Health and Safety at WorkPlace

Saftey is the foremost priority at any workplace. UAE makes sure that there will be no risk, loss of human lives, or any kind of loss at the workplace. UAE has introduced several new safety standards along with international standards, where it is tried to keep the hazards and human lives risk as low as possible. Health and Protection Ministry in UAE known as Ministry of Health and Community Protection, works for the betterment of workers working in UAE like several developed countries in the world. It has to make sure that laws are fully completed and covering the employee rights in UAE. It has to make sure that proper health safety, medial aid and insurance is offered to employees working in UAE. It has to make sure that human lives will not be taken on risk. Occupational health is the top most priority in the world and UAE pays special attention. Any breach, loss or carelessness can cause companies or employers serious punishment or fines.

Construction or related businesses always have separate safety departments with experienced staff. The Non-Construction sector where there is no need to hire specialized, quality insurance is provided. The construction sector is also bound to provide the quality insurance to all the employees without any discrimination. Each business will pay special attention on human lives safety and the breach can cause a life time ban, cancellation of trade license, imprisonment, fines etc. Businesses have to provide uniforms if needed or required to employees. Employees are not bound to buy the uniform. At workplace, employers have to provide all the life survival necessities. If transportation is not needed or needed then employers can take the decision with the consent employees. Distance worksites need compulsory transportation. However, as per the Law, transportation or annual tickets are not mandatory. Businesses have to install all the safety measures at offices and workplace e.g. fire extinguishers, Medical Kit etc. Employers can’t open the offices or a worksites where human lives can be at serious risk.

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UAE Labour and Employment Law also provide the, details on work injuries at its compensations. If a labourer or worker is died on work place then his relatives are entitled to receiving the, compensation. The compensation due to workplace injury or casualty can be decided mutually or the court can also decide it. However, as per the Law, the pay is for the period of two years which is not less than 18000 AED and more than 200000 AED. The pay is decided as per the last pay, received by the employee.

In Extreme summers or any other unfavorable time, the employees can’t work outside from 12 PM to 3 PM. Other unfavourable weather conditions will also stop the labourer to work outside. The employees working inside the offices are also to be provided with a comfortable work environment. The breach of law can provide a fine between 5000 AED to 50000 AED.  Employers will have to offer Medical Insurance to employees which is also mandatory. Employers will have to offer the employees, all the safety facilities required to start any work. When the work has to be done in distant areas then, employers have to provide the transportation and relevant facilities as well.

The UAE Labour Ministry has played the role to establish the work place safety Laws under the part of UAE Labour and Employment Law. If any breach is found then, a complaint can be found against the employer or management. When complaints are registered as cases then, the need of advocates is generated. Advocates (UAE National Advocates), help the people or companies to represent in UAE Courts. These UAE Courts only allow the UAE National Advocate to enter or represent the clients in Court. Therefore, Emirati National Advocates and Legal Consultants, by Emirati Law Firms are hired for litigation purposes. We suggest that, for legal requirements, one should immediately hire the Emirati Advocates and Legal Consultants.