Abu Dhabi Energy Department Wraps Up Safety in Heat Campaign for Energy Sector

Photo : Abu Dhabi Media Office

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has successfully concluded its Safety in Heat campaign, which focused on ensuring compliance among energy sector companies with the midday work ban during the summer months. This initiative, which prohibits outdoor work under direct sunlight from 12:30 PM to 3 PM, was implemented from June 15 to September 15, 2024.

To promote awareness and adherence to these safety measures, the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Department at DoE carried out numerous inspection visits to various worksites in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. These inspections aimed to educate workers, employers, and supervisors about the importance of following the midday work ban. They also sought to ensure that best practices for worker safety were being implemented effectively, including providing shaded areas and cooling equipment to protect employees from the intense heat.

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Engineer Abdul Rahman Al Alawi, Director of the HSE Department at the DoE, highlighted the significance of these inspections in reinforcing safety standards and raising awareness about heat stress mitigation strategies. He expressed gratitude to all participating entities for their collaboration and praised the efforts of the teams involved in promoting worker safety. Al Alawi underscored the importance of ongoing cooperation to maintain a secure work environment for all.

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Throughout the campaign, the DoE conducted 2,139 internal workshops and 5,056 awareness visits, reaching an impressive audience of approximately 37,759 workers. In its commitment to enhancing safety awareness, the initiative distributed 7,276 informational brochures across various locations. Additionally, the DoE utilized social media, videos, text messages, and emails to spread more than 3,800 awareness messages, benefiting a total of 40,828 workers.

In terms of compliance, the department conducted 3,943 inspection visits, with no violations reported among the companies inspected. This outcome reflects the effective adherence to the mandated safety guidelines and standards, marking the campaign as a significant success in promoting workplace safety within the energy sector in Abu Dhabi.