Lam Dong tightens occupational safety and hygiene near Tet

On January 18, the Department of Industry and Trade of Lam Dong province said that in recent times, occupational safety and hygiene work in the province has been directed by all levels and sectors, strengthening inspection, examination and supervision.

Thanks to that, the awareness of law compliance of many businesses has changed positively. However, work accidents still occur, including cases that cause serious damage to people and property.

Notably, the time before Tet and peak periods accelerates the progress of public investment, expands production, increases overtime, increases productivity, posing a high risk of labor accidents. Progress pressure, chasing year-end orders and ignoring safety procedures are the reasons for increased risks.

Recently, on January 13, at Phong Phu quarry (Tuy Phong commune, Lam Dong province), a work accident occurred, killing a worker. On January 18, the People's Procuracy of Lam Dong province confirmed that this was a work accident. The victim was Mr. N.T.C, a worker who drilled holes to serve the blasting of stone quarry.

After the incident, the People's Procuracy of Region 14 - Lam Dong coordinated with the Investigation Police Agency of the Provincial Police to examine the scene.

Accordingly, the area where the accident occurred was within the stone quarry, with high terrain and a lot of rock and soil, posing a potential risk of insecurity if not strictly following labor procedures. Currently, factors related to working conditions and safety procedures are being further clarified by the authorities.

Faced with the above reality, Vice Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee Dinh Van Tuan conveyed the direction of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee Chairman, requesting departments, branches and localities to tighten state management of labor safety and hygiene, especially in industries and occupations with high risks and areas employing many seasonal workers and non-contracted workers.

According to the direction, inspection work will be strengthened before, during and after the Lunar New Year 2026, focusing on working conditions, machinery, equipment, safety procedures and responsibilities of employers. Technical safety inspection, labor environment monitoring, reporting and counting labor accidents must be carried out seriously.

The People's Committees of communes and wards are assigned to proactively review the labor situation in the area, promptly detect, handle or propose handling of violations of the law on labor safety and hygiene.

Preventing occupational accidents and diseases is identified as a regular, long-term task, to ensure the safety of workers' lives and stabilize production and business activities.

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