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Despite having laws that make it mandatory for employers to provide high standard buses for workers, many construction companies fail to offer air-conditioned rides for them.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation stresses that Cabinet Decree No. (13) 2009 concerning the adoption of common standards for collective housing and related services also addresses transportation standards and vehicle safety for workers. Clause No. (9) made it mandatory for employers to provide air-conditioned vehicle.
However, a number of site and service managers told Khaleej Times that air-conditioned buses are more expensive to lease, and companies often go with the cheaper option.
Ministry to take tough measures Mohsin Al Nasee, Director of the Inspections Department at the ministry in Abu Dhabi, told Khaleej Times the ministry will take tough measures against employers who do not comply by the law and provide air-conditioned buses. Violators may even be referred to the Administrative Violations Committee for failures to commit to health and safety requirements, until the reason of the violation is resolved. Officials urged workers and residents to report violations on the ministry's toll number 800665. "The ministry will then call in violators and compel them to take appropriate action in providing air-conditioned buses," said Al Nasee. He added that the ministry is currently in talks with the vehicle licensing authorities to ensure that all vehicles are air-conditioned before renewing their licenses annually. He noted that the need for AC in buses is acute given the hot climate of the UAE. |
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