Title

Bahrain: Decision No. 12 of 1977Specifying and Regulating the Necessary Precautions for the Protection of Workers Engaged in Construction, Civil Engineering and Ship Building Work

Date of adoption

Entry into force

Text versions

Source:

–  Official Journal Issue No. 1242 (25August 1977), pp. 5 – 18, Legislation & Legal Opinion Commission, Kingdom of Bahrain, accessed: 23April 2015, http://www.legalaffairs.gov.bh/Media/LegalPDF/RLSA1277.pdf

Abstract

In accordance with Art. 22, if a worker is to be transported to and from work using water transportation then the proper safety procedures must be implemented to ensure his safety. Ships used for that purpose must be well made, functioning properly, run by professionals and must not be overloaded.

Art. 27 prohibits requiring workers to lift, transport or move a heavy weight which could result in an injury.

Employers shall commit to providing workers with safety helmets, boots and other protective gear to prevent injury and workers shall commit to using them (Art. 32).