News & Events
News & Events showcase IOSHM's activities and participations, locally and internationally.
IOSHM AGM 2025 (26 June 2025)
Gold Crest Hotel, Quatre Bornes
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We got 13 candidates for the election of office bearers for the IOSHM Executive Committee 2025-27. Mr. Sudesh Kangloo was designated as the returning officer and was assisted by V. Indarjeet Rughooputh, and Sanjeev Kawal.
Following the AGM and the election, the following office bearers were nominated in the following posts:
President: Dayanand KURRUCHAND O.S.K
Vice-President: Kwet Leong (Philippe) LAI CHOO
Secretary: Tekman DOOBAH
Assitant Secretary: Amiirah PEERBACCUS
Treasurer: Shobha GOBIN
Assistant Treasurer: Sanjay G. RAGGOO
Public Relations Officer: Seeram (Ashley) APPAYA
Assistant PRO: Poornishta MAUDHOO-NURSING
Executive Committee Members:
Birendranath SOWAMBUR
Yashvin MUNGUR
Girish MOHABEER
World Day for Safety & Health at Work 2025 - Half-Day Workshop (7 May 2025)
Business Mauritius, Ebène Cyber-City
To commemorate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025, IOSHM, in collaboration with Business Mauritius, organised a half-day workshop on 7 May 2025 at Ebène.
In line with the ILO, the theme was "Revolutionising OSH – Embracing Change in the Era of AI and Digitalisation at Work".
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We were honored to have Hon. Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem, Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations, officially open and attend our workshop.
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Heartfelt thanks to Pradeep Dursun, COO of Business Mauritius, for generously providing the venue and facilities, and to the incredible IOSHM Executive team for its invaluable support in making this event a success.
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This workshop was led by Philippe Lai Choo, IOSHM Vice-President. Special thanks to Associate Professor (Dr.) Sameerchand Pudaruth for his AI insights.
One interesting fact emerged from the pre-workshop poll: ChatGPT is the dominant tool among the respondents, and while many have experienced some benefits from AI, there is room to deepen those benefits through further integration and practical application.
INSHPO ABM (12-13 Jan 2025)
JW Marriott Marina Dubai Hotel
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Intersec Expo & Conference 2025 (14-16 January 2025)
World Trade Centre, Dubai
Amiirah Peerbaccus was successfully selected as an INSHPO intern for the year 2025-26. She attended her first face-to-face INSHPO Annual Business Meeting (ABM) in Dubai, together with Philippe Lai Choo.
The INSHPO ABM focused on:
• Assessing the Global OSH Landscape - Identifying Strategic Partnerships for INSHPO
• Updating the INSHPO Global Capability Framework
• INSHPO Values Survey
• Annual Report & Financial Statement 2024
Amiirah and Philippe also attended the Intersec Expo & Conference 2025 (14-16 January 2025)
Intersec is a leading international event focusing on global safety, security, and fire protection. It includes conferences, product showcases, and networking.
APOSHO 38 AGM & Conference (14-17 November 2024)
Royal River Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
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APOSHO 38 brought together practitioners, academics, and policy-makers under the banner “Towards the Sustainability on Safety, Health, and Wellbeing.” This theme signalled a shift from isolated safety initiatives to integrated, long-term strategies that embed worker health and wellbeing into corporate and governmental ESG agendas.
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Over two days, the APOSHO Technical Committees refined organisational rules and priorities, including APOSHO constitutional amendments, membership review, ISO 45001 engagement through coordinated APOSHO input, and a planned regional OSH handbook.
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The event woved Thai culture mainly on the Loy Kratong Festival (15 November), when delegates floated traditional banana-leaf rafts on the river, and the Gala Dinner, where Thai dance and music underscored the importance of community and cross-cultural engagement.
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Philippe Lai Choo, Dayanand Kurrumchand, and Sylvana Ah-Hang represented IOSHM at this event.
ISO Annual Meeting 2024 (29 August 2024)
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
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Philippe Lai Choo was a panel speaker at the virtual hybrid session: “Protecting workers in a changing climate,” which took place during the ISO Annual Meeting in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
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The other two panelists were: Raymond Murenzi (Director General of the Rwandan Standards Board) and Kathy Seabrook (CEO & founder of Global Solutions Inc.). The moderator was journalist Shiulie Ghosh.
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The session provided insight into the health and safety hazards associated with climate change, proactive measures to ensure worker safety, and practical tools to enhance both physical and psychological health in the workplace.
Workshop on Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 (13 August 2024)
Business Mauritius, Ebène Cyber-City
In collaboration with Business Mauritius, we organised a workshop on the amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005, to guide and update our members on the amendments to the main Act.
The resource persons for the workshop were Messrs. Khindev Gunputh (Director) and Reza Dilmohamed (Chief Occupational Safety & Health Officer) from the National Occupational Safety and Health Department, Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training. They provided valuable insights into the recent legal changes and how these changes impact businesses, OSH practices, and compliance requirements.
The amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 are designed to enhance workplace safety and health standards, ensuring better protection for employees and stricter compliance measures for employers.
IOSHM Wild South Hiking
18 May 2024
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IOSHM organised a half-day hike in the “Wild South,” where the selected trail winds through some woods, offering picturesque views of the natural wonders of the south coast.
This hike was not just about physical activity, but also an opportunity to unwind, connect with nature and the IOSHM family/community, and spend quality time with loved ones.
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This hiking trail was not just about physical activity, but also an opportunity to unwind, connect with nature and the IOSHM family/community, and spend quality time with loved ones. It was an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse oneself in nature’s beauty, breathe the fresh air, and enjoy the simple pleasure of being outdoors.
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We encouraged our members to bring their families and friends to create lasting memories, relax, recharge, and connect. This event was well appreciated by all participants, who requested similar activities.