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International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Construction Industry
International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Construction Industry
XXIX International Symposium of the ISSA on Prevention in the Construction Industry
23.11.2009 - 25.11.2009 | Brussels, Belgium
XXIXth International Symposium of the Construction Section of the International Social Security Association The two major subjects which were discussed during the symposium were ageing and globalization, in relation to safety and health in the construction industry. The issue was treated at three levels: the industry, the company and the individual.

 

Pictures for Prevention

This illustrated brochure aims to prevent accidents in the construction industry through a series of images. The brochure has been designed without any text or comment in order to be easily understood worldwide by construction workers.


 
 

The Declaration of Brussels

The “Brussels Declaration” commits the construction sector signatories to promote participation of workers and their Trade Union representatives in practical worksite prevention measures, and highlights that particular attention must be paid to banning the use of asbestos in construction and to initiate the safe removal of asbestos from buildings.
 

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