Comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health Prevention Campaign 2026 Launched

Mongolia has observed April as “Occupational Safety and Health Month” since 2012, organizing a wide range of activities aimed at preventing industrial accidents and occupational diseases, protecting workers’ health, and promoting a culture of workplace safety. The opening of this year’s campaign took place on April 7, 2026, in Sukhbaatar District.

In 2026, the initiative has been expanded into a nationwide “Comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health Prevention Campaign,” which will cover all 21 aimags, six districts, and more than 40 soums.

As part of the campaign, training on occupational safety and health will be provided to employers, employees, and self-employed individuals. Activities will also include workplace risk assessments, evaluations of working conditions, and employee health screenings. In addition, participants will receive information and advice on social insurance, labour relations, and employment.

According to recent statistics, occupational disease cases increased by 52 last year, with 2,046 individuals currently registered under the supervision of the National Centre for Occupational Diseases. A total of 746 industrial accidents and acute poisoning cases were recorded, including 73 fatalities. The fatality rate reached 9.7 per 100,000 workers the highest level in the past six years.

These figures indicate that industrial accidents and acute poisoning cases are not declining but are instead on the rise, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen preventive measures in occupational safety and health.

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection is implementing its 2025–2028 plan to reform the occupational safety and health system. This includes updating legal frameworks and standards, strengthening the national OSH system, improving workplace safety and hygiene requirements, enhancing the capacity of specialized hospitals for occupational diseases, and expanding the quality and accessibility of occupational health services. The plan also includes the establishment of a new occupational hygiene reference laboratory, intensified preventive measures for workers in hazardous conditions, and the introduction of a digital system for OSH training and information.

All stakeholders are encouraged to work together to foster a positive culture of occupational safety and health.