The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the OSH Center, conducted a comprehensive occupational safety and health (OSH) training for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Baganuur district of Mongolia. The program consisted of a two-day practical classroom session followed by in-factory consulting for four to six weeks, allowing participants to apply OSH principles directly in their workplaces. Enterprises conducted risk assessments as part of the training, enabling them to identify hazards and implement safety improvements.
The training introduced core OSH concepts, principles, processes, and tools to help SME workers, managers, and employers foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. It emphasized hands-on, practical approaches over theory, ensuring that participating organizations could implement real changes to enhance workplace safety.
Participants reported significant improvements in their operations following the training. D. Batnasan, CEO of Uguumur Tsagaan Shuvuut LLC, noted that the company completed its first comprehensive risk assessment, identified safety violations, and established a strong foundation for a safer, risk-free working environment. Similarly, B. Baljinnyam highlighted that more than half of the 25 participating SMEs in Baganuur had already completed workplace risk assessments due to the practical nature of the training.
Other participants shared specific enhancements in workplace safety practices. G. Batzorig, an OSH specialist at Mon Tsakhim LLC, described upgrading safety signage, updating risk assessments with new standards, and documenting workplace improvements with before-and-after photos. B. Tsevel-Yanjin, principal of Kindergarten #142, implemented low-cost safety solutions such as radiator and outlet covers, corner padding in gyms, finger guards on doors, and standardized kitchen safety procedures, creating a safer environment for children and staff.
S. Altantana, manager at Baganuur 24 Service Center, shared that the training enabled her team to identify workplace hazards and take preventive action, such as relocating LPG gas cylinders to a secure area. Trainers O. Altankhuyag and S. Selenge emphasized the unique combination of classroom learning and in-factory consulting, which allowed enterprises to implement continuous improvements and apply government-mandated OSH standards effectively.
Overall, the program successfully strengthened occupational safety awareness, improved practical safety measures in workplaces, and promoted a culture of continuous improvement among SMEs in the Baganuur district, reflecting the ILO’s commitment to protecting workers’ lives and health across diverse sectors.
