DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has stressed it is committed to the safety, health and well-being of workers.
“We recognise the sacrifices that our workers are making to deliver our vision for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues,” the SC said.
“At our peak construction period, we will have 30,000 workers on our projects, from a range of countries including Nepal, India, Turkey, China, Ghana and the Philippines. The health and safety of the workers are top priority,” the SC said.
“All of our workers are protected by Workers’ Welfare Standards – a contractually binding document that ensures all individuals contributing to the delivery of SC projects are treated with respect and dignity. From the moment they join our projects, we give workers opportunities to socialise, enjoy their free time and play an active role in Qatari society,” the SC said.
The SC noted it begins with giving workers access to recreational facilities at their accommodation sites. “We provide sporting amenities, including football pitches, where they can play sport with their neighbours, helping them to stay healthy and bond with other workers. Accommodation sites also have IT facilities,” the SC said.
“We ensure the health, safety and well-being of our workers is safeguarded. From beginning to end, we strive to make their experience a positive one, implementing robust health and safety working standards on site, while ensuring that they enjoy clean and comfortable living accommodation.”
“Our team takes time to get to know them, discussing their cares, worries or grievances. Sometimes we just listen or share a meal with them. But we always make sure our workers know we are available for them,” it said.
“We know what they want because we ask them. With our dedicated grievance hotline, forums and interviews, we have procedures in place to make sure our workers are heard – and feel part of the tournament.”
“We will always be proud of their commitment to this historic tournament.”
“We conduct social outreach activities that include training opportunities, social occasions and events that involve workers in our plans for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Many of our workers benefit from participating in `Generation Amazing’, our flagship corporate social responsibility programme.
“The football for development training programme offered by `Generation Amazin’g aims to boost workers’ self-esteem and enhance their sense of belonging in Qatar. One event that is universally popular is the Workers’ Cup, an annual football tournament featuring teams from contractors that has grown into a 32-team competition watched by thousands.”
The SC said: “As we continue on our road to 2022, we will strive to find new and exciting ways to enrich the lives of our workers – and convey our appreciation for playing such an integral role in our historic tournament.”