The ISSA International Sections for Electricity and for Information invite you to follow the announcements of the nominees of the International Media Festival for Prevention  IMFP 2021!

Während ein Ende der COVID-19-Pandemie allmählich in Sichtweite zu rücken scheint, richtet der Welttag für Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit vom 28. April den Blick auf den Aufbau resilienter Arbeitsschutzsysteme. Durch die Pandemie hat sich die Aufmerksamkeit für die Sicherheit und

The Vision Zero movement continues to grow and how now reached the milestone of 15,000 supporters globally. At the same time, Vision Zero is moving from campaign to strategy with a number of important developments.

The asbestos problem on board seagoing vessels is far from being solved. This has been demonstrated by asbestos findings on ships even of recent construction date for which the shipyards have certified that no asbestos or materials containing asbestos were used during construction. Nearly 200

Editorial by Martina Hesse-Spötter
Chair of the ISSA Special Commission on Prevention, for the eNewsletter
April 2021.

The majority of deaths from occupational diseases in Finland have been caused by asbestos even though restrictions on the asbestos were imposed decades ago.

On 6 October 2020, the International Media Festival for Prevention (IMFP) announced its Short List during the World Congress Digital Meeting.

In this article, Professor Siegfried Radandt, Technical Adviser of the Section on Machine and System Safety and internationally renowned explosion protection expert, explores the impact of digital transformation on safety risks and productivity of technical systems.

Laws, regulations, and vaccine policy and distribution for COVID-19 vary depending on countries and even specific municipalities. However, basic prevention measures and communication strategies are often broadly applicable.

On 11 January 2021, Jin Chan Ho became the Secretary General of the Section for a Culture of Prevention. Mr Ho succeeds Mr Kwon Jong Kyu.