Starting Saturday, June 15, Saudi Arabia will begin enforcing a ban on working under direct sunlight for all private sector establishments from 12pm to 3pm.
The implementation of the ban will be executed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in collaboration with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.
This decision aims to guarantee the safety and well-being of private sector workers by safeguarding them from potential health hazards and establishing a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with global occupational safety and health standards.
The ministry urged employers to organize working hours in compliance with this decision to contribute to creating a safe work environment, enhancing the efficiency and means of prevention to reduce occupational injuries and diseases, and protecting workers from accidents. This will, in turn, improve and increase productivity.
The ministry has released the 'Procedural Guide for Occupational Safety and Health to Prevent the Effects of Sun Exposure and Heat Stress' on its website.
Violations of the ban on working under direct sunlight can be reported by calling the ministry's unified number (19911) or through the ministry's app available on smartphones.
