On February 16, 2022, the Government issues the Resolution No. 19/NQ-CP promulgating the National Program on Occupational Safety and Health for the 2021-2025 period.
Accordingly, specific targets by 2025 of the Program are follows: To annually reduce by 4% the number of fatal occupational accidents; To annually increase by 5% the number of laborers receiving occupational health checks; Over 80% of people suffering occupational accidents or diseases will receive compensations and allowances as provided by law; All fatal occupational accidents will be reported, investigated and handled, etc.
Besides, the Program also sets out key tasks and solutions to implement the Program, including: Improving the system of policies and laws and raising the capacity to inspect, examine and supervise, and provide public services of, occupational safety and health; Intensifying provision of information, public communication and training to improve awareness about occupational safety and health; Intensifying research, and provision of consultations and support for improvement of working conditions and prevention and control of occupational accidents and diseases.
This Resolution takes effect from the signing date.