Galfar Al Misnad Engineering & Contracting W.L.L, has received the prestigious QHSE Excellence Award for 2023. Presented by Manateq at the Century Marina Hotel in Lusail on December 5, 2024, this honor highlights the company’s achievements in maintaining rigorous Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. As one of Qatar’s “Top Performing Investors,” Galfar Al Misnad demonstrates an approach where quality-driven projects, proactive health and safety measures, and responsible environmental stewardship guide every aspect of its work. From early design through on-site execution, Galfar prioritizes risk management, regulatory compliance, workforce well-being, and ecological preservation. This commitment is evident in its alignment with industry best practices, continuous skill development, and ongoing performance reviews. The Executive Director, Mr. Satish G. Pillai, received the award, joined by the plant's Deputy General Manager, Mr. Anwar Sadath, and the Corporate HSE Manager, Mr. John Henry Ikwuneme.
British safety council has honored Galfar Al Misnad and our Wajba Project team with Two international Safety awards for 2024.
“Safety First is Safety always the corporate ethos that has paved way for Galfar’ s consistent safety accolades over the years. The culture of safety among Galfarian’s started in the early 1970’s driven by our founding patrons. Since then, this strict compliance became a safety revolution resulting in varied recognition by our beloved clients, HSE SME’s and world renowned certifying bodies.
The following are the categories that Galfar has been appreciated.
· Galfar Al Misnad Engineering & Contracting W.L.L: Merit Winner
· Roads and Infrastructure in Al Wajba East-Package 03 - DW016- P03 (Ashghal – Galfar Al Misnad): Merit Winner
This is the Tenth time Galfar Al Misnad has received the International Safety award while the Al Wajba Project has been honored for the fourth consecutive year. Galfar’ s commitment to safety is meritorious.
Congratulations to the entire project and the HSE team for this well-deserved recognition! Applauds to the entire team for their tireless efforts in ensuring that Safety at the workplace is given the paramount importance it requires!
Galfar AL Misnad QHSE division on June 5th, 2024, organized a variety of activities aimed at raising environmental awareness and encouraging sustainable practices as a part of world Environmental Day.
The following activities were collocated as part of this noble cause:
Community awareness exercise in the lines of an Art competition at the Brilliant International school and Pearl Podar School. The effort was on the world Environment 2024 theme - land Restoration desertification and drought resilience.
The contests encouraged children to express their ideas about the environment creatively promoting awareness and understanding from an early age. Winners received Gifts and Trophies.
Trees were planted at Galfar Project Sites, Brilliant School and Pearl Podar School.
An online quiz program for all the employees related to the Environment and the 2024 theme.
A Speech contest in association with Galfar Toastmasters was conducted for Employees children on June 8, 2024. The event was a tremendous success, showcasing our young participants' remarkable talent and enthusiasm. All participants received tree saplings, gift items, and certificates of participation. The six winners (three from each category) were awarded trophies, medals, gift items, and certificates. Certificates of appreciation were also awarded to our esteemed external judges.
Galfar al Misnad HSE division organized various interactive session online and onsite revolving around safety and health at work during a time where the phenomenon of changing climate is taking centerstage at many of the global political and economic forums.
The event started with opening remarks by John Henry, the corporate HSE manager, who emphasised the urgent need to address climate change issues as they affect occupational health and safety in the construction industry. The Keynote speaker for the online session Mr. Roque Peter Dcunha a Global HSE leader stressed on the data that impacts climate change on workers' safety and health. Mr. Roque covered various interlinked subjects focusing on climate change causes and imparted some takeaway points including increased Ambient Temperature, Air Pollution, extreme Weather and Hazards caused by Industrial Transitions.
Mr. Jayamohan Galfar’s General Manager stressed the impact of Ozone depletion, which leads to increased ultraviolet radiation. The General Manager illuminated the audience that Galfarians should be extremely happy and proud that the organization could work on the CO2 capture project that reduces carbon footprints.
The session concluded by a vote of thanks from Head- QHSE- Mr. Navneetha Shetty. Mr. Shetty reminded the participants climate change phenomenon is completely a collaborative effort that needs to be addressed by every human so that the future generations live healthier and can breathe in a fine fettle on our lovely planet, the only home “The green earth”.
Onsite sessions focused on preventive measures and occupational risks related to climate change. The HSE team and the project team briefed our beloved workforce about adapting current global standards, modifying and improving risk controls and acclimatisation procedures. Climate change Risk management, risk communication, development of early warning systems and surveillance were also deliberated. Emphasis on prevention through design was highlighted to all the participants. The commemoration concluded with a pledge to keep the workforce and the planet healthy and safe from the effects of climate change.
