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Published:
6 June 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
ISSA institution
Commission: / Section
Section on Electricity, Gas and Water

On the occasion of the 16th Occupational Health and Safety Forum in Luxembourg, the International Section of the ISSA for Electricity, Gas and Water held its General Assembly on 12 May 2023. Members from seven different countries participated and elected the Board of the Section.

Published:
24 May 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
Safety and health at work
Prevention of occupational risks
Commission: / Section
Section on Electricity, Gas and Water

On 11 May 2023, the 16th edition of the Occupational Health & Safety Forum took place in the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce with more than 300 participants.

Published:
23 May 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
Safety and health at work

Mental Awareness Month is held each May and aims to raise awareness about mental health and promote understanding and support for individuals struggling with mental health conditions. Vision Zero recognizes that mental health is a crucial component of overall well-being and encourages a

Published:
19 May 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
Safety and health at work
Prevention of occupational risks

At the Occupational safety and health summit in Stockholm, Sweden on 15–16 May 2023, Vision Zero took a prominent place in the discussions. The EU has placed Vision Zero at the heart of its policies in the area.

Published:
18 April 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
Safety and health at work
Prevention of occupational risks
Commission: / Section
Section on Electricity, Gas and Water

In recent years, near miss reporting systems and investigations have become increasingly important as part of an overall approach to risk management. However, there is little reliable literature available on this subject. In response to this need, the ISSA Electricity Section established a working

Published:
15 March 2023
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section on Prevention in Transportation

The new ISSA webinar series "Let's talk about OSH" was extremely well received by viewers. The first edition on the topic of near misses was hosted by the ISSA Sections for Prevention in Electricity, Gas and Water and for Prevention in Transportation.

Published:
17 February 2023
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section on Electricity, Gas and Water

On 6 February 2023 Türkiye and Syria were struck by one the strongest earthquakes in the region’s history. In Türkiye alone, more than 13,5 million people have been affected by the catastrophe, and in both countries, over 40.000 deaths have been confirmed to this day.

Published:
27 January 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
Prevention of occupational risks
Commission: / Section
Section on Electricity, Gas and Water
Section on Prevention in Transportation

In 2023 the ISSA Special Commission on Prevention kicks off its webinar series “Let’s talk about OSH – Have you ever…?”. The first edition of this series will focus on the “near misses” in occupational safety and health (OSH) and is with the contribution of the Prevention Sections on Electricity

Published:
18 January 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
Prevention of occupational risks
Commission: / Section
Section on Prevention in the Mining Industry

The International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Mining Industry has started a new cooperation on Vision Zero with the ICOH Scientific Committee on Mining Occupational Safety and Health (MinOSH).