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Vision Zero at Work: Towards a More Sustainable and Resilient Future​

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The webinar celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Finnish Vision Zero Forum by gathering workplaces and experts around the world to share perspectives to Vision Zero. Through an inspiring collection of presentations, participants will have the opportunity to learn about real-life experiences from various workplaces, showcasing the practical application of Vision Zero.

Vision Zero represents a commitment to the continuous development of safety, health, and well-being at work. It encompasses effective measures to prevent work-related accidents and diseases, as well as innovative practices that promote safety.

Considering the numerous challenges faced in today's working environment, it is essential for us to envision how we can collectively contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future at work. One way to achieve this is through the upcoming webinar, which explores how to implement Vision Zero and cultivate a prevention culture in workplaces successfully.

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Kindly note, that all times are EET (Helsinki time zone)!

12:00 Vision Zero​
Tommi Alanko, Director, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health​

12.10 Keynote: Towards Sustainable Future at Work ​
Stuart Hughes, Head of Health & Safety at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team (and President Elect for IOSH)​

12.40 20 Years of Success – Finnish Vision Zero Forum​
Tiina-Mari Monni, Product Manager, Finnish Vision Zero Forum, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health​

13.00 Cultivating Safety in Global Network: Sandvik Load & Haul Story​​
Sini Adamson, Global EHS Manager, Load & Haul, Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy​

13.20 Break​​

13.30 Vision Zero's objectives and principles; Gender-specific approach in the informal sector (Case study Africa)​
Nana Wanjau, Chairperson, Commonwealth Business Women Network, Kenya​

13.50 Applications of Collaboratively Working Robots for Construction Sites and safety​​
Mr. Indo, research fellow for Institute of Technology in Shimizu Corporation

14.10 Vision Zero – an Outlook on the Future​
Panel discussion: task Group Vision Zero

Alan Stevens, Head of Strategic Engagement, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

Bernd Treichel, Senior Prevention Expert, International Social Security Association (ISSA)

Toshihiro Fujita, Director, Institute of Global Safety Promotion (IGSAP)

Dietmar Elsler, Senior Research Project Manager, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)

Ockert Dupper, Global Programme Manager, Vision Zero Fund, International Labour Organization (ILO)

Tommi Alanko, Director, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health

14.45 End of the Webinar​

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More information

  • Tommi Alanko, Director, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, +35840 719 2521,  tommi.alanko@ttl.fi.
  • Tiina-Mari Monni, Product Manager, Finnish Vision Zero Forum, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health​, +35850 433 1607,  tiina-mari.monni@ttl.fi.

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WELL-BEING THROUGH WORK

The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) researches, develops and specializes in well-being at work. It promotes occupational health and safety and the well-being of workers. It is an independent institution under public law, working under the administrative sector of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. It has five regional offices, and its headquarters are in Helsinki. The number of personnel is about 500.

For the media | Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (ttl.fi)

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