Oman ministerial decree no 286/2008

In Oman, Ministerial Resolution No. 286 of 2008, amended by Resolution No. 322 of 2011, has introduced a "midday work stoppage". This regulation prohibits outdoor labour, especially in construction, from 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. during the period from 1 June to 31 August (Sultanate of Oman 2008a; Sultanate of Oman 20080; ILO 2019b). 

The Ministry of Labour directs employers to educate their workers about various occupational risks, including heat stress, and corresponding protective strategies (Sultanate of Oman 2008b; Sultanate of Oman 2012). Additionally, the Ministry of Health has introduced guidelines to prevent heatstroke, emphasizing hydration and the avoidance of prolonged exposure to heat and sun.