Working conditions of the population employed in the economy of the Republic Belarus
https://doi.org/10.51922/1818-426X.2024.4.57
Abstract
Possession of objective and accurate information about the number of workers engaged in work in harmful conditions associated with the impact on the body of certain adverse factors is necessary for the rational organization of labor protection, prevention of economic losses and reduction in the quality of life of workers. In connection with the above, the purpose of this study was to analyze the changes in the number of the population of the Republic of Belarus working in harmful conditions and receiving compensation for working conditions in the period from 2012 to 2022.
It was found that the number of workers working in harmful conditions from 2012 to 2022 was characterized by a moderate downward trend, while there is no statistically significant dynamics of the total number of people employed in the economy.
The most common factors negatively affecting the health of people employed in the economy of the Republic of Belarus were noise, as well as heavy physical and strenuous labor.
The prevalence of such factors as gassiness, strenuous work, dust and ionizing radiation decreased at the fastest rate.
As compensation for work in conditions harmful to health, additional vacation and increased pay were most often used.
About the Authors
A. N. Cherevko
УО «Белорусский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
L. N. Lomat
УО «Белорусский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
S. V. Kunitskaya
УО «Белорусский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
I. N. Girko
УО «Белорусский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
M. A. Liakh
УО «Белорусский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
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Cherevko A.N., Lomat L.N., Kunitskaya S.V., Girko I.N., Liakh M.A. Working conditions of the population employed in the economy of the Republic Belarus. Medical Journal. 2024;(4):57-62. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51922/1818-426X.2024.4.57
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