International Development DaysVancouver, BC October 2 – 4, 2002
Maureen C. Shaw
Industrial Accident Prevention Association
October 3, 2002
Email: [email protected] Website: www.iapa.ca
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
To improve the quality of life in workplaces and communities we serve by being an internationally recognized leader in providing effective programs, products and services for the prevention of injury and illness.
"A World where risks are controlled because everyone believes suffering and loss are morally, socially and economically unacceptable."
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
Consulting Services (High Impact Solutions, Integrated Management System and Occupational Health)
Technical Services (Ergonomists, Engineers, Occupational Hygienists)
Training/Education Services (Public, In-house, Internet, CD-Rom)
Products (more than 100 products)
Partnerships and alliances locally, nationally and internationally (e.g.: Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Ontario Furniture, Canadian Foundry Assoc., Hong Kong Council, ILO, ISSA, WHO, PAHO)
Community-based programs through a network of 900 industry volunteers
Formed 85 years ago by industrial leaders with the Canadian Manufacturers Association, we have evolved as a non-governmental not-for-profit corporation to 225 professional staff with the following integrated menu of offerings:
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
Essential Components of Sustainable Cities
Environmental Integrity
• living within ecological limits
• protecting natural resources
• responsible consumption patterns; re-use & recycling
• measurable carrying capacity indicators
Quality of Life
• diversity
• cooperation
• health
• education
• communication
• compassion
• efficient, affordable, accessible transportation
• linking jobs to housing and communities
• honouring culture
• pluralism and tolerance
Economic Security• local, regional economic viability
• opportunities for employment
• economic justice/equity
• reduce gap between rich and poor
• economic security
• appropriate technology and economics
• long term view not short term gains
Democratic Participation
• communication, education, information, collaboration
• all stakeholders represented and involved
• power from within the community
• belief in the possibility of change
• democracy
• accountability
• personal dignity
• grassroots organizations
Source
Dr. Warren Flint
Five E’s Unlimited
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
Traditional Corporate
Responsibilities
Ensuring Health, Safety, Wellness
& Security of Employees
Management of Natural Resources
Conservation
Minimizing Waste
Recycling
Minimizing Pollution
Compliance with Regulations &
Legislation
Based on European Sustainable Cities Report
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
Corporate Community &
Workplace Leadership Imperatives
Sharing Best Practices
Mentoring Concern for
Individuals Colleagues & Neighbours
Social Responsibility to
Community & Workplace Activities
Support of Cultural Heritage
Political Influence Locally
Nationally
Maureen C. Shaw - IAPA
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
Skilled experts and practitioners in workplace injury and illness prevention
Framework of legislation and standards (including International Standards)
Belief in the need to generate greater social awareness of the magnitude of the unacceptable injury problem
Economic & Political benefits of prevention Bringing together leaders in communities with
knowledge and expertise in business, government, planning, public health and social sciences, education, epidemiology, crime prevention, fire prevention, transportation safety, childhood safety, seniors’ safety and more!
Canada was the first country to use the workplace as the catalyst for developing coalitions and partnerships for prevention of injuries in communities.
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
“Helping make Canada the safest country in the world to live, learn, work and play.”
The Safe Communities Foundation has a practical plan for workplace and community-wide safety with the following outcomes:
protecting lives
reducing the cost of losses
creating a healthy climate for investment
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
In Canada we now have 31 communities designated by the Safe Communities
Foundation
World Health Organization (WHO) has internationally designated three communities in Canada: Fort McMurray, Alberta; Brockville, Ontario and Fort Frances, Ontario
There are 65 WHO designated communities world-wide
Communities such as, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, Bangladesh, South Korea, Sweden, Finland and more are working on WHO designation
Canada encourages them all to make the workplace and small business a priority to business and human sustainability
For more information contact WHO Collaborating Centre on Community Safety Promotion (Karolinska Institutet at www.phs.ki.se/csp/
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
Data Collection Measurement Evaluation
Hospitals
Local, Provincial and National Government
Recreational Safety
Traffic Safety
Fire SafetyFarm Safety
SpecialNeedsGroups
Fire Fighters
Childhood Safety
• Government• Insurance• Safety Assns.
Workplace Safety
Police
Service Clubs
Health Units
NGO’s
Pain/Grief
FinancialCosts
Injuries
• boating• snowmobiling• swimming
Source: M. Shaw, IAPACarol Eamer
Universities
Colleges
InternationalPartnersSmall & Medium
Enterprises
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
“Work is an indispensable basis of society, and furthermore the process of
work should be optimized by guaranteeing decent working conditions
for all.”“The goal of the global community should be to guarantee a universal minimum level in working conditions and in occupational safety and health for all working people with the help of global strategies. The goal should be especially, to protect the most vulnerable groups, such as children, migrant workers, disabled people, aging workers, women and illiterate workers.”
Dr. Professor Jorma Rantanen, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
Closing Thoughts….Cities contain many Communities
In our globalized economies, if we are to be successful in business and as a society we must, above all else, care for people. Human sustainability must be the core of what we do.
Healthy, safe and environmentally sound workplaces are integral to successfully achieving sustainable cities.
We need to collaborate, communicate and coordinate our knowledge, experience and resources toward this shared goal. The Safe Community model and its experience is transferable as well as transformational.
IDD, VancouverOctober 3, 2002, M Shaw
More than 5,000 people die every day because of the work they do for a living
2 million global work related fatalities every year (estimated for year 2000)*
250 million accidents per year worldwide 160 million diseases are caused by people’s jobs World economic losses are equal to 4% of world’s
GNP
*Source: ILO report, www.ilo.org/safework 2002)
The bottom line is compelling and real…