Occupational Safety Poster Competition - the 28^th edition (2019):     Depression

The 28^th edition of the Poster Competition focuses on depression – one of the major and ever-growing health issues worldwide. Professional activity constitutes a sphere of life that may induce depression, however, also suffers damage as its consequence. Depression diminish the quality of life and is a common cause of premature work capacity loss in the developed world. Therefore, it is particularly important to be familiar with the nature and symptoms of depression and to act on raising social awareness around this problem.

    COMPETITION RESULTS

Two main prizes and five distinctions were awarded in the competition.

MAIN PRIZES

	2nd Prize		3nd Prize
	Dorota Dąbrowska Depresja. To nie cały świat. Depression. It’s not the whole world.		Szymon Szymankiewicz Depresja w pracy. Depression at work.

DISTINCTIONS

Marta Stec Mów przyjaźnie. Speak friendly.	Marta Stec Słuchaj chętnie. Listen gladly.	Kacper Brzezicki Pracownik miesiąca Employee of the month.
Emil Idzikowski Depresja. Depression.	Patryk Hornik Nie mam sił? A może to depresja. Tired? Maybe it’s depression.	Szymon Szymankiewicz Depresja w pracy. Depression at work.

COMPETITION CATALOGUE – PDF

   Topic of the 28^th edition of the Occupational Safety Poster Competition: DEPRESSION

Depression is a disease that can affect anyone - regardless of age or gender. Its symptoms are very often neglected as they are believed to be just a temporary lowering of mood or a worse day that will soon pass. Nevertheless, it is a serious condition that disturbs regular life and work routine. It already represents one of the main health issues worldwide, and by 2030 is predicted to become the primary cause of premature loss of work capacity in developed countries. The National Institute of Health and Hygiene estimates that depression affects over 5% of the population in Poland.

Depression causes a gradual loss of zest for life and ability to feel happy, reduced daily activity and diminished ability to work. Depressive thoughts, anxiety and loss of meaning in life appear. Unfortunately, over a half of such depression cases remain undetected.

According to research, depression is triggered by a complex set of factors, however, in a third of cases the underlying causes are work−related. This may be due to a high stress level, unequal power relations around job requirements, poor management culture, a sense of being overloaded with duties, as well as workplace harassment.

In order to raise public awareness of depression, this year's edition of the OSH Poster Competition is devoted to this topic.

   Exhibition

The prize awards ceremony in the 28^th edition of the OSH Poster Competition 2019 and the official opening of the post-competition exhibition took place on June 25, 2019 in the main hall of the Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute in Warsaw. Interested visitors can see the exhibition at the CIOP-PIB headquarters until the end of August.

    Jury Meeting

The meeting of the Competition Jury was held at the Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute on May 16, 2019. A record number of 351 poster designs was submitted to the competition. The jury awarded two main prizes and five distinctions. 61 works were selected for presentation in the catalogue and post-competition exhibitions.

   Members of the Competition Jury

1. prof. Władysław Pluta - Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow
2. prof. Tomasz Bogusławski - Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk
3. prof. Adam Gedliczka - Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow
4. Renata Górna - The All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions (OPZZ)
5. prof. Danuta Koradecka - Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute
6. dr Mieczysław Piróg - Academy of Art and Design in Wroclaw
7. prof. Marek Stańczyk - Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
8. Elżbieta Świętoń-Moczulska – Main Sanitary Inspectorate
9. Wojciech Myjak – The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage
10. Anita Gwarek – The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy
11. Dariusz Głuszkiewicz – The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy
12. Małgorzata Sokalska - NSZZ “Solidarity”
13. Jacek Pawilonis - The National Labour Inspectorate
14. prof. Sławomir Iwański - The Film School in Lodz
15. Andrzej Najmiec - Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute
16. Marta Derlicka - Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute
17. Jolanta Maj - Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute

   Winners of the Competition

   Main Prizes:

1st Prize   – not awarded
2nd Prize – Dorota Dąbrowska, Skarżysko-Kamienna
3rd Prize – Szymon Szymankiewicz, Poznań

    Distinctions:

• Kacper Brzezicki, Kielce
• Patryk Hornik, Czarny Dunajec
• Emil Idzikowski, Warsaw
• Marta Stec, Maków Podhalański (a series of 2 posters)
• Szymon Szymankiewicz, Poznań

    Occupational Safety Poster Competition

The competition is organised every year by the Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute in cooperation with Academies of Fine Arts (in Krakow, Warsaw, Lodz) and under the patronage of the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. It is attended by artists, professors and students of artistic universities in Poland and abroad. The jury of the competition consists of representatives of artistic professions, science, ministries of health and labour, and trade unions, as well as companies whose business is related to the poster topic.

The aim of the competition is to attract posters promoting occupational safety and health protection in the working environment.

Organiser:     Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute in Warsaw       Co-organisers: Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow Academy of Fine Arts in Lodz Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw          Competition partner:    • Wemenbers Foundation      Honorary Partner: Chief Labour Inspector

Patronage:  • Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy    Ministry of Culture and National Heritage     Sponsor of the 28th edition of the Occupational Safety Poster Competition: • Gas Transmission Operator GAZ-SYSTEM S.A.

For all information related to the contest, please contact the curator:

Agnieszka Szczygielska
e-mail: agnieszka.szczygielska@ciop.pl
tel. +48 22 623 36 86

Magdalena Olszowy
e-mail: magdalena.olszowy@ciop.pl
tel. +48 22 623 37 26

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