Under the patronage of the President of the University of Basrah, Prof. Dr. Aqeel Fadhil Hamad, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Science, Prof. Dr. Ali Abdul-Imam Abdul-Zahra, and the Head of the Department of Ecology, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Abdul-Wahab Najm, the Department of Ecology—in collaboration with the University’s Business Incubator and Scientific Affairs Division—organized an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) professional safety training course. The course, which began on Sunday, November 8, 2026, will span five days and is designed for students and graduates of the Department of Ecology.

The initiative aims to foster a culture of occupational safety within the workplace. It covers various topics, including safety and health management standards—specifically within the oil and gas sector—while also enhancing participants' awareness and professional effectiveness.