by Gerard I. J. M. Zwetsloot (Author)
This book introduces Vision Zero, a commitment to creating workplaces free from serious accidents, harm, and work-related diseases while delivering excellence in Safety, Health, and Wellbeing (SHW). Readers will obtain the knowledge and tools to create safer, healthier, and more resilient organizations through the Vision Zero concept.
Author Biography
Gerard I.J.M. Zwetsloot is an independent researcher and consultant based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He specializes in workplace safety, health, and wellbeing, with a focus on Vision Zero and prevention culture. Previously, he served as a senior researcher at TNO and held honorary professorships at Erasmus University Rotterdam (1998-2006) and Nottingham University (2007-2019). He has a BSc in Chemistry and Physics, an MSc in Chemistry (Utrecht University), and a PhD in Social Sciences (Leiden University). Gerard has led key projects for the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and its global Vision Zero strategy, including the development of the proactive leading indicators guide. He is widely published and frequently invited as a keynote speaker at international conferences. In 2019, he received the Mukaidono Safety Award from the Institute of Global Safety Promotion in Tokyo, for his contributions to Vision Zero.