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Prevention news

Published:
10 December 2021
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section on Prevention in Transportation

What solutions can help us realize Vision Zero when working with goods vehicles? In the context of the A+A Congress of 25–29 October 2021, the ISSA Section on Prevention in Transportation has built a bridge between everyday practical challenges and the ideals of Vision Zero with a symposium on this

Published:
12 October 2021
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section on Prevention in Transportation

The ISSA Section on Prevention in Transportation is looking back at a successful online World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2021. In three days full of online symposia, technical sessions and numerous networking opportunities, it has been a wonderful experience to meet with the international

Published:
6 April 2021
Type:
News
Topic:
Prevention of occupational risks
Commission: / Section
Section on Prevention in Transportation

The asbestos problem on board seagoing vessels is far from being solved. This has been demonstrated by asbestos findings on ships even of recent construction date for which the shipyards have certified that no asbestos or materials containing asbestos were used during construction. Nearly 200

Published:
25 March 2021
Type:
News
Topic:
Occupational accidents and diseases
Commission: / Section
Section on Prevention in Transportation

The majority of deaths from occupational diseases in Finland have been caused by asbestos even though restrictions on the asbestos were imposed decades ago.

Published:
23 March 2021
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section for a Culture of Prevention

On 11 January 2021, Jin Chan Ho became the Secretary General of the Section for a Culture of Prevention. Mr Ho succeeds Mr Kwon Jong Kyu.

Published:
23 March 2021
Type:
News
Commission: / Section
Section on Prevention in the Chemical Industry
Section on Machine and System Safety

Factsheets on Explosion Protection are now available. Produced by the Sections on Prevention in the Chemical Industry and on Machine and System Safety, the factsheets convey the most critical information regarding explosion protection.