Uznawanie kwalifikacji zawodowych i zatrudnianie obcokrajowców w ruchu podziemnych zakładów górniczych

W artykule przedstawiono zagadnienia dotyczące uznawania kwalifikacji zawodowych nabytych w państwach członkowskich Unii Europejskiej, państwach członkowskich Europejskiego Porozumienia o Wolnym Handlu (EFTA) lub w Konfederacji Szwajcarskiej w odniesieniu do tzw. górniczych zawodów regulowanych. Ponadto, na przykładzie obywateli Ukrainy omówiono możliwość zatrudniania w ruchu podziemnych zakładów górniczych obywateli państw trzecich.

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The employment of foreigners in underground mining operations is possible, however, contingent upon meeting of a number of requirements. Those requirements, in turn, depend on whether a potential employee is a national of a Member State of the European Union, a Member State of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, or a third country national. In the first case, the President of the State Mining Authority recognizes professional qualifications in mining regulated professions. In the second case, i.e. in the case of a third-country national, the decision on employment belongs to the entrepreneur. What needs to be emphasized is that the working environment in underground mining plants is one of the most dangerous ones – due to natural hazards and the complex nature of technological processes. Hence, ensuring the highest standards to improve the safety of mining operations and the safety of employees is of critical importance. Such safety standards can be achieved regardless of the nationality of the employees. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the exchange of experience with workers from other countries might positively affect and contribute to the safety of mining operations.