Red Sea Global opens academy to provide free training in health and safety

 

Red Sea Global to train stakeholders in health and safety

Red Sea Global (RSG) has officially launched its first Health and Safety Training Academy, following a successful pilot phase that saw 1,000 workers trained. The academy provides free training for RSG’s workforce, partners, and contractors, focusing on developing critical construction skills and safety expertise.   

The training programs adhere to the highest international standards, with certifications from recognized organizations such as Highfield, IOSH, and NEBOSH. John Dunne, Group Head of Health and Safety at RSG, emphasized that the academy aims to set a new benchmark for health and safety training in Saudi Arabia and beyond, saying, “By ensuring exemplary safety protocols across all of RSG's developments, the academy strives to be the gold standard in health and safety education.”

 

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A key achievement for RSG was receiving IOSH accreditation, marking a major milestone in its commitment to safety excellence. RSG is now an approved provider of the IOSH Working Safely course, available in both English and Hindi. This accreditation allows RSG to deliver vital safety training to its workforce and partners, empowering them with the knowledge to prevent workplace accidents.

The academy’s approach is unique in that it emphasizes practical, construction-themed training—a first for Saudi Arabia. Unlike traditional classroom instruction, the academy uses vivid simulations to demonstrate the real-world consequences of safety violations. It is equipped with modern classrooms, outdoor training stations, and specialized safety areas to provide a hands-on learning experience. Equipment like scaffolding, walking work platforms, gantry cranes, confined space chambers, and CPR training stations ensure trainees develop critical safety skills in real-world scenarios.

“We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive work environment across all our projects,” Dunne added. “This facility helps us achieve that by offering practical training that builds a robust culture of safety.”

 

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Another milestone for RSG is its ability to deliver IOSH Working Safety Training in-house, having received an official license to do so in both English and Hindi. This training focuses on hazard mitigation and instilling the importance of safe work practices. The certification came after IOSH’s thorough review of RSG’s safety standards and facilities, allowing RSG to conduct these sessions internally instead of relying on third-party providers.

Last year, RSG reached remarkable safety achievements, including 10 million hours worked without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) on Shura Island—set to open this year—and 11 million hours worked without an LTI at Shebara Resort, which began operations in October 2024.

Source: SPA