NCOSH and Sabentis advance a strategic alliance to digitalize Occupational Safety and Health in Saudi Arabia
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sabentis, a technology company specialized in digital solutions for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), are exploring a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the preventive culture, promoting technological innovation, and supporting the objectives of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s national development and sustainability strategy.
What is NCOSH and what is its role in Saudi Arabia?
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) is the highest Saudi authority in occupational safety and health, operating under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD). Its main function is to coordinate, regulate, and oversee the implementation of national policies and programs in Occupational Safety and Health, ensuring that all sectors — public and private — comply with international standards and the conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
NCOSH serves as a governance and advisory body, responsible for defining the National Policy on Occupational Safety and Health, coordinating actions among governmental entities, and promoting preventive culture throughout the Kingdom. In addition, the Council is driving the development of a national digitalization strategy for OSH, with the aim of improving data traceability, enhancing decision-making, and fostering safer and more sustainable work environments.
A shared vision: innovation and prevention
NCOSH and Sabentis have initiated a joint process of technical analysis and environmental validation to evaluate advanced digital solutions that would integrate management, oversight, and training in occupational safety into a unified national ecosystem. The project is currently in an exploratory phase and proof-of-concept testing, with the objective of determining the technical and regulatory feasibility of applying artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation to Saudi Arabia’s preventive systems. The shared approach aims to strengthen preventive culture within organizations, improve regulatory efficiency, and ensure that occupational safety and health remain key pillars of the Kingdom’s human and economic development. This joint work centres on digitalising prevention through occupational risk prevention software.
A project aligned with Vision 2030
This exploratory collaboration between NCOSH and Sabentis is part of the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which promotes digitalization, workplace safety, efficiency, and worker well-being as key drivers of sustainable growth. During this stage, functional tests and technical pilots are expected to assess the platform’s performance in real environments, ensuring compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the standards of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA). It also aligns with the global shift toward AI-driven risk prevention.
About NCOSH
NCOSH (National Council for Occupational Safety and Health) was established by the Saudi government to guarantee the safety, health, and well-being of the Kingdom’s workforce. Its mission is to coordinate preventive policies across public institutions and the private sector, promote OSH education, and foster innovation and international cooperation in occupational safety.
About Sabentis
Sabentis is a global company headquartered in Barcelona, specializing in software for comprehensive management of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). With over 150,000 organizations using its solutions, Sabentis combines generative AI, big data, and sensor technologies to help companies identify risks, automate processes, and strengthen their preventive culture. The platform is certified under international standards ISO 27001 and ENS, ensuring the highest levels of information security and data protection. Sabentis builds on years of helping organisations strengthen their safety culture in the workplace.
Conclusion
The collaboration between NCOSH and Sabentis represents an important step in the convergence of technology, prevention, and sustainable development. Although still in a phase of technical analysis and validation, this initiative lays the groundwork for a project that could transform workplace safety in Saudi Arabia and serve as an international benchmark for preventive innovation in the field of Occupational Safety and Health.
