Magazine date:
Jul 2019 
According to statistics from the Social Security Corporation (SSC), Jordan reports between 14 000 and 15 000 workplace accidents each year. Despite the existence of a legislation governing workplace safety, these accidents cause one death every two days.
The majority of accidents involve new employees (less than 6 months of work) under 20 and those between 20 and 25.
Jordanian law requires the protection of employees through:
- the implementation of workplace safety rules,
- the coverage of workers through a workmen's compensation insurance from day one of their employment,
- the payment of a daily allowance equal to 75% of the salary in case of absence due to a work-related accident.
The law also urges SSC to inspect workplaces. This organization determines the premium according to the level of security adopted by the company.
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