BAHRAIN’S advanced labour laws have contributed to promoting a safe work environment, according to a top minister.
Labour Minister and Occupational Safety and Health Council chairman Jameel Humaidan added that efforts are being made to increase safety and health at work in a way that preserves the labour force from occupational hazards, accidents and injuries.
He pointed out that there has been a drop of more than 50 per cent in the number of worksite accidents between 2016 and 2022.
He also added that the latest safety indicators showed a 47pc drop in such accidents from 2017 until last year.
The minister made these remarks as Bahrain gears up to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which is observed on April 28 every year across the globe.
Mr Humaidan stressed the importance of monitoring occupational safety at worksites, such as ensuring the use of appropriate machines and techniques and using personal protective equipment.
He further called upon employers to protect workers at all levels and develop safety systems to preserve human resources in the labour market, and that the ministry will continue to step up inspection efforts at worksites.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry yesterday emphasised the importance of ensuring that companies and local authorities take measures to enhance the health of workers around the country.
This comes as part of the ministry’s Healthy Workplace project.
One of the main objectives of the project was to provide healthy working environments for people in Bahrain by promoting a healthy lifestyle, with an emphasis on psychological health as well.
The ministry has also stressed the importance of promoting occupational safety, taking measures to reduce worksite accidents and illnesses, and developing various workplace programmes and legislation to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
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