The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development organizes the Saudi International Conference on Occupational Safety and Health 2021

Under the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, the Ministry of HRD is gearing up for the International Occupational Safety and Health Conference, over the period from 10-12 Rabi’ Al-Thani 1443 AH, corresponding to 15-17 November 2021 AD at Helton Hotel, Riyadh.

 This conference is an important step to contribute in spreading preventive culture among individuals and enterprises, raising awareness about the importance of occupational safety and health in work environments, and providing an opportunity for employers, workers, competent authorities, and those interested in benefiting from international and local experiences participating in the conference, exchanging experiences and building networks of communication between entities and individuals, and formatting creative initiatives that advance the world of business and contribute towards economic progress and well-being.

 The conference will address recent international trends to enhance the concept of occupational safety and health within the work environment, the use of modern applications and technologies in developing levels of occupational safety and health within work environments, the impact of occupational and psychological health on the safety and health of workers, the role of the private sector and its experiences in developing occupational safety and health systems, and risk management from a workplace safety perspective.

The conference also provides a unique experience for participants through occupational safety and health simulators, screens that show educational films enhance the conference messages in occupational safety and health, live interactive presentations, specialized panel discussions, and an interactive platform to visit the exhibition virtually, move between it halls and attend workshops featuring experts speakers from around the world.

This conference comes in strategic partnership with the General Organization for Social Insurance. Its vital role is in improving work environments, monitoring the safety of workers and work sites, securing their injuries and medical care, raising the quality level of the labor market, and achieving safe work environments.

Aramco is also the main sponsor of the conference, as it is considered one of the most prominent Saudi companies that prioritize occupational safety and health procedures, and an inspiring model in building highly accurate and professional legislations and policies, which is reflected in increasing productivity and achieving record numbers in avoiding work injuries and risks.