iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
His case was considered a milestone for #MeToo, in which women accused hundreds in entertainment, media, politics and other fields of sexual misconduct
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Workers in Dubai asked to begin the day with two glasses of water
Consuming 18 glasses of water and three glasses of electrolyte at regular intervals within 12 hours has been suggested for workers in Dubai to maintain hydration at work during the summer.
Dubai – Labourers should start and end their work with two glasses of water even if they are not feeling thirsty, as per the Dubai Municipality’s awareness drive on Safe and Healthy Summer.
Consuming 18 glasses of water and three glasses of electrolyte at regular intervals within 12 hours has been suggested for workers in Dubai to maintain hydration at work during the summer.
“Maintain Hydration…Minimise Exhaustion,” is the slogan of the campaign that highlights the dangers of heat exhaustion among workers.
High temperature combined with humidity leads to excessive sweating in an attempt to cool the body. This can lead to excessive loss of body water and important electrolytes. This rapid dehydration causes various heat related illnesses and can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke if uncontrolled.
Workers generally do not realise the level of dehydration and tend to ignore the symptoms, said Raed Al Marzouqi, head of Occupational Health and Safety Section at the Municipality’s Public Health and Safety Department.
The municipality has come up with a pamphlet to educate the workers to identify the symptoms and to prevent heat stress.
“This is a pocket-sized card which companies can print and issue to the workers. They can refer to this card whenever they have any doubts and take appropriate action,” he said.
The card is printed in English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu.
“It tells them the wrong behaviours that cause heat stress, the symptoms, how to detect exposure to heat stress using the urine chart etc.”
Al Marzouqi said it was not made mandatory for the companies to print and distribute the cards to workers.
“But, it is needed. It is better if they do it. Tomorrow, if something goes wrong, they will be answerable. At that time, they cannot say they were not aware of all these,” he said. — sajila@khaleejtimes.com
More news from
Well-known communication expert Maha Abouelenein on what it takes to thrive in the age of social media
From cultural events, and culinary delights to outdoor adventures, here's a line-up of thrilling activities to make your weekend exciting
'The rom-com garnered $219 million worldwide after its premiere in December
The guitar will be auctioned on May 29 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York
Fitness enthusiast Sarah Lindsay shares insights on what it takes to embark on a fitness journey and sustain it amidst a busy lifestyle
Such platforms help women to re-enter the workforce by equipping them with new-age skills, upskilling, polishing their interviewing skills and revamping their resumes
Official autism-friendly in-flight certification is in the works, possibly used by other airlines
