Half of the employees at major companies in Krasnoyarsk region work at harmful industries.
In the vast expanse of Krasnoyarsk Krai, a staggering 49.4% of workers in major organizations are toiling away on detrimental or dangerous productions. That's nearly 159k individuals sweating it out under less-than-ideal circumstances.
Krasnoyarskstat shined a light on these grim working conditions during the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The insights gathered only considered large corporations, excluding small businesses.
The sectors with the largest percentages of hazardous labor (employing 60% to nearly 73% of their staff) can be found in manufacturing industries, encompassing automotive and textile production, mineral production, and water resource management.
Moreover, uncomfortable conditions are also prevalent in organizations dealing with waste management, pollution control, and mineral extraction. Approximately half of the workforce in these companies toils under hazardous circumstances.
The most harmful factors affecting these employees revolve around loud noises, ultrasonic and infrasonic sounds, and the sheer intensity of the work routines. These factors affect around 56-59% of the workforce.
As a result, all employees under these conditions are entitled to regular medical checkups, nearly 95% receive higher wages, 61% enjoy extended vacation, and more than half receive early retirement privileges.
In 2024, companies spent an average of 30.8 thousand rubles per employee working in hazardous conditions.
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Insights: While the exact industries with the highest percentage of workers in hazardous conditions were not mentioned, Krasnoyarsk Krai is known for its heavy industrial base, natural resource extraction, and manufacturing sectors. Common hazardous industries may include mining and mineral production, heavy manufacturing, automotive, textile, water supply, and waste management.
- Despite the grim working conditions in Krasnoyarsk Krai, there's a growing emphasis on workplace-wellness, with numerous medical-conditions checkups provided to employees in hazardous industries.
- In the year 2024, companies in Krasnoyarsk Krai spent an average of 30.8 thousand rubles per employee on their health and wellness, focusing on ensuring a safer workplace.
- The news of unhealthy working conditions in major organizations led to a focus on reducing risks in specific industry sections like manufacturing, waste management, pollution control, and mineral extraction.
- In an effort to combat the 59% of employees affected by harmful work conditions, a section of the science community has taken an interest in studying solutions for these medical conditions, especially those related to loud noises and intense work routines.
- As a means to recognize the hardships faced by these at-risk employees, some companies have implemented policies like providing higher wages, extended vacations, and early retirement privileges.
