Practical Implementation of the Concept of Industrial Safety Culture on the Example of the Largest Mining Enterprises

Abstract

Introduction. Currently, there are a number of different concepts for reducing occupational injuries. One of the most important mechanisms for reducing the number of potentially dangerous events and injuries at hazardous production facilities is the formation of an industrial safety culture. However, there are currently no studies devoted to the effectiveness of the use of the occupational safety and health management system.Problem Statement. The objective of this study is to analyze the state of industrial safety culture based on occupational injury statistics.Theoretical Part. As the basic information, statistical reports on cases of industrial injuries provided by the Kola Mining and Metallurgical Company Joint Stock Company (JSC Kola MMC), a subsidiary of PJSC «MMC «Norilsk Nickel», were used, on the basis of which an analysis of the state of industrial safety culture was carried out.Conclusions. The results of a detailed analysis of the effectiveness of creating a favorable environment for the formation of industrial safety culture on the example of the concern PJSC «MMC «Norilsk Nickel», which includes the largest mining enterprise in the region, Kola Mining and Metallurgical Company (JSC Kola MMC), indicate the effectiveness of the measures taken.