IOSH
IOSH at Intersec 2026
Highlights from the event at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
We brought world-class occupational safety and health expertise to Intersec 2026 – the Middle East’s premier safety, security and fire protection exhibition. During our conference sessions, leading professionals and researchers explored the future of workplace safety across the region.
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IOSH session speakers
34
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Conference attendance
44,000 +
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Countries represented
151
Key themes from IOSH sessions
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AI and digital safety
AI can improve how organisations spot and manage risk, but it only works alongside good data and a strong safety culture.
- AI is a tool, not a replacement for safety culture
- Predictive analytics reducing incidents in oil and gas
- Ethical frameworks for AI decision-making on the frontline
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Human factors
Knowing how people think and react under pressure is essential to preventing incidents in high-risk environments.
- Neuroscience insights for confined space safety
- Behavioural science shaping situational awareness
- Mental health as a core operational risk
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Safety culture and leadership
Maintaining consistent safety standards across different countries and cultures requires leadership that is both adaptable and principled.
- Culturally intelligent leadership across borders
- Empowering local teams for consistent outcomes
- Health and safety as a business value, not compliance
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Climate and environment
Rising temperatures and changing conditions are creating new risks for outdoor and frontline workers that organisations must plan for now.
- Heat stress and climate stressors on frontline workers
- Environmental adaptation in oil and gas operations
- Oily wastewater treatment and sustainability
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Road and fleet safety
Technology offers new ways to protect drivers across the region, but organisations need to introduce it carefully and responsibly.
- Predictive analytics and driver monitoring technology
- Balancing privacy, culture and compliance
- Heavy vehicle risks in logistics operations
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Construction and high-risk sectors
In a fast-moving construction sector, the safest approach is to remove hazards at the design stage before work ever begins on site.
- Designing out risk at the earliest project stage
- UAE construction safety in a fast-paced environment
- Confined space hazards and emergency preparedness
Featured session
AI safety in high-risk industries
Artificial intelligence offers a major opportunity to improve safety in oil and gas, but only with strong processes, quality data and a solid safety culture. Dr Aissam Bouadjel of Fujairah Oil Industry outlines a strategic roadmap for AI‑driven safety performance.
Intersec 2026 in pictures
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IOSH President Richard Bate address the conference
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Richard was a leading voice throughout the two days as a presenter and moderator of panel discussions
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There was a packed agenda and wide variety of thought-provoking sessions
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Dealing with the impacts of climate change was a hot topic
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The IOSH sessions were well attended
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Atiq Moghul gave an interesting presentation on behavioural science and neuroscience in confined space safety
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There was lots of discussion and interest at the IOSH stand
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Panel discussions generated much healthy debate
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Our graduation ceremont was a chance to recognise our IOSH qualification graduates and new Chartered Members
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IOSH President Richard Bate handed out the certificates
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We were delighted to get the chance to celebrate these achievements
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