OREANDA-NEWS. October 30, 2007. Ust-Ilimsk branch of Ilim Group won the contest, “best occupational safety organization in Irkutsk oblast”, held by the regional authorities. The contestants were rated in 46 capabilities, including occupational traumatism, workplace assessment, measures promoting occupational safety, personal protective equipment, occupational disease rate and lots of other characteristics.

The company won owing to high achievements in occupational safety. Over the past seven years, personal injuries dropped ten times. All the workplaces in the branch have been assessed, all staff members have regular and full checkups. All the staff are equipped with certified workwear, safety shoes and other individual protective gear. The company practices include a three-stage occupational safety control process, with a supervision of a special commission. Occupational safety experts undergo regular training at Minzdravsotsrazvitiya (Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development) training centres.

Rafkhat Petrov, Ilim Group Director for Occupational, Industrial and Environmental Safety, said that the company’s management places high value on preventive measures against traumatism and good working conditions. In order to carry out measures to improve working conditions and promote occupational safety, Ilim Group’s Ust-Ilimsk branch spent over 30 mln roubles in 2006, almost 50% more than in 2005.