The State Social Security Insurance General Office launched their forum “Healthy Workplace” and free courses in collaboration with the Occupational Safety and Health Management Institute of Mongolia today, on December 4^th.

The General Agency for Specialized Inspection has also released its September report on work-related deaths.

In 2010 through 2013 and the first three quarters of 2014, a total of 1,414 occupational accidents were registered, which resulted in 237 work-related deaths.

Reports from 2010 through 2014 reveal that 301 employees were left with disabilities following workplace injuries and work-related accidents, and 958 employees were left temporarily unable to work.

According to reports by the General Agency for Specialized Inspection, occupational accidents are more common in the following sectors: mining, construction, roads and transport, education, and healthcare.

The top 5 causes of occupational accidents and injuries in the workplace include:

Falling

Lack of accountability

Poor vehicle and equipment maintenance,

Defective equipment and poor technological processes

Improper lifting of heavy items and equipment

The “Healthy Workplace” forum aims to launch management to prevent workplace injuries and occupational hazards, and support companies in improving labor safety and controls.