Safety & Work

Hazards associated with welding work on metallic materials

This safety training aims to highlight the main hazards associated with welding work on metallic materials and to raise awareness of these hazards among employees. The term 'welding work' is used below as a synonym for welding and related processes, such as soldering, metal spraying and thermal cutting. It also includes ancillary work such as grinding that is directly related to the application of these processes.

Maintenance via remote access – IT-security aspects

Digitalisation continues to advance in mechanical engineering. Remote maintenance is being used more and more frequently for machines and, if used improperly, can endanger the health and safety of employees. What needs to be considered to ensure that remote maintenance can be implemented safely and successfully?

7 ways to harness the health and safety potential of your multi-generational workforce

People from different generations bring unique ideas that can boost productivity, creativity, and workplace safety. But their unique backgrounds and ways of working can also lead to misunderstandings that get in the way of safety efforts.

Module “Packaging”

The use of complex systems and installations requires a suitable risk assessment for each individual explosion risk. A modular structure has been developed for the explosion safety of bulk solids systems, which makes it easier to divide the assessment for a system with regard to the explosion risk into smaller units, so-called "modules". In addition to a clear layout, this enables a targeted and process-oriented approach. The overall concept consists of the modules "Explosion characteristics", "Raw material reception", "Storage", "Processing" and "Packaging".

Vision Zero Calendar 2025

The ISSA Construction Section has launched with strong support of the OSH-Academy a unique wall calendar that documents 365 accidents from around the world, one for each day of the year. This calendar serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of safety and prevention in our daily lives.

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN A MULTIETHNIC WORLD

The Western society we live in offers enormous health benefits. However, the same conditions that make it rich in comfort also conceal dangers to well-being and contribute to the spread of chronic diseases. Those who come from other cultures and geographical areas, living and working in our context, may be even more exposed to these risks.

Forum Prevention International, 22.-22.05.2025 in Vienna

20 May 2025 - 22 May 2025 > Vienna | Austria Forum Prevention International, 22.-22.05.2025 in Vienna<br/> The Austrian Workers' Compensation Board (AUVA) invites to the Forum Prevention International<br/> 20. - 22. May 2025 | Vienna Main topics An emergency happens – is everything already organised?Digitalisation – EU-OSHA campaign: Find out more about the latest developments and strategies.Vision Zero: Strategies for preventing accidents at work and occupational diseases.

HIPERTENSIÓN: ¡SI LA CONOCES, PUEDES EVITARLA O, AL MENOS, CONTROLARLA BIEN!

Los trabajadores de origen inmigrante corren un mayor riesgo que sus colegas italianos de desarrollar hipertensión y/o de controlarla eficazmente. La migración requiere importantes ajustes culturales y cambios sustanciales en los hábitos alimenticios y el estilo de vida tradicionales, que a menudo no son favorables.

Electricidad estática: riesgos de ignición y medidas de protección

En la industria moderna, la electricidad estática supone un riesgo de ignición significativo. En entornos en los que existen gases, vapores o polvos inflamables, basta con una pequeña chispa electrostática para provocar una explosión grave.

Safety Award 2025

For the ISSA Section Machine and System Safety, the safety of machines has always been a concern of high value. Progress has been made in the past, but there are still too many accidents in relation with machines worldwide which not only cause human suffering, but also entail substantial costs for the social insurance systems.