UAE Heat: Dubai Police helps 120 workers stay safe in the sun
Dubai: Dubai Police has reached 120 workers through a “Sun Protection” initiative aimed at preventing heat stress and other health risks linked to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. The community campaign focused on simple precautions workers can follow while carrying out outdoor duties, including staying hydrated, taking regular rest breaks and using appropriate protection from the sun.…
Dubai Police has launched a "Sun Protection" initiative to safeguard 120 workers from heat stress and other health risks associated with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. The community campaign, organized by the General Department of Correctional and Punitive Institutions in collaboration with the Positive Spirit Council, emphasizes simple precautions such as staying hydrated, taking regular breaks, and using sun protection.
The initiative, part of Dubai Police's commitment to workplace health and safety, aims to make awareness of preventive practices a shared responsibility. Workers are advised to avoid direct sun exposure, take rest periods, drink sufficient fluids, and use appropriate protective measures. Colonel Hamad Rashid Al Marri, Deputy Director of the department, highlighted the initiative's role in increasing awareness of proper preventive practices and enabling workers to protect themselves from heat stress during high-temperature periods.
The campaign concluded with the distribution of umbrellas and hydration supplies to the workers, reinforcing the message that simple daily precautions can help them stay safer during outdoor duties.
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