Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority

Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority (SPSA) was established in 2014, in consonance with the Amiri Decree No. 55 of 2014 issued by HIS HIGHTNESS SHEIKH DR.SULTAN BIN MOHAMMED ALQASIMI, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. In 2015, Law No. (8) was issued concerning the Regulation of Objectives, Mandate and Competencies of SPSA under which the mandate and competencies of SPSA include proposing the general controls and conditions necessary for the prevention of accidents and any risks to which establishments or their employees may be exposed, in addition to proposing controls and conditions for inspection of establishments and updating them periodically. SPSA is also responsible for preparing the necessary technical and human cadres in cooperation and coordination with the responsible authorities for operating and managing the risk prevention and management systems. SPSA’s abilities and functions also include assisting the governmental entities in taking immediate procedures and measures necessary to prevent any compromises in prevention of accidents and risks, coordinating with the competent authorities in case of accidents that may jeopardize the public safety and cooperate with such authorities in reducing the negative or harmful impacts that may result from accidents in accordance with the approved controls measures. SPSA is entitled to utilize the general controls and conditions for prevention and safety approved in the UAE, it is also concerned with developing and approving special training programs on prevention and safety, to raise the capabilities of the concerned people, by preparing, developing and implementing awareness programs related to occupational prevention, safety and health.