Steps Up Workplace Safety Efforts

TDT | Manama

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Labour Minister and Minister of Legal Affairs His Excellency Yousef bin Abdulhussain Khalaf chaired the fourth meeting of the Occupational Safety and Health Council via video conference.

The meeting reviewed several matters related to the development of Bahrain's occupational safety and health system and efforts to sustain safe working environments across the Kingdom.

The Council also followed up on the implementation of awareness and guidance programmes concerning occupational safety and health requirements and preventive measures at workplaces.

It was briefed on the latest preparations for the organisation of the sixth National Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition.

The Council also discussed national efforts to monitor employers' compliance with the decision banning outdoor work during the midday period in summer this year, as part of efforts to strengthen proactive prevention measures at workplaces and production sites.