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1. www.issa.int
Promoting excellence
in social security
Create a more inclusive world
Hans-Horst Konkolewsky
ISSA Secretary General
RI World Congress, 25 - 27 October 2016, Edinburgh, Scotland

2. Promoting excellence
in social security
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Alarming occupational health trends for Social Security
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3. Promoting excellence
in 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)

4. Promoting excellence
in social security
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The ISSA’s 3-dimensional approach to prevention
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5. Promoting excellence
in social security
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The ISSA’s 3-dimensional approach to prevention
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6. Promoting excellence
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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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7. Social security: From “payer” to “player”
- The ISSA Prevention Guidelines -

8. Help workers return to an active work life

9. Promoting excellence
in social security
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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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10. Thank you!
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www.issa.int/prevention