20/08/2026
ISOI Formation teamed up with IOSHM (Institution of Occupational Safety & Health Management) to bring together people from both the private and public sector for a full day conference on the Legal aspect, critical thinking and leadership of Occupational Health & Safety at Work.
The day kicked off with the Hon. M. R. Cassam Uteem, Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations, and the Hon. Lutchmanah Pentiah, Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms, reminding everyone why this work matters. Health and Safety at Work exists to protect lives, and that's a responsibility we all share.
Mr Dayanand Kurrumchand, President of IOSHM, gave us an honest look at how far OSH in Mauritius has come, and how much work is still ahead.
"Understanding the law isn't just about avoiding a fine. It's about understanding the value of the human life that law is there to protect."
That's the line that set the tone for yesterday's conference, Legal Insights, Critical Thinking and Leadership to Elevate OSH Practice, shared by Catherine Veerapen, Head of ISOI Formation.
Emmanuel Sauzier, Senior Associate Barrister, broke down the legal foundations of OSH in a way that actually made sense. Philippe Lai Choo, IOSHM Vice President and ISO/TC 283 Expert, tackled the legal side of Risk Assessment and then challenged the room with a live exercise, The Survival Prioritisation Challenge.
Adish Sewlall, HSEQ Manager at UBP, wrapped things up with a simple but powerful point, real safety doesn't come from isolated actions, it comes from a proper system, built on solid processes and consistent follow-through.
Big thank you to everyone who spent the day with us. See you next year!