National Council for Occupational Safety & Health

What National Council for Occupational Safety & Health does

The National Council for Occupational Safety & Health (المجلس الوطني للسلامة والصحة المهنية) is a Saudi Arabian government regulatory body established in June 2022 by Cabinet Resolution No. (379), operating under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development as one of the outputs of the National Strategic Program for Occupational Safety and Health within Saudi Vision 2030. The Council governs occupational safety and health (OSH) compliance at the national level, coordinating roles across government entities and overseeing all private sector establishments, employees, supervisors, and employers in the Kingdom. Its mandate covers implementation of the National Occupational Safety and Health Policy, reduction of work injuries and occupational diseases, and enhancement of work environment attractiveness under Vision 2030.

The Council's core products are electronic services delivered through the es.ncosh.gov.sa platform, anchored by the Misbar electronic reporting portal. Its flagship product is the Incident Reporting and Investigation Management Service, which enables immediate electronic reporting of work accidents, occupational injuries, occupational diseases, and near-miss incidents, with investigation tracking and documented outcomes across employees, supervisors, and establishments. The second pillar is the Awareness and Training Service, offering programs at three levels (basic, advanced, professional) in multiple languages. A Knowledge Center provides regulatory systems, glossaries, and narrative resources. Distribution combines direct enterprise/government channels with self-service resources, supplemented by social media presence on Twitter (@SaudiNCOSH) and LinkedIn.

The business model is non-commercial: as a government entity, the Council provides core services at no charge and is wholly state-owned with no private shareholders or external investors. The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development serves as Council President, with Engineer Majed Al-Fuwais as Secretary General leading day-to-day operations. The Council is funded through the state budget and generates no revenue; its strategic significance lies in regulatory enforcement rather than commercial returns, with a stated 94% compliance rate achieved on the 2025 sun ban decision demonstrating measurable policy impact.

Name

National Council for Occupational Safety & Health

Legal name

المجلس الوطني للسلامة والصحة المهنية (National Council for Occupational Safety & Health)

Website

https://ncosh.gov.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Council for Occupational Safety & Health is a Saudi Arabian government regulatory body, established in 2022 under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, that governs occupational safety and health compliance across all private sector establishments, employees, and employers nationwide through electronic incident reporting, training, and policy coordination within Vision 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety & Health Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAFAB

Occupational Safety & Health Authorities (Workplace Safety Regulators)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Environmental & Occupational Health Regulators

SECONDARYBPAIAJAL

Occupational Health & Workplace Safety Public Health Regulation

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Health Administration & Regulation

SECONDARYBPAIAOAF

Labor, Employment Standards & Occupational Licensing Boards

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Regulatory Agencies & Licensing (Cross-sector)

SECONDARYHLAJAFAL

Occupational Health Surveillance & Worker Health Monitoring Programs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Environmental & Occupational Health Regulators

Keywords

• Occupational safety governance
• Workplace health compliance
• Incident reporting services
• Safety training programs
• Regulatory oversight services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Services: Core services provided free of charge as a government regulatory body under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The National Council for Occupational Safety & Health is a Saudi government regulatory body that governs occupational safety and health at the national level. It operates electronic services including an incident reporting and investigation management platform, multi-level awareness and training programs, and a knowledge center for regulations and resources, targeting private sector establishments, employees, supervisors, and employers across Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

The National Council for Occupational Safety & Health operates a platform-based service portfolio comprising the Misbar electronic reporting platform as the central hub, supplemented by dedicated services for incident reporting and investigation management, and awareness and training programs. The Knowledge Center provides regulatory and informational resources. All services operate within Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 framework and integrate with government entities for comprehensive occupational safety and health governance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Incident Reporting and Investigation Service (خدمة إدارة البلاغات والتحقيق في حوادث وإصابات العمل والأمراض المهنية) Electronic service enabling users from all categories (employees, supervisors, and establishments) to immediately report work accidents, occupational injuries, occupational diseases, and near-miss incidents, track investigation procedures, and document outcomes.
• Awareness and Training Service in Occupational Safety and Health (خدمة التوعية والتدريب في مجال السلامة والصحة المهنية) Training programs delivered at three levels (basic, advanced, and professional) in occupational safety and health, available in multiple languages depending on the level, targeting private sector establishments and individuals.
• Misbar Platform (مسبار) Electronic reporting platform serving as the central hub for submitting complaints and reports related to occupational safety and health incidents by employees, supervisors, and establishments.
• Knowledge Center (مركز المعرفة) Self-service resource hub providing information on occupational safety and health regulations, systems, glossaries, and narratives for establishments and individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% compliance rate achieved with sun ban decision in 2025

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ministry of EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2025Joint participation in the Global Initiative for Occupational Safety and Health and Welfare conference at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. The Ministry of Energy and the private sector joined the council to showcase national programs, initiatives, and latest technologies in improving work environments.
• Ministry of Human Resources and Social DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent ministry overseeing the council. The Minister serves as the President of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. The council is one of the outputs of the National Strategic Program for Occupational Safety and Health launched by the ministry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Kuwait Public Authority for Manpower: GCC labor authority overseeing private-sector workforce regulation including occupational safety. Comparable as a neighboring national body with shared Gulf labor-market dynamics and similar OSH policy challenges.
• Ministry of Manpower (Singapore): Singapore's national ministry overseeing workforce policy including workplace safety and health. Regional peer with similar mandate to govern OSH nationally, paired with a strong training/compliance ecosystem.
• Bahrain Ministry of Labour: Gulf neighbor ministry responsible for labor regulation including workplace safety. Comparable as a GCC national authority with overlapping regional labor market and similar employer/worker protection mandate.
• UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation: Gulf peer ministry governing labor standards, OSH inspection, and workforce compliance across UAE private sector. Comparable mandate and Gulf operating context; not a direct competitor but a parallel national authority.

Broad incumbents

• International Labour Organization (ILO): UN agency setting global labor standards including OSH conventions (e.g., C155, C187). Comparable as the global authority whose frameworks NCOSH aligns with, and which NCOSH engaged at Expo 2025 Osaka.

Direct peers

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): U.S. federal agency under the Department of Labor that sets and enforces workplace safety and health standards. Closest functional peer: both are statutory national regulators governing private-sector OSH compliance with inspection, reporting, and training mandates.
• Safe Work Australia: Australian national body developing and coordinating workplace health and safety policy, standards, and statistics. Highly comparable as a national policy coordinator with employer/worker-facing guidance and incident data functions.
• UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE): British national regulator for workplace health, safety, and welfare across all industries. Directly comparable as a national OSH authority combining regulation, incident investigation, training, and advisory guidance for employers and workers.
• EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work): EU agency coordinating workplace safety and health policy across member states, with focus on awareness, training, and best-practice dissemination. Comparable to NCOSH's role as a national coordinator with strong training/awareness and Vision 2030 mandate.
• WorkSafe New Zealand: New Zealand's primary workplace health and safety regulator, responsible for enforcement, education, and standards. Comparable in combining inspection, training, and incident reporting with national-coordinator status.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SaudiNCOSH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saudincosh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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