas gas pipeline blast. Following this, a special committee was set up to review the full investigation report and propose appropriate follow-up actions.
The Star
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Selangor lawmakers to receive briefing on Putra Heights gas explosion
KLANG: A special briefing session for all members of Parliament and state assemblymen in Selangor regarding the recent gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights will be held after the conclusion of the first day of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting on Monday (July 7). Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that the session would be conducted by the technical investigation committee, comprising representatives from the police and the Occupational Safety and Health Department. "The objective is to ensure that all elected representatives clearly understand the facts of the incident and do not form their assumptions," he told reporters after launching the Plastic-Free Campaign 2025 Series 2 here on Sunday (July 6). "The briefing will be held after tomorrow's sitting as most of the issues involved are technical. Once briefed, the matter can be brought up and debated in the state assembly," he added. Also present was state Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin. The Second Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Selangor State Legislative Assembly will be held from July 7 to 18. On June 30, the Selangor police chief, in a special press conference regarding the Putra Heights incident, stated that no elements of sabotage, foul play or negligence were found in connection with the underground Petronas gas pipeline explosion in Subang Jaya on April 1. Following the findings, the state government formed a special committee to review the full investigation report and propose appropriate follow-up actions. The committee would also consult various stakeholders, including federal agencies, particularly in areas related to disaster management and public communication surrounding the incident. – Bernama
