The labour ministry’s inspection department announced on Wednesday that it will carry out a targeted inspection campaign targeting hotels, restaurants, and ready-to-eat food outlets in April and September 2025.

According to the statement, the goal of this initiative is to mitigate occupational accidents, diseases, and dangerous incidents by tackling their primary causes.

These include the use of sharp objects, falls, contact with hot surfaces, tipping over shelves, handling dangerous substances, and the risks associated with motorcycle deliveries. 

The announcement noted that “the campaign will thoroughly evaluate employers’ compliance with health and safety regulations”.

This will encompass the mandatory provision of health and safety training, the implementation of a comprehensive risk management system, and the enforcement of protective measures based on thorough risk assessments.

Notably, the key risks being addressed include contact with biological agents, the storage and use of chemicals, and other significant workplace hazards.

For this year’s initiative, the labour inspection department published a detailed list of checkpoints on its website.  

This list provides explanations of the main risks and outlines the corresponding protection and prevention strategies, thereby aiming to boost stakeholder awareness and compliance.