What you'll learn
- Explain the roles of MHRSD, NCOSH, GOSI and Civil Defense in workplace safety
- Identify hazards and assess risk with five simple steps, a risk matrix and a job safety analysis (JSA)
- Apply the hierarchy of controls and choose the right personal protective equipment
- Manage permits to work, energy isolation, work at height and confined space entry
- Prevent fires and control electrical, machinery and chemical hazards
- Protect workers from heat stress, climate hazards and giga-project site risks
- Report incidents, investigate root causes and track simple safety KPIs
Course overview
Every year, workers in Saudi Arabia suffer workplace injuries that could have been prevented. This course is built for the people who carry responsibility for others on the ground — safety officers, supervisors, managers and workers — so that everyone goes home healthy at the end of every shift.
The course covers occupational safety and health across 10 modules and 50 lessons. It starts with the foundations: what safety means in the Saudi context, who is responsible, and why accidents happen. It then explains the regulatory framework — Saudi Labor Law, MHRSD, NCOSH, GOSI and Civil Defense — so you understand the rules, why they exist and how they apply to your workplace.
From there it gets practical: identifying hazards before they cause harm, assessing risk in five simple steps, job safety analysis (JSA), the hierarchy of controls, permits to work, energy isolation, working at height, confined spaces and contractor safety. Dedicated modules cover fire safety, electrical and machinery safety, hazardous substances, and heat stress and other Saudi climate hazards.
The final module covers incident management: reporting, root-cause investigation and building a system that keeps improving. Every lesson is available in Arabic and English, each module ends with a short quiz, and the course finishes with a 40-question final exam and a digital certificate of completion.
Course curriculum
Module 1: OSH Fundamentals in the Saudi Workplace — 54 min
- What OSH is and why it matters8 min
- Key terms: hazard, risk, incident, near miss, ill-health8 min
- Human, legal and financial cost of accidents8 min
- Who is responsible: employer, supervisor, worker, safety officer7 min
- Common causes of workplace accidents in Saudi industries8 min
- Module 1 quiz: OSH Fundamentals in the Saudi Workplace10 questions
Module 2: Saudi OSH Legal Framework — 52 min
- Saudi Labor Law: safety, health and welfare duties8 min
- Role of MHRSD, NCOSH and workplace inspections7 min
- GOSI: work injuries and occupational diseases8 min
- Civil Defense requirements for fire and life safety7 min
- Employer and worker rights, penalties and incident reporting duties7 min
- Module 2 quiz: Saudi OSH Legal Framework10 questions
Module 3: OSH Management System & Safety Culture — 50 min
- OSH policy and management system basics (ISO 45001 made simple)7 min
- Safety committee and safety officer roles7 min
- Induction, training and toolbox talks7 min
- Communicating safety to a multilingual workforce7 min
- Building a positive safety culture and behaviour7 min
- Module 3 quiz: OSH Management System & Safety Culture10 questions
Module 4: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment — 51 min
- Types of workplace hazards7 min
- Risk assessment in 5 simple steps7 min
- Risk matrix: likelihood × severity7 min
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)7 min
- Hierarchy of controls and PPE8 min
- Module 4 quiz: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment10 questions
Module 5: Safe Work Systems — 50 min
- Permit to Work (PTW) basics7 min
- Lockout/Tagout (energy isolation)7 min
- Working at height7 min
- Confined space entry7 min
- Contractor and visitor safety7 min
- Module 5 quiz: Safe Work Systems10 questions
Module 6: Fire Safety & Emergency Response — 50 min
- Fire triangle and fire classes7 min
- Fire prevention and housekeeping7 min
- Alarms, extinguishers and sprinklers7 min
- Evacuation plans, assembly points and drills7 min
- First aid and emergency response basics7 min
- Module 6 quiz: Fire Safety & Emergency Response10 questions
Module 7: Electrical, Machinery & Equipment Safety — 50 min
- Electrical hazards: shock, burns, fire7 min
- Earthing, RCDs and safe use of electrical equipment7 min
- Machine guarding and mechanical hazards7 min
- Hand tools, lifting equipment and forklifts7 min
- Inspection and maintenance of equipment7 min
- Module 7 quiz: Electrical, Machinery & Equipment Safety10 questions
Module 8: Hazardous Substances & Occupational Health — 50 min
- Chemical hazards and routes of exposure7 min
- Labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)7 min
- Safe storage, handling and spills (including H2S awareness)7 min
- Noise and vibration7 min
- Manual handling, ergonomics and workplace stress7 min
- Module 8 quiz: Hazardous Substances & Occupational Health10 questions
Module 9: Saudi Climate & Site Hazards — 45 min
- Heat stress: symptoms, prevention and hydration6 min
- Summer work rules and acclimatisation6 min
- Sun, sand and dust hazards6 min
- Road and vehicle safety, driver fatigue6 min
- Safety on giga-project sites and during mass gatherings such as Hajj and Umrah6 min
- Module 9 quiz: Saudi Climate & Site Hazards10 questions
Module 10: Incident Management & Continuous Improvement — 45 min
- Reporting incidents and near misses, including GOSI reporting6 min
- Basic incident investigation and root cause (5 Whys)6 min
- Corrective and preventive actions6 min
- Workplace inspections and simple KPIs (TRIR, LTIFR)6 min
- Continuous improvement and next steps6 min
- Module 10 quiz: Incident Management & Continuous Improvement10 questions
Final exam — 45 min
- Final exam: Occupational Health and Safety in the Saudi Workplace40 questions
Who is this course for?
- Safety officers and supervisors who need a structured view of Saudi OSH requirements
- Managers and team leaders who carry safety responsibility without formal training
- Workers in construction, manufacturing, oil and gas and other high-risk industries
- HR and compliance professionals responsible for workplace safety policies
- Anyone preparing for a safety role in Saudi Arabia
Prerequisites
No prior safety experience needed. The first modules are written for beginners.
Assessment
A short quiz after each module and a final assessment. Pass mark: 70%, with up to 3 attempts.
Academy certificate of completion
Complete all lessons and pass the final assessment with 70% or more to receive a digital certificate in your name that you can download and share.
- Downloadable digital certificate
- Shows your name, the course title and completion date
- Suitable for training and CPD records
Frequently asked questions
Is the course accredited by MHRSD or NCOSH?
No. It is an educational course from Imtithal Academy, built on the official guidance of the Saudi authorities with links to the sources. You receive a digital certificate of completion from the academy, which is not a professional licence or a government accreditation.
Do I need prior safety experience?
No. Modules 1–3 are written for beginners, and the later modules build on them step by step.
What language are the lessons in?
Every lesson and quiz is available in Arabic and English. Switch the site language at the top of the page to study in the language you prefer.
How long is access, and is there a certificate?
You get full access for one year and a digital certificate of completion when you pass the final exam with 70% or more.
Can I retake the quizzes?
Yes. You can retake each quiz up to 3 times, and an explanation is shown for every answer after you submit.
Is it useful if I am not in Saudi Arabia?
The safety principles are international, but the regulatory references are Saudi-specific.
Training a team?
We offer company pricing with progress tracking for your staff and a certificate for every learner.