Doha: Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs takes action against 47 companies for violating the Covid-19 precautionary measures.
The action was taken following inspections, in the last few days, at work sites and workers' housing to ensure that companies adhere to the decisions issued by the Ministry related to the precautionary measures that must be applied by companies to limit the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Ministry officials found 47 violations by companies working in the field of construction in Lusail and the Industrial Zone. These companies failed to comply with the decision to reduce the number of workers who are transported by buses to half the capacity and follow necessary precautionary measures like leaving safe distances between workers while boarding or getting off the buses and for not wearing masks.
All violating companies were referred to the competent authorities to take necessary action in this regard.
The Ministry stressed that all companies must adhere to the procedures in force in the country in order to avoid legal actions and called on companies and workers to adhere to the necessary precautionary measures to ensure the safety of all.
