UAE just reminded employers of 12 legal duties for workplace safety — here's the full list

MoHRE recently published a list of 12 specific duties that every employer in the UAE must follow regarding workplace safety. Figured this is worth sharing since a lot of people don't know the full scope.

Quick summary of what's legally required from your employer:

• Provide protective equipment (PPE) against injuries, diseases, machinery, and fire
• Post safety and emergency instructions in languages workers actually understand
• Install warning signs in hazardous areas
• Brief workers on risks before they start working
• Appoint a qualified first aid person and stock first-aid kits
• Maintain fire prevention equipment
• Continuously verify health and safety standards are being met
• Take active steps to remove or reduce health hazards
• Protect against falls, chemicals, compressed gases, and electricity
• Display machinery instructions in understood languages
• Provide licensed accommodation or a housing allowance
• Cover full medical care costs for work-related injuries and illness

Also worth knowing: if you're injured on the job, your employer must pay for all treatment. If you can't work because of it, they owe you half wages until you recover, get a permanent disability ruling, or worst case.

MoHRE also launched an AI tool called the Smart Safety Tracker at GITEX 2025. It uses computer vision to automatically detect violations like missing protective gear or hazardous materials during inspections.

If your employer isn't meeting these obligations, you can report them through MoHRE at 800 60, the app, or mohre.gov.ae.

Full breakdown here: https://blog.jobxdubai.com/2026/02/19/uae-employer-workplace-safety-12-legal-duties-2025/