Doha, Qatar: The first occupational health and safety conference, organised by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), discussed yesterday the best practices and innovations that contribute to building a safer work environment and promoting the values of care, prevention, and responsibility towards occupational safety.
The conference was held under the theme of promoting a culture of occupational health and safety in healthcare environments, coinciding with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
It aimed to highlight the importance of the health, safety, and well-being of healthcare workers. PHCC Managing Director Dr. Mariam Ali Abdul Malik said the conference reflects the commitment to providing safer, healthier, and more resilient work environments for the healthcare workforce. Occupational health and safety goes beyond mere adherence to instructions; it is a fundamental pillar for achieving excellence in patient care, ensuring employee well-being, and enhancing institutional sustainability.
Addressing the conference, she added the event is an opportunity to exchange insights, celebrate innovations, and instil a culture that prioritises employee health and safety. The event brought together experts and specialists from various sectors.
PHCC’s Director of Occupational Health and Safety Department, Dr. Mariam Al Muslemani, hailed the event as a strong beginning for the concept of occupational safety based on cooperation, learning, and proactive care. She noted that this step makes the PHCC a leading model in the field of occupational health and safety.
Conference participants addressed a range of vital topics in the field of occupational health and safety.
The topics included the vital role of senior management in promoting occupational health and safety, how to establish an organised and effective occupational health and safety management system, and the impact of a strong corporate safety culture on the health and safety of workers.
Also on the agenda were the importance of occupational health checks for workers, with a focus on work-related injuries, as well as a range of best practices for manual handling and the work environment in healthcare, key challenges, and ways to excel in occupational health and safety. A focus was also placed on the concept of psychological safety, along with environmental safety and sustainability.
