The Concept Of "Vision Zero"

Accidents at work and occupational diseases are neither predetermined nor inevitable – they always have causes. By creating an active culture of prevention, these causes can be eliminated, and the resulting accidents at work, injuries, and occupational diseases can be prevented.

Vision Zero is an approach that transforms the content of prevention, which combines three aspects of work at all levels-safety, health and well-being.

Safe and healthy working conditions are not only a legal and moral obligation, but also pay off economically. International research on the return on investment in prevention shows that every dollar invested in occupational safety and health potentially creates a benefit in the form of a positive economic effect of more than two dollars. Healthy working conditions contribute to the health of the business.

The ISSA Vision Zero concept is flexible and can be adapted to specific prevention priorities related to the safety, health and well-being of employees in any given case. With its flexibility, Vision Zero benefits any workplace, business, or industry in any region of the world.