Bahrain Daily Tribune, 20 July 2025: All workplaces in Bahrain must now have first-aid trained staff present under new Health Ministry Rules.

The rules have been issued in Bahrain Ministerial Decision No. 16/2025. They cover employers across the private sector. Each individual site must be ready to deal with emergencies, and help must be called if someone falls ill or is injured at work.

One trained first aid person is needed for every 20 workers, and their name must be kept in a log on-site. They must hold a recognised certificate showing they have completed at least one course in first aid. In addition, another employee must be named to check supplies and liaise with inspectors. Workplaces must also have first aid boxes with all the items listed in the Ministerial Order. These must be easy to find and checked regularly to ensure all the items are usable. One box is needed for up to every 100 workers. Employers must also ensure they have a plan for emergencies, which should include ambulance contacts, maps showing the nearest clinic and exit layouts. These rules replace those issued in 1976. Those who breach these rules may be prosecuted under Article 192 of Bahrain Law No. 36/2012 or Article 129 of Bahrain Law No. 34/2018.

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