AL THAIL GROUP OF COMPANIES:

Al Thail Group (ATG) has been in the field of Demolition, Dismantling and Decommissioning since 2010. ATG has a team of professionals with expertise in dismantling, demolition, Safety and risk management and its operations are in compliance with the Safety Guidelines of OSHA and HSE guidelines of regulators.

ATG has decommissioned several projects in the Middle East, particularly in Sultanate of Oman and United Arab Emirates. The Dismantled Metal and Nonmetal wastes such as Plastics, Rubber etc are taken to its own yard for further processing and Recycling.

ATG also specializes in Recovering Recyclates from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipments, Computers, Monitors, etc.

High Safety Standards are required to be adopted while dismantling Power Plants and Other Industrial Structures. ATG offers a comprehensive, reliable, and professional Industrial demolition service and removal of installations.

ATG is an ISO and OSHA-certified Group.

PROCESS

As the group’s core business is scrap processing and recycling, there is synergy in the dismantling operations, whereby the dismantled remains like ferrous and Non-ferrous metals, plastics, Rubber, Oils, etc. are recycled into Recyclates or reusable Prime products with minimal impact on the environment & efficient utilization of energy.

ATG adheres to sustainability standards ensuring minimal environmental impact with high priority to safety, quality, and accountability.

ATG has evolved its own Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in which compliance to safety standards and guidelines of regulatory authorities are given primary importance.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

Typically our SOP involves the following steps

1. Survey – of the Structure / Installation/Building to be demolished.
2. Removal of hazardous materials.
3. Preparation of plan.
4. Adoption of Safety measures.
5. Compliance with the guidelines of Regulatory Authorities.

1) Survey: The following list forms part of the Initial survey process.

• Types & Method of construction material used and Usage of building prior and present during demolition. Condition of the Building/Structure. The original structural system employed in the design.
• The structural system and structural conditions of basements, underground tanks or underground vaults.
• The presence of wastewater, hazardous materials, matters arising from toxic chemicals, flammable or explosive and radioactive materials, etc.
• Drainage conditions and possible problems on water   pollution, flooding and erosion.
• Shared facilities with adjoining building, including common staircases, partition walls. Adjoining pedestrian and vehicular traffic conditions.
• The sensitivity of neighborhood with respect to noise, dust, vibration and traffic impact.

2) Removal of Hazardous Materials

If hazardous materials like asbestos minerals, petroleum contamination, and radioactive metals are found in the investigation of site for demolition. Specialized personals are called for the removal of the hazardous materials from the site prior to the demolition of structure.

3) Preparation  plan

Preparatory to Demolition of structures a detailed demolition plan on how the demolition is best executed is prepared. The demolition plan includes specifics on which demolition methods to use in each part of the building along with the sequence of how it should be carried out.

A Plan showing all precautionary measures for the protection of the public including hoardings, coveted walkways, catch platforms catch fans scaffolding protective screens and safety nets, Method of handling demolished building debris.

Time required for the complete demolition process.

Supporting details such as the location of the building and its distance from other structures and roads, as well as from vulnerable zones such as schools and hospitals, are studied and planned.

The demolition plan mentions all the Health & safety measures on how to manage health, safety, and waste disposal before, during, and after the demolition.

During the demolition operation, all the applicable statutory rules and regulations must be adapted and followed accordingly

4) Adoption of safety measures

ATG is committed to its clients, our employees and public at large to provide a safe environment while dismantling structures. Safety is the foundation of our Decommissioning business.

All the workers, site supervisors and engineers including plant and equipment operators are briefed with the potential hazards and the process and plan for demolition. All goods that are flammable are removed from the site unless it is used in the work involved. All the flammable materials like wood, timber, fuels etc. are stored in proper storage facilities. Firefighting appliances are stationed in the demolition site till the process is completed.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Health and Safety of those  Employees working at Demolition Sites and  of those associated with the activities, neighbors, Clients, Visitors and the public at large are given utmost importance. ATG has evolved its own robust HSE Policy which is followed meticulously during any of its operations.
HSE Policy is implemented through active employee participation and by conducting risk assessments and mitigating all high risk activities.
 
Guidelines for First Aid for Burns, Chemical Spills, Adult Resuscitation, Care of Mental Health are displayed prominently and Workers at site are educated on all these aspects periodically.
 
The company has a system of reporting and maintaining records of Loss Incidents and Loss Time Injury which are reviewed in Management Meetings and suitable action initiated to prevent recurrence of such events.
 
The Obligations of employees and management are codified and faithfully implemented.
 
Safety equipments such as Safety helmets, Gloves, Goggles, Boots, Safety belts and Respiratory masks are supplied to all the workers engaged in demolition work.
Emergency equipmentslike fire hose reel, fire extinguisher, first aid box are provided to the workers.
OSHA Guidelines are implemented meticulously at Demolition sites.

5) Compliance with the guidelines of Regulatory Authorities

Local Guidelines of various regulatory authorities in the country of operation are taken into account at the initial stage of planning and ensured that those guidelines are followed meticulously.

Our Guarantee

ATG is committed to its customers, its employees and public at large to provide safe environment while dismantling structures.

ATG ensures that the demolition site is clean and free of hazardous materials once the work is completed. ATG also ensures that the surroundings areas and habitats remain intact with minimal impact on flora and fauna.