BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Prime Minister of
Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov has instructed authorities to place
mining, oil and gas extraction, and chemical enterprises under
special industrial safety control, Trend reports via the Kazakh government.
Speaking at a government meeting, Bektenov emphasized the need
for strict compliance with industrial safety requirements, regular
equipment upgrades, and systematic personnel training.
He noted that investments in safety, automation, and
digitalization are highly cost-effective and widely practiced by
leading industrial companies worldwide.
At the same time, he warned that the current level of industrial
safety at certain enterprises in the country still involves risks
linked to the delayed replacement of worn-out equipment,
insufficient production control, and a lack of modern safety
systems.
“These sectors must be kept under special control. Industrial
safety requirements must be strictly observed, equipment must be
regularly upgraded, and personnel must be trained,” Bektenov
said.
He also noted the need to intensify efforts to introduce modern
digital monitoring systems, video surveillance, and automated
control over production processes and safety.
“The Ministry of Labor’s Labor Risk Map covers all industrial
enterprises, including safety and occupational health parameters.
However, violations may occur not only at enterprises. This is also
possible at construction sites and even in public catering
facilities. These areas are not covered by any monitoring or
regular inspections,” Bektenov said.
In addition, he instructed the Ministry of Labor, together with
relevant government agencies, to develop legislative amendments to
grant the State Labor Inspectorate expanded functions.
