1. WORLD SAFETY CONGRESS

2. Welcome Bobby J. Jackson Senior Vice President National Safety Council

4.  International Forum Of 3000+ Professionals  They Gather Every 3 Years To Exchange Ideas, Research And Best Practices On Highly Topical Issues In The Area Of Occupational Safety And Health

5.  First time ever held in the USA  Organizers: ILO (International Labour Organization) and ISSA (International Social Security Association

6.  The Congress is a Multi-day Event – Including an Array of Educational Platforms (Technical, Practical, Research Topics) and Networking Opportunities

7. ACTIVITIES  Technical Tours  “Hands On” Methods  Film & Multimedia Festival  Overview of films, spots and multimedia products on “Health & Safety at Work”  Expert panels will select best submissions and prizes will be awarded

8. Orlando  Destination City  Abundant Hotels  95 Attractions  4500 Restaurants  Arts/Recreation

9. Goal The goal today is to recognize the WSC as a unique opportunity to enhance hemisphere-wide cooperation and dialogue for improving OSH in the Americas and formulate strategies for participating as the Americas at the WSC.

10. Expected Outcome Collectively develop specific strategies for promoting the WSC throughout the Americas, for participation of the Americas in the WSC program and for continuing hemispheric cooperation on OSH matters beyond the WSC.

12. Thank you! Gracias!