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ISSA International Section on Prevention in the Chemical Industry
The ISSA Section on Prevention in the Chemical Industry is a non-profit making, non-governmental organization which is committed to improving safety and health protection at work in the chemical and related industries worldwide.
ISSA symposium “Nanotechnology”
04.10.2010 - 05.10.2010 | KKL, Lucerne, Switzerland
The increasing significance of nanotechnology is presenting new challenges for occupational health and safety.

This symposium, which is organised by the Chemistry Section of the ISSA, is seeking to highlight the opportunities that nanotechnology offers for industry and medicine as well as the risks it poses. It also provides information on future legal regulations on a national and international level.

 

Workshop on "Explosion Protection"

13.05.2009 - 14.05.2009 | Frankfurt/Main, Germany
The ISSA workshop on "Explosion Protection" organized by the ISSA Section on Prevention in the Chemical Industry and the ISSA Section on Machine and System Safety took place in Frankfurt/Main, May 13 and 14, 2009.
 
 

40 Years of Commitment to Improving Safety

In 2010, the ISSA Section on Prevention in the Chemical Industry is celebrating a special anniversary. For 40 years, it has been committed to the global prevention of occupational accidents and diseases in the chemical and related industries.
 

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Competition: Health and Safety in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises - The Keys to Success: Examples of Good Practice
ISSA, 30.07.2010 | News | Occupational risks
We are looking for enterprises which can attest to the advantages and benefits of improving health and safety at work and are willing to share their experiences. The objective of the competition is to collect and make available the broadest range possible of good practices in occupational risk pr...
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30th anniversary
ISSA, 17.06.2000 | News | Occupational risks
On 17 June 2000, the Chemistry Section had its 30th anniversary.
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XIX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

Prevention News

  1. Prevention strategies to become "central" for social security, experts predict
    ISSA, 01.07.2010 | Feature
    Technical Seminar on Benefits of Prevention >>
  2. ISSA Secretary General marks World Day of Safety and Health
    ISSA, 03.05.2010 | News
    XI Inter-American Conference on the Prevention of Workplace Accidents >>
  3. The impact of the financial crisis on safety and health at work
    ISSA, 26.04.2010 | Feature
    Research confirms deterioration in working conditions >>

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