About Vision Zero
Accidents at work and occupational diseases are neither
predetermined nor unavoidable – they always have causes. By
building a strong prevention culture, these causes can be
eliminated and work-related accidents, harm and occupational
diseases be prevented. “Vision Zero” is a transformational
approach to prevention that integrates the three dimensions of
safety, health and well-being at all levels of work. Safe and
healthy working conditions are not only a legal and moral
obligation – they also pay off economically. Investments in safety
and health at workplaces avoid human suffering and protect our
most valuable asset – our health and our physical and
psychological integrity. Importantly they also have a positive
impact on the motivation of employees, on the quality of work and
products, on the company’s reputation, and on the satisfaction
levels of employees, managers and customers and thus on economic
success. Healthy working conditions contribute to a healthy
business and generally to a better and safer world. The ISSA’s
Vision Zero concept is flexible and can be adjusted to the
specific safety, health or well-being priorities for prevention in
any given context. Thanks to this flexibility, Vision Zero is
beneficial to any workplace, enterprise or industry in all regions
of the world.
Vision Zero Approach
International research on the return on investments in prevention
proves that every unit invested in safety and health generates a
potential benefit of more than two units in positive economic
effects. Improving safety and health in the enterprise does not
necessarily mean to increase spending. More important is that
management acts with awareness, leads consistently and builds a
climate of trust and open communication at every level in the
company. Implementing the Vision Zero prevention strategy requires
the active contribution and participation of many different
contributors at company level. One thing is clear: the success or
failure of implementing the Vision Zero strategy will ultimately
be determined by dedicated employers and executives, motivated
managers and vigilant employees.
