Electronic and electrical equipment differs from other types of waste in its complex component structure, in the presence of sufficiently high concentrations of toxic components, which pose a danger to human health. Such waste without proper disposal negatively affects the environment. Anna Butylskaya, Head of the Ecology and Disposal Department in Ecopolis Corporation, talks about the unique technology for processing and recycling electronic and electrical equipment waste, and about the problems that recyclers face.

In connection with the spread of coronavirus infection Mosvodokanal strengthened the quality control of purified water in Moscow in order to increase the efficiency of sewage treatment plants. The article describes what technologies and measures are used at Moscow treatment facilities to ensure maximum efficiency of wastewater treatment and disinfection of domestic sewage, new methods of repairing the Moscow pipe networks.

Appendix to the letter of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being (Rospotrebnadzor) dated March 10, 2020, No. 02/3853-202027 contains recommendations that employers can use in relation to their employees regarding implementation of preventive measures to prevent infection of personnel with the causative agent of COVID-19 respiratory disease.

Association of Designers, Manufacturers and Suppliers of Personal Protective Equipment (ASIZ) will submit to the Government of the Russian Federation its proposals on preventing closure of PPE manufacturing enterprises and identifying bottlenecks in the process of providing PPE.

Vladimir Kotov, President of the Association of Designers, Manufacturers and Suppliers of Personal Protective Equipment (“SIZ” Association), answers the urgent questions that are massively coming to the Association in connection with the provision of personal protective equipment in conditions of the coronavirus infection.

Association of Designers, Manufacturers and Suppliers of Personal Protective Equipment (“SIZ” Association) has developed and accredited the specialized “SIZ sertika” system, aimed exclusively at working with personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment should be of appropriate quality, ensure reliability and safety. Introduction of the new “SIZ sertika” system is especially important right now, during the days of the coronavirus infection pandemic.

A review of changes in Russian legislation in the field of occupational safety and state control is presented. Decisions of the Government of the Russian Federation on amending the procedure for conducting mandatory medical examinations are considered.

Professor Sergey Babanov, Head of the Department of Occupational Diseases and Clinical Pharmacology (named after Honoured Scientist of the Russian Federation – Professor V.V. Kosarev) in the Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Chief External Specialist in Occupational Pathology of the Ministry of Health in the Samara Region, Doctor of Medicine, tells about what emotional burnout is, how dangerous this condition is and how to prevent emotional burnout in the workplace.

The project to track movement of movable property and accounting for it using RFID technology for objects of oil and gas industry in geographically remote regions became winner of the "Project of the Year" contest according to the Global CIO community of IT experts in the nomination "The Best IT project in the fuel and energy complex". Dariya Ivanova, Leading specialist in marketing and advertising of the RST-Invent Company, tells about implementation of innovative project, as well as the radio frequency identification technology (RFID).

A high level of fire safety is an integral part of ensuring industrial safety of an enterprise. Specialists responsible for ensuring fire safety not only form the organization’s policy in the field of ensuring fire safety, but also develop and implement fire safety measures.

Analysis of the effect of vibration on the psychological health of workers in industrial production is presented. It is noted that with the combined effect of vibration and noise on the body, workers develop maladaptive mental disorders characterized by asthenic syndrome and depressive symptoms.

A material that has high antibacterial and antiviral activity and can be used to produce personal protective equipment against viral infection has been developed at the Institute of Solid State Chemistry and Mechanochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ISSC SB RAS).

The traffic plan for cars and pedestrians on the territory of an industrial enterprise is considered. It is necessary to observe clear rules of movement for pedestrians and cars in order to prevent accidents related to vehicles in the internal territories of enterprises.

Technology for recycling car tires, as a result of which rubber powder with unique properties is obtained, is presented. Obtained powder is suitable for application as filler for grout slurry in the construction of oil and gas wells. This technology allows to reduce the likelihood of accidents at oil and gas facilities.

The first year of the Great Patriotic War was critical in the history of military regions, the transfer of equipment, millions of people inland to the east became the main strategic operation in the entire history of the Great Patriotic War. How the Soviet industry was saved, what extreme decisions were made and measures taken to save the population in the first year of World War II were described in the article.

An important contribution to the cause of victory in the Great Patriotic War was made by the workers of the rear. Thousands of citizens of all ages worked throughout the country in difficult conditions, they produced weapons and military equipment that were needed for the long-awaited Victory.