Riyadh, February 13, 2023, SPA -- Today, Diriyah Company announced that it had achieved more than 30 million man-hours, employed 19,181 contract workers, and utilized more than 1,200 pieces of heavy equipment. The remarkable milestone reflects the company’s continuous commitment to providing a safe working environment and validates the implementation of the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) department’s comprehensive measures to mitigate risks and ensure the well-being of people in the workplace. OHS has been working toward positioning itself as the regional and global benchmark for excellence in workplace safety management. The department relies on a robust internal OHS Management System to fulfill the strategy of DGCL effectively and efficiently. It has deployed a highly qualified and diverse team of Saudi professionals and subject matter experts to ensure that consistently high international health and safety standards are implemented across the entire development of the project. With health and safety at the forefront of Diryiah Company priorities, the OHS Management System provides the necessary protection for the giga-project’s contractors, and employers, on-site laborers from the hazards of occupational injuries. In addition to ensuring that the highest safety standards are implemented and evaluated, the OHS department strongly emphasizes raising awareness among workers and training them to avoid occupational risks. --SPA 19:29 LOCAL TIME 16:29 GMT 0022 www.spa.gov.sa/w1853651