Safety & Work

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.

HYPERTENSION: IF YOU KNOW IT, YOU CAN AVOID IT OR AT LEAST CONTROL IT WELL!

Migrant workers face greater risks compared to their Italian colleagues when it comes to developing and/or effectively managing hypertension. Migration requires significant cultural adjustments and substantial changes to traditional dietary habits and lifestyles, which are often not favorable.

Static electricity - ignition hazards and protective measures

In modern industry, static electricity poses a significant ignition risk. In environments where flammable gases, vapors or dusts are present, even a small electrostatic spark can be enough to trigger a devastating explosion.

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.

Practical assistance for the preparation of an explosion protection document

Due to high temperatures and pressures, explosions cannot only cause damage to property and production downtime, but can also pose an immediate danger to the life and health of employees and other persons. For this reason, legal standards have been drawn up worldwide with the aim of preventing explosions.

New news app MASon

With the new news app MASon, developed by the Austrian Occupational Safety Association (VAS) together with the Austrian Workers' Compensation Board (AUVA), the concentrated expertise of the two cooperation partners on all aspects of health and safety in the workplace is now available to you in one place, accessible at any time, digitally at the touch of a button, always up-to-date and free of charge.