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Observer
4 days ago
- Observer
Midday break effective today
The Ministry of Labour has urged all employers to strictly adhere to the midday break, which is effective from today, June 1, in line with Article 16, Clause 2 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. The Ministry has reiterated that it is prohibited to employ workers at construction sites or in areas exposed to high temperatures from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm during the months of June, July and August. Earlier, the Ministry launched the 'Safe Summer' campaign to educate both employers and employees on the importance of taking a break from the summer heat for their health and safety through its Occupational Safety and Health Department. "Every year, it is prohibited to employ workers outside shaded areas or in places directly exposed to the sun from June 1 to August 31 when temperatures rise to high levels. Stringent measures will be taken against violators of the midday break rule to ensure its implementation at all outdoor work premises", a Ministry spokesperson said. According to Section 118 of the Labour Law, anyone who violates the midday break law shall be punished with a fine ranging from RO 100 to 500 or imprisonment of up to one month, depending on the severity and frequency of the offense. Last year, several companies were punished for Labour Law violations; and fines and legal proceedings were initiated against companies that did not fully adhere to the three-month noon break. The Ministry has urged all construction, facilities management, maintenance and other sites where people work in open areas to allow labourers a break from work between 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm during the three months as per ministerial orders. Heat stress is a common issue in Oman, especially during the summer months when temperatures rise significantly. The Ministry further calls on all private sector establishments to cooperate and adhere to the regulation, emphasising that the campaign is part of its broader efforts to enhance a safe work environment and reduce heat-related injuries.
Qatar Tribune
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Qatar Tribune
Summer working hour regulations from June 1: Labour ministry
DOHA: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has announced the countdown to implementing the decision regulating working hours in open areas during summer, effective from June 1 between 10am and 3.30pm. The ministry said as part of this, the Occupational Safety and Health Department is running a campaign throughout May to raise awareness about heat stress and its prevention in workplaces. In Qatar, from June 1 to September 15, outdoor working is banned ifrom 10am to 3.30pm. The ban is enforced as per the Ministerial Resolution No. 17 of 2021 regarding the necessary precautions to protect workers from the dangers of heat stress during summer.
18-05-2025
- Health
MoL launches ‘Safe Summer' campaign to protect outdoor workers
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – Represented by its Occupational Safety and Health Department, Ministry of Labour (MoL) has launched its annual 'Safe Summer' campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of heat stress and promote preventive measures for outdoor workers. The campaign aims to educate both employers and employees on the health risks posed by high temperatures during the summer months. It also emphasises compliance with the midday work ban, which prohibits outdoor work between 12.30pm and 3.30pm in June, July and August. In line with Article 16, Clause 2 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, MoL has reiterated that no work should be carried out at construction sites or in areas directly exposed to sunlight during these hours. The ministry urged all private sector establishments to cooperate with safety regulations, stating that the campaign is part of its broader efforts to ensure safe working environments and reduce incidents of heat-related illness and injury.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Star
Perak records around 980 workplace accidents
IPOH: The Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) of Perak says a total of 974 workplace accident cases were recorded throughout 2024. State human resources, health, Indian community affairs and national integration committee chairman A. Sivanesan said that of the total, 915 cases involved temporary disability, 29 permanent disability, 27 dangerous incidents and 15 fatalities. 'As of March this year, a total of 296 workplace accident cases have been reported to the Perak DOSH, with 283 cases being temporary disability, three permanent disability, six dangerous incidents, and four fatalities,' he said. Sivanesan said this after launching the state-level 2025 World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Systematic Occupational Health Enhancement Level Programme engagement session. Under diseases and poisoning, he said a total of 458 cases were reported the whole of last year, with hearing loss cases being the highest recorded in the manufacturing sector, Bernama reported. 'Up to March of this year, a total of 158 occupational disease cases have been reported. This data shows that there is still much room for improvement that needs to be implemented comprehensively and consistently,' he said. 25 workplace accident cases had faced legal action, resulting in fines totalling RM324,400. He said that enforcement action taken by DOSH proves that it is always committed to ensuring compliance with laws and regulations at all levels of industry. In another development, Sivanesan said that 10,460 individuals among the elderly in the state had received the influenza vaccine as of April 24. He added that those aged 60 and above who have not received the vaccine can schedule an appointment through the MySejahtera application. 'For those who do not meet the criteria for free influenza immunisation under this programme, obtain your jabs at private clinics or private hospitals,' he said.
