The need for medical examinations of employees working in conditions of harmful production factors is determined by current legislation of Ukraine, including: Art. 169 of the Labor Code of Ukraine and Art. 17 of the Law of Ukraine “On labor protection”. The procedure for organizing and conducting such medical examinations, determined by the order “On…
In accordance with the requirements of the Procedure for medical examinations of certain categories of workers, approved by the order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine dated 21.05.2007 № 246 work is underway to determine the category of workers subject to preliminary (periodic) medical examinations in 2022. The procedure for medical examinations of workers…
On January 12, 2022, at a regular meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decided to reform the regional structure of the State Labor Service by establishing interregional departments, whose jurisdiction will extend to several oblasts. Reducing the number of territorial offices and ensuring the possibility of exercising the powers of inspectors on an interregional…
8th International Conference «Energy Smart Systems – 2022» is devoted to scientific, technical and economic problems of building of Energy Smart Systems – Smart Grid, which play an increasingly important role in improving energy efficiency across the country. Conference «Energy Smart Systems – 2022» is an international forum where academicians and industrial professionals will share new…
The normal working hours of employees may not exceed 40 hours per week. Enterprises and organizations may set a lower working time rate when concluding a collective agreement. Reduced working hours are set: 1) for employees aged 16 to 18 – 36 hours per week, for persons aged 15 to 16 (students aged 14…
The procedure for detecting an employee’s suspicion of an occupational disease, establishing and confirming an occupational disease, as well as the forms of relevant documents defined and approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On Approval of the Procedure for Investigation and Accounting of Accidents, Occupational Diseases and Accidents at Work” of April 17,…
On December 13, 2021, a week-long online course organized by the International Labor Organization, “The key role of Occupational Health and safety in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic”, was launched. At five webinars, ILO experts will present the latest research and policy recommendations for overcoming the covid-19 pandemic crisis while maintaining safe and healthy…
The State Labor Office draws attention to the fact that the operation of high-risk facilities: attractions; pressure equipment, including for hot cooking, must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating instructions and labor protection requirements. Note that the legislation in the field of labor protection provides the entity with permits for high-risk work…
