As the 2023 World Congress on Safety and Health at Work enters its second day, attendees are looking at ways they can make real improvements to safety outcomes.
This year marks the first time that Australia has held the event, running from November 27–30 in Sydney.
“High-risk industries, such as construction, agriculture, transport, mining and manufacturing represent a quarter of all delegates, bringing together businesses, workers, and unions a to work on real improvements to safety outcomes,” SafeWork NSW head Trent Curtin said.
International Labour Organisation assistant director general, governance, rights and dialogue Manuela Tomei said the conference is an opportunity to tackle OSH issues and help realise the fundamental right to safety.
“Recent estimates from the International Labour Organisation show that nearly three million workers die every year from work-related accidents and diseases,” Tomei said.
“The World Congress serves as an excellent opportunity to tackle existing and newly emerging OSH issues and help realise the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment for all.”
The Congress provides delegates with the opportunity to attend over 30 symposia, three keynote sessions and six technical sessions.
“Helping to shape the future of work, sharing our own experiences, and learning from the most renowned experts in prevention is not only our passion but our mission,” International Social Security Association secretary general Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano said.
“The International Social Security Association is driving prevention by promoting Vision Zero and is a proud co-organiser of the World Congress on Safety and Health at Work.”
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