Vision Zero Rating System India
An Introduction
Accidents at work and occupational diseases are neither determined by fate nor unavoidable - they always have causes. By building a strong prevention culture, decent work conditions and adhering to the obligations of business and human rights, these causes can be eliminated.
Safe and healthy working conditions are not only a legal and moral obligation, they also pay off economically. International research on 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.
"Vision Zero" is a transformational approach to prevention that integrates the three dimensions of safety, health and well-being at all levels of work. For assessing the occupational safety and health performance and motivate industrial organizations, the Vision Zero Rating System India (VZ-RSI) - a comprehensive tool has been developed by a team of experts from the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV),
Indo-German Network of Business and Human Rights, and OSH Academy, India. Rating system is a tool for assessing and enhancing occupational safety, health and well-being. The aim of the rating system is to motivate and support organizations in developing a 'Pro OSH Culture' for accomplishing the goal of Vision Zero. VZ-RSI will bench mark the organization which will help in improving the image at National and International levels and meeting the international business standards through continual improvement for achieving Vision Zero.
Advantages of VZ-RSI
- Benchmarking safety systems of manufacturing and construction sites at the national level.
- To reach identical standards for rating the manufacturing and construction sites.
- To reach continual improvement for achieving Vision Zero.
- To reach Vision Zero, thus improving the brand image, business performance and overall rating of the industry at international level.
Team VZ-RSI
Prof. Karl-Heinz Noetel is President of International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in the Construction Industry and Member of ISSA Special Commission on Prevention. Prof. Noetel is internationally acclaimed OSH expert and senior faculty at University of Wuppertal and Board member of the International Society for Fall Protection (ISFP). He has been Senior Consultant of DGUV, Director of BG BAU Department DGUV Co-operations and CEO of the international project Prevention Forum+ until 2021. He has a huge experience in leading countless international teams of experts.
Dr. Avneesh Singh is the former Director General and Chief Inspector Dock Safety, Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), Ministry of Labour & Employment. He is highly acclaimed OSH professional and has served at highest level to the apex body of the Government of India which formulates national policies on occupational safety and health. Presently, Dr. Singh is Professor Emeritus, Mewar University, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan). He is International coordinator of VZ-RSI.
Dr. Sven Timm is Co-ordinator for Works on Contaminated Sites, Environmental Protection and Industrial Hygiene specialist, German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) - Head of "Central Prevention Division" at DGUV since 2019; Head of Section "Strategic Cooperation" since 2007. Dr. Timm is Vice President of the International Section of the ISSA on Information for Prevention since 2016; Vice President of the International Section of the ISSA on a Culture of Prevention since 2019; and International co-operation in prevention (EU COM, EUOSHA, IALI, ICOH, ILO, ISSA, WHO, etc.). He has been trainer and senior expert for ISSA, ILO ITC, EU COM, TAIEX etc., and leader of several international OSH projects.
Dr. Brij Mohan is former Director, Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. Dr. Brij Mohan is renowned OSH professional having about 39 years of experience in the specialized field of Industrial Hygiene, chemical / process safety, occupational safety and environment management. Presently, he is National coordinator of VZ-RSI.
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