heat stress Archives

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Qatar’s valet workers struggle to battle humidity despite outdoor air conditioners

Valet attendants in Qatar say soaring temperatures and high humidity have proven to be a struggle this summer. Qatar’s heat stress laws have helped some workers throughout the scorching summer…

3 min

News

Qatar records results after heat stress measures

Per regulations, workers are not allowed to work in outdoor spaces between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM from 1 June to 15 September. Qatar’s regulations to protect workers over the…

3 min

News

Qatar bans motorcycle deliveries during peak hours following heat stress outrage

Food delivery companies in Qatar must provide their drivers with cars during peak heat hours, the ministry of labour announced on Thursday, following mass calls to protect workers using motorcycles.…

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News

Abraj Bay unveils launch of resting areas for delivery drivers

Abraj Bay launches a “rest stations for delivery drivers” project to accommodate the drivers’ needs during summer. Abraj Bay propels the creation of rest stations located in Abraj Bay towers…

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Ministry of Labour implements precautions to protect workers from ‘heat stress’

The Ministerial Decision No. 16 of 2007 that prohibits work from 11:30 to 15:00 was only partially effective, prompting the need for additional measures. The Ministry of Labour has begun…

3 min

Life

Spike in heat illness cases in Qatar prompts warning

In one week in mid-August, the hospital's emergency department treated up to 280 people – many of whom were young men – for potentially serious conditions such as heat exhaustion and heat stress.

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