In late June, Accor participated in the XVIIIth World Congress on Safety and Health at Work in Seoul, South Korea. The event was organized jointly by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) around the theme "Safety and Health At Work: A Societal Responsibility."
The world's largest occupational safety and health event, the Congress aims to contribute to improvements in workers' health and workplace accident and illness prevention through the exchange of information and best practices. The 18th edition was attended by more than 4,000 people, including political leaders, company executives, health and safety professionals, representatives from workers and employers, organizations and social security experts. It provided them with an opportunity to review the current situation around the world and make recommendations for the future.
The Seoul Declaration on Safety and Health at Work
Signed in Seoul by some 50 high-level decision makers from around the world, the Seoul Declaration on Safety and Health at Work has been hailed by the International Labour Organization as a major new blueprint for creating a global occupational safety and health culture. In Seoul for the occasion, Cathy Kopp signed the declaration on behalf of Accor.
The declaration is a formal acknowledgement of the signatories, commitment to promoting occupational safety and health issues within their organization, using appropriate resources and tools. By signing it, Accor has confirmed its position as a socially responsible, internationally active corporate citizen.
The declaration states that a safe and healthy working environment should be recognized as a fundamental human right. It also includes instructions for employers, workers and governments.
“ Employers should ensure that
- Prevention is an integral part of their activities, as high safety and health standards at work go hand and hand with good business performance.
- Occupational safety and health management systems are established in an effective way to improve workplace safety and health.
- Workers and their representatives are consulted, trained, informed and involved in all measures related to their safety and health at work.”
This means that employers must provide workers with adequate training and information and, at the same time, deploy effective occupational safety and health management systems.
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The World congress on Safety and Health at work
The World Congress on Safety and Health at Work is the largest international occupational safety and health event in the world. It is designed to help prevent workplace accidents and protect workers' health by allowing participants to share information and knowledge about the latest improvements in these areas, and by encouraging them to implement joint projects. |
Accor Signs the Seoul Declaration on Safety and Health at Work download (228 ko)