Employers have been advised to review working conditions for outdoor employees and, where possible, reduce or suspend operations during the hottest hours of the day. The State Labor Inspectorate under the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction announced the advisory.
The inspectorate noted that extreme heat increases the risk of heatstroke, sunstroke, dehydration, and cardiovascular complications. The agency emphasized that compliance with occupational health and safety requirements remains a legal obligation for all employers.
Specifically, employers are recommended to scale back outdoor operations or temporarily halt them between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Heavy physical labor should also be prohibited during these hours.
Furthermore, business owneres must provide workers with an adequate supply of drinking water and set up shaded, cool rest areas where employees can take regular breaks.
The inspectorate also urged employers to bar any staff members who have not cleared mandatory medical examinations from working. For those stationed outdoors, companies are advised to provide breathable clothing and sun-protective headwear.
Employers should conduct safety briefings to educate workers on the signs of heatstroke and the appropriate protocols if someone feels unwell. If necessary, first aid must be administered immediately.
Earlier, the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change also issued safety guidelines for the public during this intense heatwave.
Uzhydromet previously warned that a massive influx of scorching air from the south is expected to blanket Uzbekistan from July 13 to 17. Daytime temperatures could soar to +41…+43°C, while northern, southern, and desert provinces might experience peaks of +44…+46°C.
In response to the extreme weather, restrictions have been implemented across several other sectors. Truck traffic has been restricted in the Surkhandarya and Kashkadarya provinces, while select kindergartens have temporarily closed in Khorezm, Navoiy, and Karakalpakstan. Additionally, starting July 15, train speeds on above-ground sections of the Tashkent Metro will be reduced from 60 to 40 km/h.
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