The International Social Security Association (ISSA) provides protection for people world wide through sustainable social security systems. In this context prevention is of great importance. The contribution of knowledge and the commitment of 13 International Sections enable the ISSA to promote occupational safety and health throughout the world.

The International ISSA Sections “Machine and System Safety”, “Electricity” and “Metal” are the authors of the here presented series of guidelines on various issues dealing with occupational safety and health.

Today, the 10 different Guidelines are available in many languages. They cover a wide range of topics from technical occupational safety to mental stress, from hazardous substances to risk assessment.

The Guidelines are tailored to the special conditions in small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and may be of considerable assistance to the practical work in enterprises. Good practice examples, checklists and graphs are designed to help companies meet their statutory requirements and create a safe and healthy working environment for their employees. 

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