The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued a guideline where seven requirements are to be followed for a safe workplace. The guideline published on the social media pages of the ministry @MOHRE_UAE.
These are as follows:
As per the ministry, halls should not be used as temporary storage areas to store raw or manufactured materials, equipment, or garbage.
Companies must provide enough space around and between machinery, allowing workers to move freely and perform their duties.
The third requirement is that necessary precautions must be taken to protect workers from falling, falling objects or any other harmful objects.
Companies must backfill the swamps and standing water near the workplaces or facilities as per the fourth requirement.
The fifth requirement is that all premises, tools, and any other means used at the workplace must be fire-resistant and conform to the specifications and technical requirements.
Facilities, entrances, exits and emergency exit locations must be marked and provided based on the number of the employees, is the next as stated by the ministry.
Also, the guidelines suggest that the flooring of the workplace should have an even, flat surface without holes or obstructions and it should be suitable for the nature of the work to ensure safety.
