220 Kazakhstanis died at work last year – Minister of Labor

Ulpan Sabi

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Tengrinews.kz – Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Svetlana Zhakupova reported cases of workplace injuries and fatalities in Kazakhstan.

According to the minister, in 2024, a total of 1,448 Kazakhstanis were injured in workplace accidents.

"Of these, 220 were fatal. Over 445,000 jobs are still classified as hazardous or dangerous. A total of 15,976 citizens have been diagnosed with occupational disability, including 8,204 due to occupational diseases and 7,771 due to work-related injuries," Zhakupova said at a government meeting today.

These figures indicate the need for a continued systematic update of approaches to occupational safety, the minister added.