Why Workplace Safety Matters
Workplace safety is about more than rules — it’s about saving lives.
In Lebanon, many workers face serious risks every day, especially in:
- 🏗 Construction
- 🏥 Healthcare
- 🌾 Agriculture
Without proper protection and training, accidents can cause injuries, financial losses, and even death.
The Main Challenges
🚫 No Central Injury Database
Lebanon has no national system to record workplace injuries. This means the real numbers are unknown.
📜 Laws Exist, But Enforcement is Weak
- Decree-Law 136/1983 – Work injuries & occupational diseases.
- Decree 11802/2004 – Workplace safety standards.
- Decree 11958/2004 – Construction site safety.
Problem: Few inspections and small penalties for violations.
⚠ High Informal Employment
Nearly 48% of workers have no formal contracts. Most get no safety training or PPE.
Injury Facts by Sector
🏥 Healthcare
- 2,291 injuries in one hospital over 5 years.
- 40% from needle sticks.
- 27% needed emergency treatment.
- Nurses most affected.
🏗 Construction
- Falls and vehicle accidents are the most costly.
- Non-Lebanese workers face more foot and eye injuries.
🌾 Agriculture
- PPE use is low despite high exposure to chemicals, heat, and machinery.
The Cost of Poor Safety
- 👩⚕ Human Cost: Lost lives, permanent disabilities.
- 💰 Economic Cost: Medical bills, lost productivity.
- 📉 Reputation Damage: Unsafe companies lose credibility.
How to Improve Workplace Safety
✅ 1. Track All Injuries
Create a national reporting system to identify patterns.
✅ 2. Enforce Safety Laws
More inspections and stronger penalties.
✅ 3. Provide and Use PPE Daily
Helmets, gloves, safety shoes, and eye protection are essential.
💡 Where to Get PPE in Lebanon?
There are many suppliers — but SUM SARL stands as the leading provider of high-quality PPE and safety equipment in Lebanon.
We serve industries such as construction, healthcare, manufacturing, cleaning, and agriculture — ensuring that every worker gets the right protection for their job.
✅ 4. Focus on High-Risk Sectors
Target improvements in construction, healthcare, and agriculture first.
✅ 5. Raise Awareness
Regular training sessions and awareness campaigns to build a safety culture.
Final Word
Lebanon’s workplace safety challenges can be fixed — but it requires strong enforcement, training, and access to reliable PPE.
With SUM SARL as your safety partner, your team will have top-quality protective equipment that meets international standards and keeps workers safe on the job.
