Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is preparing to begin the implementation of the decision to prohibit work under the direct sun, on all private sector companies, starting on Wednesday, 15th June 2022.

From 15th June 2022 until 15th September 2022, all companies in the Kingdom will be forbidden from working under the direct sun from 12 PM to 3 PM.

The Ministry stated that this decision was made in the interest of the safety and health of workers in the private sector and in keeping with its commitment to provide a safe and healthy work environment for laborers and to spare them health risks.

In order to prevent violations and maintain the health and safety of workers, the Ministry of Human Resources instructed all employers to organize working hours according to the decision.

For some areas of Saudi Arabia, where the temperatures are low, there will be exemptions from the ban on outdoor work under direct sunlight. In this regard, the Human Resources Ministry branch will coordinate with such regions in order to decide whether to impose a ban on working under the sun or not.

The decision does not apply to workers at oil and gas companies or to those engaged in emergency maintenance.

Nationals and expats can report any violation of this decision by calling the customer service number of the Ministry of 19911.

SOURCE : SAUDI EXPATRIATES