Workshop on Occupational Safety and Health: Towards a Safe and Sustainable Work Environment Held at the Graduate Studies Hall on the ground floor of the Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University.
Under the patronage of:
- Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater – President of Mansoura University
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim Mohamed – Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs
Led by:
- Prof. Dr. Ashraf Mamdouh Ismail Shouma – Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Supervised by:
- Prof. Dr. Ghada Mohamed Hassan El-Qenishy – Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs
Coordinated and organized by:
- Prof. Dr. Iman Omar Khashaba – Director of the Occupational Safety, Health, and Crisis Management Unit at the Faculty
- Dr. Aboul Fetouh Hassan Aboul Fetouh – Director of Occupational Safety, Health, and Work Environment Management in the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at the University
With the participation of:
- Prof. Dr. Dalia El-Teraby – Director of the Public Service Center for Occupational Safety and Health at the University
- The Occupational Safety and Health Team: Ms. Hadir Mahmoud Zeinhem Foda and Mr. Ahmed Hamed Ibrahim El-Sayyad
The workshop took place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Graduate Studies Hall, Faculty of Medicine. It was attended by 60 staff members and occupational safety officials from the faculty.
The event was opened with a welcoming speech by Prof. Dr. Ghada Mohamed Hassan El-Qenishy, who emphasized the importance of occupational safety and health awareness in creating a safer work environment. She encouraged attendees to adhere to safety instructions to mitigate risks and handle emergencies effectively.
Workshop Content:
The workshop featured a lecture delivered by the Occupational Safety and Health Management team, covering:
- Moral Safety: Protecting workplace confidentiality and handling regulatory body visits.
- Physical Safety: Preventive measures, fire types and handling methods, fire extinguisher usage, and protection against electrical and gas hazards.
Additionally, the workshop demonstrated:
- How to create an emergency plan
- Defining roles for staff and safety teams during a safe evacuation scenario
Prof. Dr. Dalia El-Teraby delivered a speech stressing the importance of adhering to the evacuation scenario instructions to ensure everyone’s safety.
The workshop concluded with a written survey to assess participants’ understanding and a Q&A session discussing responses to common incidents like burns, electric shocks, and chemical exposure.
Prof. Dr. Ghada El-Qenishy wrapped up the event by expressing gratitude to all attendees and trainers for their dedication to promoting a culture of safety and health in the workplace.
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