The implementation of the accredited program of labor safety managers has started

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The implementation of the accredited program for the training of labor safety managers has started in the Association of Georgian Employers. The program was opened by the President of the Association of Georgian Employers, Elguja Meladze, and the training process will be led by labor safety experts. The Association of Employers of Georgia is an organization in Georgia that, in accordance with the requirements of the Law on Labor Safety, developed a training program for labor safety specialists and was accredited by the Ministry of IDPs from the occupied territories of Georgia, Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Protection. It should be noted that the scope of the program, the manner and conditions of its implementation are determined by the administrative-legal act of the Minister of Health. In accordance with the Law on Labor Safety, companies that are on the list of high-risk, heavy, harmful and dangerous jobs are obliged to ensure that the labor safety specialist employed there has passed the mentioned accredited program and has the relevant certificate. And from September 1, 2019, the mentioned issue becomes mandatory for any business operator. Courses will be systematically held in the employers' association, and labor safety specialists interested in certification will have the opportunity to take the mentioned program.