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Organised by: Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM)
Supported by: DOSH (JKKP) and PERKESO

Seminar Highlights

1. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH): “CDM Regulations and upcoming Working at Height (WAH) Regulations: Regulatory Framework and Implications for MEWP Operations.”

2. International Powered Access Federation (IPAF): “Global Insights on MEWP Safety: Accident Data Analysis, Case Studies and Lessons Learned.”

3. “Safe Operation and Risk Management of Scissor Lifts in Construction Environments” by Industry Expert.

4. “Operational Safety and Hazard Control for Boom Lifts: Best Practices and Incident Prevention” by Industry Expert.

5. MBAM: “MBAM Trained Person in MEWP Programme: Competency Requirements and Industry Expectations.”

Live Demonstration: Features safe operating procedures, pre-use inspection, hazard identification, and emergency response practices.

Seminar Fees & Accreditation

• MBAM Member: RM 250

• Non-Member: RM 350

• Accreditation: 10 CIDB CCD Points | 8 CEP Points Applied

• Funding: HRD Corp Claimable

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Key Highlights & Activities

• Academic Conferences & Technical Sessions on occupational safety, health, and work environments
• Exhibitions and Live Demonstrations showcasing best practices and safety technologies
• Competitions and Creative Safety Activities encouraging engagement and prevention mindset
• Knowledge Exchange Platform for employers, employees, professionals, and institutions

When & Where

Date: 24 – 26 June 2026

Venue: Halls 11 – 12, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Thailand

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First-of-its-kind state of workplace safety report by Blackline Safety reveals disconnect between protocol and practice, highlighting the need for an integrated approach to protect workers 

Calgary, Alberta, March 24, 2026 – With lost-time workplace incidents remaining high worldwide—to the tune of hundreds of millions of work-related injuries and illnesses occurring annually—95% of safety leaders plan to maintain or increase their budgets over the next two years. 

That’s the finding of a recent study commissioned by leading connected safety technology provider Blackline Safety—and conducted by independent research firm NewtonX—which surveyed 200 senior safety and operations professionals globally at companies with at least 500 employees about current industry practices and future outlooks. 

The results are compiled in a first-of-its-kind Keeping People Safe: Global Data on the State of Workplace Safety report, which is accessible free of charge.

According to the survey, 97% of safety leaders believe workplace safety is fundamental to reliable productivity. Still, despite heavily investing in health and safety and understanding the tie to business health, 64% of those queried see a gap between safety protocol and real-world behaviour.

“It’s clear from the survey that a majority of experts support a change in safety culture across industries”, said Christine Gillies, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Blackline Safety.

“As a result, we’ll see safety increasingly becoming a holistic, enterprise-wide operating system instead of a compliance function, and companies that treat it this way will close the protocol-behaviour gap, creating safer and more productive workplaces”

She cited feedback from those surveyed that points to potential reasons for this gap, including disconnections between people, process, and technology, a lack of understanding of a worksite’s day-to-day realities by protocol-creators, and additional processes being created that fail to address root causes of safety issues.

“Three pillars make up a strong safety culture—training and communication, tools and technology, and data and reporting”, Gillies said.

“Most organisations have all three, yet few have them working together, which means gaps persist even when investment increases”

Other report highlights include:

• Safety leaders’ top five budget priorities are worker training (46%), workforce engagement (41%), improvements of infrastructure to reduce risk (34%), new technology (30%), and internal advocacy to promote value of safety (29%).
• Nearly one third of respondents see better training as a path to greater worker trust—not more training, but training that’s relevant, continuous, two-way, and builds on a culture of safety, rather than being top-down.
• When it comes to setting safety targets, 76% of safety leaders say zero incident goals persist but are unrealistic.
• Organisations are investing in a multitude of safety tools and devices to meet safety, compliance, and productivity needs—including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), walkie-talkies/radios, and advanced technologies—yet leaders said only 36% of workers have a great deal of trust in their companies’ tools and procedures, while 92% have some level of trust.
• 65% of leaders expect AI risk prediction tools to become increasingly key. In particular, they have a great deal or fair amount of trust in AI tools when it comes to safety data analytics and reporting (84%), training and simulation (83%), and predictive risk analytics (79%).
• While most respondents (73%) indicate they review incident reports and near-miss records, only a third (33.5%) spend time on predictive analytics to forecast risk, which has the potential to stop or reduce similar incidents from happening in the future.

To download the report, visit Keeping People Safe: Global Data on the State of Workplace Safety.

About Blackline Safety
Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software, and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organisations with customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 323 billion data-points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts.

For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.

• New 150 MW solar project brings dependable power, local investment, and long-term economic benefits to Fulton County
• EDPR NA’s 1.6 GW of gross clean energy capacity in Illinois powers the equivalent of 548,000
  homes and businesses as one of the state’s largest clean energy operators

Fulton County, Illinois, 25 March 2026 – EDP, through EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), today celebrated the completion of Pleasantville Solar, a 150-megawatt (MW) clean energy project in Fulton County, Illinois. The project will generate enough electricity to meet the equivalent annual demand of more than 39,500 homes and businesses while enhancing grid reliability, supporting Illinois’ energy independence, and driving sustained regional economic growth.

“Amid skyrocketing power demand in Illinois, Pleasantville Solar is fueling the Prairie State’s
economy and communities with reliable, homegrown energy,”

said Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America.

“Projects like Pleasantville Solar ensure that local families and businesses reap the benefits of long-term revenue, job creation, and resilient energy infrastructure—all while supporting statewide economic development goals and rising power needs. As one of Illinois’ leading clean energy operators, we are proud to deliver projects that create lasting value for our communities and customers.”

The full output of the 150 MW of solar energy is contracted through a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft. Pleasantville Solar will generate more than $31.6 million in revenue to support schools, roads, emergency services and equipment, and other essential public services and supported approximately 300 jobs during construction.

EDPR NA has reinforced its commitment to community partnership with more than $45,000 in donations to local entities and organizations, including the VIT Community Unit School District #2, The Village of Ipava, the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development, the Fulton County Fair, and the Ipava Camp Ellis Days Festival.

EDPR NA is a longstanding and reliable clean energy provider in Illinois, with 1.6 GW of gross operating capacity that generates enough electricity each year to power more than 548,000 homes. Through landmark projects such as Harvest Ridge Wind, Bright Stalk Wind, Rail Splitter Wind, Top Crop Wind I & II, Twin Groves Wind I & II, Hickory Solar, and Wolf Run Solar, EDPR NA has delivered $1.3 billion in total economic impact statewide—including $1.1 billion invested in-state, $116.4 million in payments to participating landowners to diversify property revenue and provide a steady source of income, and $111.3 million contributed to local governments. EDPR NA’s energy infrastructure portfolio also bolsters Illinois’ workforce, supporting 79 permanent jobs and 880 construction jobs, all while strengthening energy security and maintaining land-compatible uses for local communities.

EDPR NA maintains seven operations and maintenance (O&M) facilities in Illinois to support the dependable operation of its clean energy assets. In August 2023, EDPR NA opened its Technician Training Facility in Bloomington; the facility trains an average of 100 solar and wind technicians annually who are dispatched across EDPR NA’s operational assets spanning Illinois and the United States.

About EDP Renewables North America
EDP Renewables North America LLC, its affiliates, and its subsidiaries develop, construct, own, and operate wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage systems throughout North America. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with 61 wind farms, 29 solar parks, four energy storage sites, and eight regional offices across North America, EDPR NA has developed more than 12,900 megawatts (MW) and operates more than 12,300 MW of onshore utility scale renewable energy projects. With more than 1,000 employees, EDPR NA’s highly qualified team has a proven capacity to execute projects across the continent. For more information, visit www.edprnorthamerica.com and follow us on LinkedIn.