Join International SOS at the XX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2014

13 August 2014 ,  —

London

International SOS is pleased to be a patron of this year’s XX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work. The event takes place at the Congress Centre in Frankfurt, Germany from 24 August until 27 August 2014. It is a global forum for prevention, medical and occupational health experts. 

International SOS will be running different activities to highlight the importance of prevention policies that protect the health and safety of business travellers and expatriates.

On 26 August between 10:00 – 11:00 Dr. Stefan Eßer, Medical Director, International SOS Central Europe, and Dr. David Gold from the International SOS Foundation, will be hosting a workshop on global occupational safety and health standards to protect workers travelling or on foreign assignment.  This event will link to the organisation’s Global Framework, which is the world’s first such document looking at aspects of Duty of Care for safety on business journeys and foreign assignments.

On 26 August 2014 between 16:00 – 18:00 Dr Eßer will speak about Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV prevention. The symposium is focusing on the relation between occupational safety and health and corporate social responsibility and is an opportunity to present key practical examples.

“Being a patron of the World Congress on Safety and Health at Work is a real privilege. It is a great opportunity to come together with many varied organisations to focus on the importance of having strong preventative cultures in the workplace” says Dr Eßer.  “The congress brings people together who know that putting the security and health of their employee comes first. Doing this  brings many benefits to their organisation and the individuals working for it. This is exactly what we here at International SOS are trying to achieve on a daily basis with our staff and our clients.”

The World Congress is expected to attract over 4,000 participants from more than 100 countries. In 2014 the event’s motto is ‘sharing a vision for sustainable prevention’. The motto characterises the three main topics that will be addressed by the technical sessions of the congress: Prevention Culture – Prevention Strategies – Vision Zero, Challenges in Occupational Health and Diversity in the World of Work.

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About the International SOS Group of Companies

The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help protect your people, your organisation's reputation, as well as support your compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity and sustainability.

 

Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group, headquartered in London & Singapore, is trusted by 12,000 organisations, including the majority of the Fortune 500, as well as mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions and NGOs. 12,000 multicultural medical, security and logistics experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,000 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days.   

To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: www.internationalsos.com

 

About the World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

Organised every three years since 1955, the World Congress takes place in a different country each time. The German host this year is the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) as the national host in conjunction with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA). More information can be found on: www.safety2014germany.com or www.internationalsosfoundation.org