Mr. Helmut Ehnes

Chairman, International Social Security Association VISION ZERO Steering Committee

Mr. Helmut Ehnes is Chairman of the International Social Security Association VISION ZERO Steering Committee.

Mr. Ehnes offers more than 35 years of professional experience in the field of occupational safety, health, and wellbeing at work. After receiving a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, he went on to become a Labour Inspector at the German Statutory Accident Insurance.   

Since joining the International Social Security Association (ISSA), Mr. Ehnes has played a key role as the Secretary General for ISSA Mining, Technical Secretary for ISSA Trade, and Chairman of several Vision Zero committees. Mr. Ehnes has made an impact in the occupational health and safety not only within Germany, but in collaboration with many international efforts in the EU and across the globe.

Sessions


11:05 - 11:55 am EDT / 15:05 – 15:55 pm UTC / 17:05 – 17:55 pm CEST
Breakout Session C – Organized by ISSA: Vision Zero in Motion: Presenting the new Vision Zero Training programme and the new Vision Zero Proactive Leading Indicators

Launched at the last World Congress three years ago, Vision Zero has found a broad acceptance in the world of industry, organisations and occupational health and safety professionals. What started as a campaign has gradually become part of a prevention culture and a sound strategy to improve prevention performance beyond compliance. Following the demands of the occupational safety and health community, we have been working with businesses, social security institutions, researchers and professional training providers to take Vision Zero to the next level.

In this session the International Social Security Association will present to you
- The new Vision Zero Training Programme - a newly developed Vision Zero training course for companies, to be delivered by accredited Vision Zero trainers
- The new Vision Zero Proactive Leading Indicators – a guide to measure and manage safety, health and wellbeing
- Exciting experiences and Vision Zero success stories from the occupational safety and health community

Speakers:
Dr. Bill Gunnyeon, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom
Mr. Helmut Ehnes, Chairman, International Social Security Association VISION ZERO Steering Committee
Prof. Stavroula Leka, Professor of Work Organization & Well-being, Cork University Business School, Ireland
Prof. Brou Yves Yéboué Kouamé, Director, Social Insurance Institute - National Social Insurance Fund (CNPS), Côte d’Ivoire
Dr. Dheera Phong-anant, Manager, Occupational Safety and Health Development & International Relations Center, SHAWPAT, Thailand
Mr. José Raul González, Chief Executive Officer, Cementos Progreso

Moderator:
Mr. Bernd Treichel, Senior Technical Specialist in Prevention, International Social Security Association

Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish