As of July 1, 584 workers were injured in occupational accidents, 77 of whom lost their lives. The national injury frequency rate stands at 0.08 per 1,000 workers.
Regions with the highest accident rates include Karaganda (61 cases), East Kazakhstan (50), Pavlodar (44), Atyrau (40), Aktobe (39), and Almaty (51).
Most incidents occurred in the mining and metallurgy sector (18.1%) and construction (9.2%). The leading causes were poor organization of work (34.6%), gross negligence by the victim (32.9%), traffic violations (8.6%), and breaches of safety rules (7.1%).
Authorities referred 439 cases to law enforcement for investigation, resulting in 139 criminal cases.
The government continues efforts to improve safety. Over five years, a 6.3% reduction in workplace injuries was achieved through integrated safety initiatives. More than 3,200 companies have adopted safety standards, and 605 have joined the “Vision Zero” campaign aimed at eliminating injuries.
Additionally, 318 construction firms have implemented a direct supervision model, making general contractors responsible for all subcontractors’ safety on sites.
The “Online Labour Consultant” service has been launched to help employers self-assess compliance with labour safety rules. Over 42,000 companies have used the platform so far.
The country is currently implementing the 2024–2030 Safe Labour Concept, focusing on risk-based management, economic incentives for safety, competency development, and stronger monitoring. Officials expect this to further reduce workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
