Regional Coverage
Regional Coverage
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- Louise Waters
- Middle East
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 9 January, 2025
- Year: 2025
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host the second day of the Fire and Rescue Conference at Intersec, taking place from 14-16 January at the Dubai World Trade Center
The programme will features presentations and panel discussions led by global and local fire and life safety experts, bringing together a wide array of stakeholders, including prominent government representatives and private sector leaders from throughout the GCC region. They will address crucial topics such as life safety in residential buildings, fire safety in healthcare environments, emergency preparedness and response, and the role of IoT in smart buildings. In addition, attendees will have the chance to engage in interactive workshops, demonstrating the pioneering VR/AR technologies that are transforming fire safety training.
Organisations taking part in the event include Dubai Civil Defense, who will present a session on the role of AI in enhancing fire safety; Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, who will highlight the critical importance of code compliance; Saudi Aramco, who will offer valuable insights into the integration of automated emergency response systems within the oil and gas sector; and Dubai Holding Group, along with industry leaders from Oman Security and Safety Services Corporation, Siena, King Saud University Medical City, QHSEE, and SIBCA.
Grenfell Tower Fire
Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s Vice President of Outreach & Advocacy will give a presentation exploring lessons learned from the Grenfell Tower fire, which saw more than 70 residents lose their lives, and how fire and life safety experts can apply these insights to improve safety practices, especially in high-rise buildings.
“The lessons from Grenfell continue to resonate globally, underscoring the critical need for vigilance, preparedness, and leadership in fire, life, and electrical safety,” said Carli. “My keynote will explore how we transform tragedy into actionable solutions, driving a culture of safety that protects lives and property. I look forward to engaging with attendees to share insights and strategies that can make a meaningful difference in our rapidly evolving world.”
“NFPA is honoured to be a part of Intersec Dubai 2025, a platform that will bring together global experts and innovators in the fire and safety industry. With the rapid development of infrastructure across the region, we are committed to highlighting the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, IoT, automation, AR, and VR, in enhancing fire safety practices. Our goal is to work alongside our regional partners to drive progress through knowledge-sharing and innovation, ultimately enhancing safety and saving lives,” said NFPA’s director of International Development for MENA.
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- Sania Aziz
- Middle East
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 8 January, 2025
- Year: 2025
Governments in the MENA region have made concerted efforts to drive up standards and embed a positive safety culture in the workplace, enacting new regulations, proactively enforcing adherence and conducting safety awareness campaigns, in collaboration with businesses.
Speaking ahead of the Intersec 2024 Safety & Health Conference in January, Dr Waddah S. Ghanem Al Hashmi, Hon Chairman of the Energy Institute Middle East and Chairman, Federal Occupational Health and Safety Committee, highlighted that the UAE, along with the broader Middle East, has made substantial strides in developing frameworks and practices for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
In December 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology issued a standard aligning with ISO 45001:2019, which aims to strengthen leadership engagement in OHS within organisations.
Dr Al Hashmi said, “These updated standards are expected to drive a shift from mere compliance to a culture of value creation and sustainability. Greater leadership involvement will elevate OHS performance and employee engagement and foster a reduction in incidents across industries…I see positive thinking developing in the region.”
In recent developments, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has launched a guide creating a unified reference for the health, occupational safety and environment of all Dubai Government employees, and cultivating a culture for effectively managing such risks.
“We are confident that implementing this handbook will result in the establishment of a strong culture of prevention and risk management, making our institutions more equipped and prepared to handle future challenges and advance sustainable growth,” said Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the DGHR Department.
Other GCC countries
In Saudi Arabia, initiatives of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health have included the creation of a national platform for reporting and investigating work-related accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases to identify root causes of accidents, establish appropriate rules to reduce them and prevent their recurrence. It is also developing a system to verify OSH practitioners, improving their knowledge and capabilities to implement mandatory health and safety regulations, and running programmes to enhance companies’ compliance with OSH requirements.
According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the Kingdom's work-related injury rate has declined from 416 to 288 injuries per 100,000 workers, marking a 30.7% decrease over recent years, as a result of policies and initiatives to advance worker safety.
All the GCC countries have implemented a midday work ban, prohibiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of summer days. This is designed to protect workers from heat stress, with migrant workers, who make up a large proportion of the construction workforce, being particularly at risk. Noncompliance can lead to penalties ranging from fines to shutting down the violating businesses.
In Qatar, for example, new legislation has been introduced to enhance protections for workers against heat stress during the summer months, including the expansion of the hours during which outdoor work is prohibited. Specific thresholds for suspending outdoor work, whatever the time of day or year, have also been established.
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- Louise Waters
- North America
- Region: North America
- Date: 7 January, 2025
- Year: 2025
GlobalData’s latest report 'Virtual Reality in Oil and Gas' highlights the safety benefits of virtual reality (VR) training in the industry, from rigs and pipelines to refineries
Oil and gas companies are now investing in training modules for the workforce and visualising the asset under consideration for planning and decision making.
Ravindra Puranik, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, said, "VR enhances operational safety through immersive training programmes. It can help develop safety procedures at production facilities to address smaller accidents as well as for emergency response."
Companies such as Shell, bp, Chevron, and ExxonMobil, are using VR as a cost-effective option to train their employees in critical oil and gas operations. This provides a highly safe and cost-efficient approach to introducing personnel to a new facility. These sessions usually entail virtual walk-throughs, away from heavy industrial equipment.
Hazardous environments
Puranik said, “Industry technicians work in hazardous environments, such as offshore rigs or at a densely packed equipment maze in a refinery. VR can be used to relay important information and instructions to the technician onsite, without the need to fly out experts to that location or carrying detailed instruction manuals for referencing.”
VR plays a key role in the digital twin set up, helping companies recreate scenarios through detailed simulations. During planning and development, the collaborating teams can share information using VR to simulate various scenarios. It is useful in optimising equipment performance and maximising the asset life. Digital twins help to design workflows and identify bottlenecks to optimise a plant’s performance. Twins also help to create a 3D visualisation of the seismic data using VR simulations.
Puranik concluded, “Various aspects of a production platform can be modelled through VR simulations to enhance the understanding of personnel for on-field tasks. They can simulate the processes using VR before implementing on the operational floor. It thus reduces the scope for human errors during critical operations. Besides, designers and engineers can better visualise the layout under development using VR technology. This can potentially help to improve designs, and carefully plan its execution to optimise the project costs.”
In a case study cited by immersive technology provider immerse.io, Shell wanted to simulate an accidental overspill on a storage tanker, requiring the trainee to follow the appropriate procedures to extinguish the fire. immerse.io designed a VR programme, challenging trainees to solve the problem using their existing knowledge and skills with no instructions or advance warnings, as in a real-world scenario. Decoy objects test decision-making whilst realistic sounds and hi-res visuals recreate the intensity of a real-life situation. Assessors can control the whole experience and trigger actions such as a fire at any time, resulting in a dynamic and variable simulation.
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- Sania Aziz
- Europe
- Region: Europe
- Date: 6 January, 2025
- Year: 2025
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Great Britain’s national workplace safety regulator, marks 50 years of safeguarding lives this January.
Established under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, HSE began operations on 1 January 1975. Over the decades, it has significantly reduced workplace fatalities, with annual deaths dropping from 651 in 1974 to 138 in 2023/24.
HSE chief executive Sarah Albon emphasised that workplaces have evolved dramatically.
“Over the past half century, the Health and Safety Executive has led the way in establishing Great Britain as a safe place to work. As we look ahead to the next 50 years, we recognise there is still much for HSE to take on," Albon said.
“We’re proud of our successes over the last five decades, but the fact remains that any work-related death is a tragedy, and there are still far too many workers suffering ill-health brought about by work activity.
“In 2022, we launched our 10-year strategy, Protecting People and Places, to build on HSE’s strong foundations and address our current and future challenges.
“So today, HSE’s role goes beyond worker protection to include public safety assurance on a range of issues. Recent years have added new responsibilities, such as becoming the appointed Building Safety Regulator and playing an extended role in chemical regulation, post Brexit,” Albon concluded.
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- Louise Waters
- Middle East
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 3 January, 2025
- Year: 2025
In its latest Sustainability Report, Aramco highlights its focus on safety as a core value throughout its global operations, where its “total workforce concept” is built on a robust safety culture and safe environment across its employees, contractors, and suppliers
This is complemented by innovative digital solutions that drive safety performance, elevate emergency readiness, and enhance safety governance.
A key factor in maintaining high safety standards is Aramco's monthly Executive Management Safety Review program, which it has run for over 40 years. This involves a management team visiting one of the company’s major operational areas to review HSE performance and engage directly with employees and contractors to discuss safety matters.
Aramco reports that its Total Recordable Case (TRC) rate has decreased by 22% since 2021, which it attributes to its investment in training initiatives and implementing a comprehensive lessons learned programme to prevent incidents re-occuring. All incidents are evaluated to identify root causes, following which corrective actions are introduced and lessons learned shared with all relevant departments and stakeholders.
The NOC has expanded its corporate safety assessment programmes, which assess all Aramco organisations against its robust Safety Management System (SMS) guidelines, to include in-kingdom and international affiliates, with more than 50 SMS assessments performed in 2023. supporting the reinforcement of their safety management system and providing the necessary resources,training, and guidance to improve and continually enhance their safety performance.
Ensuring contractor safety
One of the enduring challenges for major companies in Saudi Arabia is ensuring high and consistent standards across multicultural contractor workforces, where there may be variations in safety culture and behaviour as well as disparities in levels of competence. Ensuring contractor safety is a strong focus for Aramco, which partners with its contractors to build a strong safety culture across the value chain, with bespoke tools used to monitor contractor safety performance and compliance to corporate safety requirements. Along with its contractor safety index and turnaround safety index Aramco has introduced the Rig Safety Index, which monitors onshore and offshore drilling rig contractor safety performance. Another recent initiative has been the introduction of the ‘Line of Fire’ campaign to address risks associated with danger zones at construction sites. This aimed to raise the safety awareness of the contractor site workforce, improving their capabilities to identify work site hazards and enhancing safe behaviour.
In terms of emergency preparedness, Aramco’s Corporate Emergency Management Taskforce ensures resilience and readiness pre-planning, as well as risk based, and site-specific emergency response plans. A quarterly forum for emergency preparedness coordinators is held to continually improve emergency readiness, and the company has recently enhanced its digital safety system – SafeLife – to enable a company-wide tracking of emergency exercise schedules, as well as drill critique items until closure in a unified system.
The energy giant has also expanded safety training programmes, working closely with five National Training Centers (NTCs) to evaluate and enhance existing Safety Diploma Programs and to establish new ones.
With its focus on safety as a core value and the introduction of new methodologies, initiatives and technologies, Aramco ensures that it drives a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety across its global operations.
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- Sania Aziz
- Europe
- Region: Europe
- Date: 1 January, 2025
- Year: 2025
Malta recorded the highest workplace fatality rate in the EU for 2022, with over five deaths per 100,000 workers, according to new data released by Eurostat.
Fifteen workplace deaths were reported, a rate 50% higher than France, the second-highest, and more than three times the EU average.
National Statistics Office data reveals that over half of these fatalities in 2022 and 2023 occurred in the construction sector, marking 2022 as the deadliest year for workplace accidents in 18 years.
Malta’s workplace fatality rate in 2022 was 75% higher than France’s and over three times the EU average, Eurostat data reveals.
In contrast, the Netherlands emerged as the safest EU country for workers, followed by Greece, Germany, and Sweden.
Construction was responsible for nearly a quarter of workplace fatalities across the EU, with transportation, storage, and manufacturing industries also recording significant numbers. Manufacturing had the highest proportion of non-fatal workplace accidents.
Overall, the EU saw nearly 3,300 workplace deaths in 2022, a slight decline from the previous year.
Most non-fatal incidents resulted in superficial injuries, dislocations, sprains, and strains.
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- Matthew Hayhoe
- Middle East
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 31 December, 2024
- Year: 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) stands as a global leader in energy production, with its vast oil reserves fueling industries worldwide. As one of the largest producers of petroleum, the country’s industrial and economic activities span oil and gas, petrochemicals, mining, and infrastructure development.
These sectors bring unique Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) challenges shaped by the Kingdom’s climate, geography, workforce composition, and economic priorities. Addressing these challenges requires innovative solutions and adherence to international best practices to ensure worker safety, environmental preservation, and operational efficiency.
Extreme Climate and Geography
Saudi Arabia’s harsh environmental conditions pose one of the most significant HSE challenges. The Kingdom experiences extreme heat, with summer temperatures often exceeding 50°C (122°F). Prolonged exposure to such high temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and dehydration, putting workers in construction, oil fields, and industrial sites at significant risk. Managing these conditions requires robust safety protocols, such as hydration programmes, shaded workspaces, and modified work schedules during peak heat hours.
Furthermore, vast desert landscapes and remote locations add logistical challenges for emergency response and worker safety. Oil fields, refineries, and mining operations are often situated in isolated areas, making it essential to have well-equipped emergency medical facilities and efficient evacuation plans in place.
Diverse and Multinational Workforce
Saudi Arabia’s workforce in key industries is highly diverse, comprising Saudi nationals and a large number of expatriates from various countries. This diversity presents challenges in communication, safety training, and cultural alignment. HSE policies and safety procedures must be communicated across language barriers to ensure all workers understand and comply with regulations. Employers often utilise multilingual training programs and visual safety aids to bridge these gaps.
Additionally, fostering a unified safety culture can be difficult when workers come from regions with differing safety standards. To address this, organisations are increasingly implementing global HSE frameworks, such as ISO 45001 for occupational safety and ISO 14001 for environmental management, ensuring consistency and best practices regardless of workforce composition.
High-Risk Industrial Operations
Saudi Arabia’s economic backbone relies heavily on industries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, and construction—sectors inherently fraught with risks. In oil and gas, hazards include flammable materials, gas leaks, explosions, and operational failures. The Kingdom’s petrochemical plants operate under extreme pressure and temperature conditions, necessitating strict safety measures to prevent catastrophic accidents.
The construction sector, driven by Saudi Vision 2030 megaprojects such as NEOM and the Red Sea Development, presents additional safety risks. High-rise construction, heavy machinery usage, and working in confined spaces require thorough risk assessments and advanced safety equipment to protect workers. Ensuring compliance with stringent safety protocols becomes critical to mitigate accidents and maintain productivity.
Environmental Preservation and Sustainability
Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainable development introduces unique environmental challenges. Industrial operations, particularly in oil and gas, carry risks of emissions, oil spills, and water contamination. The Kingdom’s fragile ecosystems, such as the Red Sea coastline and desert environments, must be protected from industrial byproducts. Companies are increasingly adopting technologies to minimise environmental impact, including carbon capture, emission reduction systems, and zero-flaring initiatives.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 emphasises environmental sustainability through projects like the Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, increase renewable energy usage, and plant billions of trees to combat desertification. Companies operating in the Kingdom must align their HSE strategies with these national priorities to ensure compliance and support long-term sustainability goals.
Regulatory Landscape and Compliance
Saudi Arabia has established robust regulatory frameworks to address HSE challenges. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) oversees labour laws, while the Saudi Aramco HSE standards serve as benchmarks for safety in the oil and gas industry. Organisations are required to comply with national and international regulations, and enforcement mechanisms ensure accountability. Regular audits, inspections, and training programs play a crucial role in maintaining compliance.
Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach that incorporates advanced technology, comprehensive safety training, and alignment with global standards. By fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance, Saudi Arabia continues to demonstrate its commitment to protecting workers and preserving its natural resources while advancing its economic ambitions under Vision 2030.
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- shivani dhruv
- North America
- Region: North America
- Date: 31 December, 2024
- Year: 2024
United Rentals, Inc., the leading global equipment rental company, has introduced the Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an innovative approach to trench and excavation safety
This program aims to improve compliance and productivity through interactive learning activities that equip participants with practical knowledge for managing one of construction’s most hazardous tasks.
The training supports competent persons—those responsible for excavation safety—and assists employers and workers in understanding and applying OSHA Standard 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart P. It provides advanced insights into topics such as soil evaluation, protective systems, and interpreting safety standards.
Available through United Academy, the program offers multiple learning formats, including in-person sessions, virtual instructor-led classes, and e-learning modules. With engaging features like virtual reality simulations and hazard hunts, the program sets a benchmark for safety training across industries like infrastructure, oil and gas, and utilities.
“Working below ground, and building underground structures and utilities is demanding and requires relevant up-to-date safety training. Leading-edge training takes the information and classroom lessons to the field, which helps promote safe and compliant jobsites,” said Todd Hayes, region vice president – Trench Safety, United Rentals. “Our revised program will help our customers foster a culture of safety, while reducing risks and improving jobsite results.”
Created in collaboration with Mosaic Learning, the platform incorporates knowledge assessments, simulation exercises, and interactive learning activities designed for adult learners. It also integrates the United Rentals Trench Safety app, offering tools like a slope calculator and OSHA resources on iOS and Android.
United Rentals Trench Safety Solutions
United Rentals Trench Safety delivers efficient safety solutions for worksites through underground services and training. With 92+ trench safety locations and North America's largest fleet of shoring and underground excavation rental equipment, the company offers customised, cost-effective solutions. Its offerings include OSHA-compliant trench protection systems, such as shoring, shielding, lasers, and optical instruments. United Rentals also provides pre-bid protective system analysis, on-site consultations, and engineering design support.
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- Madhuri Ramesh
- Europe
- Region: Europe
- Date: 30 December, 2024
- Year: 2024
Smart digital systems have revolutionised EU workplaces through state-of-the-art innovations in smart wearables, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and Internet of Things (IoT), among others
In order to investigate the practical implications of these tools and new occupational safety and health (OSH) monitoring systems, EU-OSH developed nine case studies that investigate aspects related to the development and implementation stage.
A recent report that compared and analysed these case studies highlighted the diverse array of smart monitoring systems that use new technologies and tools currently developed and deployed to improve OSH. While new OSH monitoring systems are generally perceived as beneficial, they also pose significant challenges to OSH. From the analyses, it was inferred that the key to overcoming these challenges is the manner in which the systems are integrated into existing OSH frameworks.
When it comes to introducing digital technologies to the workplace, it was observed that although smart OSH digital monitoring systems serve to boost workers’ safety and wellbeing, the employer remains the primary user. The concern and primary considerations therefore, relate to the privacy of workers’ data and the potential misuse of such data.
This emphasises the need to consider data privacy when introducing smart digital systems into the workplace, while also developing regulations that would safeguard workers’ rights.
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- Sania Aziz
- Europe
- Region: Europe
- Date: 27 December, 2024
- Year: 2024
Workplace safety remains a pressing issue across the European Union, with over 3,000 deaths and nearly 3 million injuries reported in 2022, according to Eurostat. The figures reveal that for every fatality, there are approximately 905 non-fatal injuries.
Workplace incidents can have devastating consequences, from fatalities to life-altering injuries. Fatal accidents are defined as those leading to death within a year of the incident, while non-fatal injuries often result in long-term harm, such as disabilities. These incidents not only affect victims but also impose emotional and financial burdens on families.
While workplace accidents occur across various industries, some sectors face disproportionately higher risks. Construction stands out as the most dangerous, accounting for nearly a quarter of all work-related deaths in 2022. Transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture also reported significant numbers of fatalities, collectively making up 65.5% of deadly incidents. In terms of non-fatal injuries, manufacturing led the way, followed by healthcare, construction, and trade.
Men are overwhelmingly represented in accident statistics, with over two-thirds of incidents involving male workers. This imbalance is largely attributed to the gendered nature of high-risk sectors, which tend to employ more men.
The lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in 2022 coincided with a 3% rise in non-fatal injuries, translating to an additional 87,139 incidents compared to the previous year. While fatal accidents saw a slight decline, the overall increase in injuries underscores the need for renewed focus on worker protection.
Germany recorded the highest number of non-fatal injuries, with over 700,000 cases, followed by France, Spain, and Italy. However, France reported the most fatalities, with over 600 deaths, highlighting stark differences in safety outcomes across EU countries.
While physical injuries dominate the statistics, the psychological impacts of work, such as burnout, remain an underreported yet critical issue. These disorders, though excluded from accident data, are increasingly recognised as a significant threat to worker wellbeing.
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- Louise Waters
- Middle East
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 26 December, 2024
- Year: 2024
Dubai-based AG Engineering and Power and AG Metal Industries, have been awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour by the British Safety Council, underlining their efforts and commitment to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of their workforce
AG Engineering and Power and AG Metal Industries, part of Al Ghurair, one of the largest diversified family businesses in the Middle East, were among 71 successful applicants that have received the honour, following a stringent Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by an independent adjudication panel. It is the second year in a row that an Al Ghurair company has received the award, with AG PCS Switchgear being honoured with this achievement in 2023.
Jacob John, chief executive officer - Construction and Services Sector, Engineering Cluster at Al Ghurair, said, “Winning the Sword of Honour for two of our business units is a major achievement for Al Ghurair. We dared to benchmark our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards against the best practices of the world's most esteemed organisations, and found ourselves at par. In this endeavour, the globally renowned British Safety Council has served as our partner, advisor and assessor. This collaboration has been instrumental in our diligent and rewarding journey towards safeguarding our people, related stakeholders and strengthening Al Ghurair’s position as a leader in the industry.”
To compete for the Sword of Honour, the companies first had to achieve the maximum Five Stars in British Safety Council’s audit scheme, which verified the divisions’ HSE Managements Systems and their approach to identifying and mitigating risks at the workplace. The companies were also required to demonstrate a proven track record and culture of best practice for excellence in health and safety management throughout the business, from the shop floor to the boardroom.
The British Safety Council's Swoard, Globe and Sheidl of Honour awards ceelbrate and reward those organisations that have reached the pinnacle of health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management.
The Middle East was well represented in the list of award winners in 2024, illustrating the growing focus on raising health and safety standards in the region. Other recipients of the award in the Middle East included Al Ain City Municipality, Al Hamra Industrial Zone, Bapco Refining, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (which also received the Globe of Honour for environmental management), NFZ Ral Al-Khaimah, Qatar Gas Transport, Company Ltd (Nakilat), and Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions.
Applications for the 2025 awards are now open. See https://www.britsafe.org/p/international-safety-awards-application
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- Matthew Hayhoe
- Middle East
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 24 December, 2024
- Year: 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is going through a far-reaching social and economic transformation, driven by Saudi Vision 2030, its blueprint aimed at creating a vibrant society, building a diverse economy and championing environmental sustainability. This includes health and safety, with Vision 2030 objectives aiming to minimise workplace injuries, diseases, and fatalities across all sectors.
The last decade has seen a steady decline in work injuries recorded by GOSI (the General Organization for Social Insurance), with figures down by two thirds since 2012 (from 73,896 to 27,133 in 2023).
For the trend to continue in line with the ambition of Vision 2030, however, cooperation between all layers of the HSE ecosystem, from corporate entities to contractors, must continue.
Many challenges and concerns remain among members of that ecosystem, some of which relate to the sheer scale and pace of the developments underway in the Kingdom. At the heart of the Kingdom’s diversification efforts are several massive transformative gigaprojects, backed by the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), designed to widen employment opportunities, open up new sectors such as tourism, leisure and culture, enhance Saudi Arabia’s position regionally and internationally and set new standards of sustainability and innovation.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is transforming every aspect of life in Saudi Arabia, and the HSE sector is no exception, with a positive drive from the government to improve standards and promote safe and healthy workplaces in line with international best practices. The scale and pace of developments pose both challenges and opportunities, with scope for partnerships and collaborations in areas ranging from training and consultancy to technology and equipment supply.
There is also a thirst for sharing knowledge and expertise more widely and building more valuable business connections.
This extract is from a 2024 outlook on the Saudi Arabia HSE landscape published by Offshore Network: the full report and others can be downloaded here.