OVERVIEW

XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2021 is organized by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Institute for Work & Health (IWH), International Labour Organization (ILO), International Social Security Association (ISSA), International Conference Services Ltd (ICS) and will be held from Sep 20 - 23, 2021.

Theme:
The XXII World Congress will embrace the theme of ‘Prevention in the Connected Age: global solutions to achieve safe and healthy work for all’. The Congress will address this theme by breaking down the information into three major topics:
• Innovations in Addressing Longstanding Safety and Health Challenges
• Implications of the Changing World of Work for Occupational Safety and Health
• Advancing a Culture of Prevention

Who should attend:
The Congress brings together the global workplace prevention community including:
• High-level government officials, high-level decision-makers in the public and private sectors;
• CEOs and labour leaders;
• OSH professionals such as safety engineers, safety technicians, occupational hygienists, scientists, and so on;
• Occupational physicians and others dealing with occupational medicine;
• Labour inspectors and safety and health inspectors; Instructors, trainers and teachers in the field of OSH education;
• Trade unions, workers and their representatives;
• Employers and their organizations, including human resource managers;
• Social security institutions;
• Public and private OSH organizations;
• International and regional organizations;
• Manufacturers and importers of safety materials and safety equipment;
• Experts in communication and public relations; and media representatives and journalists

Course Description:
This completely online, digital event offers world-class speakers, inspiring experiences, elevated networking, premium content, and access to global leaders. It’s everything you’ve come to expect from the World Congress. Only different.

Objectives:
The objectives of the Congress include:
• Providing a forum for exchange of practices and experiences in order to promote safe and healthy work for all.
• Strengthen connections, networks and alliances while laying the groundwork for cooperation and strengthening relationships among all concerned.
• Provide a platform for knowledge, innovation, and strategic and practical ideas that can be immediately put into use.