Sharjah Police Achieves Remarkable 21.6% Reduction in Workplace Injuries
The General Department of Prevention and Safety has strengthened occupational health standards across the emirate, with significant declines across all injury severity levels through the third quarter of 2026.
Sharjah’s commitment to workplace safety has yielded impressive results, with the General Department of Prevention and Safety reporting a substantial 21.6% reduction in occupational injuries compared with the corresponding period in 2025. The achievement reflects a comprehensive approach combining rigorous inspection, targeted training and sustained awareness campaigns across the emirate’s diverse industrial landscape.
The positive outcome extends across all severity categories. Minor injuries declined by 40.2%, moderate injuries fell by 13.3%, and serious injuries decreased by 18.3%—a testament to the department’s integrated strategy of prevention, supervision and worker education. These figures underscore the effectiveness of embedding a safety-conscious culture within establishments and their workforces.
Major General Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al Naour, Director-General of the General Department of Prevention and Safety, emphasised that the results demonstrate the synergy between field inspection activities and comprehensive training programmes. He highlighted the department’s focus on fostering preventive awareness among businesses and workers whilst strengthening adherence to occupational safety and health standards.
Expanding the protective framework, 476 newly registered entities—encompassing more than 26,000 workers—joined the Sharjah Occupational Safety and Health System by the end of the third quarter. This significant expansion broadens preventive standards across the emirate’s commercial and industrial sectors.
Operationally, the department intensified its presence through 795 audits and inspections across construction and industrial facilities, complemented by 1,603 proactive visits to guide companies through mandatory training requirements. The educational component proved equally robust: 29 workshops engaged over 14,000 participants, whilst five specialised courses trained 105 attendees across 49 government entities. The Salama Preventive Training Institute facilitated training for 5,838 workers from 406 establishments.
Beyond immediate safety measures, the department has advanced business continuity resilience. Seven comprehensive exercises trained and qualified 1,473 business continuity team members, with 28 government entities participating in preparations to achieve full compliance with the National Standard for Business Continuity Management during 2026 and 2027.
This integrated operational framework—merging prevention, inspection, training, awareness, incident response and continuity planning—reinforces Sharjah’s commitment to sustaining safe working environments whilst enhancing institutional capacity to protect personnel and maintain essential services.
Source: WAM