The document provides safety precautions for Muslims and non-Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan. It notes that fasting can cause fatigue and impair focus, increasing risk of accidents. Recommendations include getting sufficient rest, staying hydrated, planning demanding tasks for mornings, avoiding work when tired, and having safety meetings. It also provides driving safety tips like taking breaks and avoiding unnecessary trips. General respect and understanding between Muslims fasting and non-Muslims is emphasized.

1. ‫آمدید‬ ‫خوش‬
Welcome to Holy month of Ramadan
Trainer:
Syed Neyaz Ahmad
Topic: Holy Month of Ramadan Safety Precautions
for Muslim & Non-Muslims at workplace.
Location: Fujairah U.A.E.
Email: Neyaz.qhse@gmail.com

2. ‫رمضان‬ ‫في‬ ‫السالمة‬

‫هذا‬
‫الشهر‬
‫تصعب‬
‫المحافظة‬
‫على‬
‫المواعيد‬
‫المعتادة‬
‫لألكل‬
‫والنوم‬
‫وممارسة‬
‫الرياضة‬
‫والقيام‬
‫بالواجبات‬
‫االجتماعية‬
.
‫وهذه‬
‫التغيرات‬
‫على‬
‫نظام‬
‫حياتنا‬
‫قد‬
‫تؤثر‬
‫على‬
‫قدرتنا‬
‫على‬
‫التركيز‬
‫عند‬
‫القي‬
‫ام‬
‫باالعمال‬
‫المنوطة‬
‫بنا‬
‫مما‬
‫قد‬
‫تؤدي‬
‫الى‬
‫وقوع‬
‫حوادث‬
‫واصابات‬
‫يمكن‬
‫تفاديها‬
.

‫تعد‬
‫السياقة‬
‫المأمونة‬
‫في‬
‫رمضان‬
‫واحدة‬
‫من‬
‫أكبر‬
‫التحديات‬
‫التي‬
‫تواجه‬
‫كل‬
‫سائق‬
.

‫هذه‬
‫مجموعة‬
‫من‬
‫االحتياطات‬
‫التى‬
‫يجب‬
‫علينا‬
‫اتخاذها‬
‫في‬
‫رمضان‬
‫لتجنب‬
‫الحوادث‬
‫و‬
‫االصابات‬
:
‫خذ‬
‫قسطا‬
‫كافيا‬
‫من‬
‫النوم‬
‫خطط‬
‫لتنفيذ‬
‫االعمال‬
‫التى‬
‫تتطلب‬
‫التركيز‬
‫والحذر‬
‫في‬
‫الصباح‬
‫عندما‬
‫تكون‬
‫نشيطا‬
‫تجنب‬
‫العمل‬
‫وانت‬
‫مرهق‬
‫احرص‬
‫على‬
‫عقد‬
‫اجتماع‬
‫السالمة‬
‫قبل‬
‫البدء‬
‫بالعمل‬
.
‫كن‬
‫سائق‬
‫حذر‬
‫باتباع‬
‫االتى‬
:
‫أخذ‬
‫قسط‬
‫كافي‬
‫من‬
‫الراحة‬
‫اتباع‬
‫تعليمات‬
‫السالمة‬
(
‫خطة‬
،‫الرحلة‬
‫ربط‬
،‫الحزام‬
‫السياقة‬
،‫بالليل‬
‫فحص‬
‫السيارة‬
...
‫الخ‬
)
‫كن‬
‫سائقا‬
‫وقائيا‬
‫بتوقع‬
‫تحركات‬
‫االخرين‬
‫ال‬
‫تسرع‬
‫وألزم‬
‫السرعة‬
‫المحددة‬
‫تجنب‬
‫الرحالت‬
‫الغير‬
‫ضرورية‬
.

3. Safety in Ramadan/ Precautions
 Ramadan is a special time for everyone.
 During this month we don’t keep us
usual eating, sleeping, exercising,
and socializing hours.
 These changes puts additional stress on the human body,
causing fatigue and diminish our ability to perform our tasks.
 These impairments can lead to incidents that should be avoided.

4. Safety in Ramadan/ Precautions
 Drink plenty of fluids from iftar until suhour to prevent complications that
may occur, to quench your thirst, drink more water.
 Salt: Reduce salt consumption
 Diet: Control food quality and quantity
 Physical activity: A while after iftar, go for walk (4 KM at least) several
times a week
 Fat: Avoid any food that contains high percentage of fat

5. Safety in Ramadan/ Precautions
 If you are a coffee drinker, try and reduce your coffee consumption two weeks prior to the Holy
month of Ramadan in order to avoid headaches and sleepiness.
 If you love to drink coffee during Ramadan,
have a cup one to two hours after having
a healthy balanced Iftar.
 Get enough sleep
 Plan your demanding activities in the morning when
you are more alert.
 Avoid working when you are fatigued.
 Have your toolbox meeting before start of the job.

6. HEALTH & SAFETY BULLETIN – TIPS DURING
RAMADAN
 Ramadan is a holy month in Islam and Muslims observe fasting from dawn to sunset.
 Ramadan word itself signifies the amount of heat and dryness, which results in the increase of
fluid and mineral requirement
Follow this health & safety tips during Ramadan:
1. Sufficient fluid intake (soups, juices, water) – drink minimum of 8 glasses.
2. Conserve Body Water, during the day stay in cooler areas and limit physical activity.
3. Do not overheat.
4. Go for low fat and a balanced diet, avoiding sweets and refined products.
5. Rest.
6. Stay fit, ideal time to exercise is early in the morning, NEVER when fasting.

7. Dehydration
 Dehydration occurs when the amount of water in the body falls below normal, which can disrupt the balance of
sugars and salts (electrolytes)
 Dehydration is a condition that occurs when a person loses more fluids than he or she takes in.
 Our body comprises about 75% water:
 the brain has 85%,
 blood is 90%,
 muscles are 75%,
 kidney is 82% and
 bones are 22% water.
 The average adult loses about
2.5 liters water daily
through perspiration,
breathing and elimination
Dehydration: What to do:
• Drink lots of water from Iftar to Sahoor about 3 liters (try for 8-10 glasses)
• Soda or juice does not substitute WATER.
• Our bodies only absorb 50 to 60 % of fruit juice and only 20 to 30% of soda.

8. Driver’s Precautions
• Be a safe driver by Getting enough rest
• Following procedures (JM, seat belt, night driving, vehicle
check etc.) being a defensive driver
• Avoiding unnecessary Journeys.
• Be careful on the road of other driver’s physical condition
• Stop vehicles when feeling sleepy
• Don’t be late when leaving the break fast.
• Speed kills. Not speeding
• Don’t rush to reach the Iftar place avoid traffic incident
Lack of Sleep causes: impaired performance
irritability
• lack of concentration
• daytime drowsiness
You might also be:
• less alert and attentive
• unable to concentrate effectively
• Do not drive when you are tired,
• know your limits
• Take a taxi, bus or carpool.
• Take a short nap before driving (15-20 minutes)
• Eat lightly before driving
• Look well ahead and read signage to keep alert
• Let your supervisor know when you don’t feel “up” for a hazardous task
Signs of Drowsy Driving
• Constant yawning
• Tired, sore, heavy eyes, eyes out of focus
• Drowsiness,
• Daydreaming
• Drifting from your lane
• Not remembering the last few miles driven
• Missing road signs
• Variations in driving speed
• Jerking vehicle into your lane

10. 10 Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy During Ramadan
1. Never skip 'Suhour’
2. Aim to eat at least 7 servings of fruit and vegetables every day.
3. Try to cut down on sugary and processed foods.
4. Break your fast slowly and don't overindulge.
5. Make soups a regular item on your Iftar meals.
6. Stay hydrated.
7. Avoid caffeinated drinks.
8. Avoid deep frying.
9. Avoid working outside in mid-day during fasting hours
10. Adapt fasting to your physical condition

11. 8 Ramadan healthy eating
iftar tips for those who fast, then...
1. Hydrate before eating. Drink plenty of fluids such as water, freshly squeezed juice, or milk.
2. Break your fast with dates. Traditionally, dates are eaten at the start of your iftar meal.
3. Have a bowl of soup.
4. Eat your greens.
5. Choose good carbs.
6. Incorporate lean protein.
7. Take it easy.
8. Avoid foods high in fat, salt and sugar.

12. Awareness for Non-Fasters
 Don’t smoke , eating tobacco at open areas during fasting hours
 Don’t eat or drink in public areas during fasting hours
 Don’t joke or discuss with fasting people it may change to fighting during empty stomach.
 It's strictly forbidden to drink alcohol in public in Dubai, especially during Ramadan it may result in a
fine or even arrest.
 In Islamic countries, Muslims are given certain privileges like shortened work hours.
 Eating in public and open display of food and water are also prohibited, with restaurants required to
drape their windows with black curtains.

13. Awareness for Non-Fasters
 Please be a little flexible.
 If you have a friend or a colleague who
is fasting, please understand if you
see they are low on energy.
 Fasting for a whole day is not easy.
 Even if you eat and hydrate yourself at night and early morning, the body will soon run
out of energy during the day.
 Never discuss / argument in any matter with fasting people.

14. Summary
 The effects of fasting, low blood sugar and dehydration, can add
to lack of sleep and place you at risk of an accident.
 These are steps we can take to
improve and protect our physical
health during Ramadan.
 By communicating hazards and letting others be aware of our
physical condition we can work together to stay safe

15. General for Both Muslim & Non-Muslims
 Whether one is Muslim or Non-Muslim it is essential that
we learn to respect each other religion’s feelings.
 Hope all of you understanding and will follow the safe
procedures

16. QUIZ
Does skipping Suhoor break your fast?
A. Yes
B. No..
C. Kind of
D. I don't know

17. QUIZ
During Ramadan, in Muslim countries, non-Muslims are expected to:
A. join in the fast
B. refrain from eating in public..
C. just go about their business