PPE Issue and Use VR Training for Saudi Contractors (Saudi Labor Law, Articles 123 and 124)
VR PPE scenario for Saudi contractors built on Articles 123 and 124: the employer supplies PPE and trains workers, and the worker uses and cares for it.
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Article 123 of the Saudi Labor Law requires employers to require workers to use protective equipment, to provide it and to train them in its use. Article 124 requires workers to use and look after it. A VR scenario lets workers practise choosing and checking the right PPE for each task.
What the Rule Requires
Saudi Labor Law (Royal Decree No. M/51): Article 123 requires the employer to inform the worker of the hazards before work, to require the use of personal protective equipment, to provide it and to train the worker in its use. Article 124 requires the worker to use the equipment, look after it and follow the safety instructions. Article 122 prevents the employer from charging workers for protection.
The scenario is a mixed task day on a commercial building in Dammam. One worker moves from concrete chipping to grinding to work at height in the same morning. The PPE store has the right items, but the worker is still wearing the same cracked glasses and cotton gloves from the first task.
Hazards in This Scenario
- Eye injuries from chipping and grinding
- Hand cuts from wrong gloves
- Falls from height without the right harness
- Damaged PPE kept in use
The Procedure the Scenario Rehearses
- Match PPE to each new task
- Inspect PPE before each use
- Replace damaged items from the store
- Fit the harness and adjust it
- Store PPE properly after use
- Report missing or broken PPE
Mistakes the Scenario Is Built to Catch
- Keeping cracked glasses on
- Using cotton gloves for grinding
- Wearing a harness loose
- Not reporting broken PPE
Competence Assessment Matrix
| Decision point | What the assessor sees | Pass standard |
|---|---|---|
| Eyes | Cracked glasses | Replaced before grinding |
| Hands | Glove type | Cut resistant gloves for grinding |
| Harness | Fit | Adjusted and checked before height |
| Report | Damaged item | Reported to the store |
What VR Covers
- Task changes practised in one session
- Damaged PPE shown clearly
- Choices scored per task
- Delivered in several languages
What VR Does Not Replace
- Real PPE fitting and fit tests
- Supply of PPE by the employer
- Supervision on site
Scope of a One-Scenario Pilot
A pilot builds this scenario as a single module, in Unity or Unreal Engine depending on the visual fidelity the task needs and the headsets on site. It runs on standalone headsets, logs every learner decision, and exports a per-person record for your training file. It is measured against your current method with a test cohort before anything is scaled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays for PPE in Saudi Arabia?
The employer. Article 122 says the employer may not charge workers for protection.
What must the worker do under Article 124?
Use the equipment, look after it and follow the safety instructions.
Can VR show if a worker chooses the wrong PPE?
Yes. Each choice is scored per task, so wrong choices are recorded and can be reviewed.
Running this scenario across several sites or contractors?
We review your current procedure and tell you which parts can be rehearsed in VR and which still need hands-on practice.
Plan a Multi-Site PilotFurther reading
- Heat Stress VR Training for Saudi Construction Sites (Saudi Labor Law, Article 122)
- Multilingual Safety Instructions in VR for Saudi Contractors (Saudi Labor Law, Article 122)
- Fire and Emergency Exit VR Training for Saudi Sites (Saudi Labor Law, Article 125)
- Visitor and Subcontractor Safety VR Training for Saudi Sites (Saudi Labor Law, Article 126)
- PPE requirements by hazard
- PPE donning and doffing guide
- All VR training scenarios: Saudi Arabia
- VR pilot readiness checklist
- How VR training programs are priced