CONSTRUCTION HSE FORUM

With increasing project complexity and multi-tiered supply chains, ensuring safety in the construction industry requires more than compliance—it demands full accountability across all contractor and subcontractor levels. This keynote will address the urgent need to reframe how safety is managed within extended project teams.

The keynote will explore how leading organizations are redefining contractor engagement through stronger prequalification processes, clear safety expectations, digital oversight tools, and performance-based accountability frameworks. Emphasis will be placed on aligning all stakeholders with a unified safety culture, backed by technology such as AI-powered analytics, wearables, and drone monitoring.

Salman Khamis Al Maimani

HSE Director
Petroleum Development Oman

Embracing Digital Transformation, The Role of AI, Drones and Wearables in Construction HSE

The construction industry is undergoing a digital revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and wearable technologies playing a transformative role in HSE management. These innovations enhance real-time risk assessment, improve worker safety, and provide predictive analytics to prevent accidents before they occur. Organizations that embrace digital transformation can significantly reduce incident rates and enhance overall site safety.

In this session, experts will discuss how AI-driven analytics, drone surveillance, and wearable sensors are redefining safety standards in construction. Panelists will share real-world applications, success stories, and challenges faced in implementing these technologies. Attendees will explore the benefits of digital tools in improving compliance, reducing workplace hazards, and driving efficiency in safety management.

Ensuring safety across contracting chains is one of the greatest challenges in construction today. This session focuses on operationalizing accountability—from contractor prequalification to incident tracking and corrective action.

Experts will present scalable systems for risk-based oversight, subcontractor onboarding, and behavioral safety reinforcement across the chain of command. Real-world examples will illustrate how leading projects maintain consistent HSE standards across diverse teams, improving both compliance and safety outcomes.

Contractor and Subcontractor Safety Management Ensuring Accountability Across the Chain

Managing HSE risks across complex contractor and subcontractor networks remains a challenge for many industries. Variations in safety culture, training levels, and compliance standards can lead to gaps in accountability, increasing the likelihood of incidents. Organizations must establish clear safety expectations, enforce compliance, and implement effective monitoring mechanisms to ensure contractor and subcontractor accountability.

This panel will examine strategies for enhancing safety oversight across the contractor supply chain. Panelists will discuss best practices for prequalification, safety performance tracking, and contractual obligations to align all stakeholders with the organization’s HSE vision. Attendees will learn how leading companies are successfully managing contractor risks, fostering a unified safety culture, and strengthening accountability frameworks.