A field activity titled “Safe Horizons: Training to Improve the Efficiency of Medical Materials Management and Monitoring within Healthcare Facilities.”
In implementation of the Third National Action Plan for Women, Peace, and Security / Protection and Prevention Pillar for 2025, and within the second paragraph concerning the importance of choosing academic specializations suitable for women and aligning them with labor market needs, the Women’s Affairs Unit in the College of Engineering, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Division and the Women’s Committee in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries, organized a field training activity at Imam Al-Sadiq Hospital titled: “Future Pathways: Field Training in Chemical Risk Management in Hospitals.” The activity included a specialized scientific tour during which the supervisors of the activity, Asst. Lect. Abrar Falah Asst. Lect. Zaid Ghaith Ms. Raghda Safaa, provided a detailed explanation to the female students on mechanisms of chemical risk management within the healthcare environment, including the proper handling of chemicals used in medical laboratories, safe storage methods, sterilization systems, and procedures for controlling emissions and pollutants inside health units. The training also focused on clarifying the role of chemical engineering in enhancing occupational safety within hospitals through material risk assessment, modeling scenarios of chemical leaks or reactions, and developing emergency response plans—an aspect that highlights the important position of chemical engineers within healthcare institutions. During the visit, emphasis was placed on the importance of women choosing engineering specializations that align with labor market needs, especially those experiencing functional expansion in the health and industrial sectors, such as chemical process engineering, water treatment, medical gases, and risk management. The workshop indicated that gaining practical skills in this field provides female students with a genuine competitive advantage in modern work environments. This activity comes as part of the efforts of the Women’s Affairs Committee to promote technical awareness and provide students with real-world experiences that enhance their ability to make informed future career decisions and qualify them for active integration into the labor market. Location: Imam Al-Sadiq Hospital Participating Entity: Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries – College of Engineering Date: 16/11/2025
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