Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Bahrain’s Minister of Labour and Legal Affairs, chaired the second meeting of the Occupational Safety and Health Council, underlining the importance of strengthening workplace safety standards across the kingdom.
During the meeting, Khalaf highlighted the role of occupational health and safety in protecting workers, improving productivity and supporting sustainable economic growth. He said Bahrain continues to advance legislation and awareness initiatives aimed at creating safer working environments across key industries.
Council members reviewed progress on the implementation of occupational safety and health awareness programmes scheduled for 2026. The initiatives are designed to improve guidance for employers and workers while promoting stronger compliance with workplace safety regulations.
Discussions also focused on preparations for enforcing Decision No. 5 of 2026, which regulates the annual summer midday work ban. The measure restricts outdoor work during the hottest hours of the day in an effort to reduce heat stress and protect labourers working in exposed conditions.
Khalaf stressed the need for continued cooperation between government bodies and the private sector to ensure high safety standards are maintained across Bahrain’s productive sectors.
The council reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing occupational health practices and increasing awareness of workplace risks, particularly during the summer period when temperatures across the Gulf region rise significantly.
