Occupational safety and health: a global priority and an opportunity to progress in Sudan – something for the fatherland – ✍️ Mr. Salah is strange
The twenty-eighth April of each year represents a very important global opportunity, which is the World Day of Occupational Safety and Health. This opportunity is not only an annual reminder of the importance of safe and healthy work environments, but rather a global call for joint work to prevent accidents and professional diseases, and to improve a preventive culture which guarantees the dignity of the worker and preserves his ability to produce and contribute to sustainable development.
In this global context, the celebration of this day in Sudan this year gains special connotations and deeper dimensions. The country goes through an articulated scene, because it strives to rebuild its social and economic fabric after the bitter war which affected all aspects of life. In the midst of these efforts, the maximum importance of integrating the principles of safety and health at work at the center of reconstruction and development plans. The return of the production wheel and the assimilation of returnees and people displaced on the labor market requires creating safe work environments that preserve their lives and health, and allow them to effectively contribute to the construction of the future of their country.
It is not possible to talk about occupational safety and health without highlighting the vital role played by specialized international and regional organizations. The International Labor Organization (ILO) is at the forefront of global efforts to establish international labor standards, which naturally includes safety and occupational health standards. Thanks to its agreements, recommendations and technical programs, the organization provides a complete framework for the Member States to develop its laws, politicians and mechanisms to implement them in this area.
At the regional level, the organization of Arabic work plays a less important role in improving the concepts of occupational safety and health in Arab countries, including Sudan. The organization strives to spread awareness, exchange experiences and provide technical support to the Member States to increase the level of safety and health at the workplace. In the current circumstances in Sudan, the role of the Arab organization becomes more urgent to provide the support necessary to rehabilitate affected work environments and integrate safety standards into new projects.
For young people in Sudan, whether residents of Egypt or newcomers looking for job opportunities in the light of the difficult circumstances that the country is going through, I will send a special appeal. Your effort to gain a livelihood and to build a better future is worth any appreciation and respect. However, in the midst of this company, never neglect the importance of their safety and their health in the workplace.
You can end up in new and unknown commercial environments, and they can be under pressure to accept dangerous working conditions. Remember that your life and your health are more expensive than any gain in temporary equipment. Do not hesitate to ask questions about safety procedures, use personal protective equipment and report any potential risk. Your awareness of your rights and their request for a safe working environment is the first line of defense for your safety.
For employers from Egypt who receive their brothers from Sudan, I highlight your humanitarian and legal responsibility by offering them safe and healthy work environments. Investing in workers’ safety and health is not only a moral duty, but also an intelligent investment that contributes to increasing productivity and reducing accidents and associated costs.
Our world is witnessing an accelerated technological development, and artificial intelligence appears as a strong tool that can be exploited to serve safety and professional health sciences. Artificial intelligence can play several roles, starting with the analysis of enormous data to identify possible models and risks, to develop early accident alert systems and the design of robots that can perform dangerous tasks instead of humans.
For example, artificial intelligence algorithms can be used to analyze data from previous accidents to determine deep causes and develop more effective protection strategies. Computer vision techniques can also be used to monitor workers’ commitment to safety procedures and automatically discover all violations. In addition, artificial intelligence can contribute to the development of interactive training programs and a virtual reality to teach workers how to deal with different risks in a safe environment.
In conclusion, World Safety and Health Day at the workplace represents an opportunity to renew our collective commitment to make work environments everywhere safer and healthy. In the context of Sudan, this commitment becomes more urgent to ensure that the return of work and development is accompanied by the protection and safeguarding of the most precious things we have: the life and health of the workers. The concerted efforts of governments, organizations, employers and workers and exploit the enormous capacities provided by artificial intelligence, is the best way to achieve this noble objective.
