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Article 135: Environmental Violations
In forceIn simple words
If an employer breaks safety and health rules in a way that endangers workers, public health or the environment, the Minister can close all or part of the business or stop certain machines until the problem is fixed.
Official text of Article 135
The inspection employees, if the employer is in breach of the provisions of Articles (83, 84, 86) of this law and the promulgated resolutions in its implementation in such a manner that threatens environmental pollution, harmful to the public health or the safety & health of labourers, may prepare minutes on the relevant contravention and refer it to the competent Minister who shall have the right, in coordination with the competent authorities, to issue a resolution on the lockout of the business concern, totally or partially, or to stop the use of a certain machine(s) till the rectification of such contravention.
Reference & sources
Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 135 (Environmental Violations), Official Gazette Kuwait Al-Youm, Issue No. 963 (2010). Checked October 2026.
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