The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs has issued a decision exempting construction projects in the private sector with more than 50 workers from working during the curfew, subject to specific conditions that include several requirements, such as special health protocols that must be met in transportation and at work sites, as well as health awareness and education programs, and the provision of on-site housing at the work location.
The Ministry clarified that the application process is conducted through the online portal for requesting an exemption from the curfew and that the application is processed by the Saudi Contractors Authority, becoming effective after approval by the . The Ministry required contractors to test workers twice daily and set several conditions for the contractor exemption, including:
– The number of workers on the construction project must exceed 50.
– The availability of housing for workers at the project site.
– Provision of dedicated buses to transport no more than 50 workers.
– The project site must be fenced and have a gate, and workers are not permitted to leave the site.
– The availability of quarantine rooms sufficient for 31% of the workers on site.
– Quarantine workers at the construction site.
– Workers must wear protective masks at the worksite.
– Food supplies must be delivered to the site via delivery services, with orders received at the site gate.
The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs noted that in the event of a violation, the contractor will be subject to a fine, the work permit will be revoked, and work on the project will be suspended.
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