The two day conference programme will feature high-profile keynote speakers, distinguished professors and other scientists, and distinguished professionals in safety and health issues from various countries of Europe and other countries including the President and two Vice Presidents of ISSA C as well as poster sessions and exhibitions. 

 

The Conference is a unique opportunity for professionals in the construction sector and associated services as well as for the occupational health and safety experts and consultants to be informed on Vision Zero strategy, the seven Golden Rules and good practice for achieving Vision Zero in the construction industry.

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Introduction - VISION ZERO:

 

Considering health as being the highest good of man, the primary focus should be on maintaining human health by all possible means. A reliable method for maintaining human health is to invest in the prevention of health hazards. At the same time investing in prevention helps to avoid much higher costs caused by occupational accidents, occupational diseases, and lost working time, and can also be regarded as a key competitive factor. Thus, prevention contributes to sustainable economic success of the companies as well as the preservation of employability of people.

 

To achieve this, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) sets Seven Golden Rules and describes measures which contribute to meeting the named objectives. ISSA Construction Section as well as all other ISSA Sections are asked to take these Seven Golden Rules as basis for their work and planned conferences to achieve the Vision Zero.

 

The aim of the Conference is the presentation of the seven Golden Rules as well as the practical solutions to the problems to achieve Vision Zero.

 

The Seven Golden Rules for "Vision Zero" are the following:

 

Rule 1: Take leadership commitment by setting safety always as the number one priority on every agenda, by serving as a model for OSH matters, by reacting instantly to unsafe conditions and behavior.

 

Rule 2: Identify hazards and risks by a systematic risk assessment, including maintenance and repairs, evaluating work accidents, diseases and near misses.

 

Rule 3: Set targets for safety by defining your own OSH targets, evaluating progress and adapt them if necessary, designing prevention campaigns.

 

Rule 4: Ensure a safe system by increasing the responsibility of all managers, implementing a safety management system.

 

Rule 5: Use safe & healthy technology by taking account of OSH when ordering new machinery or plant, using all machines in a safe way and checking safety installations regularly, providing safe access and egress.

 

Rule 6: Improve qualification by educating – because competence needs education –, by defining the required qualification for each workplace, and by setting up a plan for training and instruction.

 

Rule 7: Invest in people by involving your employees, using your employee's ideas about how to safety, acknowledging good safety performance, developing confidence and a culture of prevention.

 

The Conference is a unique opportunity for professionals in the construction sector and related activities as well as for the occupational health and safety experts and consultants to be informed on Vision Zero strategy and the seven Golden Rules as well as effective methods, practices, innovative equipment and technology developments for safe execution of projects to achieve Vision Zero.

 

Language:

 

Greek and English with simultaneous interpretation.

 

Exhibition:

 

Manufacturers as well as Retailers of Work Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment will ehibit innovative products and practical solutions.

 

Consultants as well as other companies and organisations will exhibit their services related to construction safety.

 

Registration:

Registration Form can be filled in and sent to Cyprus Association of Civil Engineers (CYACE) by fax (+35722674650) or email (info@spomik.org). Fees payment is pre-condition for registration confirmation. Priority will be given based on the registration date.

 

Further Information

 

For further information or /and details, please contact the Secretarial Officer of the Association by phone on the number +357 22672866 or by email to info@spomik.org .

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