#Working conditions

Managing working conditions, SAWC, and workplace ergonomics. Ensuring a comfortable environment as a factor in reducing occupational diseases and boosting loyalty. Practices for improving microclimate, lighting, and reducing noise.

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Case
Dmitriy Zaytsev
Occupational Safety Specialist
SB-Stroy
November 19, 2025

Risk Hunting in Operations

The "Risk Hunting in Operations" tool identifies and eliminates micro-injuries and risks directly during specific operations. The approach includes forming cross-functional teams, observing the work process on-site, analyzing identified risks, and adjusting documentation (JSA) based on actual working conditions.

Working conditions HSE TOP 100 Employee engagement
Case
Timur Larionov
Production Control Specialist
RUSVIETPETRO
November 18, 2025

Application of Industrial Exoskeletons to Reduce Physical Load on Personnel

A pilot project on implementing passive industrial exoskeletons to reduce physical load on storekeepers and oil and gas production operators. Using exoskeletons compensates for upper body weight, blocks injury-prone postures, and reduces overall load when lifting weights by 62%. Economic efficiency is justified by reduced sick leaves for musculoskeletal disorders and a potential reduction in the working conditions class based on SAWC results.

Working conditions HSE TOP 100 PPE
Expert blog
Aleksey Mosyagin
Head of HSE Service
Zarubezhneft-Dobycha Kharyaga
October 12, 2025

Prospects for Using Exoskeletons at ZARUBEZHNEFT-Dobycha Kharyaga LLC Facilities

The article examines the prospects of using industrial exoskeletons to protect warehouse workers at LLC Zarubezhneft-Dobycha Kharyaga from heavy physical loads during manual handling of goods. The author analyzes the key advantages of domestically produced passive models capable of reducing the load on the back and spine, as well as lowering the risk of developing occupational diseases. The review contains a comparative assessment of available solutions and evaluates the expected results of thei...

Working conditions Occupational safety Innovation
Expert blog
Marina Oleynikova
Head of Occupational Safety Department
Sovcombank
October 6, 2025

Proactive Prevention of Burnout Syndrome in Modern HSE Systems: The Sovcombank Case

The article is dedicated to the experience of PJSC Sovcombank in implementing a proactive burnout prevention system using offsite coworkings in Sochi and Gorno-Altaysk. Using the example of project teams working in a four-day work week format and organized recreation, the influence of caring for psychological well-being on corporate culture and employee eNPS is examined. The material shows how a holistic occupational health and safety model helps prevent staff crisis states in large distributed...

Working conditions Well-being Safety culture
Expert blog
Aleksey Pysin
Head of Occupational Safety, Industrial and Environmental Safety Department
Instroytechcom
October 5, 2025

How Overwork Affects Safety and Performance

The article focuses on the impact of working conditions and compliance with work-and-rest schedules on work capacity, employee health, and the rate of occupational injuries. Based on a description of production factors and a personal practical example, the author shows the dangerous consequences to which employee overwork leads. The material explains the importance of sanitary and hygienic standards and proper rest for ensuring safety in production and increasing overall productivity.

Working conditions Well-being Safety culture
Expert blog
Evgeniy Kuzmichev
Deputy Director of HSE Department
Rosgeologiya
October 16, 2023

Working Conditions Assessment: Are We on the Verge of Major Changes?

The current system of special assessment of working conditions relies on outdated approaches and does not provide answers to the challenges of modern workplaces — from remote work to office stress and LED lighting. Price dumping by laboratories and the commercial interests of employers have weakened state control and destroyed the original ideology of protecting workers' health. The article considers the need for a transition to a new comprehensive approach to occupational hygiene capable of ide...

Working conditions Legislation
Case
Nikolay Neshchadim
Head of Occupational Safety Department
Vinlab-West
August 30, 2023

Digitalization of HSE in Retail

Integration of HSE processes into a single commercial application of a retail network. Implemented shift closing checklists, remote audits via video surveillance cameras, regular staff surveys, and a push notification system to inform about incidents and motivational programs.

Working conditions HSE TOP 100 Employee engagement
Case
German Simakov
Head of Occupational Safety and Professional Health Department
RUSAL
November 16, 2021

Ergonomic Risk Assessment

Application of Humantech's Brief & BEST Analysis methodology to assess and reduce ergonomic risks in the workplace. The practice includes identifying critical body postures, assessing external loads and working conditions, followed by risk ranking and developing ergonomic improvement measures.

Working conditions Risk assessment Risk reduction
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