Vietnam: Handling actions against violations of regulations on occupational safety management

According to Circular No. 04/2017/TT-BXD of the Ministry of Construction of Vietnam, when there is any violation against occupational safety management of the organizations and individuals involved in the construction investment activities, the competent authorities shall:

- Request the relevant organizations and individuals to remedy their violations;

- Make a record and submit it to the competent authority for responding as specified in regulations of law on handling administrative violations against the construction activities and occupational safety and hygiene if necessary. The competent authority shall take actions against violations as prescribed by regulations of law and inform the specialized construction authority of the result of such actions;

- Publish the names and violations of the organizations and individuals involved in the construction investment activities on the web portals of the competent authorities;

- Suspend using the machines, equipment and materials if there is any threat of occupational accidents and accidents related to machines, equipment and materials that may affect safety of the community, the construction works and the neighboring ones.

Concurrently, Circular No. 04/2017/TT-BXD also stipulates that the authorities shall inspect the remedies of the investor and the contractors involved in the construction investment activities if necessary; grant the permit for using the machines, equipment and materials to the investor and the contractors after receiving their reports on remedies and assurance about occupational safety in the course of construction.

View more details at Circular No. 04/2017/TT-BXD of the Ministry of Construction of Vietnam, effective from May 15, 2017.

-Thao Uyen-

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