Labour Inspection as One of the Main Mechanisms for Controlling Occupational Injuries

Purpose of the study is to investigate occupational injuries according to the statistics from labour inspectorates (State Labour, International Labour Organization. ILOSTAT, Państwowa inspekcja pracy), to assess the safety of production processes in Ukraine and countries of the world. Methodology. The methodical approach to the assessment of safety of production processes, protection of workers from dangers and risks in the areas of supervision of Ukraine and foreign countries of the world was carried out based on the statistics of the reports of the State Labour Service of Ukraine (State Labour), International Labour Organization. Ilostat, Państwowa inspekcja pracy using a logical method of cognition (analysis, synthesis, abstraction, generalization, deduction, induction, analogy, etc.), statistical method of injury analysis. The occupational injuries dynamics in Ukraine and countries of the world (Poland, Italy, Turkey, China, Japan, etc.) have been investigated, the comparative analysis has been made and regularities of its growth or decrease have been identified. Findings. Based on the data analysis of the State Labour Service of Ukraine, International Labour Organization. Ilostat, Państwowa inspekcja pracy for the period it was found that the state of occupational injuries is declining, both in Ukraine and in the countries of the world. It has been revealed that the most dangerous industries in Ukraine are coal, socio-cultural, trade, transport and agro-industrial spheres. At present, the most dangerous industries in foreign countries are the construction and manufacturing industries. Practical value. The analysis of occupational injury data from countries around the world makes it possible to evaluate the work of labour inspectorates. On the basis of statistics, supervision areas and the relevant authorities can predict, prevent and eliminate potential industrial hazards ahead of time, to offer promising ways to increase the level of occupational safety in Ukraine based on positive foreign experience.