International Vision Zero Conference’ to promote Occupational Safety and Health inaugurated in Mumbai, Maharashtra
From 18th to 20th February, a 3 day ‘International Vision Zero Conference’ was inaugurated in Mumbai, Maharashtra to promote occupational safety and health.
i. The Conference was organized by Directorate General Factory Advice and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), Ministry of Labour and Employment, German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Germany along with Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and International Social Security Association – Manufacturing, Construction, and Mining. It was inaugurated by Shri Heeralal Samariya, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment.
ii. ‘Vision Zero’ is based on four principles:
• Life is non-negotiable.
• Humans are fallible.
• Limits of tolerance defined by physical resistance of humans.
• People are entitled to safe transport and safe workplaces.
Key points:
i. It aims to help the government to enhance workplace security and reduce occupational hazards by controlling risks, ensuring safety and health in machines, equipment and workplaces and skill up gradation of the workforce.
ii. DGFASLI, Ministry of Labour and Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) to enhance safety and health at work, to reduce the occurrence of work-related accidents and diseases and to promote social protection.