Results of the inspection of the State Labour Inspectorate 2023

The results of inspections by the State Labour Inspectorate (PIP) regarding explosion risks in biomass co-firing are not detailed in the available materials. However, general information on PIP activities in 2023 indicates an intensification of inspectors’ activities in the field of occupational health and safety.

General overview of PIP inspections in 2023

• Number of inspections: The PIP has carried out more than 61,000 inspections in almost 50,000 entities, which means considerable activity in the area of monitoring compliance with OSH regulations12.
• Worker complaints: Approximately 40% of inspections resulted from worker complaints, and inspectors confirmed the validity of many of these, suggesting that hazards such as those associated with explosions in biomass co-firing may be a significant problem18.
• Health and safety decisions: In 2022, the number of health and safety decisions increased by 20 per cent compared to the previous year, which may indicate the increasing attention of the PIP to issues related to the risk of explosions and other hazards2.

Potential risks in biomass co-firing

In the context of biomass co-firing, key aspects to consider include:

• Explosion risk: Biomass, as a combustible material, can pose an explosion risk, especially in poorly managed installations.
• Operational safety: PIP inspectors have the right to immediately halt operations if they find violations that endanger the life or health of workers1.

Biomass risk management requires not only compliance with health and safety regulations, but also continuous monitoring and assessment of potential risks. Therefore, further reports and analyses of the results of PIP inspections may provide more detailed information on specific cases related to this topic.