OREANDA-NEWS. Chusovoy Metallurgical Works (CMW OJSC, based in the Perm Region, part of United Metallurgical Company, OMK CJSC) came in second in an annual contest devoted to honoring the company in the Perm Region that is best equipped to provide its staff with protective equipment against hazardous production factors in the ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy industry.

Chusovoy Metallurgical Works has approved a labor protection and industrial safety management program for 2014-2015. It includes sanatorium and resort health care for its employees who are dealing with hazardous and dangerous production factors, regular medical check-ups, and other services. Factory conditions will undergo examination and certification aimed at lowering risks and job-related injuries.

The contest for the company with the highest workplace safety is held in the region every year under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade of the Perm Region. The main aim is to encourage companies to reduce the number of job-related injuries and occupational illnesses, and to highlight companies showing high efficiency in the labor protection sphere.