42% employer’s fault, 58% employee’s fault
In Dong Nai province, there are 42,139 businesses registered to operate with a total capital of about 25,510 billion VND. The number of workers and civil servants throughout the province is about 800,000 people.
According to the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Dong Nai province, from the beginning of 2024 to February 28, there have been 6 occupational accidents in Dong Nai province, killing 6 people, an increase of 3 compared to the same period in 2023. incident, 3 people died. Occupational accidents occur at housing construction sites, during water pipe maintenance at manufacturing enterprises, while inspecting and repairing factory roofs…
Previously, in 2023 in Dong Nai, there were 910 occupational accidents that injured 930 people, of which 28 died and 211 were seriously injured. Of these, the employer’s fault accounts for 42% due to violations of unsafe equipment and no safe working procedures or measures. 58% of errors are caused by workers, due to violations of rules, procedures, and safe working measures.
The Provincial Occupational Accident Investigation Team coordinated to investigate 27 fatal occupational accidents, issued decisions to sanction administrative violations of 18 units with a fine of 393 million VND, and requested businesses to If an occupational accident occurs, take measures to prevent occupational accidents from recurring.
Many solutions to ensure labor safety
From the above situation, Director of the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs of Dong Nai province, Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, has requested businesses, production and business establishments and construction units to implement measures to ensure occupational safety and hygiene. Working in places at risk of labor accidents such as: At factories and production workshops; construction; public entertainment area; Mining areas and construction material production areas… must assign people to be on duty to ensure timely handling when accidents or incidents causing unsafe labor occur; Fully equip personal protective equipment for workers, immediately organize training classes on occupational safety and hygiene according to regulations…
In addition, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu Y – Chairwoman of Dong Nai Province’s Confederation of Labor – also said that she will organize the program “Healthy to work and produce”. Trade unions at all levels coordinate with authorities, professionals, and employers to organize cultural, artistic, physical training, and sports activities associated with the launching ceremony and response to Workers’ Month – Month of Action on Safety. complete occupational hygiene in 2024 and celebrate the 138th anniversary of International Labor Day on May 1.
Mobilize union members and employees to participate in the 2024 Sports Festival for workers and civil servants in Dong Nai province organized by the Provincial Labor Confederation;…
