Training on the topic - risk assessment in the workplace

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On February 8-9, 2017, a training on labor and health safety issues was organized by the Association of Georgian Employers. In particular, on the topic - "Assessment of risks at the workplace". The mentioned training program was prepared by the International Labor Organization, whose main principles and recommendations were taken into account by the Labor Inspection. The purpose of the mentioned training program is to study the methods and systematic approaches of identifying the dangers in the workplace in the enterprise/organization, defining/assessing risks, reducing them, or eliminating them. The program is of practical use and any company can implement such a system. We should mention here that the introduction of modern standards and approaches to labor and health safety conditions allows not only guarantees of personnel safety, but also contributes to the increase of the company's income. The training was led by the Labor Safety Center of the Association ILO ( International Labor Organization) certified trainer: Mr. Davit Chijavadze. At the end of the training, the participants were awarded GEA certificates. The Association of Employers of Georgia is actively involved in adjusting the working environment and processes of the member companies in accordance with the European directives, so that they are as prepared as possible to meet the inspection of the labor inspection. For this purpose, the association offers companies: • training of labor safety managers; • consulting services; • practical guidelines on the topic of identifying hazards and risk assessment in the workplace in Georgian; • support in implementing the recommendations issued by the Labor Inspectorate. Thus, the Association of Georgian Employers systematically carries out various activities with the participation of both local and foreign experts in order to help companies.