Labor Ministry conducts 7,477 safety inspections in 2026

Amman, July 22 (Petra) – Inspection teams from the Ministry of
Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Directorate conducted 7,477
field visits during the first half of this year, issuing 3,455
warnings and citing 782 non-compliant establishments for labor law
violations.

Officials investigated 74 workplace accidents across various sectors
to determine root causes and reinforce preventive measures, according
to the directorate’s mid-year report.

To boost compliance and workplace safety standards, the ministry
certified 536 occupational safety officers and approved 197 workplace
safety committees across various entities.

During the same period, the directorate handled 69 general safety
complaints, 43 reports regarding inadequate workplace safety
standards, and 38 notices of work-related injuries and accidents.

Ministry staff also provided 13,481 advisory consultations to help
businesses meet safety standards.

//Petra// HA