KIOSH 2024: ENSURING SAFETY IN PRODUCTION - THE KEY TO STABILITY AND PROSPERITY OF KAZAKHSTAN
THE 12TH KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION - KIOSH 2024 WILL BE HELD FROM MAY 29 TO 31, 2024 ON THE TERRITORY OF EXPO INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER, ASTANA.
In December 2023, Kazakhstan adopted the Concept of Safe Work until 2030, developed in pursuance of the instructions of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Head of State, outlined in the Address to the people of the country: Economic Course of a Fair Kazakhstan. The work of the Concept is aimed at reducing the level of occupational risk, occupational injuries and occupational morbidity. S. Zhakupova, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noted in one of her speeches: “Despite the positive changes in reducing occupational injuries over the past six years by 12.6%, more than 1.5 thousand occupational injuries occur annually at the enterprises of the Republic, about 200 of these were fatal. This year, 1,195 people were injured at the country’s enterprises. To ensure healthy and safe working conditions, in addition to changes in the regulatory framework, it is necessary to introduce digitalization and innovation in the field of industrial safety”. The KIOSH 2024 project, traditionally presented by an exhibition and conference, is precisely such a platform for the exchange of experience and presentation of the latest solutions in the field of occupational health and safety.
Exposition 2024
A wide selection of products, practical solutions and know-how in the field of occupational health and safety will be presented by over 50 companies from Belgium, Kazakhstan, China, Russia, and Turkey. To expand their business and further development in the Kazakhstan market, exhibitors will present at their stands textiles, personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment for industrial high rise works, health and safety products, fire safety equipment, medical examination systems and much more. The growth of the exhibition is also evidenced by the increase in debuting companies, including: Alpsafe, Daoming Optics&Chemical Co., Ltd, Inter Knowledge Solutions Institute, Horizon Inc, Safetyhub, Spoint, Aritex, Bestex, Bowman Med Kazakhstan, Best Energy, Grand Asai, Samhat Shoe Factory, Industrial Safety and Ecology, Rusoko TD LLC, Feskgroup, Electro Trade, Elite Textile, etc.
Ensuring occupational safety requires specific skills and comprehensive control systems. An absolute advantage in developing the professional competencies of industry workers is the holding of a number of master classes on working at height, mine rescue and firefighting, as well as demonstrations of new lines of equipment and personal protective equipment. There will also be a seminar area at the exhibition, where participating companies will carry out a series of training workshops for occupational health and safety specialists.
KIOSH 2024 Conference
On May 30-31, during the KIOSH Conference, delegates and speakers will take part in a discussion of innovative approaches and strategies for ensuring safety in production. Currently, Kazakhstan is faced with an acute problem of floods, increasing the relevance of issues of preventing injuries in the workplace and reducing the level of occupational risks. This situation requires special attention and urgent actions from both business and government. Against the backdrop of these challenges and threats, the KIOSH Conference serves as a strategically important tool for introducing changes aimed at strengthening safety and health. The importance of this topic is emphasized both in the context of current events and in the long term.
The content of the two-day Conference will be divided by day for better consideration of issues in each area. The program on May 30 will be devoted to labor protection issues, and on May 31 experts will discuss industrial safety issues. Each day will be opened by a plenary strategic session with the participation of supervising government bodies, international associations, industry unions and business representatives. T. Duisenova, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, S. Zhakupova, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ye. Baimuldinov, the Chairman of the Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, experts from the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (I.N.A.I.L), Canadian Society of Safety Engineers (CSSE), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and many others are expected to be among the guests of honor and speakers
ITECA.EVENTS communication platform
Another innovation this year was the launch of ITECA.EVENTS mobile application, the main task of which is creating ideal business communications between visitors and participants. The application operates using artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms to improve interaction and exchange of contacts with the ability to schedule appointments, collect leads, and use the most relevant information on mobile. In short, ITECA.EVENTS is the entire exhibition in digital format on your personal device.
The State Partner of the project is the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Official support for the event was provided by the Industrial Safety Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Republican Research Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Republican State Enterprise with the Right of Economic Management, the Association of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises, the Kazakhstan Association of Oil, Gas and Energy Complex Organizations Association of Legal Entities - KAZENERGY, Association of PPE, IOSH, ORP, NEBOSH, Canadian Association of Safety Engineers (Health and Safety Professionals Canada), Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Union of Builders of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Central Asia, Union of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs “National Association of Light Industry Enterprises” - QazTextileIndustry, Safe Driving Association.
Golden Partners of the project: Kazzinc LLP, Eurasian Group LLP. Silver Partners: CPC-K, KazMinerals Group.
The event is organized by Iteca Kazakhstan Exhibition Company and its international partner – ICA Events Group of Companies.
