MMDA Imposes 30-Minute “Heat Stroke Break” for Personnel Working on the Road
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) imposes a “heat stroke break” for their personnel who are working on the road.
The MMDA will introduce a 30-minute “heat stroke break” for its road-duty staff, especially those who have been exposed to the sun. The protection and wellbeing of MMDA employees is a top priority, according to Chairman Benhur Abalos.
“Our personnel’s safety is our paramount concern. This special heat stroke break is available for traffic enforcers and street sweepers who work under the dry season’s searing heat and protect them from heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat cramps,” Abalos said.
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On-duty traffic cops and street sweepers are required to leave their posts and rest for 30 minutes under the scheme. The suggested “heat stroke break” for traffic enforcers operating from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. is from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For those working from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., break time can be from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For those working from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., break time can be from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The suggested “heat stroke break,” according to their latest policy recommendations, is from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The break time for the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. change can also be 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The “heat stroke break” for street sweepers working the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift is from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
According to the MMDA, those working the 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. shift can take a break from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The heat stroke break will be in effect until May 31, 2021, according to the MMDA.
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