A Major Step towards Protecting Workers’ Rights
The work ban which was implemented in 2007 consists of the restriction of any rigorous work to be done under the sun during midday, specifically from 12:30 to 3:00 in the afternoon in summer. The ban aims to shield the employees from the hot temperatures as well as humidity which results in heat diseases and sometimes death.
The Importance of a Safe and Healthy Work Environment
Essentials of the physical work environment are safety and health of the employees, which are crucial for producing good outputs. The midday work ban is a useful measure which keeps workers from heat illnesses and allows them to work effectively at their jobs. This shows that the government through the Cabinet is concerned with the lives of the workers as they have extended the ban.
The Impact of the Midday Work Ban on Workers
The midday work ban has shaken workers in the UAE because of the changes which affected their working conditions. The ban has particularly worked to lower incidences of heat related diseases by avoiding working during the high temperatures and made the overall health of the employees better. It has also had benefits of increasing productivity since workers are able to work in safer and healthier conditions.
The Role of the NIHR in Promoting Workers’ Rights
The NIHR has done a significant duty in the improvement of the rights for the workers in UAE. The institute has done everything possible to ensure that people know the importance of a free from risk working environment and has supported policies that enhance safety of the workers. Through the NIHR’s endeavors, employees in the country are now working in safer and healthier environments as compared to prior years.
The Cabinet’s Decision: A Step in the Right Direction
The move by the Cabinet to extend the midday work ban which currently is set to begin in 2025 is a good move. The decision shows the government’s stance in the fight of ensuring workers’ rights are protected and a milestone in the fight towards enhancing safety in workplaces. The NIHR welcomes this decision made by the Cabinet and the institution is eager to further the conduct with the government regarding enhancement of rights of workers as well as their welfare.
The Way Forward
This is just but an attempt in extending the midday work ban which is a successful attempt in ensuring the formulation of a safer and healthier working environment. Based on the results, NIHR opine that there is still much more that remains to be done for the protection of the rights and welfare of the workers in the UAE. It will continue mainly with the activities promoting policies and measures for the benefit of workers and their rights, as well as will help the government enforce midday work ban effectively.
Conclusion
Therefore, the midday work ban by the Cabinet to go up to 2025 will make some positive impacts in making the environment at work sound and healthy for employees within the UAE. It shows that the government of the UK is determined to safeguard the welfare of the workers and is a positive pointer to what NIHR has been doing towards the protection of the rights and welfare of the workers. The NIHR supports the decision of the Cabinet and will remain committed to the support of the government and undertake its mission of safeguarding the interest of workers and striving for this cause.
