Afternoon Work Ban begins on Thursday, 1st July

30-06-2021

Beginning tomorrow, Thursday (1 July), Ministerial Resolution No. (3) of 2013, regarding the prohibition of working under direct sunlight and in open places during the afternoon from 12 noon to 4 pm in July and August, goes into effect. This resolution is part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to safeguarding workers from occupational diseases and injuries, particularly in summer when temperatures and humidity levels are high. The Ministry of Labour and Social Development has completed its preparations to oversee the implementation of the aforementioned resolution, conducting field inspection campaigns at targeted sites to ensure establishments to which the resolution applies remain compliant. On this occasion, His Excellency Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development, called on employers to adhere to the resolution to preserve the safety and health of workers during this time of year, when the Kingdom of Bahrain experiences high temperatures and humidity. He also urged employers to implement regulatory measures, including rescheduling working hours, to ensure workflow is not disrupted. In this context, Humaidan affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to implementing safe and healthy work standards at production sites, emphasising the importance of everyone’s adherence to occupational safety principles and requirements to foster a productive, safe work environment free of occupational accidents.