The Ministry of Labor in Oman held the closing ceremony of the 'Safe Summer 2026' campaign on Sunday. This campaign was designed to raise public awareness about the dangers of heat in workplaces during the summer months and to improve compliance with occupational safety and health standards.
Emphasis on Safety in the Workplace
The ceremony was held under the patronage of Khalid bin Salem Al-Ghamari, the Deputy Minister of Labor in Oman for Labor Affairs. Hussein bin Ali Al-Lawati, the Director General of Workers' Welfare at the Ministry of Labor, pointed out that this campaign aligns with the national and institutional policies of the Sultanate of Oman to promote occupational safety and health and to address the risks associated with working conditions in the summer season.
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Al-Lawati stated that the Ministry of Labor is continuously developing systems, regulations, and decisions related to occupational safety and health. He also added that the ministry monitors the private sector's actions to comply with preventive measures and to tackle challenges in workplace environments.
Results of the Campaign and Future Plans
He explained that during the current campaign period, the Ministry of Labor received over 1,000 requests for work permits during peak heat hours. These requests were carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with occupational safety requirements, and approximately 79% of these requests were approved.
Al-Lawati emphasized that teams from the Ministry of Labor conducted field visits to assigned areas to ensure that workplaces adhere to the conditions of permits and worker protection requirements. He also noted that these teams stressed compliance with regulations that prohibit work during specific hours, including peak heat hours in the summer months. The visits showed that compliance with regulations related to the dangers of high temperatures and direct sunlight exceeded 80%.
The campaign also included holding workshops and programs and distributing brochures to raise public awareness about heat-related dangers. Additionally, a program called 'Imprint' was implemented in schools to promote occupational safety standards from a young age.
Al-Lawati stated that in the next phase, the Ministry of Labor will focus on using modern technologies and international practices to enhance the capacity of workplaces in facing challenges related to climate change and high temperatures.
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