The seminar that was held upon the request from the Ministry of Labour and Social Development of the Kyrgyz Republic and the State Inspection on Ecological and Technical Security under the Government of Kyrgyzstan, was opened by Kudaibergen Bazarbaev, Minister of Labour and Social Development.
The seminar participants learned about the ILO’s recommendations concerning workplace safety assessment and staff education and training in occupational safety and health. The recommendations also address other activities of the labour inspection bodies.

The second day of the seminar featured a discussion of the country’s priority areas for improving occupational health and safety, and the way forward.

The event was held as part of the ILO project “From the Crisis towards Decent and Safe Jobs” implemented with support from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.