01 October 2009

WORKPLACE safety will be in the limelight at the Intersec trade fair and conference to be held in Dubai, UAE, where for the first time an industry-led approach to health and safety will be followed.

Intersec is the largest event for commercial security, IT security, safety and health, fire and rescue, and homeland security and policing in the Middle East and beyond, promoting the importance of a worldwide security industry, according to Messe Frankfurt, the organiser of the event.
 The 12th edition, to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) from January 17 to 19 next year, is projected to be the largest yet with over 710 exhibitors from 50 countries and over 17,200 trade visitors from 96 countries, participating.
Intersec will host an indoor demonstration area, which will provide exhibitors a chance to demonstrate their products and services effectively on a larger scale and in a more interactive environment.
Leading exhibitors as well as local industry experts will also discuss the latest issues and trends under the safety and health segment, which will have widespread appeal to those involved in sectors such as construction, law enforcement, municipalities, federal government, hospitality, health-care, industrial manufacturing as well as transportation.
Commenting on the need for improved safety and security in the workplace, a spokesman for the organiser says: “The most common cause of industrial accidents is often attributed to  human error such as operational, judgmental or job-related errors, and most are said to be associated with psychological factors affecting human behaviour.
“Enhancing safety and health practices at work is vital for employees and companies across all industries and especially in the Middle East where massive growth has been witnessed, particularly in the construction and oil and gas industries, the energy markets in general and the manufacturing sector.
“Construction site falls are second only to motor vehicle accidents as a major cause of fatalities. These types of accidents often involve a number of variables, including unstable working surfaces, mishandling of fall protection equipment and human error.”
“A special fall protection display at Intersec 2009 will be created to offer companies involved in the construction field and rescue at height, a dedicated platform to present and demonstrate their products in an exclusive way.
“Meanwhile, more than 80 per cent of crane-related accidents are caused by human error while scaffolding accidents, another leading cause of construction site accidents and death, often result from negligent assembly and maintenance.”
The key exhibitors showcasing the latest in safety and health include BM Polyco, BW Technologies by Honeywell, BSI, DuPont, Everlux, Haix, Honeywell Analytics, Honeywell Life Safety, JSP, Lenzing, MSA, Sperian Protection and Draeger Safety.

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