Global Classroom Exposes BPS2523 Students to AI and Extended Reality in Occupational Safety Promotion
9 June 2026 | UMPSA Gambang
The Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), successfully organized a Global Classroom session for students enrolled in the BPS2523 OSH Communication & Promotion course, providing exposure to the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies for occupational safety and health promotion.
The virtual session featured distinguished international guest speaker Prof. Dr. Ari Widyanti from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia, who was invited through the coordination of Ts. Dr. Wan Zaiton Wan Sulaiman, the course coordinator.
The session, titled “Integration of AI for Next-Generation Safety Promotion: A Cognitive and Behavioral Approach,” introduced students to BeeOHS, an innovative framework that promotes a shift from reactive safety compliance towards proactive prevention strategies in the workplace.
A key highlight of the lecture was the application of Extended Reality (XR) technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), in occupational safety training. These immersive technologies enable workers to experience and respond to high-risk situations, such as working at heights, within a safe and controlled environment without exposure to actual hazards.
Prof. Ari also discussed the challenges associated with AI implementation in workplace safety, including concerns related to reduced human autonomy and potential algorithmic bias. She emphasized that AI should be utilized to optimize workers’ cognitive workload while ensuring that human judgment and decision-making remain central to safety management.
The session concluded with an interactive discussion and question-and-answer session, allowing students to explore how AI and XR technologies can be leveraged to strengthen workplace safety culture and improve communication strategies in occupational safety and health.
Initiated through the Flexible Learning and Microcredential Centre (FLEXMC), UMPSA, the programme reflects FIST’s commitment to integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into teaching and learning. The initiative also supports UMPSA’s internationalization agenda by strengthening academic collaboration with global institutions, particularly in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), while preparing graduates with globally relevant knowledge and skills for the future workplace.
