PAM cracks down on safety breaches to protect labor rights
. . . detects over 500 violations across industrial sector
The Public Authority for Manpower said it conducted over 1,000 inspection visits to industrial establishments across Kuwait to evaluate adherence to occupational health and safety standards.
The inspections identified more than 500 violations, including lack of personal protective equipment, insufficient emergency and evacuation systems, and failure to carry out preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
The authority further added the campaigns also revealed the workers were employed in locations other than those officially registered with the Public Authority for Manpower — a direct breach of labor regulations. Appropriate legal actions have been initiated against the violators in line with established procedures, reports Al-Rai daily.
PAM explained the National Center for Occupational Health and Safety has intensified its campaigns in recent weeks as part of ongoing efforts to promote a safe workplace environment and ensure industrial facilities meet professional safety standards.
The authority affirmed that inspections will continue as scheduled to raise compliance levels across the industrial sector. It emphasized its commitment to safeguarding workers’ well-being, enhancing workplace conditions, and supporting productivity.
The authority urges business owners to fully adhere to occupational health and safety requirements and to cooperate with inspection teams to ensure worker safety and the smooth operation of industrial establishments.
