Introduction

This guide gives practical, localised steps for managers and specialists in Kirov who need to apply industrial safety rules, prepare for certification/attestation exams, and navigate the Russian regulatory framework. It focuses on actionable checklists, exam preparation, and where to verify rules and training locally.

Regulatory overview (short)

— Federal Law No. 116-FZ *“On Industrial Safety of Hazardous Production Facilities”* is the principal federal act for hazardous production facility safety.
— Occupational safety requirements are also set by the Russian Labor Code and related decrees and regulations.
— Rostekhnadzor (Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision) is the federal regulator responsible for industrial safety oversight, attestation and control.
— Technical standards (GOSTs), construction norms (SNiP), fire-safety rules and industry-specific rules complement federal law.
— Always verify the *current* texts on official government portals or with local regulatory bodies — laws and norms update regularly.

Core industrial safety rules — practical checklist

For use on site in Kirov (daily/weekly audit):
— Risk identification and classification
— Map hazardous production facilities and processes.
— Keep up-to-date hazard registers and safety passports.
— Documented procedures
— Written safe work procedures, permits-to-work, and maintenance schedules.
— Personal protective equipment (PPE)
— Provide certified PPE, train workers on use, and maintain replacement records.
— Equipment and maintenance
— Scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair records.
— Ensure certification/pressure/periodic tests for critical equipment.
— Training and competence
— Initial and periodic training, documented attendance and assessment.
— Permit systems and access control
— Permit-to-work for hot works, confined spaces, electrical, etc.
— Emergency preparedness
— Emergency response plan, evacuation routes, drills, first-aid capability.
— Fire safety and explosion protection
— Fire extinguishers, detection systems, zoning, ventilation and grounding where needed.
— Contractor management
— Contractors’ safety checks, briefing, permits and supervision.
— Incident reporting and investigation
— Immediate