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Arab News
a day ago
- Health
- Arab News
3-month ban on midday outdoor work in Saudi Arabia from June 15
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a three-month ban on outdoor work between noon and 3 p.m. for all private sector establishments, effective from June 15 to Sept. 15. The ministry said employers must ensure workers avoid direct exposure to the sun during this period and urged them to adjust working hours accordingly, with the goal of reducing occupational injuries and health risks. The regulation, issued in cooperation with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, aims to protect workers' health and promote a safer working environment, the Saudi Press Agency reported. To support implementation, the ministry has published a procedural guide on preventing sun exposure and an advisory guide for working in hot environments. Both are available on its website. Violations can be reported via the ministry's hotline — 19911 — or its smartphone app.
Arabian Business
2 days ago
- Health
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia announces 2025 outdoor work ban
Saudi Arabia has announced an outdoor work ban during the hottest summer months. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in cooperation with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, will begin enforcing the ban on working under direct sunlight for all private sector establishments daily from 12pm to 3pm starting Sunday, June 15, and continuing until Sunday, September 15. The ministry urged employers to regulate working hours in accordance with this decision, which aims to provide a safe work environment, enhance occupational safety measures, and reduce the risk of heat-related injuries and illnesses. Saudi Arabia afternoon work ban This decision is expected to have a positive impact on overall productivity. To support implementation, the ministry has published both the Procedural Guide for Occupational Safety and Health to Prevent the Effects of Exposure to Sunlight and the Advisory Guide for Working in Hot Environments on its website, enabling employers to apply the relevant guidelines.
