Itasca, IL - The world's safety and health experts were invited today to share their knowledge and programs at the XVII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, to be held in September, 2005 in Orlando, Fla. The organizers of the event today issued a "Call for Papers" asking those interested in making oral presentations, or in showing their film and multimedia products, at the World Congress to submit abstracts.
The XVII World Congress is organized jointly by the National Safety Council, the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The World Congress is a tripartite (government, labor, and industry) event, and is held every three years. This will be the first time that the World Congress will be held in the United States.
The National Safety Council has established a National Organizing Committee, which is also tripartite, to assist in planning and promoting the World Congress. The U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and health Administration, Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Bureau of International Labor Affairs) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are supporting the World Congress and participating as important government partners on the National Organizing Committee. The theme of the World Congress is "Prevention in a Globalized World - Success through Partnerships". Abstract themes include: 'Impact of Globalization, Opportunities and Risks', 'Leadership in Safety and Health,' 'Challenges in a Changing World of Work,' and 'Prevention is a Value in a Globalized World.' The deadline for the submission of abstracts is March 31, 2004. Submissions can be made online at www.safety2005.org in English, French, German or Spanish, or via mail, e-mail or fax.
An International Film and Multimedia Festival will be an integral part of the World Congress. Individuals and organizations that have produced film, video and other multimedia programs for safety and health are invited to submit their productions for the Festival. For further information on the Film Festival, visit www.bfge.de. For further information on the Multimedia Festival, please visit www.prevent.be. The deadline for productions for the International Film and Multimedia Festival is December 1, 2004.
The National Safety Council is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health. Members of NSC include more than 45,000 businesses, labor organizations, schools, public agencies, private groups and individuals. Founded in 1913, and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the primary focus of the NSC is preventing injuries that occur in workplaces, homes, communities and motor vehicles. For additional information about the National Safety Council, visit www.nsc.org.
The International Labor Organization www.ilo.org, founded in 1919, is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights. Like the World Congress, the ILO's work is tripartite.
The International Social Security Association www.prevention.issa.int, founded in 1927, serves as a forum for agencies throughout the world that administer workers' compensation programs, sickness and disability insurance, pensions and other worker benefits. The ISSA's work in occupational safety and health is carried out by The Special Commission on Prevention through sections that focus on specific industries such as agriculture, construction and mining.
The XVII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work will take place September 18-22, 2005 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. More information on the World Congress, ILO and ISSA is available at www.safety2005.org.
For Immediate Release, January 1, 2004
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