The Saudi government has expressed concern over the large numbers of work-related injuries in the construction sector across the kingdom, said a report.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Development has stressed upon the need for institutions to find the necessary measures and procedures to protect human resources from the risk of injuries caused by the work environment as well as by occupational hazards, reported Arab News.

The ministry said more inspections are being carried out at construction sites to check the occupational safety and health standards being implemented by private sector enterprises, stated the report.

Mohammed Al Faleh, assistant undersecretary for inspection and work environment improvement, said the inspectors had carried out field visits to a number of construction projects in Riyadh - especially at the Riyadh Metro and King Abdullah Financial District  - as well as in Makkah and the Eastern Province, 

Warning that the ministry would not tolerate any violation with regard to the workers' occupational safety and health, Al Faleh said the companies must strive to provide a safe working environment for the labourers.