Amir Jan: Artificial Intelligence is Redefining the Future of Occupational Safety

The 13th International Conference on Professional Development in Health, Safety, Security, and Loss Prevention 2026 concluded with broad participation from specialists, experts, and representatives from the oil, industrial, energy, and construction sectors. The event was organized by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Kuwait Chapter.

Mohammed Yousef Amier Jan, President of the ASSP Kuwait Chapter, emphasized that the conference served as an important platform for exchanging expertise and showcasing the latest global technologies and practices in health, safety, security, and environmental fields. He noted that leveraging artificial intelligence represents one of the most prominent future pathways for enhancing safety levels at work sites.

Amier Jan stated that the conference theme, “Smart Health, Safety, Security, and Environment: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Operational Safety, Support Sustainability, and Elevate Operational Excellence,” reflects the rapid transformations underway in the safety sector. He pointed out that modern technologies and predictive analytics enable a shift from reacting to risks after they occur to anticipating and preventing them beforehand.

He added that the conference discussed the role of artificial intelligence and digital transformation in protecting workers, assets, and the environment, while also enhancing operational efficiency and supporting sustainability goals in industrial sectors.

The conference program included 75 technical papers, 13 specialized workshops, expert presentations, executive sessions, and focused discussions, providing a comprehensive platform for professional development and knowledge exchange among participants from various sectors.

He noted that the participation of experts and specialists from the oil, gas, petrochemicals, energy, construction, and industrial sectors underscored the conference’s importance as a regional platform for sharing best practices and strengthening professional collaboration in health, safety, and environmental fields.

Amier Jan reaffirmed the commitment to supporting innovation, professional development, and knowledge exchange, as well as fostering collaboration among specialists and industrial institutions, contributing to the advancement of the health, safety, security, and environmental system in Kuwait and the wider region.

He emphasized that the coming phase will place greater focus on leveraging modern technologies, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics to enhance the construction of safer and more sustainable work environments, elevate operational excellence, and improve risk management.