World bodies welcome Qatar’s move to protect workers from heat stress

Doha: As temperatures begin to soar across the Gulf region, Qatar has adopted new rules providing further protection to workers from heat stress. 

Representatives of workers’ and employers’ organizations welcomed the new legislation by Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA), which was announced yesterday. International Labour Organization (ILO) welcomed the move as an example of evidence-based policy making and International Trade Union Confederation official said they expect more countries to adopt similar legislation in near future. A Ministerial decision announced on 26 May 2021 introduces a significant expansion of summertime working hours during which outdoor work is prohibited.