Information on the state of industrial injuries in organizations of the Vitebsk region and the implementation of supervisory activities on labor protection issues based on the results of work for January-December 2023

Information on the state of industrial injuries in organisations of the Vitebsk region and the implementation of supervisory activities on labour protection based on the results of January-December 2023

According to operational data from the Vitebsk Regional Department of the Department of State Labour Inspectorate (hereinafter referred to as the Department), in organisations of the Vitebsk region over 12 months of 2023, a decrease in the total number of industrial accidents is noted, from 220 cases to 205, compared to the same period in 2022 (a decrease of 6.8%). During this reporting period, 13 workers died as a result of industrial accidents in organisations of the Vitebsk region (14 in the same period of 2022), which indicates a decrease of 1 case (a decrease of 7.1%).

During the specified period, a decrease in fatal road traffic accidents in organisations of the Vitebsk region was registered compared to 2022, from 4 to 1.

An increase in fatal industrial injuries was noted in organisations of the Lepel district - 1 case (0 in 2022), Vitebsk district - 2 cases (0), Postavy district - 2 (1), as well as in organisations of Novopolotsk city - 1 (0) and Oktyabrsky district of Vitebsk city - 3 (2).

An increase in accidents leading to severe industrial injuries in 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 was noted in organisations located in the following districts: Zheleznodorozhny district of Vitebsk city - 6 (4); Tolochin district - 4 (0); Senno district - 4 (2); Polotsk district - 4 (3); Verkhnedvinsk district - 3 (1); Lepel district - 2 (1); Braslav district - 1 (0); Chashniki district - 1 (0); Ushachi district - 1 (0); Rossony district - 1 (0).

An increase in industrial injuries not classified as severe compared to the same period in 2022 is noted in organisations of the following districts (territorial units): Oktyabrsky district - 16 cases (2022 - 6); Zheleznodorozhny district - 10 cases (6) and respectively Vitebsk city - 32 (21); Novopolotsk city - 13 (12); Tolochin district - 7 (3); Glubokoye district - 6 (3); Gorodok district - 6 (3); Liozno district - 4 (2); Shumilino district - 5 (3); Dubrovno district - 4 (3); Senno district - 2 (1); Beshenkovichi district - 1 (0).

In organisations without departmental subordination, a decrease in fatal injuries was noted in 2023 compared to 2022 (from 4 to 3).

The number of fatal occupational accidents in organisations of communal ownership remained at the 2022 level – 6 cases. At the same time, an increase is noted in organisations of Architecture and Construction – 1 (2022 – 0). In agricultural organisations, occupational injuries remained at last year's level – 3 cases.

In 2023, a significant decrease in the number of occupational accidents leading to severe injuries in organisations of communal ownership was registered. However, an increase in the number of work-related accidents leading to severe injuries was noted in organisations of agriculture from 18 to 19, light industry from 1 to 2 cases, and 1 case occurred in education.

The number of accidents leading to severe injuries in organisations of republican ownership increased: Ministry of Architecture and Construction 4 (3), Ministry of Energy 4 (0), Ministry of Transport 3 (2), Belkoopsoyuz 1 (0), NAS of Belarus 1 (0), Ministry of Industry 1 (0).

The number of accidents that occurred to employees in a state of alcohol intoxication decreased, with 4 cases registered, compared to 6 cases in 2022.

Based on the results of completed investigations, the most common causes of accidents that occurred in 2023 have been identified (as a percentage of the total number of causes):

Failure by managers and specialists to fulfil occupational safety duties – 15.7% (2022 – 11.9%);
Failure to provide the injured party with personal protective equipment – 2.2% (0.8%).
Allowing the injured party to work without training and knowledge verification, probationary period, and/or occupational safety briefing – 4.5% (3.4%);
Violation of traffic rules by another person – 4.5% (4.2%);
Violation of occupational safety requirements by other employees – 9.0% (4.2%);
Violation of design documentation requirements – 2.2% (0.8%).
Personal negligence – 15.7% (8.5%).

Joint preventive work with local authorities and economic entities of the Vitebsk region has contributed to a reduction in occupational injuries.

Following the results of the work for 2023, information letters with an analysis of industrial injuries and proposals have been sent to city and district executive committees for responsive measures.

First Deputy

Head of Department S.V. Anufriev

Source: vitebsk-region.gov.by