The International Conference on Achieving Sustainable World of Work through Vision Zero is being held on 20 – 21 January 2025 in New Delhi, India. This conference is a collaborative effort organized by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), the OSH Academy with its Vision Zero Rating System, the ISSA Section on Prevention in the Construction Industry, and the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV).

The conference features a distinguished lineup of guests and speakers who will share their insights and experiences on various aspects of occupational safety and health. The event kicked off with an inaugural session that includes a welcome address by Vivek Kumar, Head of the Centre for Rural Development and Technology at IIT Delhi, and introductory remarks by Karl-Heinz Noetel, President of the ISSA’s Prevention Section in the Construction Industry and International Advisor for the Vision Zero Rating System.

The conference programme includes several technical sessions covering a wide range of topics related to Vision Zero. On the first day, sessions will focus on Vision Zero in the construction and chemical industries, tools and standards for Vision Zero, and safety in the rural sector. Notable speakers include Sanjeev Raina, Executive Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Helmut Nold, Senior Consultant on Occupational Safety and Health of the ISSA’s Prevention Section in the Chemical Industry.

Day two will delve into Vision Zero in the context of a changing world of work, management tools for Vision Zero, and the future of Vision Zero. Speakers such as Mark Füllemann, Founder and Director of Practice & Experience GmbH, and Arkaprabha Sau, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, will share their expertise on topics ranging from migration challenges to the role of artificial intelligence in occupational health practices.

The conference will conclude with the awarding of Vision Zero Ratings, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated excellence in implementing Vision Zero principles. This session will be chaired by Karl-Heinz Noetel and Avneesh Singh, International Coordinator for the Vision Zero Rating System.

The Vision Zero conference in New Delhi is a crucial step towards creating safer workplaces and preventing accidents. By bringing together experts and stakeholders from various industries, the event aims to foster collaboration and share best practices that can help achieve the goal of zero accidents.