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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(5), pp. 1254 - 1260
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130517
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Patterns and Implications of Occupational Injuries in Saudi Arabia during the First Three Quarters of 2024
Mohammed A. Alkharaiji , Mohammed A. Alsuliman *
Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT
Despite ongoing prevention efforts, workplace injuries continue to be a substantial concern in Saudi Arabia, particularly as the country undergoes rapid economic transformation under Vision 2030. This study aimed to analyze trends in reported occupational injuries across the first three quarters of 2024 in Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive descriptive epidemiological analysis was conducted using 23,109 reported occupational injuries from the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) database. Findings indicate a notable increase in injury cases from 6,817 (29.5%) in the first quarter to 9,323 (40.3%) in the third quarter of 2024. Saudi workers accounted for only 9.2% of all reported injuries, with males representing 96.6% of the injured population. The private sector reported 99.2% of all injuries. The leading causes of injury were non-vehicular mechanical forces (54.9%) and falls (28.1%), with traffic accidents contributing to 11.1% of cases. At the time of reporting, 90.3% of injured workers were still receiving treatment. The significant rise in occupational injuries, particularly in the third quarter, underscores the urgency for targeted prevention strategies focused on high-risk groups and prevalent injury mechanisms. Safety regulations and comprehensive training programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives are essential to create a safer workplace environment.
KEYWORDS
Occupational Injuries, Saudi Arabia, Workplace Safety, Injury Prevention, Injury Trends, Safety Regulations
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Mohammed A. Alkharaiji , Mohammed A. Alsuliman , "Patterns and Implications of Occupational Injuries in Saudi Arabia during the First Three Quarters of 2024," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 1254 - 1260, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130517.
(b). APA Format:
Mohammed A. Alkharaiji , Mohammed A. Alsuliman (2025). Patterns and Implications of Occupational Injuries in Saudi Arabia during the First Three Quarters of 2024. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(5), 1254 - 1260. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130517.