The employers' association held a training session on the topic - risk assessment at the workplace

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Business association GEA and OSH Academy organized a training on occupational health and safety issues. 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 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 growth of the company's income. The training was led by Davit Chijavadze, an ILO (International Labor Organization) certified trainer of the labor safety center of the association. At the end of the training, the participants were awarded GEA and ITC 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; • a practical guide in Georgian on the topic of hazard detection and risk assessment in the workplace; • support in implementing the recommendations issued by the labor inspectorate. Thus, business association GEA and OSH Academy systematically carry out various activities with the participation of both local and foreign experts to help companies.