The new edition provides detailed regulations for theoretical and vocational training, internships, safety briefings, responsible personnel training, and knowledge assessments. Below, we look at the main changes and explore how VR simulators can enhance practical workforce training.

ARPort SafetyVR is a comprehensive set of 15 VR simulators designed for hands-on training in occupational safety and health, fire safety, first aid, and professional risk assessment. The package serves as an advanced supplementary tool within training programs developed in compliance with Order No. 223 of the Ministry of Labour of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The specific application procedure, program content, and performance evaluation methods are determined independently by the employer or the training provider.

In the previous version of the Regulations, vocational training was permitted in conventional classrooms, workshops, or on-site under the supervision of employees responsible for occupational safety and health.

Paragraph 12 of the new edition strictly separates the theoretical and vocational parts of training:
- Theoretical training: no less than 10 academic hours;
- Vocational (practical) training: no less than 16 academic hours.

Vocational training must focus on building the practical skills required to perform specific work operations safely. It can be conducted directly at workplaces, on dedicated corporate training fields, or through the integration of simulators and training systems. This provision establishes a solid regulatory framework for incorporating VR simulators into employer-approved training curricula. The training content must be aligned with the specific occupation, the nature of the tasks, and workplace hazards.
The ARPort SafetyVR kit enables the replication of real-world industrial environments where an employee can:
- Inspect the work area;
- Identify hazards and hazardous factors;
- Select proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
- Check machinery, equipment, and tools;
- Execute tasks in the correct operational sequence;
- Receive instant performance scores and error breakdowns.

For instance, in the electrical safety simulator, users assess the environment, select appropriate PPE, take measures to de-energize equipment, and render aid to an injured person. Slinging and rigging scenarios include inspecting slings, identifying defects, securing the work zone, and performing cargo operations. Industrial simulators allow workers to safely master the operation of heavy machinery and power tools. View VR Simulators Catalogue ->

In the previous version of the Regulations, safety briefings (except for the induction briefing) were concluded with a brief oral exam or a test, with practical skills checks being optional.

Paragraph 69 of the new edition directly links the verification of acquired skills to the safe execution of high-risk operations. When necessary, employers can evaluate not only theoretical knowledge but also the actual practical actions of an employee following a briefing.

VR simulators are highly effective for additional verification and reinforcement of safe operational protocols, such as:
- Working at heights;
- Gas-hazardous operations;
- Confined space entries;
- Slinging and rigging operations;
- Electrical installation management;
- Industrial accident response.

The system logs every user action, tracks mistakes, and outputs a final report. This data can be utilized by instructors to analyze performance and assign remedial training. View VR Simulators Catalogue ->

The exact content and duration of the internship are determined by the employer based on the specific job position, scope of work, and professional risks. According to Paragraph 75, internships and job shadowing must be conducted directly at the workplace under the supervision of a qualified employee with at least three years of experience in the respective field.

VR simulators serve as an excellent supplementary tool during internships to:
- Provide a safe preliminary introduction to the workplace environment;
- Practice critical task sequences;
- Train hazard recognition skills;
- Prepare for operations on real machinery;
- Repeat scenarios after reviewing mistakes.

Paragraph 76 also allows employers to conduct periodic safety drills and emergency exercises for specific types of work, including rescue operations. These drills must include the practical deployment of required PPE. VR safely models emergency and hazardous scenarios, perfectly complementing the physical handling of real PPE, rescue gear, and evacuation techniques required by the employer's program.
ARPort SafetyVR can be used to prepare for emergency drills and reinforce response protocols for falling from heights, detecting hazardous gas concentrations, electrical shocks, fires, or executing casualty evacuations. View VR Simulators Catalogue ->

The new edition divides the training of executives, managers, and OSH officers into two distinct paths:
- Core professional competencies;
- Specialized professional competencies tailored to the specific industry and production profile.

Specialized competency programs are designed based on sector-specific characteristics and unique facility operations. Training duration now depends on the employee's category rather than the company's size. Specifically, Paragraphs 27 and 28 outline different training volumes for chief executives, OSH department heads, technical inspectors, joint health and safety committee chairs, instructors, and risk assessment experts. For most responsible personnel, training and re-certification are required once every three years. However, certain categories have different frequencies; for example, technical OSH inspectors must undergo specialized competency training at least once a year.

VR simulators can enhance specialized programs when their scenarios match the company's operational risks. ARPort simulators allow users to practice:
On-site hazard identification;
Workplace risk assessment;
PPE selection and application;
Organizing safe work permits and execution;
Fire response and emergency procedures;
First aid delivery;
Violation analysis and error breakdowns.
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Новая редакция подробно регулирует проведение проверки знаний отдельных категорий ответственных работников. Предусматриваются:
- экзаменационные тесты;
- установленное пороговое значение правильных ответов;
- применение прокторинга с видео- и аудиофиксацией;
- подача заявок через Единую цифровую систему социально-трудовой сферы;
- формирование электронных протоколов;
- выдача электронных удостоверений или сертификатов в предусмотренных Правилами случаях.

ARPort SafetyVR помогает организовать практическую тренировку, фиксирует ход выполнения сценария и показывает допущенные ошибки. Отчёты VR-тренажёра могут использоваться инструктором для внутреннего контроля подготовки и разбора результатов обучения.

Таким образом, ARPort SafetyVR может дополнять программы практической подготовки работников, разработанные с учётом требований приказа Минтруда РК № 223. Подберём VR-тренажёры с учётом отрасли, профессий и задач вашей организации.