On September 25, exercises involving Rescue and Firefighting Unit No. 3 of the State Fire Service will take place in the tunnel near Rondo Polsad.

On September 25 and 26, important evacuation exercises were held at the KST-IV construction site near Polsad station, focusing on evacuating a worker from a tunnel with limited access to the injured person. The simulation was organized by the State Fire Service from Rescue and Firefighting Unit No. 3 in Kraków, aiming to enhance the safety and rescue skills of the workers involved in the project.

Both employees of Gulermak and representatives of subcontractors participated in the exercises to strengthen cooperation between different teams in the face of potential threats. The exercise scenario began with reporting the incident to the PSP alarm center. Participants learned to react quickly and act precisely. Then, construction workers acted as guides, leading the rescue services to the incident site. Effective communication with the shift commander, who was provided with necessary information about the situation, was a crucial element of these actions.

During the rescue operation, rope techniques were used, allowing for the safe and efficient extraction of the injured person from difficult terrain. Such exercises are a practical test of skills and a way to build a safety culture in the workplace.

  • Exercises conducted in cooperation with PSP JRG 3 Kraków are important for us both in terms of raising employee awareness and testing the ability of special services to carry out rescue operations in the event of accidents on the construction site. Considering the complexity of the processes and the risks associated with construction works, increasing employee awareness of safety is one of the main tasks of the Health and Safety Department, especially on such a large contract as the construction of the Tram to Mistrzejowice, – says Sebastian Golemiec, Health and Safety Department coordinator.

Additionally, on September 25, a demonstration of the use of portable firefighting equipment was organized, complementing the exercise program with a practical element related to fire prevention. Participants had the opportunity not only to learn the principles of using firefighting equipment but also to test their skills on a specially prepared training field. This experience allowed for the improvement of firefighting techniques and increased employee confidence in emergency situations.