Damascus Industry Chamber Hosts Seminar on Occupational Safety and Health
Damascus Industry Chamber" Hosts Seminar on Occupational Safety and Health"
In collaboration with the Social Insurance Institution, the Damascus and Rural Damascus Chamber of Industry held a specialized seminar titled "Enhancing Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health." The event focused on modernizing industrial work environments and protecting human capital in line with current legislation.
Key Highlights:
Preventive Investment: Chamber Director Wassim Saad emphasized that occupational safety is a cornerstone of modern institutional thinking. He noted that simple, low-cost preventive measures protect facilities from the severe financial and human losses caused by avoidable accidents.
Regulatory Oversight:Dr. Mohammed Al-Hashem (Social Insurance Institution) discussed the concepts of occupational health and the institution’s role in inspection and monitoring.
Productivity & Legislation:Eng. Lama Al-Adi presented a technical study on how noise impacts productivity and analyzed the causes of workplace accidents and prevention strategies according to Syrian law.
The seminar concluded that aligning industrial facilities with safety standards is essential for both operational efficiency and worker protection
