Events

As digitalisation continues to reshape workplaces across Belgium, ensuring good occupational safety and health (OSH) is becoming increasingly complex yet important. In response to this, SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation Sociale – FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg has decided to bring together OSH professionals, employers, employees and policymakers in a colloquium that will explore best practices and strategies for managing safety in the digital work environment.

While innovations like task Use of systems or technical procedures to allow a device or system to execute (partially or fully) a function that was previously, or conceivably could be, carried out (partially or fully) by a human. , (AI) AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). ( AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). ) and Remote work is any type of working arrangement to work from home or – more generally – away from the employer’s premises or in a fixed location. In this context the focus is on remote work enabled by digital technologies (e.g. personal computers, smartphones, laptops, software packages and the internet). can improve productivity, efficiency and flexibility, they also introduce new risks to workers' safety and wellbeing, such as surveillance or increased stress. The colloquium will therefore provide an examination of how digital tools can enhance workplace safety while addressing the challenges. Experts in the field will present data and case studies illustrating the impact of technology on workers' OSH, helping attendees better understand how to mitigate emerging risks.

One of the key aspects of this event is its emphasis on sharing best practices. Participants will learn from case studies highlighting successful integration of digital tools, such as wearable technology to monitor workers' physical health or AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). to predict and prevent accidents.

The Belgian Good Practice Awards will also be presented. They recognise outstanding contributions to OSH in the context of digital transformation. The recipients, who have demonstrated excellence in the integration of technology to improve workplace safety, will serve as examples for others in the industry.

Moderator:

• Frank Dehasque, Belgian Focal point Manager EU-OSHA, FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue  

Speakers:

• Evelien Rombaut, Project Manager Innovation & Co-creation, IDEWE - IBEVE
• Rudy Pirquet, Federal Secretary, SETca 
• Dirk Gillis, Senior Researcher, HIVA KU Leuven
• Benoit Roland, Safety Manager, Upstream/AGC Architectural Glass Europe
• Boydens, HSSE Manager, Lantis