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NEWS

BREATHING LIFE INTO THE WORKPLACE:
QATALUM’S RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AIMS TO
IMPROVE EMPLOYEES’ WELFARE

In 2016, Qatalum launched its
Respiratory Protection Awareness
Campaign to improve the welfare
of its employees. The Campaign had
an instructive and informative focus
and aimed to re-educate employees
regarding the company’s Respiratory
Fit Testing requirements – this
includes the Qatalum Management
Team (QMT) and external contractors.
The Campaign emphasised the
importance of Respiratory Fit Testing
for employees, in fulfilling their day-
to-day tasks at Qatalum.
Respiratory Fit Testing is a means of
measuring the accuracy of fit of the
respirator mask on the employees’
face. The rationale behind the test
is simple: Qatalum is very strict in
upholding industry standards when
it comes to employee health. As
such, the Fit Test ensures that every
individual – despite differences in
size – will be able to have a leak-free
respirator to ensure unhindered
breathing while at work and during
an emergency.
Creative marketing material was also
a large part of the campaign – these
materials were accessible and catered
to employees of all nationalities.
Some examples include leaflets,
flyers, posters and even innovative
screensavers to serve as safety
reminders.
Overall, the Campaign has had a
largely positive effect on employees;
it has improved their quality of life
and has helped prevent any potential
risk of accidents.

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