Students of BPS2523 Explore Next-Generation AI and Extended Reality (XR) in OSH Education
9 June 2026 | UMPSA Gambang
The Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST) at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) successfully hosted an impactful Global Classroom webinar today for students in the BPS2523 OSH Communication & Promotion course.
The virtual session featured distinguished international guest speaker Prof. Dr. Ari Widyanti from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia, who was invited and hosted by Ts. Dr. Wan Zaiton Wan Sulaiman as the subject coordinator. Under Dr. Wan Zaiton's coordination, the webinar delved into the theme "Integration of AI for Next-Generation Safety Promotion: A Cognitive and Behavioral Approach," introducing students to BeeOHS, an innovative framework shifting workplace safety from reactive compliance to proactive prevention.
A major highlight of the presentation was the exploration of Extended Reality (XR) technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Prof. Ari demonstrated how these immersive tools allow workers to safely navigate high-risk scenarios, like working at dangerous heights, without facing real-world injury.
The session also addressed the critical challenges of implementing AI, such as the "double-edged sword" of reduced human autonomy and algorithmic bias. The lecture highlighted the importance of using AI to optimize, rather than overwhelm, a worker's cognitive workload, ensuring the human element remains prioritized.
The webinar concluded with an interactive Q&A session where students explored how to leverage these advancements to build stronger safety cultures. Initiated by the Flexible Learning and Microcredential Centre (FLEXMC), UMPSA, this program reflects FIST’s commitment to equipping students with Industry 4.0 technologies. Furthermore, this global academic exchange aligns with UMPSA's strategic initiative to strengthen collaborations with TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) universities around the world, ensuring students receive practical, globally recognized skills for modern workplace safety.
