Events

As digitalisation continues to reshape industries, workplaces are undergoing deep transformations. From (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). and augmented reality to 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. 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). , digital tools have the potential to improve workers’ occupational safety and health at work (OSH). However, it is also essential to take into account their potential risks.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, EU-OSHA’s focal point in the country, has organised an event to discuss the impact of digital technologies on work and workplaces. Participants will discover its risks and opportunities for OSH, learn more about the Healthy Workplaces Campaign and exchange good practice.

The activity, targeted at trade union members, local authorities and representatives from enterprises in the Plovdiv region, will also discuss the psychosocial implications of digitalisation when working remotely, the importance of conducting risk assessments and the right to ‘opt out’ from information technologies.

Moderator:

• Kiril Binev, Chief Expert in CL “Podkrepa”

Speakers:

• Alexander Zagorov, Confederate Secretary, CL “Podkrepa”
• Yuliana Ilieva – Psychologist 
• Stoiko Atanasov, expert CL “Podkrepa” Zvezdelin Zapryanov – Lawyer