A month-long campaign to ensure safe working conditions and labour protection during mass haymaking and fodder crop harvesting has been announced in the Vitebsk region, starting from June 10. The corresponding order was signed by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee.
Emphasis is placed on the work of agricultural enterprises in organising the harvesting of high-quality silage from first-cut grasses, its subsequent storage and use, ensuring compliance with labour protection, fire safety, and sanitary and epidemiological legislation requirements.
During this period, the activity of mobile groups will be intensified. These groups include representatives from supervisory and control bodies, centres for hygiene, epidemiology and public health, trade unions, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the State Labour Inspectorate.
Mobile groups will examine the provision of workers with personal protective equipment, sound tools, machinery, equipment and devices, as well as facilities for meals and rest, and sanitary and auxiliary premises.
Since the beginning of the year, several similar events have been organised: a month-long campaign to ensure the safety of workers during the cold period and spring field work.
As a result of the conducted raids, over 4,000 gross violations of legislation were identified. Since the beginning of the year, 3.7 thousand workers have been held accountable for consuming alcoholic beverages, with over 500 of them dismissed.
In accordance with Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 5 "On Strengthening Requirements for Managers and Employees of Organisations", 400 officials have been subjected to disciplinary action for violating production, technological, or labour discipline.
The complex of measures being implemented contributes to the reduction of industrial injuries in the region's organisations. The overall number of workplace injuries has decreased by 5 percent. Primarily, injuries are sustained by workers due to personal negligence or violation of safety requirements, labour, and production discipline.
Nevertheless, the situation with industrial injuries remains relevant and is under special control.
Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Labour, Employment and Social Protection Committee