Developing an Occupational Safety, Health and Quality Manual in Ready-Made Garments Factories in Saudi Arabia

Abstract The clothing industry is undergoing massive transformations in occupational safety and security due to technological advancements and increasing operational pressures. Globally, organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) play an active role in promoting occupational safety and security systems. These organizations provide a legal framework and technical guidelines to achieve international standards in occupational safety and security, encourage the adoption of best practices, and promote the use of modern technologies. With Saudi Arabia's accession to the World Trade Organization, the government has launched efforts to align its regulations. In this context, regulations for conformity assessment procedures in the industrial work environment have been issued, taking local standards into account. Field visits to garment factories in Saudi Arabia highlighted the research problem: there is no occupational safety, health, and quality guide tailored to the local work environment of Saudi garment factories. The conclusions indicated that Saudi Arabia relies on international standards for setting its regulations, as confirmed by the Occupational Safety and Health Materials Guide in the Labor System