Regional Coverage
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- Leah Kelly
- Middle East
- Topic: HSE
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 19 September, 2025
- Year: 2025
Head of HSW for Mace at Qiddiya, Blair Boyd, took to the stage at HSE KSA 2025 to shine the spotlight on the importance of understanding mental illness within the workplace, and discussed how the company is integrating the power of psychological safety into its core values to best support workers
“Unfortunately discussions on mental health is quite a difficult subject for people to talk about, and there's a few reasons why people feel that there's social or professional repercussions from discussing mental health,” Boyd said in his opening remarks for a session dedicated to removing the stigma of workplace mental health.
In his presentation, Boyd touched on the UK statistic stating that over the last decade, 7,000 tradespeople have died from suicide relating to their mental health.
“People fear that they may be disregarded as a professional for having that discussion. Some people internalise shame and self-stigma. And stigma is a big barrier to mental health discussions,” he stated.
Boyd turned the spotlight towards the leaders across the industry, asking who looks after the managers and team leaders if they are the ones suffering from stress and added pressure.
“One of the things we recognise at Mace is who do our leaders talk to if they need help? The leader has to be the strongest person in the room, the person that’s leading the organisation or leading the project […] so we implemented a programme to give them a support function, a safe space to offload any problems that they are having.”
Workplace worries
Statistics state that from 2023/2024, there were 776,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety recorded within the UK, causing 46% of all work-related ill-health cases and 55% of all working days lost due to ill-health.
Boyd stressed how integral it is to control exposure to stress within the workplace as outside factors may continue to effect employees but a safe space within a working environment can help mitigate against performance deterioration.
“Which ones [indicators for stress] can we control in the workplace? We can control workload. Don't overload our people. We can control relationship issues, if it's interpersonal issues between people and the workplace, we can be open and honest and transparent with the news that we have, and not hold things close to their chest. Tell people about what's happening on the project, and we can reassure our teams that have future uncertainty.”
Power of psychological safety
Boyd began to analyse Mace’s own behaviour culture and the treatment of employees’ mental health. The company has integrated psychological safety into its core values in a bid to create a thriving workplace that prioritises health, safety and wellbeing while fostering trust and collaboration.
“The workplace is the modern day hunting ground. Our colleagues are a tribe, and they want to feel a sense of belonging. How do we empower them to positively influence a sense of belonging within the workplace? Well, it's about culture,” Boyd said.
“I like the quote ‘the culture of an organisation is shaped by the worst behaviour the leader is willing to tolerate’ […] As a leader, it is our duty to ensure that we don’t let those personal biases creep into the workplace and treat everyone equally.”
Some of the leadership practices Mace has introduced include:
- Lead by example
- Communicate and share vision
- Develop competence to enable others to act
- Engage your team in the Mace behaviours
- Reward and recognise
- Look for ways to continually improve
“We [at Mace] seek to identify and observe the surroundings, engage with our colleagues and seek ways to improve our processes. Health and safety is fundamental to everything that we do at Mace, and our CEO will tell you the most important thing, and the thing that keeps them awake at night is making sure that the sites are safe and healthy environments to be in, and that people's well-being is respected,” Boyd concluded.
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- Louise Waters
- Middle East
- Topic: HSE
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 22 September 2025
- Year: 2025
A new Human Energy Health and Wellbeing Award has been launched, which will recognise and reward excellence in physical and mental well-being across the global energy sector
Presented by Response Plus Holding PJSC (ADX: RPM), the leading pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the Middle East, and Burjeel Holdings (ADX: Burjeel), a leading super-specialty healthcare provider in MENA, and supported by the leading UK-based defence medicine training company, Prometheus Medical International, the US$1million Human Energy Award is currently open for submissions.
The Human Energy Awards initiative is closely aligned with the UAE’s National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ Vision, which positions the UAE as a global leader in quality of life by fostering healthy lifestyles, promoting mental wellness, and encouraging a culture of positive thinking. The initiative addresses a growing awareness of the need to prioritise mental health, resilience, and holistic wellness as integral components of operational performance and employee engagement.
The award will honour one organisation in the energy sector that demonstrates the most innovative and measurable impact on workforce wellbeing. With a focus on scalable solutions and inclusive participation, particularly from SMEs, the initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to empowering all segments of society through strategic ESG investments.
Dr Rohil Raghavan, CEO of Response Plus Holding PJSC, said, “The Human Energy Awards are more than a recognition platform. They are a catalyst for change. By aligning with the UAE’s national agenda, we are reinforcing the international importance of health and wellbeing as strategic imperatives for economic resilience and global competitiveness.”
Steven Wines, CEO of Prometheus Medical International and Head of the Award Steering Committee, added, “The US$1 million Human Energy Award is designed to recognise and inspire organisations who think differently about health and wellbeing. We want to encourage innovative solutions that make a tangible difference to people across the Energy sector.”
The inaugural winner will be announced in November during ADIPEC 2025, Organizations interested in applying can submit their entries by September 30, 2025.
For more information on participation and submission guidelines, visit https://humanenergyawards.com/
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- Matthew Hayhoe
- Europe
- Topic: PPE
- Region: Europe
- Date: 19 September 2025
- Year: 2025
Europe is expected to contribute significantly to what Credence Research estimates to be a US$30 billion gloves market in the next seven years
The Global Safety Gloves Market report anticipates a market CAGR of 7.2%, reaching US$30.36 billion by 2032.
Construction, healthcare, oil and gas, and manufacturing were listed as the sectors most likely to fuel demand for safety gloves, especially in emerging economies undergoing rapid industrialisation.
Whilst North America is expected to hold the demand share of market demand, growing standards and an emphasis on sustainable products make Europe a fierce competitor over the next seven years.
Credence Research highlighted the UK, Germany and France specifically as three key nations where stricter regulation is anticipated to bolster demand.
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- Louise Waters
- Middle East
- Topic: HSE
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 19 September 2025
- Year: 2025
At HSE KSA, held in Riyadh from 9-10 September, Dr. Paul Robinson, managing director of Acumen, gave a keynote presentation underlining the importance of building a proactive and connected digital footprint to support HSE and sustainability practices, and providing valuable advice to help organisations more effectively manage their digital footprint
Robinson began by stressing how important it is to understand the digital footprint, and its impact from an HSE and sustainability perspective.
“We’re all consumers of technology at the workplace, and every time we use a technology platform we are creating a digital footprint,” he said, explaining that while HSE professionals now have access to a huge range of software solutions and easily-implemented cloud-based solutions, this proliferation has also increased the complexity and messiness of the digital footprint. As a result, IT departments can become reactive rather than proactive.
Understanding the digital footprint
Defining the digital footprint, Robinson said, “In a nutshell it is those tools, technologies and solutions that help collect analyse, process and report on data. Put simply, it is those technologies you use every day, it is that digital capability for collecting and processing data.”
The HSES digital footprint can take many forms, from the everyday office tools used to collect HSES data, everyday mobile applications and in-field data collection, to ERP systems and integrated HSES systems.
“It’s all those elements put together.”
He emphasised that not all digital footprints are the same, and that some work better than others.
Discussing the challenges of managing the digital footprint, he explained that in many organisations, HSE and sustainability are often an afterthought, leading to a messy digital footprint with data in silos. With AI, the annual cycle of data collection, analysis and reporting becomes more complex.
“AI is not just collecting data, it isn’t just processing data, It’s becoming your 24/7 eyes on your data and your environment. So importantly, your technology platform has to allow you to collect data, analyse data, allow reporting both internal and external, allow you to baseline and allow you to have access to historical data.”
Robson introduced the ‘reach and range’ concept from Howard Business School, which helps conceptualise an organisation’s digital footprint in terms of how richly it can collect data.
“Reach is how far your HSE systems can reach into your organisation, and range is how rich those systems can allow you to collect data. The better the reach and better the range you have, the better systems and technologies you will have.”
Integrated vs disparate systems
Robinson discussed the importance of integrating safety and sustainability practices into daily work activities to reduce the annual effort required for data management, explaining that most organisations have a mix of integrated and disparate systems, which complicates management and increases the risk of losing critical data.
He shared case studies comparing an organisation with disparate systems looking to manage safety and sustainability in silos, with one operating a fully integrated system and managing safety and sustainability with a connected strategy. He highlighted the resource-intensive nature of managing disparate systems, explaining that a connected digital footprint reduces effort, enables continuity, automates processes and facilitates smoother workflows.
Introduction of new tools
Robinson underlined the need for a connected digital footprint to support the implementation of new tools and technologies efficiently. He explained that the introduction of new technologies, such as behavioural-based safety and AI, further complicates the digital footprint if not properly integrated, creating more data and more complexity along with the potential for errors and loss of data.
“AI is all-engulfing, and your digital footprint and technology stack have to support that. As HSE and sustainability practitioners, you need to be aware of the impact this could have on your organisation and how to manage it,” he said.
Avoiding disparate and closed systems and those that will not allow change and evolution is critical.
“A connected approach will allow you to implement newer technologies, newer tools, newer techniques, and AI more easily. Importantly, they are embedded into your workflows, becoming part and parcel of your daily activities.
“Fully integrated systems need to be in place, where you can access data across safety, across sustainability, across health, across training, across jobs. That’s really, really important.”
Practical steps
Offering some practical steps for a better HSES footprint, Robinson suggested,
• Map out workflows to identify disparate systems
• Integrate HSE and sustainability
• Understand the technology footprint alongside the HSES footprint
• Automate data collection, retention and targets
• Automate data reporting
• Deliver continuity of process
Concluding, Robinson advised, “Think about your digital footprint, the clear continuity of your digital footprint, your reach and range, and be integrated and connected. It will make a huge difference if you can start to bring your systems together and make your HSE and sustainability systems part of your everyday systems, rather than disparate reporting systems.”
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- Sania Aziz
- Middle East
- Topic: HSE
- Date: 17 September
- Year: 2025
At the HSE KSA event held in Riyadh from September 9–10, Suphil Thomas, country sales manager for MSA Safety, delivered a compelling keynote on fall protection, championing a holistic, site-specific approach to workplace safety that reflects MSA’s global leadership in the field.
“At MSA, our mission is clear: to ensure that men and women return home safely from work, and that their families and communities flourish in health and well-being,” Thomas declared, setting the tone for a transformative dialogue on safety culture.
With over 15 years of hands-on experience in Saudi Arabia, Thomas emphasised the critical need for customised safety strategies. “No two sites are the same,” he noted, challenging the widespread reliance on generic risk assessments. “Too often, contractors use pre-filled templates—they simply copy and paste.”
Representing MSA Safety, a century-strong global pioneer in safety innovation, Thomas spotlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence. “We’re not just a manufacturer—we’re a safety partner. Our focus is on developing cutting-edge technologies and delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of every customer,” he said.
Today, MSA protects over 40 million workers worldwide, and continues to raise the bar for safety standards across industries.
Thomas introduced MSA’s 360-degree fall protection strategy, built on five foundational principles. The first and most important: eliminate the need to work at height whenever possible. “If you can keep someone off the roof, do it. Risk avoidance is the smartest protection,” he advised.
He detailed high-risk environments—from rooftops and cranes to aviation and telecom towers—where fall protection is non-negotiable. “MSA is proud to be a trusted supplier of aviation maintenance kits. We’re listed in the spare parts catalogues of Boeing and Airbus,” he added, underscoring the brand’s global credibility.
A key insight from the presentation was the distinction between basic compliance and true safety. “Compliance sets the minimum. As HSE professionals, we must go beyond that—to protect lives and uplift communities,” Thomas urged, advocating for rigorous training and proactive site management.
He outlined the hierarchy of fall protection:
• Eliminate the hazard
• Guard the hazard (e.g., guardrails, handrails)
• Equip individuals with personal protective equipment
• Enable rescue systems
To illustrate, Thomas shared a practical innovation: “Instead of climbing a ladder with a sponge, workers now use extendable poles to clean windows from the ground. That’s how smart design reduces risk.”
Clarifying accountability
Thomas addressed a critical question: who bears responsibility for fall protection? “Ultimately, it’s the facility owner who must ensure a safe working environment. Contractors bring their PPE, yes—but anchorage points and safe access systems must be provided by the end user.”
He stressed that fall protection systems must be custom-engineered for each site. “Design matters. A system built for two users may be cost-effective, but if you’re sending six people to the roof, that’s a design flaw.”
Installation and inspection are equally vital. Systems must be installed by certified professionals and inspected by authorised experts. “Skipping steps—like applying water sealant on membrane roofs—can lead to leaks. That’s an installation error, not a product defect,” he warned. Unauthorised third-party inspections are unacceptable and compromise safety.
Thomas likened fall protection systems to fire extinguishers: “They require annual inspections—just like any other critical safety equipment.”
Training: the final link
Thomas closed with a powerful reminder: “What’s the point of having a system if your team doesn’t know how to use it?” He cited a common misuse: “I’ve seen people fully retract a self-retracting lifeline (SRL) and attach it to a lower rung of a ladder—that’s incorrect.”
For industries across Saudi Arabia, Thomas offered a clear and actionable blueprint for elevating fall protection standards. “Fall protection is like a chain,” he concluded. “If one link is weak, the entire system fails.”
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- Sania Aziz
- Europe
- Date: 18 September, 2025
- Year: 2025
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that poor management of personal hearing protection is leaving workers at risk of permanent damage, regardless of investment in earplugs or earmuffs.
Personal protective equipment sits at the bottom of the hierarchy of control because it requires constant attention and correct use.
Unlike engineering solutions that operate automatically, hearing protection depends on training, supervision and individual behaviour.
“This isn’t about blame – it’s about recognising a key challenge,” said Chris Steel, HSE’s principal specialist inspector.
From inspections across workplaces, HSE has found recurring weaknesses in how companies provide, maintain and monitor hearing protection.
Equipment in poor condition is a common problem: earmuffs with cracked seals or stretched headbands provide little protection, while single-use earplugs lose their effectiveness once removed and should not be reused. Inspectors also reported cases where moulded plugs had been worn for decades, despite changes in ear canal shape and material degradation.
Accessibility is another issue. Protection must be available where and when workers need it, not stored away. HSE highlighted examples where employees had to walk long distances to fetch their plugs after already entering noisy environments. Incorrect fitting is also widespread.
The CUFF approach
Earplugs require proper insertion technique, while earmuffs can fail if worn over hats, hoods or hair accessories. In addition, not all workers can use the same protection, so employers are required to offer suitable alternatives.
Technical suitability is equally important. Each product carries a Single Number Rating (SNR) that should match actual workplace noise levels. Over-protection brings its own risks by preventing workers from hearing alarms and safety signals.
To help employers manage these challenges, HSE promotes the CUFF approach: condition, use, fit and fit for purpose.
This framework ensures that hearing protection is effective, appropriate and compliant.
Personal hearing protection demands active management rather than passive provision, according to Steel. Once hearing damage occurs, it cannot be reversed.
“Hearing protection is useless sitting in storage whilst workers operate noisy equipment,” Steel added. HSE emphasises that companies who properly manage their programmes not only reduce injury rates and strengthen compliance, but also protect something irreplaceable: the long-term hearing of their workforce.
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- Louise Waters
- North America
- Topic: ESG
- Region: North America
- Date: 17 September 2025
- Year: 2025
To mark the USA’s National Preparedness Month, held in September every year to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has highlighted the work of its Oil Spill Preparedness Division (OSPD)
The OPSD safeguards America's offshore energy infrastructure while protecting coastal waters and marine environments from the devastating impacts of oil spills. BSEE works closely with federal agencies, state partners, industry, and environmental organisations to ensure a unified national response framework to safeguard people, the environment, and the economy.
Three pillars of protection
BSEE implements its preparedness program through three interdependent roles which together form a comprehensive defense system:
1. Preparedness Verification – reviewing and approving spill response plans, and ensuring operators maintain the people, equipment, and processes to carry them out.
2. Oil Spill Response Research – advancing technologies and tactics to meet evolving offshore energy risks.
3. Ohmsett Testing and Training Facility –a wave and test tank for oil spill research, training, and equipment evaluation.
BSEE conducts rigorous training programs and equipment inspections, as well as Government-Initiated Unannounced Exercises (GIUEs), which require offshore operators to stop what they're doing and shift immediately into crisis mode, deploying personnel, equipment, and processes to tackle a hypothetical spill. These exercises are run in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and state governments, helping BSEE to identify gaps in order to be fully prepared for a real incident.
Spill risks and technical challenges are evolving as US energy development pushes into new environments, such as the Arctic, the Atlantic, and higher-pressure formations, as well as new offshore renewables like wind and wave energy. BSEE invests in research and development which takes into account
into these evolving areas.
Eric Miller, deputy assistant director for OSPD, explains, "The technologies and data produced from robust government R&D inform regulatory updates, improve contingency plans, enhance response tools, and support safe and environmentally sustainable operations." This R&D not only reduces spill impacts but also spurs innovation, lowers risks for private research, and strengthens the broader energy economy.
Through constant planning, training, testing, and research, the division ensures that America's offshore energy sector is not only compliant but also capable.
Miller says, "It's vital for industry and the government to be ready to respond to an oil spill immediately. That's how we keep ecosystems healthy, communities strong and energy production stable."
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- Matthew Hayhoe
- Europe
- Topic: HSE
- Region: Europe
- Date: 16 September 2025
- Year: 2025
The OSH Barometer, an online dashboard which collates the EU's Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) key health and safety data, has integrated a section spotlighting the digital risks of digitalisation at work
Pulling from data in the OSH Pulse survey and Eurostat from all EU member states, the OSH has created graphs about digitalisation's influence on autonomy and work pace & load.
Aside from digitalisation, charts centring around economic profile, work accidents, OSH statistics, working conditions, workforce profile and more are accessible. Other data sources include Eurofound and the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER).
The platform's data visualisation tools collate data from as far back as 2010, displaying findings on both an EU-wide and national level.
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- Sania Aziz
- Middle East
- Date: 15 September, 2025
- Year: 2025
The US$1mn Human Energy Health and Wellbeing Award has opened for submissions, recognising outstanding achievements in advancing workforce health and wellbeing in the global energy sector.
Presented by Response Plus Holding PJSC, the Middle East’s leading pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider, and Burjeel Holdings, a major super-specialty healthcare group in MENA, the award is supported by Prometheus Medical International, a UK-based defence medicine training company.
Organisations worldwide operating in the energy sector are invited to apply before the 30 September 2025 deadline. The initiative is closely aligned with the UAE’s National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which aims to position the country as a global leader in quality of life by promoting healthy lifestyles, mental wellness, and positive workplace cultures.
The award will honour one organisation demonstrating the most innovative and measurable impact on workforce wellbeing, with particular emphasis on scalable solutions and inclusive participation, including from small and medium-sized enterprises.
The inaugural winner will be announced in November during ADIPEC 2025, further highlighting the UAE’s role as a global hub for energy innovation and sustainable development.
For participation and submission guidelines, organisations can visit the Human Energy Health and Wellbeing Award website.
Dr Rohil Raghavan, CEO of Response Plus Holding PJSC, said, “The Human Energy Awards are more than a recognition platform. They are a catalyst for change. By aligning with the UAE’s national agenda, we are reinforcing the international importance of health and wellbeing as strategic imperatives for economic resilience and global competitiveness.”
Steven Wines, CEO of Prometheus Medical International and Head of the Award Steering Committee, added, “The US$1mn Human Energy Award is designed to recognise and inspire organisations who think differently about health and wellbeing. In line with its commitment to transparency, credibility, and global relevance, the Award has announced a distinguished international panel of jury. We want to encourage innovative solutions that make a tangible difference to people across the Energy sector.”
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- Sania Aziz
- Middle East
- Date: 12 September, 2025
- Year: 2025
The UAE has achieved a score of 98.86% in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, placing it among the world’s top performers in aviation safety, according to a new report from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
The GCAA credited this result to strong regulatory oversight, significant investment in human capital, the adoption of advanced technologies, and alignment with global best practices. The findings were shared in a Wam news agency report, underscoring the UAE’s determination to position its aviation sector at the forefront of international safety standards.
As part of its broader efforts to document and share progress, the authority has launched a new series of analytical reports titled A Closer Look: Civil Aviation in the UAE. The most recent edition, Building One of the World’s Safest Skies, highlights milestones in aviation safety and outlines the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
At the core of these achievements is the UAE’s National Aviation Safety Plan (2023–2026). Implemented under the State Safety Programme and aligned with ICAO’s Global Safety Plan, it focuses on reducing operational risks, strengthening oversight, and embedding a safety-first culture across the sector. In 2024 alone, the GCAA carried out more than 900 safety oversight activities, including inspections, licensing, infrastructure checks, and airspace reviews.
Technology has been a major enabler of progress. The authority has rolled out an AI-powered, risk-based oversight system that provides real-time risk dashboards, automated audit prioritisation, and operator self-assessment portals. This system enhances efficiency and regulatory reach without increasing staff numbers, reflecting the UAE’s We the UAE 2031 vision of combining innovation with effective governance.
Other notable initiatives include the Voluntary Reporting System (VORSY), which encourages pilots and operators to report potential hazards, and the Communicable Disease Management Protocol (CAR-CDMP), developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention. This protocol—recognised by both ICAO and the World Health Organization—sets new standards for preventing and managing disease transmission within aviation operations.
The UAE has also assumed a leadership role on the global stage by hosting and organising several high-profile aviation gatherings. These have included the ICAO Conference on Aviation & Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) in 2023, the ICAO RASG-MID meetings in 2024, the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium in 2025, and the Global Sustainable Aviation Market (GSAM) 2025, alongside its annual UAE Aviation Safety Conference.
The GCAA emphasised that safety in the UAE is not treated as a procedural requirement, but as the foundation of aviation operations. It underpins passenger trust, ensures the continuity of air travel, and safeguards lives. The authority stressed that these principles drive every initiative undertaken in the sector, reinforcing the UAE’s position as one of the safest and most trusted aviation hubs in the world.
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- Louise Waters
- Middle East
- Topic: Training
- Region: Middle East
- Date: 11 September 2025
- Year: 2025
3t, a leading provider of safety-critical training and blended learning solutions for high-hazard industries, has received accreditation by Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority (TGA) enabling it to run its maritime training programmes at its Dammam training centre
The accreditation means that 3t’s maritime training meets internationally recognised standards, ensuring Saudi Arabia’s maritime workforce is equipped with world-class skills, safety protocols, and operational readiness. It underlines 3t’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, particularly in workforce localisation and the development of safety-critical capabilities.
“We are extremely proud to receive TGA accreditation,” said Hani Sagr, managing director MENA at 3t. “This recognition affirms the exceptional quality of our training programmes and our strategic commitment to Saudi Arabia’s maritime future. It enables us to deliver industry-aligned training that supports local talent development and meets the evolving needs of our clients and partners across the region.”
Dr. Atiyah Alatiyah, director of Maritime Accreditation and Qualification at the TGA added, “The Transport General Authority has accredited 3t’s maritime training centre in Saudi Arabia for delivery of basic STCW courses. This recognition reflects our commitment to raising safety and operational standards across the Kingdom. By endorsing high-quality, internationally aligned training providers, we are helping to build a skilled, future-ready workforce that supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals and strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a global maritime leader.”
This achievement complements 3t’s wider strategic initiatives in the Kingdom, including the recent rebranding of its GTSC training centre in Dammam and the launch of a pioneering programme aimed at empowering women in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector.
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- Sania Aziz
- North America
- Date: 10 September, 2025
- Year: 2025
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is offering free and confidential black lung disease screenings throughout September at multiple locations in Ohio and West Virginia.
Six new sites have been added this month, including Ohio University in Zanesville on 15 September, the UMWA Wheeling Office in Wheeling on 16 September, the Municipal Building in Woodsfield on 17 September, the Volunteer Fire Department in Hopedale on 18 September, Bass Pro Shop in Triadelphia on 19 September, and Price Cutter in Mannington on 23 September.
All current and former coal miners, whether working underground, on the surface, or under contract, are encouraged to participate.
The screenings provide early detection of black lung disease, a preventable yet serious respiratory condition caused by inhaling coal mine dust.
Each screening takes roughly 30 minutes and includes a work history and respiratory questionnaire, chest X-ray, blood pressure check, and breathing test.
Participants will receive a confidential report of their results within eight to ten weeks.
While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are recommended to ensure timely service.
These mobile screenings reinforce NIOSH’s commitment to preventing work-related illnesses and promoting better occupational health outcomes:
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Zanesville, OH – Ohio University, Zanesville (15 September, 9 AM–4:30 PM)
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Wheeling, WV – UMWA Wheeling Office (16 September, 9 AM–5:30 PM)
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Woodsfield, OH – Municipal Building (17 September, 9 AM–4:30 PM)
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Hopedale, OH – Volunteer Fire Department (18 September, 8 AM–3:30 PM)
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Triadelphia, WV – Bass Pro Shop (19 September, 8 AM–5 PM)
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Mannington, WV – Price Cutter (23 September, 8 AM–3:30 PM)