ISSA
Promoting and Developing Social Security Worldwide.
International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in Agriculture
International Section of the ISSA on Prevention of Occupational Risks in Agriculture
The International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in Agriculture implements accident prevention for all those employed in agriculture and forestry (including special cultures).

The International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in Agriculture brings together institutions and individuals who are engaged in the promotion of occupational safety and health in agriculture. It gives its members opportunities to exchange information and experience and seeks to provide practical solutions to very specific issues.

A number of European, international and non-European organizations and institutions are member of the ISSA International Section on Prevention in Agriculture.

 

Membership of the Section provides access to :

  • international conferences and seminars
  • working groups organized to focus on specific concerns in the area of agriculture
  • specialized publications
  • up-to-date information on current issues in occupational safety and health

 

See list of members [ Members of the Section.pdf 104.09 kB ]

 

Types of Membership

 

The Section is composed of ordinary and corresponding members.

 

Ordinary members are:

  • Members of the International Social Security Association
  • All non-profit organizations engaged in the sphere of accident prevention in agriculture and forestry

 

Corresponding members are:

  • All organizations whose objectives are consistent with those of the Section
  • Individuals who are experts in all field of occupational safety and health in agriculture

 

Membership of the Section on Prevention in Agriculture is generally free from contributions.

 

Application for Membership

 

Are you interested in our activities? Do you wish to become a member?

If so, please do not hesitate to contact us. Simply write an informal application for membership specifying the type of your organization and send it to the Secretariat of the International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in Agriculture, either by mail or e-mail.

 

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Section Resources

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Safety And Health Protection In Small Agriculture And Forest Enterprises - Problems And Solutions
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Hungarian, Slovenian