Vision Zero Concept:
- Vision Zero is based on the belief that all accidents, diseases and harm at work are preventable.
- Objective: The concept of ‘Vision Zero’ is fast gaining acceptance across the countries to improve the occupational safety and health situation.
- Principles: The concept of Vision Zero is based on four fundamental principles viz.
- life is non-negotiable,
- humans are fallible,
- tolerable limits are defined by human physical resistance, and
- people are entitled to safe transport and safe workplaces.
- The Vision is based on principles of Controlling Risks, Ensuring Safety and Health in Machines, Equipment and Workplaces and Skill Upgradation of Workforce.
International Vision Zero Conference:
- The Conference has been organized by Directorate General Factory Advice and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), an attached office of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Germany in association with Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and International Social Security Association (ISSA).
- The conference provides a forum for promoting safety and health at work by exchanging knowledge, practices and experience.
