Al-Haiki stresses the importance of confronting the spread of the "Corona" virus in the work environment

26-06-2020

Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, Mr Ahmed Jaafar Al Hayki, participated in an interactive seminar on "Resuming Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic", organised by the Arab Labour Organization via videoconference. Representatives of the three production parties (governments, employers and workers) from the Arab member states of the organisation participated in the seminar. The seminar addressed the efforts of the three production parties in Arab countries to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the measures taken to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for workers during the resumption of work in all Arab countries, and the importance of co‑operation and co‑ordination between the government, employers, workers and their representatives in strengthening occupational safety requirements to prevent the spread of this pandemic at workplaces and in society. In his intervention during the symposium, Al Hayki reviewed the precautionary and preventive measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to combat the spread of this virus in workplaces at the local level. These measures include urging employers to implement social distancing standards in workplaces and workers’ housing, mandating the wearing of masks, following all instructions issued by the Ministry of Health and relevant authorities, and not being complacent during this exceptional period in order to effectively contribute to limiting the spread of this pandemic. He also highlighted the National Campaign to Combat the Coronavirus, which is educating all workers, including expatriate workers, about the virus and methods of prevention, and following up on all precautionary and preventive measures to ensure their safety and health. He also stressed the importance of following up on the measures taken by employers at work sites and headquarters, stressing that the health and safety of workers is a top priority, as they are the cornerstone of the economy. He expressed his hope that the Arab Labour Organisation will achieve significant results in dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic.