Accident prevention in war zones: what employers should consider

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Prevention of accidents at work is an important component of ensuring employee safety and the effective operation of an enterprise and includes a set of measures aimed at preventing injuries and other negative consequences for the health of employees.

Safety requirements when working in areas related to hostilities include compliance with certain measures.

Before starting work

Check the work area and the access area to it for explosive and other suspicious objects. The work area should be free of building structures and green spaces destroyed (hanging) by the explosion.

Work cannot be carried out in areas that have not been cleared of the effects of shelling.

Work in open areas should be carried out preferably during the day. In places where work is carried out with artificial lighting, it is recommended to provide light shielding. Long-term continuous work in areas adjacent to combat operations should be prevented.

Get acquainted with the plan for localization and elimination of accidents and their consequences.

While working

Stop any work in the event of a threat of hostilities.

In the event of a threat of hostilities, minimize movement in open areas, go to civil defense structures or other suitable shelter. Before leaving the workplace, turn off the power sources of the production equipment in use and take measures to properly store controlled material assets. Safe routes should be used for movement.

Constantly monitor alerts sent via communication means (in particular, mobile phones) regarding the threat of hostilities and inform nearby employees of the possible danger.

After work

Inform the manager about casualties found in the work area as a result of hostilities, cases of destruction of building structures and production facilities, as well as explosive objects found. Act in accordance with his instructions.

Use only water and products that have not been exposed to hazardous substances. Do not consume vegetables and fruits that have grown in contaminated soil. Follow personal hygiene requirements.

For the procedure for reporting an accident at the enterprise, see by reference.

According to the Pension Fund

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