Oman- Ministry of Manpower holds safety and health expo

2019-05-09 01:58:31

(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- In line with promoting health and safety at work and in both public and private companies, the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) recently conducted an Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition at Muscat Grand Mall.

The four-day event saw the participation of representatives from the ministry, who highlighted the need to maintain the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers across all occupations.

In 2008, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision No 286/2008 introducing the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health for companies governed by the labour law. The regulation provided a comprehensive framework covering a wide range of issues, including lighting, ventilation, heat stress, noise, uniforms, personal protection equipment, first-aid and occupational diseases.

The exhibition aimed to promote knowledge about health and safety standards at the workplace and protecting workers from various occupational hazards alongside establishing the principles of occupational safety.

It also saw the presence of several companies such as, Oman LNG, MHD, Renaissance Services, the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulances, Petroleum Development Oman, and Reem Batteries & Power Appliances Co.

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