Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency

November 4 ,2009

KOSHA’s Activities

to Implement the Seoul Declaration

European ForumDusseldorf, Germany

ContentsContents

Background and Objectives Background and Objectives1.1.1.1.

Implementation and Promotion Activities

Implementation and Promotion Activities 2.2.2.2.

Follow-up Measures Follow-up Measures3.3.3.3.

Conclusion Conclusion4.4.4.4.

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Background and Objectives

1. To create a new turning point for OSH

2. To reduce work-related deaths, injuries, and ill-health

3. To promote close cooperation in the global OSH

community

4. To raise global OSH awareness and enhance a sense of

responsibility

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1. To devise a comprehensive declaration including OSH policies &

measures

2. To lay the groundwork for common goals and responsibility

3. To share and realize a vision of safe & healthy work

environments

4. To define & promote OSH for each tripartite

1. Background of the Seoul Declaration1. Background of the Seoul Declaration

2. Objectives of the Seoul Declaration2. Objectives of the Seoul Declaration

Implementation and Promotion Activities(1)

2.2.2.2.

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1. The 11. The 1stst Global Forum on the Seoul Declaration Global Forum on the Seoul Declaration

Venue Grand Ballroom No. 101/ 102, COEX, Seoul

Participants

405 from OSH bodies home and abroad

Date Sep. 10th, 2008

2. Opening of the Memorial Hall for the Seoul Declaration2. Opening of the Memorial Hall for the Seoul Declaration

Venue KOSHA HQ

Participants

30 including members of the National Executive Committee

Date Apr. 30th, 2009

* Summary, program and results of the Congress is displayed at

the hall

* Presentation (8 Speakers) and Pannel Discussion(8 Panelist)

Memorial Hall for the Seoul Declaration2.2.2.2.

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Implementation and promotion Activities(2)

2.2.2.2.

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3. National Executive Committee3. National Executive Committee

Members 20 including tripartite representative

※The 1st meeting was held on Apr. 30th, 2009

Chairperson

KOSHA President

4. International Joint Committee4. International Joint Committee

- ILO : Dr. Sameera Al-Tuwaijiri - ISSA : Mr. Hans-Horst Konkolewsky - KOSHA : Dr. Lee, Joon Won

Members 3 Persons from ILO, ISSA and KOSHA

※The 1st committee meeting will be held on Nov. 4th, 2009

Implementation and Promotion Activities(3)

2.2.2.2.

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5. Joint Executive Secretariat 5. Joint Executive Secretariat

* Signatory bodies (ILO/ISSA/KOSHA) send one professional each

to the

joint secretariat (KOSHA dispatched one expert in Jun. 2009)

* Operation will be decided by the International Joint Committee

Meeting 6. Ceremony for the 16. Ceremony for the 1stst Anniversary of the Seoul Declaration Anniversary of the Seoul Declaration

Venue Conference Center No. 311, COEX, Seoul

Participants

150 OSH related personnel from home and abroad

Date Jun. 29th, 2009

* Presentation (ILO/ISSA/KOSHA) and Panel Discussion(8

Panelists)* Statement of Support : Delegate from 50 OSH bodies home

and abroad

Implementation and Promotion Activities(4)

2.2.2.2.

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7. International Forum on Occupational Risk Prevention 7. International Forum on Occupational Risk Prevention

Venue Gabinete Literario, Las Palmas, Spain

Participants

50 from the Americas and Europe

Date Mar. 27th, 2009

8. Health and Safety Canada 2009 8. Health and Safety Canada 2009

Venue Metro Toronto Convention Center, Canada

Participants

Over 5,000 from Canada, the US and other regions

Date Apr. 21st, 2009

* Presentation on the Seoul Declaration (Director general CHOI,

Dae Yul)

* Statement of Support : Delegate from 24 OSH bodies home

and abroad

Follow up Measures(1)3.3.3.3.

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1. Creation and Operation of the Websites 1. Creation and Operation of the Websites

Purpose To disseminate objectives of the Seoul Declaration

Content History, Introduction to the 18th World Congress,

Address Http://www.seouldeclaration.org

2. National Executive Committee 2. National Executive Committee

Venue KOSHA Headquarters

Participants

20 members from tripartite and OSH related personnel

Date Nov. 26th, 2009

* Reporting the results of the International Joint Committee

Meeting etc.

Signatory bodies, Electronic signature and Press

releases

Follow up Measures(2)3.3.3.3.

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3. Promotion through International Network 3. Promotion through International Network

5. Promotion along with cooperation with Asian Nations 5. Promotion along with cooperation with Asian Nations

Distribution of PR materials to OSH bodies across the world through ASEAN OSHNET, INSHPO, APOSHO and other global networks ※ ASEAN OSHNET : ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (10 Countries) ※ INSHPO : International Network of Safety & Health Practitioner Organization (11 Countries) ※ APOSHO : Asia Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Agency (26 Countries)

Invitation Training program for OSH officials from developing nations※ Participants: 16 nations among the ASEAN members and other South East Countries On-site consultation services in the developing world (※ 6 Asian Nations)

4. Promotion through Press and Organize Special Session4. Promotion through Press and Organize Special Session

Distribute Press releases and special features home and abroad Organize special sessions on the Seoul Declaration at the OSH related Seminars

The Seoul Declaration is the world’s first OSH global charter

Cooperation with the global OSH community

Accident Prevention Culture and Promotion Activities

Joint efforts by the tripartite parties and OSH organizations are

needed

to promote the Seoul Declaration

Close cooperation among the initiators for the Seoul Declaration

(ILO,ISSA and KOSHA) is crucial to pursue the objectives into

practice

4.4.4.4. Conclusion

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