#Off-the-job safety

Off-the-job safety averting domestic trauma. Stretching corporate duty past factory gates. Integrating modules for defensive driving, seasonal alerts (black ice, ticks), and protecting the staff's offspring.

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Expert blog
Aleksandr Kobzev
Head of Occupational Safety and Industrial Safety
New Resources
June 25, 2026

Holiday Season: 5 Essential Safety Rules for a Memorable and Safe Vacation 🌴☀️

Summer is a time for rest, but carelessness can lead to tragedy. We examine 5 main safety rules on vacation: how to avoid injuries on the water, protect yourself from ticks and heatstroke, as well as protect yourself from theft and traffic accidents while traveling.

Off-the-job safety Injury prevention Road safety
Case
Oleg Khrabrovskiy
Director of Production Safety
KAO Azot
Nikolay Denisov
Director of Business System Development
KAO Azot
March 18, 2026

Production Safety and Operational Excellence

Integration of production safety and operational excellence at a chemical plant through the abandonment of quantitative KPIs for behavioral audits, the implementation of a risk-based approach, and the involvement of top management in regular floor walk-throughs. The practice includes tracking off-the-job injuries in the total LTIFR and implementing frontline personnel initiatives through the corporate "Idea Factory."

Off-the-job safety Safety leadership Employee engagement
Case
Aleksandr Pivikov
Independent expert
Nikolay Denisov
Director of Business System Development
KAO Azot
December 18, 2025

The Art of Achieving Balance

Integrating safety metrics (including off-the-job injuries) into top management KPIs and transforming Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) audits without strict targets. Implementing the "Safe Workspace" system and abandoning punitive approaches during walkarounds.

Off-the-job safety Safety culture Safety leadership
Expert blog
Stepan Dikiy
Head of HSE Systems Development Department
Sibkor (SUEK)
November 2, 2025

Shaping Behavioral Culture Through Workplace Training and Its Impact on Everyday Life

The article is devoted to how risk assessment training at an enterprise changes workers' attitude toward safety and becomes their lifestyle. The author shares the experience of conducting courses at a mine and their impact on their miner brother. The described incident on the road shows how knowledge acquired in production and a responsible attitude help prevent a dangerous situation outside of work in a timely manner.

Off-the-job safety Safety culture Competence
Expert blog
Sergey German
Head of Environmental Protection Division
EuroChem Mining
October 31, 2025

The Rhythm of Life and Your Everyday Eco-Friendly Habits

A person's daily habits are a powerful tool capable of simultaneously protecting the environment and strengthening one's own health. The article examines the impact of daily behavioral patterns — from choice of transport and mindful eating to water conservation and household habits — on quality of life, ecosystems, and the physical state of the body. Adjusting simple household decisions makes it possible not only to reduce emission levels and the toxic load on nature, but also to strengthen the...

Off-the-job safety ESG Well-being
Expert blog
Stepan Dikiy
Head of HSE Systems Development Department
Sibkor (SUEK)
October 29, 2025

Proper Sleep – 50% of Your Health for Free

The article discusses the role of full sleep in tissue regeneration, brain cleansing, metabolism regulation, and maintaining emotional balance, with an emphasis on recommendations for early birds. The material describes the basic rules of sleep hygiene, covering daily routines, bedroom preparation, as well as the impact of physical activity, nutrition, caffeine, and alcohol on the quality of rest. The author's practical tips help establish a healthy 7–9-hour sleep as a free tool to strengthen im...

Off-the-job safety Well-being Safety culture
Expert blog
Ekaterina Gemberova
Head of Safety Systems Development Division
OTEKO
October 29, 2025

24/7 Philosophy: Safety as a Habit

The article focuses on a 24/7 safety culture encompassing both the production environment and the employees' everyday domestic lives. The author describes the company's reactive and preventive measures and explains the connection between safe habits at home and behavior at work. According to the data presented in the article, during the first nine months of 2025, the domestic injury rate decreased by 22% compared to 2023.

Off-the-job safety Safety culture Employee engagement
Expert blog
Sergey Shcherban
Deputy Chief Engineer for Production Control at Zapolyarny Mine
Medvezhiy Ruchey
October 26, 2025

Little Guests at a Big Plant: Employees' Children See the Factory and Mine from the Inside

Medvezhy Ruchey LLC organized an annual tour of the Norilsk Concentrator and the Zapolyarny Mine for 35 children of employees. Young guests learned about ore beneficiation technologies, tried on personal protective equipment, saw a blacksmith at work, and got acquainted with modern geological equipment. The tour allows children to see a real picture of their parents' work, touch the world of technology, and form an understanding of engineering and worker professions.

Off-the-job safety Safety culture Employee engagement
Expert blog
Olga Emelyanenko
Project Manager, HSE Management Systems Development Division
SUEK-Kuzbass
October 22, 2025

Going to Work with Mom, or a True Mission to Save Lives!

A story about how high school graduate Ksusha completed an internship in the industrial safety department under the leadership of her mother and changed her attitude toward this profession. Using a real-life example, the author shows how behind workshop inspections and rule compliance, an important mission unfolds — safeguarding the lives of factory workers every day. The article tells how practical experience helped the girl realize the value of protection against risks and decide on her choice...

Off-the-job safety Safety culture Employee engagement
Expert blog
October 21, 2025

A Quiet Feat on the Banks of the Tom River: Why Our Spinning Rod Always Waits Its Turn

The article talks about the tradition of cleaning up the bank of the Tom River before every fishing trip and the harm of household waste to the local ecosystem. The author explains how left-behind plastic poisons water and soil with toxins and leads to the death of fish and birds. The material provides simple rules for responsible behavior in nature that help preserve the cleanliness of the river.

Off-the-job safety Environment Environmental protection
Expert blog
Olga Emelyanenko
Project Manager, HSE Management Systems Development Division
SUEK-Kuzbass
October 17, 2025

The Story of Pryanik and One Important Conversation with a Dog Trainer

The story of a ten-month-old American Bully named Pryanik shows that an affectionate and gentle nature can lie behind an impressive appearance. A conversation with a dog trainer prompted the dog owner to remind about important rules for interacting with unfamiliar pets on the street, compliance with which helps make every such encounter safe for both human and animal.

Off-the-job safety HSE Safety culture
Expert blog
October 15, 2025

Airborne Dreams and Harsh Reality: Why Safety in Hobby Sports Matters!

The author of the article, drawing on personal experience with trampoline jumping, shows how blind trust and a lack of equipment inspection can lead to a serious injury. The story explains why safety is necessary not only for professional athletes, but also for amateurs who come to the gym for emotions and stress relief. Using their own example, the author urges readers to inspect the equipment themselves before training so that a favorite hobby does not put them out of action for months.

Off-the-job safety HSE Safety culture
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