At DECO, our employees are not just part of the team — they are the foundation of everything we build. That’s why safety isn’t just a checklist — it’s a culture.

In line with our steadfast commitment to protecting our workforce, DECO recently conducted a Mass Toolbox Talk (TBT) at the Hassyan SWRO IWP Project site, focused on Heat Stress Prevention and Summer Work Regulations.

🔍 What Was Covered:

The session provided practical, lifesaving information on:

• ✅ Recognizing types and symptoms of heat-related illnesses (heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke)
• ✅ Strategies to prevent heat stress, including proper hydration, nutrition, and rest
• ✅ UAE’s Mandatory Midday Break Rule and the Flag System, which determines the level of heat stress risk on-site
• ✅ Importance of shaded rest shelters and regular water intake
• ✅ Reinforcing a 30-minute housekeeping practice before work begins to reduce site hazards in high temperatures

🔧 Responsibilities Reinforced

All supervisors and line managers were reminded of their non-negotiable responsibilities:

• Ensuring adequate rest shelters on-site
• Enforcing mandatory cooling breaks
• Making cool, potable water readily available to all workers
• Monitoring workers for early signs of heat stress

💬 Why It Matters

This initiative isn’t just about compliance — it’s about care. The high summer temperatures in the UAE can pose serious health risks. By proactively conducting safety talks and awareness sessions, we empower every worker to protect themselves and each other.

🦺 DECO’s Commitment

Our Mass Toolbox Talk reflects DECO’s zero-compromise approach to worker safety. We believe:

“A healthy workforce is a productive workforce.”

With every session, we strive to build a culture where safety leads and where everyone goes home safe — every day.

Let’s continue to build with care, beat the heat, and protect what matters most — our people.