Introduction
The objective of the International Safe Workplace Program (ISWP), under the framework of the World Health Organization (WHO) Safe Community initiative, is to apply the best practices of proven injury prevention programs to protect the safety and health of employees and any person affected by the activities in workplace environment.
Occupational Safety and Health Council - International Safe Workplace Program
The Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC) established in 1988 is a statutory body that promotes safety and health at work, with the objective of safeguarding Hong Kong's valuable workforce and cultivating a strong safety culture in the society. OSHC has actively advocated the 'Safe Community' concept of WHO in Hong Kong since 1999 for an integrated development of safety culture in the community and entered an agreement with WHO being her 6th Affiliate Safe Community Support Centre in 2000. The Council was also appointed as one of WHO 'International Safe Schools Certifying Centre' and 'International Safe Community Certifying Center' in 2009 and 2010 respectively.
WHO 'International Safe Workplace Program' initiative aims to motivate more workplace settings and offer them opportunities to strengthen their work safety culture alongside the development of safe communities, eventually for constructing a safe and happy working environment for every person.
International Safe Workplace Indicators
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An infrastructure based on partnership and collaborations, governed by a group of managers, workers, technical staff and safety professionals that is responsible for safety promotion in their workplace; The group should be chaired by a Management representative with a Union representative as a co-chair; |
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Safe Workplace policies developed by the Group and adopted by the management and unions in a Safe Community setting; |
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Long-term, sustainable operational programs covering genders and all work ages, environments, and situations; |
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Programs that target high-risk groups and environments, and programs that promotes safety for vulnerable groups; |
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Programs that document the frequency and causes of injuries - both non-intentional (accidents) and intentional (violence and self-inflicted); |
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Evaluation measures to assess their policies, programs, processes and the effects of change; |
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Ongoing participation in Safe Workplace networks - at community, national and international levels. |
Invitation of participation in the Program
The Council is inviting all organizations to participate in the International Safe Workplace Program. Please complete the reply slip if you are interested to join the Program.
Enquiry
Please free feel to contact Mr. Steve Hu (Tel: 2116 5632) or Ms. Kathy Kwok (Tel: 2116 5675) for details.
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