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Diriyah Company sets world record for largest construction safety lesson

Middle East

2,864 workers attended a construction safety lesson at Diriyah's Wafi Safar development, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest construction safety lesson

The 30-minute lesson covered the 'Top Five Critical Safety Hazards in the Construction Industry'.

A dedicated outdoor venue was constructed specifically with the world record in mind.

Diriyah Company's group CEO, Jerry Inzerillo, ceelebrated the record. "This new world record, in which Diriyah’s project staff gathered in Wadi Safar, one of Diriyah Company’s masterplans covering an area of over 62 sq km demonstrates our unwavering commitment to safety and our goal of ensuring everyone returns home safely to their families.

"Our Health & Safety management system goes above and beyond to ensure and protect the welfare of employees, contractors and on-site teams working across the Diriyah project."

Diriyah is one of several giga-projects backed by the Public Investment Fund, and aims to provide homes for around 100,000 residents upon completion.