Sharjah24: The Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR) organized a training program at its headquarters in Al Dafin Building on occupational health and safety. The program aimed to familiarize occupational health , and construction activity supervisors in government departments with the concepts of occupational health and safety, as well as the general safety requirements in construction projects, maintenance activities, and contracting.

The program is part of the department's training program plan and coincides with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, observed on April 28th each year. Its objective is to equip participants with the skills to implement preventive measures and safety procedures in the workplace, while motivating employees to adhere to these practices to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. The program also raises awareness about dealing with various types of accidents and hazards at construction sites and prepares participants for emergencies and response.

The program is conducted over four days with the participation of 40 candidates covering several key topics, including an introduction to occupational health and safety and its concepts, risk management, safety in construction, safety in the workplace environment, worker welfare, and practical applications.