Bahrain: Plea to ban outdoor work expecting hottest June
Construction and outdoor workers in Bahrain are pleading to the Labour and Social Development Ministry to implement an outdoor work ban instantly as mercury levels exceeded 42 degree Celsius yesterday.
Every year, the ministry implements an outdoor work ban starting July 1 with an aim to protect labourers from heat stress.
Upon implementation, the ministry directs all employers to strictly follow the outdoor work ban in line with the Kingdom’s keenness to protect workers from occupational health issues and injuries, especially during the summer period, which witnesses a rise in temperature and an increase in humidity.
The Labour Ministry has always implemented initiatives that affirm the Kingdom’s position as a leader in ensuring a secure and safe work environment for workers.
