The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) announced a number of new precautionary and preventive measures for workers, to protect their health and safety.

 

The department issued a circular prohibiting the transfer of labour outside the emirate and restrict their movement within Sharjah, while committing to applying precautionary measures, in addition to preventing the entry of non-resident workers into the emirate.

 

The SEDD also warned of administrative penalties against violators.

 

Chairman Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi said the department’s decision to prevent the transfer of workers in economic establishments between Sharjah and other emirates is within the framework of precautionary and preventive measures aimed at preserving public health and in implementation of the directives issued by the competent authorities in the country.

 

Also, he pointed out that some activities such as cleaning, food and private security establishments had been excluded from the circular.

 

As per the new rules, the number of workers being transported should be half the capacity that can be accommodated, stated Al Suwaidi. 

 

The circular also highlighted the need to wear masks and keep a safe distance of two metres between workers getting on and off of the transport, he added.-TradeArabia News Service