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UAE Midday Break Planner

Aligned to the UAE Midday Break Law (MOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022, Article 3), ADOSH-SF and Dubai Municipality hot-work guidance.

Site Safety UAE — Midday Break Schedule

Dubai · November

Seasonal — visibility
Permitted work windows
  • Delay outdoor work during dense fog / < 100 m visibility
WBGT expected
Below heat thresholds
Work / rest cycle
Standard cycles
Hydration
Maintain water availability year-round
  • Cooler months — prioritise fog and visibility toolbox talks.
  • Rain / flash-flood watch active late December – February.

Post at gate · daily supervisor sign-off required

Need the daily on-site record? Use the Heat Stress Daily Check form.

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Heat Stress & Welfare Operations
The full operating model behind the midday break: status triggers, welfare readiness inspections and supervisor briefings.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the UAE midday break rule?

MOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022, Article 3 prohibits outdoor work between 12:30 and 15:00 from 15 June to 15 September each year. Site Safety UAE tightens this further using WBGT thresholds when local conditions demand it.

How is the WBGT threshold determined?

The planner uses monthly WBGT bands for each emirate based on the UAE National Center of Meteorology climate records, mapped to ADOSH-SF and Dubai Municipality guidance for acclimatised outdoor workers.

Can I print the schedule for the site notice board?

Yes. Every planner output has a Print button that produces a one-page notice with hydration reminders and Arabic subtitles.

Does the break rule apply to indoor air-conditioned work?

No. Fully enclosed air-conditioned indoor work is exempt from the midday break window but may still trigger heat-stress precautions if temperature or humidity exceeds thresholds.

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