The Ministry of Labour, through its Occupational Safety and Health Department, has delivered three awareness workshops for workers and employer representatives in collaboration with Radisson Blu Hotel Doha, Generic Engineering Technologies & Contracting, and Al Attiyah Architectural Construction.
The sessions focused on strengthening preventive awareness, promoting a culture of occupational safety, and introducing practical measures to reduce work-related musculoskeletal risks across a variety of work environments. Specialists from the Ministry of Public Health’s Health Promotion Department and the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund Qatar supported the workshops.
Experts provided guidance on common musculoskeletal conditions, including lower back pain, neck and shoulder strain, joint injuries, slipped discs, and muscle spasms caused by heavy lifting or prolonged poor posture. They also emphasised key occupational risk factors, such as unsafe lifting, repetitive movements without breaks, extended periods of sitting or standing, improper tool use, and limited awareness of preventive behaviours.
Participants were trained in core prevention measures, including correct lifting techniques, site safety procedures, proper use of assistive equipment, regular rest breaks, stretching and strengthening exercises, consistent use of personal protective equipment, and early reporting of muscular pain or symptoms.
The initiative forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing programme of specialised awareness activities aimed at preventing workplace injuries, enhancing worker wellbeing, and improving productivity and sustainability. By engaging public and private sector partners, the Ministry seeks to foster safer, healthier, and more resilient work environments in line with national and international standards.
