Saudi Arabia sees 30% drop in work injuries

Saudi Arabia sees 30% drop in work injuries

riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s commitment to occupational safety and health has seen the rate of work-related injuries in the Kingdom drop from 416 to 288 injuries per 100,000 workers, over the past few years, marking a notable 30.7 percent decrease.

At the same time, the compliance rate among establishments with occupational safety and health standards has risen to 71.27 percent.

This progress was highlighted by Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi as he inaugurated the sixth Saudi Global Conference for Occupational Safety and Health in Riyadh on Sunday, signaling a promising future for worker safety in the country.

The forum, which runs until May 7 under the theme “Scanning the Horizon,” covers five main topics: sustainability, corporate safety, technological transformation, cultural awareness, and occupational health.

Al-Rajhi, who is also the chairman of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, highlighted the remarkable progress Saudi Arabia has made in the OSH sector in recent years.

He attributed this success to the collaborative programs and initiatives launched in conjunction with Saudi Vision 2030, aimed at creating a vibrant society and building a diverse and sustainable economy.

Al-Rajhi noted that through the national policy on occupational safety and health, the Kingdom aims to strengthen and