To ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and contractors, especially during summer months, GPIC recently launched a Beat the Heat Campaign. 

 

The campaign aims to educate employees and contractors, on how to avoid potential health problems caused by the heat of the summer months. 

 

During the campaign, water, cold juices, and sweetened beverages to combat dehydration are provided throughout the day. During July and August, both employees and contractors do not work outside and under direct sunlight between midday and 4pm, in accordance with the decision issued by the Ministry of Labour No (3) in 2013. 

 

Educational lectures

The campaign includes of a series of educational lectures, as well as the distribution of leaflets in various languages for employees and contractors. There are also awareness posters around the complex and social media posts pointing out the dangers of exposure to sunlight, and the importance of adhering to safety and preventive measures, in addition to the steps to be taken in the event of suspected sunstroke.

 

This campaign reflects the company's commitment to securing a comfortable and safe work environment for employees and contractors. 

 

GPIC considers heat stress and heat stroke as a serious threat to its employees and contractors, and therefore takes the awareness campaign very seriously. GPIC also has a robust set of administrative and medical procedures to deal with cases of heat stress, in addition to other occupational health issues. 

 

The company’s medical clinic, is fully prepared to quickly deal with any emergencies brought on by the extreme temperatures, and has provided additional training to the medical team on this subject.-- TradeArabia News Service