A new Methodology for conducting the Special Assessment of Working Conditions (SAWT) came into force on September 1, 2024. The changes were introduced to enable the classification of biological factors at the workplaces of medical workers. The updated methodology affects the procedures for identification, research, testing, and measurement of harmful production factors, as well as the procedures for determining the class of working conditions.
The new methodology defines the employer's responsibilities regarding the formation and operation of SAWT commissions.
Key changes in the methodology:
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Before September 1 |
From September 1 |
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The organization conducting the SAWT can send a notification of the assigned identification number in two ways: 1. On paper by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt 2. In the form of an electronic document signed with an enhanced qualified signature |
+ The organization conducting the SAWT can deliver the notification of the assigned identification number in person to the employer or their representative |
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New requirements |
The list of workplaces where biological factors are identified now includes workers maintaining and repairing housing and communal utility networks |
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Microorganism pathogenicity groups are determined according to Appendix No. 1 to SanPiN 3.3686-21 "Pathogenic biological agents by pathogenicity groups" |
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To confirm a worker's contact with pathogenic microorganisms, the employer provides medical statistical reporting to the expert. The data from the reports must not be older than 5 years before the start date of the SAWT. |
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For workplaces located on various types of transport and transport infrastructure not included in Government Decree No. 1839 dated 14.10.2022, hygienic standards from Chief Sanitary Doctor Decree No. 30 dated 16.10.2020 are applied |
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The employer's OKATO is indicated in the "header" of the SAWT card |
The employer's OKTMO is indicated in the "header" of the SAWT card |
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ETKS and EKS are indicated in line 010 |
ETKS, EKS, and the name of the professional standard are indicated in line 010 |
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A new line has been added – 011 "Profession Code" |
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Workers' SNILS are indicated in line 021 |
SNILS of workers employed at the given workplace one month before the card is filled out are indicated in line 021 |
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Line 050 indicates recommendations for improving working conditions, work and rest schedules, and staff selection |
Line 050 indicates recommendations for improving working conditions, work and rest schedules, staff selection, and PPE provision |
Conducting a special assessment of working conditions is a lengthy process, especially in large organizations. To optimize the labor costs of conducting SAWT, we have adopted several effective solutions:
It should not be forgotten that the subject of regulation of the Federal Law on SAWT is the implementation of the employer's duty to ensure the safety of workers during their labor activities and the rights of workers to workplaces that meet state regulatory labor protection requirements. In this regard, it is necessary to pay great attention to the development and implementation of measures to improve workers' conditions.