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. 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 14 April 2025. 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 programme.
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.
Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Company, 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 & 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.
