Is it compulsory for warehouse keepers to join training in transport of dangerous goods in Vietnam?
Is it compulsory for warehouse keepers to join training in transport of dangerous goods in Vietnam? What are requirements for trainers in transport of dangerous goods in Vietnam?
My name is M. I've just been recruited for warehouse keeper position at a company in Binh Duong. My company orders me to join a training in transport of dangerous goods as my warehouse stores solid mercury. Is it mandatory for me to join this training? What are requirements for trainers in transport of dangerous goods?
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Is it compulsory for warehouse keepers to join training in transport of dangerous goods in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 10 of the Circular 37/2020/TT-BCT stipulating entities, contents, form and duration of training as follows:
1. Entities attending training: vehicle operators, warehouse keepers, escorts, handling workers who engage in the transport of dangerous goods.
2. Contents of training
a) Legislative documents on transport of dangerous goods.
b) Dangerous characteristics of goods to be transport; danger markings and labels on means of containment/vehicles.
c) Requirements for vehicles, packaging and containers of dangerous goods.
c) Safety in loading, unloading and transport of dangerous goods; measures and procedures to be followed in case of accidents or incidents which occur during transport.
dd) Emergency response plan.
3. Form and duration of training
a) Training form
- Initial training.
- Periodic training: every 02 years.
- Re-training: When there are changes in transported dangerous goods or an employee has left his/her position for 06 months or longer or has failed test.
b) Training duration
- Initial training: At least 16 hours, including the test time.
- Periodic training: A half of the duration of the initial training.
- Re-training: At least 12 hours, including test time.
c) The training in transport of dangerous goods may be organized separately or in combination with other safety training courses as prescribed by law.
As regulations above, warehouse keepers are entities that must join the training in transport of dangerous goods in Vietnam. In additon, you must join the training once every 2 years.
What are requirements for trainers in transport of dangerous goods in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 11 of the Circular 37/2020/TT-BCT stipulating requirements for trainers in transport of dangerous goods in Vietnam as follows:
A trainer must possess bachelor’s degree or higher and have at least 05 years’ experience in the area suitable for training activities.
As regualtions above, a trainer must possess bachelor’s degree or higher and have at least 05 years’ experience in the area suitable for training activities.
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