Kazakhstan is advancing its efforts to modernize labour inspection and strengthen compliance with international labour standards through a recent training-of-trainers course organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Turin, Italy. Supported by the ILO project on promoting occupational safety and health through social dialogue in the mining sector, four officials from the State Labour Inspection Committee successfully completed the program. The training provided them with the skills and resources to become trainers for their peers, helping to enhance inspection practices and improve the effectiveness of the national labour inspectorate.
The two-week course, “Training of Trainers on Building Modern and Effective Labour Inspection Systems,” combined interactive sessions, practical exercises, and group discussions led by ILO specialists and experienced inspectors. Participants explored areas such as policy development, occupational safety and health, inspection of working conditions, and non-discrimination. They were also trained in adult learning methodologies, lesson design, facilitation techniques, and evaluation methods to prepare them for mentoring and training their colleagues at home. Upon completion, participants received certification authorizing them to deliver ILO’s training curriculum, expanding the pool of certified trainers in Kazakhstan.
The hands-on and interactive nature of the course was praised by participants, who highlighted the opportunity to exchange experiences with international peers. Bauyrzhan Beisenbayev, Head of the Office of Labour Control and Analysis at the State Labour Inspection Committee, described the training as enriching and motivating, noting that it provided innovative approaches to strengthen daily work. Similarly, Askar Kapanov, Head of the Department for Pavlodar region, emphasized the value of combining theory with practice and the chance to learn from international experience, which provided him with new tools and renewed motivation for professional development.
Equipped with these skills, the inspectors are now prepared to replicate the training in Kazakhstan, mentoring new inspectors and fostering a stronger culture of compliance. This initiative is part of the broader reform efforts supported by the ILO to help Kazakhstan align its labour inspection systems and occupational safety frameworks with international labour standards, ensuring better protection for workers and stronger institutional capacity.
