From June 15 until September 15, working in the sun is prohibited in this country

Weather of Arabia - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health will begin implementing the ban on working under the sun on all private sector establishments from 12 noon until 3 p.m., starting from Saturday, Dhu al-Hijjah 9, 1445 AH, corresponding to June 15, 2024 AD, until Sunday, Rabi’ 12. The first 1446 AH corresponding to September 15, 2024 AD.

This decision comes within the framework of preserving the safety and health of workers in the private sector, avoiding potential health risks, and providing them with a healthy and safe work environment in accordance with international standards for occupational safety and health.

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For the health and safety of workers, the decision to #ban_working_under_the_sunlight will begin to be implemented as of Saturday, June 15, 2024 AD, with the aim of preserving the safety and health of workers from the harmful effects of exposure to sunlight and heat stress. https://t.co/fIltureRZz pic.twitter.com/dom33ssibB

- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (@HRSD_SA) June 10, 2024