Occupational diseases and regulations on the responsibility of establishments in case of occupational diseases
The newly issued Ministry of Health Circular 56/2025/TT-BYT guiding occupational disease management takes effect from February 15, 2026.
In which, regulations on the responsibility of establishments in case of occupational diseases are based on Article 15.
Article 15. Responsibilities of establishments when occupational diseases occur
1. Synthesize and count workers who are surveyed for occupational diseases.
2. Fully notify workers about the situation of occupational diseases and preventive measures for occupational diseases.
3. Keep the records of occupational disease investigation in accordance with regulations.
4. Organize a meeting to announce the Minutes of Investigation on Occupational Diseases.
5. Implement measures to overcome and resolve the consequences of occupational diseases; organize experience gathering; implement and report on the implementation of recommendations recorded in the minutes of occupational disease investigation; handle according to authority those who have committed a foul on occupational diseases.
Regulations on funding for the operation of the Occupational Disease Investigation Team under Article 16.
Article 16. Funding for the operation of the Occupational Disease Investigation Team
1. The occupational disease investigation team established by a State management agency shall have the state budget guaranteed for operating expenses in accordance with the provisions of law.
2. The occupational disease investigation team shall, at the request of an organization or individual with a recommendation for an investigation, pay the operating budget of the occupational disease investigation team by the organization or individual requesting the investigation.
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