Diriyah Company has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest construction safety lesson, with the participation of 2,864 workers in Diriyah’s Wadi Safar development in the Saudi capital.

 

The record was achieved in collaboration with Al-Rashid Trading & Contracting Company (RTCC).

 

The World Record certification ceremony was held at Diriyah Company’s head office on Monday (April 14). Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Company, attended the ceremony alongside official representatives from Guinness World Records.

 

 

 

The 30-minute safety lesson focused on the “Top Five Critical Safety Hazards in the Construction Industry” and was conducted by a single safety instructor. Touching on key health and safety measures directly relevant to their daily tasks, the lesson highlighted the importance of safe working practices and personal responsibility on-site and is part of a broader commitment to safety training. Ongoing assessments will be conducted on-site, and additional training will be provided by Diriyah Company’s Occupational Health, Safety, & Security program.

 

To accommodate the scale of the exercise, a dedicated outdoor venue was constructed with a specially designed stage, creating an environment conducive to learning while also supporting the official record attempt. To accurately measure participation and uphold the integrity of the record attempt, a structured entry and exit system using special gates was implemented. This method provided a precise number of attendees, ensuring compliance with the record requirements. Through this initiative, Diriyah Company not only set a new benchmark in construction safety training but also reinforced its solid commitment to workers' well-being.

 

Inzerillo said: “This new world record, in which Diriyah’s project staff gathered in Wadi Safar, one of Diriyah Company’s masterplans covering an area of over 62 sq km, demonstrates our unwavering commitment to safety and our goal of ensuring everyone returns home safely to their families. Our health and safety management system goes above and beyond to ensure and protect the welfare of employees, contractors and on-site teams working across the Diriyah project.”

 

Diriyah Company upholds the highest safety standards across its construction and development sites, reinforced by regular training sessions for both internal teams and external contractors. To date, Diriyah Company has achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.015 for ongoing infrastructure projects. 

 

Wadi Safar is an exclusive sanctuary of refinement and wellbeing built from a rich cultural heritage. It features a range of exclusive residential options and internationally renowned hospitality, retail and leisure venues. In July 2024, a $2.13 billion joint venture construction contract was awarded for the development of the Royal Equestrian & Polo Club, Wadi Safar and world-class hotels Aman Wadi Safar, Six Senses Wadi Safar, The Chedi Wadi Safar, and the Faena Wadi Safar. Wadi Safar is additionally the location for the prestigious Royal Golf Club, Wadi Safar, and the 27-hole signature championship golf course designed by golf legend Greg Norman.

 

Developed on the outskirts of the capital, Riyadh, Diriyah is one of Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects, backed by one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, the Public Investment Fund (PIF). As part of this transformative urban development, Diriyah aims to provide homes for nearly 100,000 residents, create an estimated 178,000 jobs, attract approximately 50 million annual visits, and contribute a remarkable $18.6 billion directly to Saudi Arabia’s GDP once completed. - TradeArabia News Service