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Zawya
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- Health
- Zawya
Department of Municipalities and Transport highlights the role of AI and digitalisation in workplace safety
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is set to host the Occupational Health and Safety Week 2025 from 23 to 27 June. The event will feature a two-day forum exploring the theme Growth in Artificial Intelligence and Digitalisation: A Leap in the Right Direction for Workplace Safety and Health. The two-day forum highlights the Department's commitment to leveraging digital technologies and artificial intelligence to create safe and sustainable work environments. By incorporating advanced tools such as big-data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and augmented and virtual reality, the forum aims to enhance performance efficiency, reduce workplace accidents and injuries, and improve risk prediction and management. Through panel discussions and specialised workshops, the event demonstrates DMT's commitment to building expertise, sharing knowledge, and enhancing partnerships at both local and international levels. These initiatives are aligned with the National Strategy for Occupational Health and Safety, and Abu Dhabi's Occupational Health and Safety System, all designed to minimise risks, improve workplace conditions, and support employee well-being. The dynamic forum will bring together leading local and international experts and provide attendees with opportunities to discover the best global and regional practices from organisations such as the International Institute of Risk Management, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, Khalifa University, and the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility). Panel discussions and contributions from entities such as Abu Dhabi City Municipality, Al Ain City Municipality, and Abu Dhabi Ports will focus on initiatives aimed at optimising workplace standards and promoting employee health and satisfaction. Emphasising the forum's strategic importance, HE Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Operations Affairs at DMT, said: "The second edition of the Occupational Health and Safety Week underscores our ongoing efforts to creating safer, healthier workplaces by leveraging digitalisation and artificial intelligence as transformative tools to enhance safety standards and improve employee well-being." The event will conclude with a discussion session to review key learnings and deliver recommendations to advance Abu Dhabi's occupational health and safety systems. These efforts aim to strengthen institutional integration while supporting the Emirate's vision for sustainable development and digitally adaptive communities, fostering safer and more resilient workplaces, in line with global best practices. As part of this year's activities, the Department and its affiliates will conduct various awareness campaigns aimed at elevating workplace wellbeing and safety standards across the Emirate.
CTV News
04-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Worker suffers life-threatening injuries in Leduc landfill fire
Occupational Health and Safety is investigating after an employee suffered life-threatening injuries in a fire at the Leduc and District Regional Waste Facility. Emergency crews were called to the landfill at 8:42 p.m. on Saturday. The victim was taken to hospital in serious, life-threatening condition. 'It is always tragic when a worker is hurt or dies on the job,' Alberta Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration said in an email to CTV News Edmonton. 'Alberta's government is focused on having all workers return home healthy and safe after every workday.'
CTV News
01-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury student wins gold at Skills Canada national competition
The winners of the Workplace Safety competition at the secondary level of the employment section of the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 in Regina, Sask. Shown are gold medal winner Esohe Aibangbee from Team Ontario (centre), silver medalist Kira Simpson from Team Manitoba (right) and bronze medalist Elliot Wang from team British Columbia (left.) (Skills Canada/Flickr) Esohe Aibangbee, a Grade 11 student from Lockerby Composite School in Greater Sudbury, has been crowned national champion in the Workplace Safety category at the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 in Regina, Sask. Aibangbee took home the gold medal in the secondary-level of the employment award at the competition, held May 28-31. Team Ontario - Skilled Canada National comp Team Ontario on May 29, 2025, at the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 at the REAL District in Regina, Sask. (Skills Canada/Flickr) She represented Team Ontario and was one of over 500 competitors vying for titles in more than 40 skilled trade and technology categories. 'A big congratulations goes out to Esohe who won the health and safety event at the national Skills Canada competition in Saskatchewan! Incredible!' said her school in a social media post. 'We are so proud of you!' The competition The event, hosted at the REAL District, drew thousands of student visitors and industry leaders, featuring hands-on activities and career showcases. Skills Canada CEO Shaun Thorson emphasized the competition's role in promoting skilled trades, calling it an opportunity to connect youth with 'exciting, in-demand career paths,' in a news release Saturday. Focus on the future Aibangbee's win highlights a growing focus on skilled trades education, as Canada faces an estimated shortage of 10,000 skilled workers by 2026, according to a recent RBC report. The next national competition will be held in Toronto in May 2026.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Nearly 4,000 WSIB workers engaged in ‘full' strike, union says
About 4,000 employees at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) are now engaged in a full strike after starting with rolling strike action, the union has confirmed to CTV News Toronto. Members of CUPE Local 1750 have been at picket lines across Ontario since last Thursday, after conversations between management and the union stalled. The union has previously accused the WSIB of failing to put forward a meaningful offer. The union has said that wages and workload are among the biggest points of contention. In a news release issued on Monday, the WSIB said that it has been able to continue to provide services despite the strike. The union said on Monday that there have been 'unconfirmed reports' that their employer contracted a telephone service to step in and cover the role of the employees on strike. 'Many of our members have received warning letters from the employer threatening discipline for being involved in legal strike action that is protectedby the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,' chief steward Nicole Francis said in a release. 'Now we are hearing reports that the WSIB may be hiring scabs to do our work. It's shameful.' The WSIB said that it has been able to provide its services due to non-union staff and hundreds of union members who have chosen to continue working instead of joining the picket lines. 'We have answered thousands of calls, processed hundreds of claims, and continue to make income replacement payments to people off work because of an injury,' Jeff Lang, president and CEO of the WSIB said in the release. This strike marks the first in the organization's history as the union says their employer failed to address their workload issues, 'stagnant pay,' and a 'toxic' workplace environment. 'My coworkers and I are taking a stand—right now, this year, this round of bargaining—to defend our own wellness and standard of living, and to fight for a WSIB that prioritizes workers and their needs,' OCEU/CUPE 1750 president Harry Goslin said at a media event held over the weekend. The WSIB serves more than 5.3 million people across thousands of workplaces in the province, the agency says. It provides wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support returning to work after a work-related injury or illness. The company says it will continue to serve during the strike, adding anyone in need of their services can head to its website at any time.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WSIB continues to provide services as strike enters second week
Union executive absence from the negotiating table continues TORONTO, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) continues to provide service to people across Ontario as members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU) enter their second week of strike action. Meanwhile, today marks a full week since the union executives walked away from the bargaining table and have not responded to the WSIB's latest offer. "When someone is injured at work, they need to know that the WSIB is here to help, and we are," said Jeff Lang, President and CEO of the WSIB. "Since the strike began, we have continued to help people recover and return to work because that's job one for all of us." On Wednesday May 21, 2025, OCEU executives instructed their members to withdraw all services, starting a strike action that will continue until there is a negotiated agreement. Since the strike started, the WSIB has continued to operate with non-union staff and hundreds of OCEU members who have elected to continue working rather than strike. "We have answered thousands of calls, processed hundreds of claims, and continue to make income replacement payments to people off work because of an injury," said Lang. "I'm so proud of this team and look forward to our full team being back together so we can keep supporting Ontarians who need us." During the strike, people can continue to log in to the WSIB's website anytime, 24/7 to: Report an injury or illness Submit documents for an existing claim See claim, payment, and health benefit information in real time Register a new business Access clearances Telephone support will also be available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, though wait times are likely to be higher than usual. Response times for non-urgent inquiries and services are also expected to be impacted. Updates to services will be available on the WSIB's website ( and on X @WSIB. SOURCE Workplace Safety & Insurance Board View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
