News Archive - Enetosh

Three Nominations from the network

Robert W. Campbell Award Panel of Reviewers

04. Apr 2014 /

The Robert W. Campbell Award (RWC) was established in 2004 and is supported by a network of 22 Global partners across five continents. ENETOSH is one of these partners, representing the European region together with the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the raw materials and chemical industry (BGRCI). The Robert W. Campbell Award recognizes organizations that achieve excellence through the integration of environmental, health and safety (EHS) management in business operations.
The Robert W. Campbell Award is named after the first President of the National Safety Council, and is awarded once a year. The rigorous Robert W. Campbell Award review process ensures not only that a worthy winner is named each year, but that all organizations applying for the Award receive insightful and meaningful feedback on their organization's EHS management system.
The International Panel of Reviewers consists of renowned experts and leaders in the business, education, safety, health and environmental fields and is nominated by the Global Partners.
This year, three experts have been nominated for the Panel of Reviewers by ENETOSH: Neal Stone, Policy and Communications Director of the British Safety Council (BSC), Alan Cowen, Director of Health and Safety at the University of Brighton and Prof Alfredo Soeiro, University of Porto, Department of Civil Engineering.
For more information on the award and the review process, please visit the website of the Robert W. Campbell Award.

from the Russian Federation

New network member

04. Apr 2014 /

Based on a long-standing cooperation and mutual trust the All—Russia Institute for Occupational Safety and Labour Economics (VCOT) has joined ENETOSH as an official member now.
The motto of the Institute is "Self-Reliance, Professionalism, Responsibility". It is a dynamic research organization dedicated to scientific development and implementation of the main guidelines of State policy in the field of environment, safety and the economy, as well as prevention and reduction of industrial injuries and occupational diseases in enterprises of all economic activities. Furthermore, the Institute longs to improve the social security system by creation and implementation of measures to reduce occupational risks.
The All-Russia Institute for Occupational Safety and Labour Economics (VCOT) carries out systematic training, organizes and conducts training and workshops of various kinds. The training program offers modern practice-oriented seminars developed by leading specialists and experts. The training seminars are practical exercises to consolidate the acquired knowledge, develop skills and master the ways of solution of certain applied tasks.
More information on the website of the institute (in Russian language).

Read more … New Network Member

by the European Commission, Directorate General for Education and Culture

Public consultation on a “European Area of Skills and Qualifications”

08. Feb 2014 /

This consultation by the Directorate General for Education and Culture of the European Commission is supposed to collect the views of stakeholders on the problems faced by learners and workers with regard to the transparency and recognition of their skills and qualifications when moving within and between EU Member States, on the adequacy of the related European policies and instruments and on the potential benefits of developing a “European Area of Skills and Qualifications”.
The Directorate prepared an online questionnaire. All stakeholders and individuals are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Contributions are particularly sought from stakeholders interested in or affected by policies and tools on recognition and transparency of skills and qualifications, including learners and workers, governmental bodies, education and training institutions, employers, federations of employers, trade unions, public and private employment services, chambers of industry, commerce and skilled crafts, qualification authorities, guidance services, youth and youth work organisations, voluntary sector organisations, experts.
More information on the website of the Directorate General for Education and Culture. To access the online questionnaire directly, please click here.

By WorkSafe BC, Canada

New Student WorkSafe resource package

31. Jan 2014 /

The successful program "Student WorkSafe" by Worksafe BC has been updated and expanded, with new features to meet a variety of educational needs.
The "Student WorkSafe 10-12 resource package" consists of three instructional modules and support materials for teachers to deliver learning activities in a wide range of education settings, a learning guide for students working on their own as part of a self-directed learning plan or distance education course. Furthermore, a student resource page is available, which contains worksheets, online resources, and links to print and video materials to support the various activities in both the Teacher Guide and the Independent Learning Guide. Finally, a Workplace Safety Knowledge Test for summarative assessment of student learning and a Workplace Safety Certificate that students can use as evidence of learning for school or workplace purposes are part of the resource package.
All information and resources are available on the WorkSafe BC website.

Our Hot Topic #13

Accident prevention

31. Jan 2014 /

We have a new "Hot Topic" online. It is our #13: "Accident Prevention".
The basic task of safety and health education is the prevention of accidents. This can be done by raising awareness for physical and psychosocial risks and hazards, teaching workers about safety signs, safe and healthy behavior or protective equipment, and more.
Not only in the construction industry, but in many other occupational fields as well, accident prevention is essential. The ideal target is, of course, “Vision Zero” – no severe accidents at work and at home any more.
Hot Topics are a collection of good practice examples - all of them are as well included in our TOOLBOX, some presented in the GOOD PRACTICE area. These collections are supposed to put a spotlight on a special topic. Take a look at this and all our other Hot Topics by clicking the link in the main menu on the left.

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