Due to the rumors and allegations circulated by the media regarding the high death rates of workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Due to working conditions, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health issued an official statement clarifying the truth of the allegations Saudi Arabia also confirmed, through the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, the importance of environmental provide safe and healthy work.
The National Safety Council denies rumors about working conditions
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health explained in their statement that there is no truth in what has been circulated in the media about the increase in death rates among workers. Due to working conditions, stressing that these allegations are not based on reliable sources, the Council noted that the death rate related to working conditions in the Kingdom is 1.12 per 100,000 workers, which is estimated among the lowest rates in the world, according to what has been reported by the International Labor Organization.
The statement said that the Kingdom has made remarkable progress in the field of occupational safety and health, as these achievements have contributed to reducing the levels of accidents and injuries in the workplace The Institute and the British Safety Council have expressed their recommendation for the Kingdom’s efforts in improving occupational safety and health standards.
The Kingdom’s strategies to increase worker safety
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health said that the safety and health of workers is one of the most prominent priorities in the Kingdom included in Saudi Vision 2030, as this includes an initiative the National Strategic Program for Occupational Safety and Health. , which was launched in 2017 with the aim of improving regulations and laws related to working conditions.
2024-11-03 21:06:00
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