This entails among other things the following: Failure to ensure that the premise provides a safe environment for flammable goods; Inadequate supply of air, lighting, ventilation, and air conditioning.

According to the sources with, authorities, almost 1. 5 million workers resided in labor accommodations on Wednesday in the United Arab Emirates. The MoHRE estimates that the Labour Accommodation System, a computerized system, has roughly 1,800 registered enterprises.

Some of the issues observed by the ministry during the latest round of inspections of the worker housing were that the air conditioning and ventilation were improper, dangerous storage conditions for inflammable substances were observed, hygiene standards were not being complied with and there was clutter in the housing facility.

After the exam on May 20 – June 7, some of the non-compliant businesses got the warnings while the others faced fines. Others were provided with LIMITED time of not more than one month to carry out some docketing to their lodging.

The ministry is keen on offering labor accommodation that is safe and secure as well as comfortable,” added Mohsin Ali Al Nassi, assistant undersecretary for Inspection Affairs at the MoHRE.

Ministry inspectors pay field visit to labor accommodation facilities across the UAE to ensure that the companies are providing the workers with a suitable and comfortable place to live as required.

It is required that labor accommodations provide a continuous supply of cold, clean water as well as supplies for the bedrooms and bathrooms. Inspectors confirm that there is access to sanitation, air conditioning, and ventilation as well as that each employee has a minimum of three square meters of area.

In addition, inspectors verify that labor accommodations meet standards for hygiene, comfort, and health; they evaluate safety measures and the building's suitability for habitation; and they confirm that the materials used to construct the buildings and facilities do not pose a risk to the environment or public health.