MLSD Organizes a Workshop on Occupational Accidents & Compensation Process in 2020
05-02-2021
The Ministry of Labour and Social Development—under its drive to embed a preventative occupational‑safety culture—has hosted a virtual workshop titled “Occupational Accidents 2020 and the Compensation System for Occupational Accidents and Injuries under the Social Insurance Organisation.” The session was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, relevant government agencies, employer and worker representatives and NGOs, and was attended by the Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Jaafar Al Hayki. This event is part of a series of awareness workshops being held by the Ministry's Occupational Safety Department throughout 2021 to advance human development across various production sites and foster a culture of safety for both employers and workers. Addressing participants, the Ministry’s Assistant Under‑Secretary for Labour Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Jaafar Al Hayki, affirmed the Ministry’s growing focus on occupational safety and health. He emphasised that advancing safety standards in private‑sector establishments—particularly under current exceptional conditions—requires the concerted effort of the three production partners and civil‑society institutions. Regular forums, he noted, are essential for reviewing the latest developments and reinforcing health-and-safety principles at production sites for both employers and workers. Key presentations and 2020 accident overview • Mr. Nawaf Al Jishi, Chairman of the Bahrain Society of the Private Training Institutes, underscored the need to tailor vocational training programmes to strengthen workplace safety procedures. • Eng. Hani Abbas Mahfoodh, Acting Head of the Occupational Safety Department, outlined the types of occupational accidents and inspections conducted in 2020, noting a significant reduction in workplace fatalities compared to previous years. The workshop also reviewed the Ministry’s awareness and oversight measures designed to protect workers from Coronavirus (COVID-19) risks, detailing safe work practices applicable to workplaces and workers’ accommodation. The Social Insurance Organization (SIO) presented an information sheet explaining the compensation system for private‑sector injuries and accidents, as well as the benefits it provides to workers affected by occupational incidents or diseases.