World Day for Safety and Health at Work

2023.05.03

The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work focuses on enhancing social dialogue towards a culture of safety and health.

Recently, the employees had a lecture on civil safety, which was conducted by the instructor of the training center of the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union, the creator of the army, reserve major Albertas Daugirdas.

No country is immune to adversities of any nature. The most vulnerable part of the state is citizens who need assistance from state authorities and community. Nevertheless, protecting yourself from adversities and overcoming them safely is perfectly possible if everyone is familiar with practical guidance in advance and follows it carefully.

The most important preparation steps: planning (having a family preparedness plan for unexpected situations), make a family communication plan, emergency supply kit (to be ready for each family member) prepare a kit with 3 or more days of supplies (food, water, clothing and you may need to survive on your own temporarily until you can get assistance), have sponsors (make arrangements in advance with reliable helpers for help during evacuation), testing (testing the plan and updating it as needed).

“KG Constructions Group” constantly makes efforts to make employees feel good and safe in the company. During the year, more than 400 employees were instructed, noting that OSH (occupational safety and health) is in the process of each of their jobs, not a process next to their job.

Also, more than 200 employees were given training, whose constantly updated knowledge helps them to perform dangerous work safely. More than 50 internal OSH documents were prepared and communicated to the company’s employees in order to develop and strengthen OSH awareness.

Regarding World Day for Safety and Health at Work, it is important to remember that Safety and health at work is everyone’s concern. Also it is not only important to create suitable working conditions, but also to spread information and raise awareness throughout the year.

The biggest priority of the company is the employees, and the main priority of the employer is to create a safe working environment that meets the needs of the employee.