Introduction

          Saudi Arabia is witnessing a wide development in the economic, commercial and industrial fields, and the entry of many modern chemicals, devices and machinery that require skilled hands in dealing with them to protect workers from exposure to various types of chemical, mechanical and physical risks.

           According to statistics from the General Social Insurance Corporation, the total number of work injuries during 2016 is estimated at 69,241 cases. Mecca ranked first with 11,706 cases. Compared to 1430 h, the high mortality and injury rate with total disability has increased despite the decrease in the percentage of accidents, which calls for emphasizing the importance of building and implementing safety and fire protection regulations in various facilities and sectors.

                    Consequently, the importance of occupational safety, health and fire protection has increased in the Kingdom, where our blessed government has paid the greatest attention through the decision of His Royal Highness, the Minister of Interior and the President of the Civil Defense Council No. (10ك/و/ 2/ دف ) on 24 October 1410 H.  This includes approval of the wording of the detailed regulations described for tasks and responsibilities relating to the handling of public safety matters, civil protection and firefighting requirements under Article IX of the Civil Defense System issued by Royal Decree No. (M/10) dated (10/5/1406 H).

            In conjunction with Saudi Arabia's vision (2030) which requires raising occupational safety and health rates and fire protection, and opening new areas specialized in this aspect expressed in the terms of the vision (we empower our community and learn to work) the Regulation of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health was adopted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on (17/10/1439 Ah) corresponding to (1/7/2018).