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Prevention news

News

Prevention news

Published:
11 May 2021
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section on Electricity, Gas and Water
Section on Information for Prevention

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!

Published:
28 April 2021
Type:
News
Topic:
Safety and health at work
COVID-19

As we mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April, focus is on building resilient occupational safety and health (OSH) systems as we emerge gradually from COVID-19. The global pandemic has put the health and safety of workers on the agenda like never before. We need to build on this

Published:
20 April 2021
Type:
News
Topic:
Safety and health at work
Prevention of occupational risks

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.

Published:
6 April 2021
Type:
News
Topic:
Prevention of occupational risks
Commission: / Section
Section on Prevention in Transportation

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

Published:
6 April 2021
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section on Information for Prevention

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

Published:
25 March 2021
Type:
News
Topic:
Occupational accidents and diseases
Commission: / Section
Section on Prevention in Transportation

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

Published:
24 March 2021
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section on Machine and System Safety

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.

Published:
23 March 2021
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section on Information for Prevention

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.

Published:
23 March 2021
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section for a Culture of Prevention

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.