The Ministry Of Administrative Development, Labour
and Social Affairs (MADLSA) yesterday urged the owners
of companies and workers in the
Industrial Area to observe all the
preventive and precautionary
measures specified by the competent authorities to combat the
novel coronavirus (Covid-19).
It may be recalled that the
gradual reopening of the Industrial Area had begun on April 22
with Streets 1 and 2 and Al Wakalat Street after remaining shut
for around 35 days as part of the
State’s efforts to curb the spread
of Covid-19 and protect the health
and safety of the inhabitants there.
The rest of the Industrial Area,
up to Street 32, was reopened on
May 6 with reorganised exit and
entry procedures, determined in
line with the regulations by the
Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).
The MADLSA reminded to
ensure the safety of workers
during their entry and exit with
random thermal inspection.
The ministry will issue permits for companies wishing to
move their workers to and from
the Industrial Area and carry out
inspections at work sites and
accommodation to ensure companies adhere to the required
standards and specifications.
Facilities will also be audited
to ensure that they adhere to
the requirements of all entities
with issuing permits to workers. Workers from the Industrial
Area should ensure they do not
mix with others while working
on various projects.
The ministry stressed the
need for companies to continue
to educate workers about the
need to leave the safe distance
of 2m and take other preventive
measures in housing and workplaces. It reminded the owners
of companies and workers to
download the Ehteraz app.
