Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - The Bureau of the International Social Security Association (ISSA), through an electronic consultation process, approved the adoption of the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan as an associate member of ISSA starting from 13 March 2020.

Since the entry into force, the Ministry of Labor has the right to access the full range of services, including all conferences, publications and services offered by the ISSA Center for Advanced Training in Social Security Administration, including ISSA electronic online resources, including those intended for supporting national measures to mitigate the socio-economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis.

The main goal of the Ministry of Labor membership in the International Social Security Association (ISSA) is to join the Vision zero concept.

Key benefits that open up as an associate member of the International Social Security Association (ISSA):

• carrying out activities in cooperation with highly qualified international experts on issues of social protection and social security;
• have access to innovative solutions to prevent accidents at work and occupational diseases;
• get the opportunity to carry out activities in accordance with international standards for the management of social protection and social security;
• in order to find solutions to existing problems in the field of social protection and social security in accordance with national needs, enlist the support of the organization in the international community for the implementation of activities in this area;
• be able to access best practices in working with international management;
• increasing the knowledge and prestige of workers in this field.

What is the Vision Zero Concept?

The philosophy of the Vision zero campaign is that all work-related injuries and occupational diseases can be prevented, a new approach to the prevention of injuries and diseases, the formation of a prevention culture as an integral part of work safety, health and well-being of workers in the workplace.

The main objectives of the Vision zero campaign are:

- provide a global strategy, platform and resources in support of Vision zero;

- through a single campaign to promote the worldwide interaction of organizations practicing prevention programs;

- provide support to enterprises in the development of a culture of prevention of work-related injuries based on the principles of Vision zero.

Why is it so necessary to join the Vision Zero Concept?

Globally, 2.78 million work-related deaths each year, economic losses from industrial accidents and occupational diseases are 4% - 6% of GDP, more than 360,000 families worldwide have lost one family member.

The Vision zero approach is flexible and allows you to solve the priority tasks of health, or safety, or well-being of employees. Thanks to this flexibility, Vision zero can be applied everywhere, at the level of states and labor protection organizations in any country and in any company. The Seven Golden Rules creates a roadmap to zero injuries based on successful and practical management concepts.

Seven Golden Rules of Vision zero:

1. Be a leader - demonstrate commitment to principles
2. Identify threats - control risks
3. Define goals - develop programs
4. Create a safety and health system - achieve a high level of organization
5. Ensure safety and health at work when working with machines and equipment
6. Further training - develop professional skills
7. Invest in staff - motivate through participation