OREANDA-NEWS. KHARTSYZSK PIPE PLANT summed up the implementation of “5 Stars” program for the first-half. Employee incentive program for the results of the activity in the area of the work safety was developed and implemented in 2011. Best employees were awarded with “Gold Stars” and they received cash bonuses.

On the fifth of June the meeting of Plant Expert Commission took place during which the candidates for awarding of “Gold Stars” and their health, environment and fire safety improving proposals were considering. There are 39 applicants who gave 49 propositions. 16 of them were awarded by distinctive emblems and bonuses in amount of 3 700 UAH.

The most scores among the prize winners received Alieksei Kirillov, repairman; Serhei Prokhorov, foreman of railway transport enterprises of Railway Shop; Aleksandr Murychev, electrician of ML.

Under conditions of the current system, "Golden Stars" shall be awarded twice a year, no later than December 5 and June 5. According to results of half-year period of the plant in whole, maximum 16 "Golden Stars" can be awarded to employees of the divisions. All employees of the company from senior and middle management to workers of structural divisions are involved in the functioning of the system "5 Stars".

"The issue of labour protection and industrial safety is a priority at the enterprise”, Alexander Smagin, Head of Labour Protection and Industrial Safety Department, commented. "Human life and health is one of the core values for the company, and we do our best to reduce the level of accidents and occupational diseases at our facility to zero. But in this process, the main role is played by the employees as, if the team understands that improvements in labour protection is a constant, continuous work, then the safety level will be high".