Heat-stress work ban enforced 12:30–15:00 daily June–September
The Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy prohibits work under direct sunlight and in open-air areas between 12:30 and 15:00 from 15th June to 15th September every year.
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- Applies to
- Labour · UAE
- What to do
- Employers must ensure compliance with the heat-stress work ban (12:30–15:00, 15 June–15 September) and provide mandatory amenities: shaded rest areas, cooling equipment, drinking water, and first-aid supplies at worksites.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has concluded implementation of the 2026 Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy, which prohibits work under direct sunlight and in open-air areas between 12:30 and 15:00 from 15 June to 15 September each year. Certain jobs that cannot be suspended for technical reasons, as well as work required to prevent hazards or repair faults affecting essential services, are exempt in accordance with approved regulations. Employers must provide suitable shaded rest areas, cooling equipment, sufficient drinking water and hydration supplies, and first-aid equipment at worksites. The Ministry delivered more than 12,000 rest stations equipped with essential amenities across the UAE to support delivery workers during their daily work.
Source
Source: WAM — official 15 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from WAM →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Employers must ensure compliance with the heat-stress work ban (12:30–15:00, 15 June–15 September) and provide mandatory amenities: shaded rest areas, cooling equipment, drinking water, and first-aid supplies at worksites.
Who issued this?
WAM (UAE).
When was it announced?
15 Sept 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at WAM: https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c29cj3h-mohre-marks-conclusion-2026-occupational-heat
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