ITAC Safety, led by CEO Suresh Kumar, has emerged as a key player in the UAE’s health and safety training sector, offering accredited programmes that align with the nation’s stringent regulatory standards.
In this interview, Kumar discusses how ITAC is tackling industry challenges through innovations such as Visual Impact Training (VIT) and e-learning, while expanding its footprint to Abu Dhabi and developing new sustainability-focused courses to strengthen workplace safety culture across the region. Read on:
How has ITAC Safety positioned itself within the UAE’s growing health and safety training landscape?
As you know that the training and information to the employees is a prime responsibility of any employer about the job and job related hazards to be controlled. The beauty of this region is that the [UAE] government is deeply concerned about the health and safety training requirements such as first aid, fire fighting, working at heights, confined space and more.
ITAC has gained all the relevant accreditation and approvals to meet out the requirements along with the best quality of training with their competent team. Recently we have successfully implemented Visual Impact Training (VIT) with the relevant health and safety topics to make short and captured by the learners.
What are some of the most pressing occupational safety challenges you see organisations in the Middle East facing today?
Here the climate is a big concern, which may affect the workers significantly. Additionally, language barriers, project deadlines, cost and others. However, any barriers can be managed when we are looking at safety as a culture which is a visionary project of the local government and the employers. The service provider like ITAC will strongly believe and support / follow the same.
Technology is rapidly changing how professionals learn. How is ITAC incorporating these innovations?
Rightly said. That’s the reason ITAC Safety incorporates online/virtual platforms/e-learning platforms wherever there is a possibility. You can also check out our website itacelearning.com.
Looking ahead, what are ITAC Safety’s priorities for further developing its training and consultancy offerings in the region?
ITAC Safety is looking forward to developing more on the VIT, which is really welcoming by the participants and the management and it is achieving its aim. Additionally, rapidly building up learning modules to create more awareness to the workers as short courses. ITAC Safety stepped into Abu Dhabi as well in September 2025, and additionally, we have started to develop the sustainability courses and consultancy services as well.
What key message do you plan to highlight during HSE MENA 2025?
Globally, people's awareness and understanding about their tasks will be helpful in reducing accidents and avoiding shortcuts. This will enable more proactive inputs to increase efficiency, revenue and quality output. We request all employers to plan and execute proper training, awareness and information through multiple channels to their employees. We at ITAC feel rather proud as we are part of a sector where we get to save lives, properties and the environment.
More details can be found on the ITAC Safety website.
