riwc hans horst konkolewsky presentation
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Promoting excellencein social security
Create a more inclusive world
Hans-Horst KonkolewskyISSA Secretary General
RI World Congress, 25 - 27 October 2016, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Alarming occupational health trends for Social Security
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Socio-economic impact of occupational accidents and diseases 2.3 million work-related fatalities every year about 350,000 deaths are caused by occupational
accidents and close to 2 million – or 85 % - by work-related diseases
estimated loss of 4 % of the world’s GDP
ILO (2011)
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The ISSA’s 3-dimensional approach to prevention
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The ISSA’s 3-dimensional approach to prevention
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Socio-economic benefits of prevention
A potential return at enterprise level of occupational risk prevention of 1:2.2
Reductions of approximately 25% in sick leave,
health plan costs and workers’ compensation and disability insurance costs due to workplace health promotion
Potential Return on Investment of return-to-work programmes for social security organisations of 1:2.4
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Social security: From “payer” to “player”
- The ISSA Prevention Guidelines -
Help workers return to an active work life
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ISSA Guidelines on Return-To-Work (RTW) Chapters and topics (32 guidelines):
Basic RTW principles and guidelines – arguments in favour, legal and policy basis, stakeholders, promotion
Specific RTW principles and guidelines – holistic approach, early intervention, individual approach, active participation, collaboration with stakeholders, qualification of experts, monitoring and evaluation
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Thank you!
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