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As workplaces undergo profound changes driven by technologies like (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). ), robotics, digital platforms, algorithmic surveillance and smart management systems, the need for a strategic approach to worker safety has never been greater.

An upcoming seminar in Lisbon will examine the impact of digitalisation on occupational safety and health (OSH). Hosted by our focal point, the Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho, the seminar will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, technical discussions and the development of collaborative strategies to ensure fair working conditions in this evolving landscape.

This event is organised in the context of World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025, which the International Labour Organization (ILO) has dedicated to the impacts of digitalisation and 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). on workers’ safety and health.

Moderator:

• Emília Telo, Coordinator of the National Focal Point of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Authority for Working Conditions  

Speakers:

• Paulo Xavier, Mayor of Bragança
• Luisa Guerreiro, Director of the Northeast Transmontano Local Center
• Isabel Nunes, National Focal Point of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Authority for Working Conditions
• Ana Fonseca, Bragança Local Health Unit
• Cristina Reis, Lecturer University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro UTAD 
• Luisa Guerreiro, Director of the Nordeste Transmontano Local Center