Errors That Kill:
Why Invest in Occupational
Safety Training
Electronic Course Series
Manufacturing enterprises face daily risks that can lead to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities.
Compliance with occupational safety rules is not just a formality but a necessity.
This set of measures aimed at preserving workers' lives and health helps avoid:
In this article, we’ll explore real-life examples of consequences from violations and explain how SIKE’s e-courses can help prevent tragedies.
Compliance with occupational safety rules is not just a formality but a necessity.
This set of measures aimed at preserving workers' lives and health helps avoid:
- Injuries and deaths
- Lawsuits and fines
- Production downtime
- Damage to the company's reputation
In this article, we’ll explore real-life examples of consequences from violations and explain how SIKE’s e-courses can help prevent tragedies.
1. Roof Snow and Ice Removal: Preventing Disasters
Snow and ice accumulation on roofs risks collapse, and workers can be injured by falls.
Accidents occur due to:
Accidents occur due to:
- Lack of guardrails and fall-protection systems
- Using improper tools (e.g., crowbars instead of plastic shovels)
Example: In Yekaterinburg, in 2022, a mass of snow slid off a roof and dragged a worker with it. He wasn't secured, resulting in severe injuries.
How to minimise risks:
- Provide workers with harness systems and helmets
- Conduct briefings before each roof entry
- Use signage and barriers around hazardous zones
SIKE Course “Roof Snow and Ice Removal”
Covers proper preparation and safe work practices to prevent injuries.
Key topics:
Key topics:
- Work organisation requirements
- PPE and harness systems: design and attachment methods
- Work conditions and rules
- Work conditions and rules
- Safe work procedures
- Post-work and emergency requirements
2. Confined Space Work: Invisible Threats
In manholes, tanks, and underground utilities, workers may face oxygen deficiency, toxic gas buildup, or trapdoors closing unexpectedly.
Accidents occur due to:
Accidents occur due to:
- No air-quality checks with a gas detector
- Working alone without an attendant
- Neglecting ventilation
Example: At a chemical plant in Samara, two workers died from hydrogen sulfide poisoning after entering a tank without a gas detector.
How to minimise risks:
- Use PPE, including respirators and rescue belts
- Continuously monitor air quality
- Work in teams with regulated entry permits
SIKE Course “Confined Space Safety”
Provides guidelines for safe entry procedures applicable across industries.
Key topics:
Key topics:
- Personnel requirements
- Permit-to-work procedures
- Occupational safety in non-hazardous, gas-hazardous, and explosive environments; welding and height work
- Work-environment assessment and gas monitoring
- Communication signals between attendants and entrants
3. Working at Heights: One Misstep Can Be Fatal
Falls from heights are a leading cause of fatal workplace accidents. Even a small ladder climb demands strict compliance with safety rules.
Accidents occur due to:
Accidents occur due to:
- Defective ladders and scaffolds
- No safety lanyards
- Working alone without supervision
Example: In 2020, in Moscow, a roofer fell from the 6th floor because his employer failed to provide a safety lanyard. The employer was found criminally liable.
How to minimise risks:
- Use certified fall-protection systems
- Perform daily equipment inspections
- Train employees on height-work safety rules
SIKE Course “Work at Heights”
Covers legal requirements for safe height-work practices.
Key topics:
Key topics:
- Worker qualifications
- Permit-to-work organisation
- Safety equipment for height work
- Workspace and platform requirements
- Use of lifting devices and small-scale mechanisation tools
- Special requirements for specific height-work tasks
4. Aerial Lift Basket Operations: Risks and Safety Measures
Work in an aerial lift basket is classified as high-hazard height work. Non-compliance can cause falls, equipment tip-overs, and serious injuries.
Accidents occur due to:
Accidents occur due to:
- No harness in the basket
- Exceeding load capacity
- Proximity to power lines without maintaining distance
- Using faulty equipment
Example: In 2022, in Saint Petersburg, an aerial lift tipped over during facade work on uneven ground. A worker fell 18 meters and was severely injured; the contractor was fined 800,000
How to minimise risks:
- Use certified fall-protection systems
- Conduct daily equipment inspections
- Only allow trained and briefed personnel to operate
SIKE Course “Aerial Lift Basket Safety”
Details safe work rules for basket operations on lifts.
Key topics:
Key topics:
- Industrial-safety overview
- Lift (boom-lift) fundamentals
- Lift-operation safety measures
- Basket-operation safety measures
5. Electrical Safety: Electrocution Kills Instantly
Electrocution often results from negligence: working with live wires, no insulating mats, and faulty wiring.
Example: In Rostov-on-Don, an electrician died repairing a live panel without dielectric gloves provided by the employer.
How to minimise risks:
- De-energise circuits before repairs
- Use dielectric PPE and tools
- Mark and lock out hazardous zones
SIKE Course “Electrical Safety, Group 1”
For non-electrical staff whose work involves risk of electrical exposure.
Key topics:
Key topics:
- Non-electrical personnel duties
- Electric-shock effects on the human body
- Factors influencing electrocution severity
- Signs of electrical equipment malfunction
- Prohibited actions with electrical equipment
- First-aid procedures for electrocution
SIKE Course “Electrical Safety, Group 2”
For instruction on electrical safety for non-electrical personnel, during whose work an electric shock is possible.
Key topics:
Key topics:
- Safe operation of electrical installations
- Personnel training requirements
- Electrical-safety practices for live equipment up to 1000V
- Protective devices: usage and testing procedures
- Rescue and first-aid for electrocution victims
6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Handling Consequences
PPE is the final barrier between the worker and hazards. Improper use or absence can have tragic consequences.
Example: In 2023, on a construction site in Nizhny Novgorod, a worker suffered a severe eye injury from metal shavings while drilling. He wasn't wearing safety glasses despite being issued them.
How to minimise risks:
- Use properly maintained PPE
- Correctly put on and take off PPE
- Perform routine PPE care and inspections
SIKE Course “Personal Protective Equipment”
Covers PPE issuance, usage rules, maintenance, and certification.
Key topics:
Key topics:
- Impact of workplace hazards on the body
- PPE issuance and decontamination procedures
- Types and requirements of PPE
- PPE labelling and certification standards
- Proper PPE usage and care
Benefits of E-Learning for Safety Training
SIKE’s e-courses help:
- Deliver safety rules without halting production
- Reduce accident and injury risks
- Avoid human and financial losses
Training is the key to safety. Timely training can prevent 80% of workplace accidents.
Application Areas
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Visual training during lectures and seminars -
Independent distance learning for employees and students -
Training in computer classrooms for independent material mastery
Why Choose SIKE E-Courses?
Our e-courses provide a modern, cost-effective solution for upskilling employees without disrupting their work schedules. Interactive formats facilitate comprehension of complex topics, and varied assignments reinforce practical knowledge.
SIKE – your partner in professional training.
Invest in training—it's cheaper than managing the aftermath of a tragedy.
Ready for a turnkey safety-training solution?
Contact us to develop a program tailored to your operation's specifics.
Ready for a turnkey safety-training solution?
Contact us to develop a program tailored to your operation's specifics.