ADAPTED WORK ENVIRONMENT

On November 14, 2024, KITTNER ANLAGEN – UND MASCHINENBAU EOOD signed Contract No. BG05SFPR002-1.004-1925-C01 “Improvement and Adaptation of the Work Environment at Kittner Anlagen – und Maschinenbau EOOD,” funded under the grant procedure BG05SFPR002-1.004 “Adapted Work Environment” of the “Human Resources Development” Program 2021-2027.

The overall objective of the project is to create high-quality jobs and adapt the working environment in KITTNER’s production facilities to the evolving work models associated with the transition to a climate-neutral economy.

The target group of the project includes a total of 102 employees. The objective will be achieved through the planned activities:

1. Development and implementation of “green” labor organization models tailored to the specifics of individual workplaces within the company.
2. Ensuring prevention and mitigation of burnout in the workplace and addressing “the effects of the COVID pandemic on mental health” through psychological support.
3. Providing collective protective equipment by securing laser welding processes and replacing the concrete flooring in the washing department.
4. Providing social benefits for employees, including a dining area for administrative staff and outdoor relaxation spaces for all personnel.

As a result of the project implementation, the company will achieve improved working conditions, reduced harmful effects on human health and the environment through collective protective equipment, the introduction of “green” labor organization models, and the fulfillment of the need for a better psychological and social climate.

Start Date: November 14, 2024
End Date: March 14, 2026

Total project value: BGN 107,390.43 (EUR 54,907.85), of which BGN 91,281.86 (EUR 46,671.67) is financial support from the European Union and BGN 16,108.57 (EUR 8,236.18) is national co-financing.