Information on the state of industrial injuries in organizations of the Vitebsk region and the implementation of supervisory activities on labor protection based on the results of work for 9 months of 2025

According to operational data from the Vitebsk Regional Department of the State Labor Inspectorate Department (hereinafter referred to as the Department), in organizations of the Vitebsk region for 9 months of 2025, the total number of industrial accidents was 148, for the same period in 2024 - 153 cases (a decrease of 3.3%). During the reporting period, as a result of industrial accidents in organizations of the Vitebsk region, 12 fatal industrial accidents were registered (for the same period in 2024 - 2).

For 9 months of 2025 - 31 people died at work due to the employee's illness, and according to the investigation results, these cases were qualified as non-industrial (9 months of 2024 - 45 people).

An increase in fatal industrial accidents for 9 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 is noted in organizations of Vitebsk, Gorodok, Dokshitsy, Dubrovno, Lepel, Orsha, Senno, Chashniki, and Shumilino districts, Novopolotsk, Vitebsk, including the Administration of the Zheleznodorozhny district by 1 accident (in 2024, no accidents were registered).

An increase in accidents that led to industrial injuries for 9 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was noted in organizations located in the territory of: Vitebsk - 35 (26), Pervomaysky district of Vitebsk - 13 (11), Oktyabrsky district of Vitebsk - 12 (8), Zheleznodorozhny district of Vitebsk - 10 (7), Orsha - 24 (19), Dubrovno - 7 (6), Gorodok - 4 (0), Senno - 5 (3), Liozno, Chashniki, Rossony - 2 (1), Beshenkovichi - 1 (0).

The number of industrial injury cases remained at a high level, including at the same level as last year in organizations of Gluboksky (12), Lepel (8), Dokshitsy (6) Postavy district (5), Novopolotsk (8).

Regarding accidents not classified as severe industrial injuries, an increase in industrial injuries compared to the same period in 2024 is noted in organizations of the following districts (territorial units): Vitebsk – 20 cases (9 months of 2024 - 16), respectively in the Administration of Oktyabrsky District – 7(5), Zheleznodorozhny District – 6(4); Novopolotsk – 6(2); Sennensky, Tolochinsky – 3(2); Dubrovensky – 4(0); Postavsky – 4(3); Lioznensky – 2(1); Gorodoksky, Rossony, Ushachsky – 1(0).

In 2025, compared to the same period last year, a decrease in the number of industrial accidents leading to severe injuries is noted in organizations of communal ownership, from 35 to 25 cases. At the same time, an increase in injuries is observed in organizations of the food industry and architecture and construction, from 2 to 4 cases; light industry - 2 cases (9 months of 2024 - 0); education – 1(0).

An increase in the number of accidents leading to severe injuries is noted in organizations of republican ownership – Bellehrom 2 (0), Minenergo 2 (1), Minskvyazi 1 (0), Minstroyarkhitektury 1 (0), Goskomvoenprom 2 (0), NAS of Belarus 1 (0).

For 9 months of 2025, 6 accidents involving employees under the influence of alcohol were registered in the region's organizations (for 9 months of 2024 – 3).

Based on the results of completed investigations with severe consequences (fatal and severe injuries), characteristic causes of accidents have been identified (as a percentage of the total number of causes):

- violation by the victim of labor and production discipline, labor protection instructions – 14.5% (same period in 2024 – 23.7%);

- failure by managers and specialists to fulfill labor protection duties - 14.5% (8.5%);

- unsatisfactory condition and deficiencies in the organization of workplaces - 4.8% (1.7%);

- unsatisfactory technical condition of buildings, structures, territory - 4.8% (1.7%)

- violation of the procedure for admission and execution of work with increased danger 4.8;

In accordance with the requirements of Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 376 of October 16, 2017 "On Measures to Improve Control (Supervisory) Activities", the Vitebsk Regional Department of the State Labor Inspectorate is currently carrying out its main supervisory activities within the framework of preventive measures (conducting monitoring), which are organized taking into account the schedules and applications received from economic entities. Based on the developed Plan, state inspectors of the department conduct selective inspections.

For January-September 2025, state labor inspectors conducted the following from a total of 263 supervisory events: 230 monitoring activities, 32 selective inspections, and one unscheduled inspection. During these activities, 4563 violations of labor and occupational safety legislation were identified and ordered (recommended) for elimination.

As a result of supervisory events, 425 employees were suspended from work in organizations by order of state labor inspectors for failing to undergo training, occupational safety knowledge testing, not using required personal protective equipment that ensures labor safety, or not undergoing medical examinations in cases and procedures stipulated by legislation.

Based on the materials from state labor inspectors, 110 authorized officials of the employer who committed violations of labor and occupational safety legislation were subjected to disciplinary action. During the implementation of these preventive measures, state labor inspectors suspended the operation of 227 units of machine tools, machinery, other equipment, and two workshops (sections).

Mobile groups, with the participation of state labor inspectors, conducted 935 inspections of agricultural organizations, including those not under departmental subordination, as well as construction organizations. During these inspections, 10690 violations of safety requirements were identified.

On average, each mobile group conducts about 4 inspections per month. On average, approximately 11.4 violations of labor safety requirements were identified per inspection in the region.

In the IV quarter of 2025, the Vitebsk Regional Directorate, in conjunction with local authorities, employers, and trade unions, will continue to conduct supervisory and preventive measures aimed at reducing occupational injuries.