Sharjah 24 – WAM: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the start of Mid-Day Break for labourers at project and construction sites from 12:30 until 15:00 from 15th June to 15th September 2022.

Mohsen Al Nassi, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for Inspection Affairs at MoHRE, said that the midday break – being implemented for the eighteenth consecutive year – comes under the Ministry’s continued implementation of its integrated system for occupational health and safety. The regulations aim to provide a safe working environment for labourers and spare them the risks of exposure to high temperatures during the summer months.

He pointed out that the Mid-Day Break during the afternoon hours is a key feature of the UAE labour market, and has achieved positive results over the past years. Notably, this has led to a significant reduction in the cases of workers' exposure to heat exhaustion and heatstroke, reinforced by relevant reports issued by the health authorities in the country.

Al Nassi praised the positive role and support of the private sector establishments who have committed to implementing the Mid-Day Break over the years. This is a fundamental pillar of success that has been achieved with the active participation of the community, reflecting UAE's vigilance in protecting the health and safety of workers and labourers.