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Sharjah Executive Council Issues Decision on Occupational Safety and Health System

The Sharjah Executive Council has issued a regulatory decision establishing the Sharjah Occupational Safety and Health System (OSHJ). The policy mandates workplace and accommodation safety standards across all public entities and private businesses in the emirate. Enforcement authority and inspection powers have been designated to the Sharjah Police alongside provisions for administrative fines.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Issuing authority
Sharjah Executive Council
Jurisdiction
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 6, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Sharjah Occupational Safety and Health System (OSHJ) decision
Official source
www.wam.ae

The Sharjah Executive Council, chaired by Crown Prince Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, issued a regulatory decision establishing the Sharjah Occupational Safety and Health System (OSHJ), according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

The decision introduces mandatory workplace and accommodation safety standards applicable to all government entities, private companies, employers, and workers throughout the emirate. The measure aims to improve worker protection, reduce industrial accidents, and safeguard business property and assets.

The resolution sets out specific legal duties for employers and designates inspection and enforcement authority to the Sharjah Police. It also establishes a legal framework for administrative penalties and fines in cases of non-compliance.

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