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Umm Al Quwain Worker welfare checklist
Tasks recorded on this site for Umm Al Quwain. Tick them off interactively, or print or save as PDF.
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Accommodation and Worker Rights
- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — safe and appropriate work environment
- Normal working hours: 8 hours/day or 48 hours/week maximum
- Reduced to 6 hours/day during Ramadan
- UAQ FTZ conducts periodic health check-ups for employees
- MoHRE 2026 update: free internet, 24/7 clinic, CCTV for camps
- Appropriate safety gear and suitable clothing must be provided by employer
General reference only, not legal advice. Confirm current authority, client and consultant requirements before relying on this list. Where more than one code applies, follow the strongest applicable code (the most protective requirement) and check the current official text.
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Turn this into evidence you can hand over
Replace scattered spreadsheets and WhatsApp threads with one HSE operations system built around UAE authority expectations.
- Built around UAE authoritiesADOSH-SF, Trakhees, DM, DCD, MOIAT and ISO 45001 structures.
- Usable the same dayTemplates and registers are pre-filled with your company details.
- Evidence, not just formsEvery record carries dates, signatures and an export you can hand over.