Friday, March 29, 2024 | Ramadan 18, 1445 H
clear sky
weather
OMAN
25°C / 25°C
EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

Ministry brings out health, safety booklet

minus
plus

Fahad al Ghadani -


Muscat, Sept 20 -


To spread the message of health and safety among the public, the Ministry of Manpower has brought out its new edition of Health and Safety Regulations booklet.


The booklet, which comes in both Arabic and English, comprises five sections that educate employees about the basic and most important safety measures required at the workplace.


Chapter 1 defines terms and general provisions. The second chapter suggests general measures that need to be taken at public places.


Third chapter deals with health care, including medical examination, ambulances, workplaces that promote health, protecting women and protecting people with disabilities.


Precautionary measures are included in Chapter 4. It focuses on fire hazards, mechanical/ electrical hazards, risks of lifting heavy equipment, workers’ transport,


risks of manual labour equipment, risks of boilers, steam and air reservoirs, chemical hazards and risks of harmful radiation.


Chapter 5 explains special measures on matters related to construction, drilling, demolition, civil engineering activities, agriculture and other issues.


SHARE ARTICLE
arrow up
home icon