UAE: 7 requirements for a safe workplace, ministry issues guideline

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued a guideline to be followed to ensure a safe workplace.

In the guideline published on the social media pages of the ministry, it has given seven requirements for a safe workplace.

Halls should not be used as temporary storage areas to store raw or manufactured materials, equipment or garbage, the ministry said.

Companies must provide enough space around and between machinery, allowing workers to move freely and perform their duties.

According to the third requirement, necessary precautions must be taken to protect workers from falling, falling objects or any other harmful objects.

The fourth requirement says companies must backfill the swamps and standing water near the workplaces or facilities.