Labour Ministry urges heat safety measures as students return to school
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour urged parents and students to take simple precautions against heat stress as children return to school amid high temperatures.<br /> In an awareness message shared on social media, the Ministry stressed that protecting children from the heat is a shared responsibility, advising families to ensure children begin their day well hydrated and understand the…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Labour has urged parents and students to take precautions against heat stress as they return to school in high temperatures. In a social media message, the Ministry emphasized that protecting children from the heat is a shared responsibility. They advised families to ensure children start their day well-hydrated and understand the importance of avoiding direct sunlight for extended periods.
The Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, is running an awareness campaign. This campaign emphasizes that students waiting for school buses should stay out of direct sunlight, remain in shaded areas, and drink water regularly to maintain hydration. These simple measures aim to ensure a safe and energetic return to school while minimizing heat-related risks. The campaign's message is: "Heat fades… Safety stays."
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