The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs issues the Circular No. 06/2020/TT-BLDTBXH on promulgating the List of occupations subject to strict requirements on occupational safety and health on August 20, 2020.
Specifically, the List of occupations subject to strict requirements on occupational safety and health including:
Firstly, working at the height of over 2 meters above the ground, on mobile platforms or at precarious places;
Secondly, working in confined spaces or places that with potential release poison gases such as vaults, tunnels, tanks, wells, sewers and underground works; operating and maintaining gas pipelines, industrial cleaning, environmental cleaning, cage cleaning; sewage and waste treatment, draining.
Thirdly, directly cooking and processing food at collective kitchens with 300 food portions/day or more.
Fourthly, medical examination and treatment; taking care of the disabled and patients; pathology, forensic examination, microbiological testing; jobs in the pharmaceutical sector, etc.
Besides, occupations such as: Circus performers, animal circus; professional athletes, professional fitness and sports coaches; jobs direct related to cremation and burial; directly operating, manufacturing and processing of beer, wine, beverage, cigarettes, cooking oil, cookies and milk, etc. also subject to strict requirements on occupational safety and health.
This Circular takes effect on October 05, 2020.