Occupational safety and health
The enterprise has implemented and certified an occupational health and safety management system (Certificate of compliance of the occupational health and safety management system with the requirements of STB ISO 45001-2020 issued on June 16, 2026 (valid until November 24, 2027).
An occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) applies to the activities of all employees and structural divisions of the organization, employees performing contract work on the organization’s premises, and stakeholders. An OHSMS serves to continuously improve the safety and working conditions of production personnel. By implementing an OHSMS, the organization identified hazards, identified workplace risks, developed measures to reduce hazardous risks to acceptable levels, and defined the legal requirements applicable to the organization.
The organization’s top management has developed, documented, and approved an Occupational Health and Safety Policy aimed at creating safe working conditions and preserving the lives and health of workers.
When performing technological operations and work associated with risks, production personnel use personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of labor protection (OT) instructions, technological instructions, and technological processes.
Work is performed in compliance with occupational safety regulations outlined in occupational safety instructions for each profession. Workstations are equipped with the necessary, properly functioning equipment and tools.
The company provides advanced training for its personnel in occupational health and safety management system elements and occupational health, safety, and fire safety requirements. Training is conducted on-site or at specialized and educational institutions.
The heads of departments have developed an Emergency Response Plan to guide the actions of service personnel in the event of an emergency or accident.
In 2025, no emergency situations, accidents, or incidents were registered at the enterprise.
The organization monitors compliance with legislative requirements in the field of occupational health and safety.
To monitor compliance with occupational safety legislation, maintain proper order in the workplace and assigned area, and ensure the proper operation of process equipment, the organization holds a monthly Occupational Safety Day. A committee chaired by the CEO (Deputy CEO for Technical Support) conducts the Day. Following the Occupational Safety Day, a report is issued outlining the deficiencies identified and the measures taken to address them. In 2025, 249 non-conformities (violations) were recorded as a result of Occupational Safety Days. Corrective actions were implemented, and 249 non-conformities (violations) were addressed.
To ensure employee compliance with occupational safety requirements, department heads ensure daily and monthly monitoring of compliance within their departments. The results of daily and monthly monitoring are recorded in occupational safety compliance logs, and any identified nonconformities (violations) are promptly corrected within the established timeframes.
The Occupational Health and Safety Department (OH&S) also monitors compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. In 2025, OH&S employees issued 36 orders and one order report, identifying 135 violations of OH&S regulations. Corrective actions were implemented, and 134 violations were rectified.
The trade union and the commission for combating drunkenness and crime prevention are actively involved in improving working conditions and enforcing labor laws at the enterprise. During 2025, the commission held 12 meetings, reviewing both management reports and statements from violators of labor discipline.
In 2025, four events were held as part of Zero Injury Week aimed at preventing industrial injuries.
In 2025, four Occupational Health and Safety meetings were held to address issues such as the introduction of new Occupational Health and Safety documents, informational messages about accidents, compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Management System at LMZ Universal OJSC in accordance with STB ISO 45001-2020, the state of occupational health and safety, industrial safety, fire safety, and industrial sanitation at the enterprise, and the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management Program planned for 2025.
Based on the reports on the implementation of measures, 14 measures of the Occupational Health and Safety Management Program planned for 2025 were completed:
| Agency name | Cost of implementing activities (thousand rubles) |
|---|---|
| Extension of the service platform for crane reg. No. 32 (improvement of working conditions) | 0.9 |
| Carrying out technical modernization of the KGS with the replacement of the liquid carbon dioxide storage tank (eliminating the risk of injury) | 115.0 |
| Manufacturing and installation of a repair platform for crane reg. No. 54 (improving working conditions) | 9.7 |
| Installation of a new overhead two-span crane beam with repair of the crane runways (improvement of working conditions) | 114.0 |
| Lighting upgrades (improving working conditions) | 9.1 |
| Acquisition of special tools (improvement of working conditions) | 10.1 |
| Repair the floors (eliminate the risk of injury) | 147.7 |
| Installation of air conditioners in premises (improving the microclimate) | 5.0 |
| Providing workers with cleaning and neutralizing agents (improving working conditions) | 23.0 |
| Organization of drinking water supply (improvement of working conditions) | 37.7 |
| Providing workers with personal protective equipment (improving working conditions) | 382.4 |
| Develop (duplicate) instructions, acquire regulatory legal acts, technical and reference literature, manuals, posters on labor protection, safety signs (injury prevention) | 10.7 |
| Conducting training and advanced training on occupational safety issues (improving the qualifications of employees) | 41.1 |
| Ensuring participation in seminars, exhibitions and other events in the field of labor protection (improving the qualifications of employees) | 0.4 |
| Total: | 906.8 |
The company maintains a procedure for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and developing the necessary measures to reduce risks to an acceptable level.
To assess the compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System with the requirements of STB ISO 45001, enterprise standards for Occupational Health and Safety Management System in accordance with the Program for conducting internal audits of the QMS, Occupational Health and Safety Management System, and the EMS for 2025, 7 internal audits of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System were carried out in 2025.
As a result of audits (inspections) of process operations in key and related departments, 19 nonconformities (inaccuracies, deficiencies) of varying severity were identified. The departments implemented corrections, implemented corrective actions, and eliminated the identified nonconformities (inaccuracies, deficiencies).
