An active year for prevention and Vision Zero
It has been an active year for the ISSA’s prevention community and new steps forward have been made for the Vision Zero strategy. Well-being at work, a webinar series, Vision Zero training and preparations for the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2023 are some key developments.
The ISSA Special Commission on Prevention is the main body dealing with occupational safety and health, supported by 14 international prevention sections that cover specific areas and industries. The Special Commission is also behind the successful Vision Zero campaign launched in 2017 to promote a world of work without accidents, diseases and harm. Vision Zero has since evolved into a strategy actively used by businesses, institutions, governments and international organizations. Here are some highlights from the last 12 months of activities.
The hugely successful “Let’s talk about OSH” webinar series, organized by the ISSA Special Commission on Prevention, brought together safety experts from around the globe to discuss current occupational safety and health topics.
The new guide How to create a healthy work environment and promote wellbeing at work with Vision Zero has been made available in English, French, German and Spanish.
Accredited Vision Zero Training was stepped up in partnership with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), and promoted through dedicated webinars.
At the Expo 2025 in Osaka Japan, the Global Initiative for Safety & Well-being (GISW) promoted the ambition and commitment of “Vision Zero for All”, building on the Tokyo Declaration of the Vision Zero Summit Japan 2022.
The 7 Golden Rules – To protect the environment and our future – A guide for industry, employers and managers has been made available in English, French, German, Polish and Spanish.
Vision Zero was on the agenda at the European Union’s (EU) Occupational safety and health summit in Stockholm, Sweden on 15–16 May 2023. The EU has placed Vision Zero at the heart of its policies in the area.
