Workshops

Association d’Assurance Accident (AAA)

Elio Rerman, Engineer

La Sécurité Routière ASBL

Isabelle Medinger, Director

Professional mobility is an important part of a company’s activities and must be well organised.

Improving road safety during business trips relies on a combination of preventive measures, awareness-raising and the adoption of best practices.

Although adopting good behaviour on the road can sometimes seem restrictive, its impact on safety is immediate and can save lives. Come and find out more about these actions!

Prévendos

Matthieu Clausse, Physiotherapist and trainer

Massimo Vispi, Physiotherapist and trainer

This workshop focuses on the prevention (tertiary) of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly back and lumbar disorders. The aim is to help employees with lower back pain remain in employment and/or return to work.

Lower back pain at work remains a major problem (back pain accounts for 33% of health problems at work in Europe), representing a frequent cause of sick leave and high costs.

Ligue Santé Mentale a.s.b.l.

Emilie Senez, Clinical psychologist and Project manager in suicide prevention and mental health

Danielle Wealer, Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Mental health trainer

This workshop explores how to create a professional environment that allows everyone to express their difficulties without fear, promotes concern for others and supports a more peaceful collective functioning. Using practical tools and insights, participants will be invited to analyse the organisational levers that promote openness, shared vigilance and well-being at work.

The second part of the workshop will focus on suicide prevention in the workplace. The speakers will address the dynamics of suicidal crisis, warning signs, myths to debunk and approaches to adopt in order to support someone in difficulty. The aim is to help companies identify problems earlier, take more appropriate action and provide effective guidance.

This workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to contribute to a strong and humane mental health culture within their organisation.

German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the food and hospitality sector (Berufsgenossenschaft Nahrungsmittel und Gastgewerbe – BGN)

Dr. Stefan Bommer, Expert in machinery safety

The bypassing or defeating of safety devices remains one of the biggest challenges in occupational safety. The goal is clear: Vision Zero – no accidents, no excuses. But how can companies effectively prevent defeating and ensure safe work processes in the long term?

In this workshop, you will gain practical insights based on the core principles “Reducing incentives, making defeating difficult, detecting defeating.” Both technical solutions and organizational or behavioral approaches will be addressed. A particular focus will be placed on leadership and communication, as well as on constructive technical measures that make defeating unattractive or impossible from the outset.

Participants will learn how the interaction of clear responsibilities, a safety-oriented leadership culture, and intelligent technical design can sustainably prevent defeating – making an important contribution to achieving Vision Zero.

BG ETEM

Carsten Rudolph, Labour Inspector at the Prevention Center in Braunschweig

Joydeep Muherjee, Head of the Media & Events Unit in the Prevention Department

The photovoltaic industry is booming – and with it the responsibility for the safe installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. In order to rule out mechanical and electrical hazards from the outset, it is necessary to comply with fall protection measures, use suitable personal protective equipment and adhere to electrical safety regulations.

In this workshop, interested parties will learn about the typical hazards involved in PV installation and maintenance and how to assess them accordingly. Participants receive specific assistance in preparing risk assessments, planning work and organising occupational health and safety in the workplace.

Inspection du travail et des mines – Service Contrôles Chantiers et Accidents

Frank Weisgerber, Chief Labour Inspector, Head of Department

This workshop covers the following topics:

• Presentation of the CCA service – “Contrôles Chantiers et Accidents” (Site Inspections and Accidents)
• Site inspections:
  • The process and its accident prevention objective
• Occupational accidents:
  • Investigations into serious or fatal accidents at work
• Legal texts:
  • Code du travail – Livre III – Protection, Sécurité et Santé des salariés
  • Grand Ducal Regulations on this subject

German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Trade and Logistics Industry (BGHW)

Sandra Rulinski

Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat (DVR)

Kay Schulte, Head of the Accident Prevention Lecture – Commuting and Business Travel

Social media channels such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn have long been part of everyday life and must also be used effectively in the prevention of work-related road accidents. However, in order to effectively reach target groups and raise awareness of hazards, the question arises as to how prevention messages can be conveyed meaningfully via these channels.

The workshop addresses the question of which formats, content and messages are suitable for preventive communication on social media. The focus is on how prevention services can be designed in such a way that they are noticed, understood and accepted on popular platforms.

Practical approaches will be presented and discussed together using selected examples of successful social media communication from the field of statutory accident insurance. The aim is to provide guidance for targeted, credible and effective prevention communication in the digital space.

Frank Nesemann, trainer, consultant, coach, and keynote speaker

VISION ZERO cannot be achieved through rules, technology, and control alone—it requires leadership. In this interactive workshop, participants will experience how positive leadership based on the PERMA-Lead model creates a sustainable culture of prevention: with greater trust, responsibility, and psychological safety.

Positive leadership combines the goals of VISION ZERO with the psychological evidence-based foundations of effective leadership.

Through short practical exercises, managers reflect on their own leadership behavior in safety-related situations and experience how positive emotions, strength orientation, and communication of meaning contribute concretely to safe action.

The new VISION ZERO Guide “Positive Leadership – Key to VISION ZERO” is presented in a compact format and shows how managers can achieve a major impact on safety, health, and well-being with small, everyday steps.

CGDIS

According to international statistics, 70% of companies affected by a major fire permanently cease their activities within the following months.

Highly changeable and increasingly complex environments often contribute to this risk. Consequently, fire risk management must remain a constant concern for everyone.

It requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach, involving close, structured and proactive cooperation between operators and public emergency services.

This workshop aims to highlight the potential synergies between operators and the CGDIS in the following phases:

• risk reduction
• organisation and preparation
• fire response
• post-disaster improvement

This workshop is part of the Vision Zero initiative and is aimed at anyone who wants to prevent rather than suffer, cooperate rather than react alone.

INDR

Stanislas Faure, Senior Advisor

Wo-Safe (testimonial)

Marc Wilhelm, Managing Partner

Occupational risk prevention and corporate social responsibility (CSR) share the same goal: to protect people, ensure the sustainability of organisations and strengthen stakeholder confidence.

In this workshop, we will explore the synergies between these two approaches and how they contribute to building a genuine culture of well-being and safety at work.

Through the testimonials of companies, participants will discover concrete examples of how risk prevention can be integrated into an overall CSR strategy.

The workshop will also offer practical ideas for strengthening the consistency between prevention plans, HR policies and CSR commitments — with a view to making health and safety levers for collective progress.

Chambre des Salariés

Sandra Grunewald, Executive advisor

Objective:

• Identify areas of complementarity and strengthen collaboration to develop a shared culture of prevention.
• Understand constructive collaboration, which is also an asset for the safety officer.
• Work together to develop areas for improvement and concrete tools for a sustainable win-win relationship.

Content:

• Towards shared prevention
  • OHS delegates and safety officers: key and complementary players
• Missions and resources: two roles, one common goal
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Possible synergies
• The OHS delegate, a local representative and partner
  • Transmission of prevention information
  • Reporting concerns and risky situations
  • Facilitation, awareness-raising, employee involvement: a concrete lever for action within the company
• Creating a win-win relationship
  • Building trust and fluid communication
  • Sharing common goals and recognising each person’s contributions
• Your practices and challenges
  • Discussing successes and identifying obstacles, levers and areas for improvement
  • Joint development of ‘avenues for enhanced collaboration’
  • Collective development of proposals
    • Best coordination practices
    • Communication materials / Awareness-raising and prevention initiatives
    • Joint awareness-raising initiatives

Police judiciaire “Enquêtes spécialisées”

Guy Theisen, Deputy Head of Section

Thierry Schmit, Head of Accidents/Environment Unit

This workshop addresses key aspects of the judicial investigation following a serious or fatal workplace accident:

• Presentation of the Criminal Investigation Department – Specialised Investigations Section and its missions.
• What to do immediately after a workplace accident? Mistakes to avoid and best practices to adopt.
• The different stages of a judicial investigation.
• Key legal texts and case law.
• Responsibilities of the various parties involved: employees, employers and other parties concerned.

UNature a.s.b.l.

Julie Schadeck, General Manager

Burnout, stress, and digital overload are some of the biggest threats to workplace well-being — and nearly half of employees in Luxembourg report high psychological distress.
While many organisations turn to apps or “resilience” trainings, research shows a powerful, underused resource right outside our windows: nature.

Grounded in cutting-edge research from UNature and their latest findings, this workshop reveals how simple, science-backed strategies can boost mental health, resilience, creativity and creativity at work:

• Lower cortisol and stress through short, structured outdoor pauses
• Improve sleep and recovery by weaving nature into daily routines
• Strengthen immune function and emotional balance with regular green exposure

We’ll translate evidence into practice with concrete tools for companies:

• “Micro-breaks” in nearby green spaces to recharge during the day
• Nature-based team-building to enhance trust, collaboration, and creativity
• Biophilic office design and easy access to outdoor areas for sustained health gains

You’ll leave with practical steps you can apply tomorrow — backed by science — to reduce stress, support recovery, and grow a healthier, more engaged workplace culture.

Luxembourg Drone Centre at the CNFPC – Ettelbruck

Christophe Struck, Training manager in the field of drones

Drones are now established as innovative and effective tools for occupational risk prevention and workplace safety. Thanks to their ability to inspect, observe and collect data remotely, they make it possible to identify hazards earlier, understand them better and, above all, limit workers’ exposure to risky situations.

This workshop offers a practical, accessible and field-oriented approach. Through examples of real-world applications, demonstrations of use cases and feedback, participants will discover how drones can enhance workplace safety. Particular emphasis will also be placed on the skills and training required for the safe, effective and compliant professional use of drones.

The topics covered include:

• Why integrate drones into a workplace safety approach?
• Practical applications of drones for risk prevention
• The different types of drones suited to reduce safety issues
• Technologies and sensors for safety (optical, thermal, lidar, gas detection, ultrasound, etc.)
• Training users to operate drones safely

Ministère de la Santé et de la Sécurité sociale, Direction de la santé

• Anne Marx, Operational Programme Coordinator – Deputy Head of the Preventive Medicine Division
• Dr Afroditi Papadopoulou, Occupational Health Division – Head of Workplace Prevention Programmes

The workshop covers the latest news and existing services offered by the Workplace Preventive Medicine Division in the areas of:

• balanced diet
• physical activity
• alcohol abuse prevention
• smoking cessation support

For each prevention programme, the speakers explain the various solutions and specific tools that are available.

This workshop also addresses the topic of prevention days in the workplace. This is a common practice and these days have a beneficial impact on the company and its employees.

Association des Coordinateurs de Sécurité et de Santé Luxembourg (A.C.S.S.L.)

Pascal Deprelle

Muriel Joiris

The description of this workshop will follow shortly.

Centre de Formation pour Conducteurs (CFC)

Jean-Philippe SKA, instructor

Raise participants’ awareness of the importance of maintaining safe distances in order to prevent accidents, reduce risks and adopt responsible behaviour on the road.

Ministère de la Santé et de la Sécurité sociale, Direction de la santé

• Dr Sarah SCHOLTES, Chief Medical Officer of the Division of Social Medicine, Addiction and Mental Health
• Anne SCHLEIJPEN, Mental Health Expert
• Olivier MICHELS, Assistant Collaborator
• Jessica DURBACH, Support for national coordination of drug prevention
• Dr Afroditi Papadopoulou, Occupational doctor

The workshop addresses mental health in the workplace:

• mental health at work and solutions outside the hospital sector
  • associations, consultations, specific activities and therapeutic workshops
• mental health at work and addiction treatment.

This workshop also emphasises the importance of support for managers and their employees in terms of addiction prevention in the workplace.

Carsat Nord-Est

Jacques Perême, Lead consulting engineer for the regional “Prevention in Maintenance” programme

The workshop covers the three themes of the Carsat Nord-Est regional programme on “prevention in maintenance”:

• management of external companies
• intervention orders (work orders)
• securing installations

Concrete examples of best practices will be shared.

The workshop is aimed at management, maintenance and QHSE departments in companies of all sizes and from all sectors (including services).