Labor safety threatened by crane collapses
A tower crane collapsed the morning of January 23, 2019, when it was working at a worksite in Hunan Province, China. Two people died on [...]
Abu Dhabi Airports Promote Heat Safety in Working Environment
Abu Dhabi Airports has begun its heat stress campaign advising staff and contractors on how to cope with extreme weather conditions over the summer. […]
UAE doctors urge cautions after the end of Midday Break
Doctors warn it is imperative for labourers to take precautions when working outside in the heat, with the midday break rule no longer in effect. Yesterday was the last day this [...]
Midday break inspections continue in UAE
According to this decision which came into force on June 15 and will continue until mid-September, workers shall get a break every day between 12.30pm and 3pm. According to Maher [...]
Workers Feeling the Heat in Middle East
The end of May heard the UAE Ministry of Labour announce that outdoor labors, such as those on construction sites, […]