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XIX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

ISSA, 11.09.2011 - 15.09.2011 | Istanbul, Turkey

The XIX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work was held in Istanbul, Turkey, 11-15 September 2011, and was one of the largest global gatherings of prevention and occupational safety and health policy-makers and experts. The World Congress was co-organized by the International Labour Organization and the International Social Security Association and was hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security of Turkey.

Participation in the XIX World Congress in Istanbul was an opportunity for decision-makers, safety and health professionals, employers' and workers' representatives and other stakeholders who are active in the field of occupational safety and health in order to ensure close cooperation in the exchange of information with experts from all around the world and also to explore one of the most famous towns and cultures in the world.

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Topics: Occupational risks
Region: International