Labour Camps in Sharjah

A labour camp is an establishment which is constructed to accommodate labourers. Each camp is designed to accommodate 400 to 800 labourers and is equipped with proper sanitation facilities, electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures and uninterrupted drinking water facility. They are designed to satisfy the requirements of labourers and clients alike. They are constructed as per the labour regulations set by the gulf corporation counsel. Labour camps are constructed in areas which are less prone to flooding, they need to be located near hospitals or clinics and near public transit stations for ease of access. They are constructed away from dump yards and landfills to avoid the hostile and unhygienic living conditions.

Most labour camps are surrounded by shelters and barbed wire fence for added security.Companies which design and construct labour camps also provide janitorial services, general maintenance service, HVAC installation service, gas connection service, catering service and other similar services. A labour camp comprises of a fully furnished bedroom or living room, common area, attached bathroom with sanitation facilities and a dining hall with an attached kitchen. Bedrooms are fully furnished with bunk beds which can accommodate two to three labourers. They also come with attractive lighting options, storage cabinets and medium-sized work desks. Some of them are equipped with air conditioning systems and gas connection.

Labourers working in gulf countries prefer cheap accommodation options which they can find in labour camps as they are fully furnished and also offer two meals a day. Most camps house a janitorial team or a housemaid team which provides cleaning services periodically. They also equip a catering team on a contract basis to provide daily meals for labourers. All labour camps are administered by a camp coordinator or a camp manager who controls all camp related activities and address issues faced by the labourers and work towards providing solutions. They meet the demands of labourers and take preventive measures to ensure that safety and well being of labourers. They monitor all operations and prepare a monthly payroll report and conduct periodic medical check-ups for labourers.

A labour camp manager controls and administrates camp accommodation. They conduct a regular inspection to ensure that the dormitories and bathrooms are clean and under operation. They review daily labour camp reports and dispatch services to be carried out. Camp managers ensure that there is an uninterrupted supply of water and electricity in the facility. Some popular locations to get in touch with labour camps in Sharjah are Al Ghuwair, Rolla, Industrial area 15, Fire station road Muwillah, SAIF zone, Al Khan and Hamriyah Free zone.