Labor Laws and Regulations
National Technical Standards for Safety in Construction Execution
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Important principles, effective solutions, and implementation methods to ensure a safe, sustainable construction environment that meets all top safety criteria.
I. Introduction
A. Technical Regulations and their important role
The Technical Regulation on Safety in Construction (QCVN 18:2021/BXD) is not just a set of technical rules but also plays an important role in shaping and maintaining a safe working environment. This set of standards is the result of the efforts and expertise of the Ministry of Construction, setting out specific principles and requirements to ensure safety during the construction process.
With its role as a detailed guide, it focuses not only on technical aspects but also emphasizes the responsibility of related organizations and individuals. This regulation is the key to building a positive working environment, where all laborers not only work effectively but also safely and protect their health.
With the support of QCVN 18:2021/BXD, the construction industry can create high-quality works without putting the safety of workers and the surrounding community at risk.
B. Purpose and benefits of complying with QCVN 18:2021/BXD
The main purpose of complying with the Technical Regulation on Safety in Construction (QCVN 18:2021/BXD) is not only to meet legal requirements but also to build a safe, sustainable, and effective working environment. By establishing principles and standards, this regulation aims to ensure that every construction project adheres to the highest safety criteria.
The primary benefit of implementing QCVN 18:2021/BXD is the minimization of accident and incident risks, the protection of workers’ health, and the enhancement of the project’s reliability. Furthermore, compliance with this regulation also brings economic benefits, as a safe working environment helps reduce costs related to workplace accidents and work stoppages.
At the same time, building a reputation for the business in the construction industry is also an important benefit when attracting partners and customers. In summary, complying with QCVN 18:2021/BXD is not only a legal obligation but also the key to a sustainable and prosperous construction industry.
II. Scope of Application
A. Types of construction work affected
The types of construction work affected according to the Technical Regulation on Safety in Construction (QCVN 18:2021/BXD) cover a wide range of construction activities. All work related to excavation, earth and rock filling, new construction, renovation, repair, upgrading, expansion, and maintenance of construction works must comply with this regulation.
Specifically, it applies to the construction and dismantling of structures such as houses, bridges, roads, tunnels, columns, pillars, towers, tanks, silos, retaining walls, dykes, dams, embankments, pipelines, and other structures used for civil purposes, industrial production, and providing infrastructure utilities. QCVN 18:2021/BXD also covers activities such as production, fabrication, installation, and dismantling of pre-fabricated components and structures at the construction site, as well as survey, monitoring, design, and design verification work.
This ensures that every aspect of the construction process is regulated to guarantee safety and compliance with national technical regulations.
B. Special construction activities regulated
The Technical Regulation on Safety in Construction (QCVN 18:2021/BXD) not only regulates ordinary construction work but also focuses on specifically regulating activities that are special in nature and require high attention.
Specifically, this regulation applies to the installation of oil drilling rigs and structures used in the oil and gas industry offshore and on the continental shelf. In this way, it ensures that special construction activities, which are high-risk and technically demanding, are carried out according to strict safety standards.
These special provisions include measures to ensure safety and manage specific risks, aiming to minimize incidents and accidents in this challenging construction field. This demonstrates the commitment of QCVN 18:2021/BXD to safety and environmental protection in special and unique construction activities.
C. Exceptions and cases where the regulation does not apply
The Technical Regulation on Safety in Construction (QCVN 18:2021/BXD) provides a clear guiding framework; however, it is also important to identify exceptions and cases where this regulation does not apply.
Exceptions may arise in projects of a special nature, requiring specific technical or geographical locations, where other safety measures may be applied instead. QCVN 18:2021/BXD specifically does not apply to the installation of oil drilling rigs and structures used in the oil and gas industry offshore and on the continental shelf.
This emphasizes the regulation’s sensitivity and flexibility, aiming to ensure effectiveness and adaptability to variable factors in the construction industry. Understanding these exceptions and non-applicable cases is important to ensure that every construction project complies with its specific and unique requirements.
III. Subjects of Application
A. Related organizations and individuals
The Technical Regulation on Safety in Construction (QCVN 18:2021/BXD) sets specific requirements and responsibilities for both organizations and individuals involved in construction activities. Organizations, including construction enterprises, need to establish and maintain a safety management system to ensure compliance with standards.
At the same time, they must also provide adequate information and training to employees, helping them understand the risks in the work process and know how to prevent them. Individuals participating in construction must also bear personal responsibility for complying with safety regulations and implementing measures to protect themselves and their colleagues.
In this way, QCVN 18:2021/BXD creates a tight, synchronized system of responsibility between organizations and individuals, helping to ensure all stakeholders join hands in building a safe and sustainable working environment in the construction industry.
B. The importance of ensuring compliance with the regulation
Ensuring compliance with the Technical Regulation on Safety in Construction (QCVN 18:2021/BXD) is not only a legal requirement but also holds great importance for safety and sustainability in the construction industry. This regulation not only specifies technical standards but also promotes a safe working culture, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries for workers and the surrounding environment.
At the same time, compliance with the regulation also enhances the reputation and quality of construction businesses in the community and the market. Correct implementation of the regulations also helps businesses avoid legal risks and liability for any incidents that may occur.
Thus, ensuring compliance with the regulation is not only a legal obligation but also an important step towards building a safe and sustainable construction community.
IV. Regulations on Work Welfare
A. Necessary living amenities for workers
QCVN 18:2021/BXD places great importance on ensuring that workers in the construction industry have all necessary living amenities. To create a positive and safe working condition, the regulation requires employers to provide facilities such as canteens, temporary accommodation, changing areas, sanitation areas, bathing and laundry areas, and other amenities.
These not only help workers maintain good health but also create a positive working environment, enhancing their morale and commitment to the job. For example, providing sufficient, high-quality, and conveniently located drinking water not only helps reduce fatigue but also ensures workers’ health.
These amenities are not only an employer’s obligation but also an opportunity for businesses to build an ethical work environment and help enhance work performance and employee satisfaction.
B. Living conditions and health care
The Technical Regulation on Safety in Construction (QCVN 18:2021/BXD) pays special attention to the living conditions and health care of workers in the construction industry. It sets specific regulations regarding the provision of canteens, temporary accommodation, changing areas, and sanitation facilities.
This not only helps ensure a safe working environment but also ensures that workers have sufficiently good living and working conditions to maintain their health. The regulation requires employers to provide quality-assured drinking water, adequate and balanced meals, along with sanitation facilities as prescribed.
This not only helps workers maintain good health but also creates conditions for them to work effectively and contribute positively to the construction project.
C. Specific requirements for toilets and drinking water
QCVN 18:2021/BXD sets specific requirements for toilets and drinking water to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for workers in the construction industry. Toilets must be designed to be airy and well-lit, and must be kept clean and regularly sanitized.
The regulation also clearly specifies the provision of drinking water, ensuring sufficient and high-quality water at convenient locations on the construction site. This not only helps workers maintain their health but also ensures they always have the best working conditions.
At the same time, complying with these regulations is also a measure to prevent the risk of disease and simultaneously enhance the quality of working life in the construction industry.
V. Safety On Site
A. Safety conditions and risk management
Safety conditions and risk management are an important part of QCVN 18:2021/BXD. This regulation sets strict requirements for occupational safety in the construction industry to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. It regulates the provision of personal protective equipment, safety training for workers, and the establishment of safety measures during construction.
Risk management mentioned in the regulation includes identifying, assessing, and controlling risk factors that can cause danger. This helps protect workers and property, while enhancing the ability to respond to unexpected situations.
Properly implementing regulations on safety conditions and risk management is not only a crucial step to ensure the lives and health of workers but also an opportunity for businesses to build a professional and responsible image in the construction industry.
B. Regulations on personal protective equipment
Regulations on personal protective equipment in QCVN 18:2021/BXD set strict requirements to ensure safety for workers during construction. These regulations include wearing and correctly using personal protective equipment such as safety helmets, safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.
The regulation also requires employers to provide adequate and high-quality types of protective equipment suitable for each specific job. This not only helps reduce the risk of accidents and injuries but also creates a professional and safe working environment.
Properly adhering to the regulations on personal protective equipment is not only the duty of the worker but also an important measure to protect oneself and colleagues from potential risks in the challenging construction environment.
C. Accident and incident prevention measures
Accident and incident prevention measures play an important role in QCVN 18:2021/BXD, aiming to ensure safety and minimize the risk of incidents during construction. The regulation requires employers and workers to jointly implement measures such as safety training, identifying and minimizing hazardous factors, and maintaining safety equipment.
Creating a proactive work environment in accident prevention not only protects workers but also keeps the construction project running smoothly without unexpected incidents. At the same time, prevention measures also contribute to maintaining the reputation and quality of the construction business in the industry.
By implementing these measures, the construction industry can move towards a safe and efficient working environment, while minimizing negative impacts on workers and the project.
VI. Safety Management System
A. Criteria and regulations for the safety management system
The criteria and regulations for the safety management system in QCVN 18:2021/BXD are key factors ensuring that all construction activities take place safely and effectively. This regulation sets specific requirements for establishing and maintaining a safety management system, including defining responsibilities, training and skill enhancement for employees, and ensuring all work follows prescribed safety criteria.
The safety management system not only helps control and minimize risks but also creates conditions for transparency and performance evaluation. This is not only the foundation for a safe working environment but also the key for construction businesses to maintain reputation and comply with legal regulations.
Through establishing and maintaining a strong safety management system, the construction industry can address occupational safety challenges effectively and sustainably.
B. Training and skill enhancement for workers
Training and skill enhancement for workers are an important part of QCVN 18:2021/BXD, aiming to ensure that all workers involved in construction activities have sufficient knowledge and skills to work safely.
This regulation requires employers to provide appropriate and regular training programs, focusing on aspects such as the correct use of personal protective equipment, safe work procedures, and risk identification in the construction environment.
Training not only enhances professional knowledge but also promotes occupational safety awareness, helping workers realize the importance of implementing safety measures in their daily work. At the same time, skill enhancement helps them adapt better to job requirements and reduces the risk of accidents. Thanks to occupational safety training, workers not only become a quality workforce but also contribute to a safe and efficient working environment.
C. Safety performance management and evaluation
Safety performance management and evaluation in QCVN 18:2021/BXD are decisive factors for maintaining and improving a safe working environment in the construction industry. This regulation sets specific requirements for establishing a safety management system, including identifying and assessing risks, setting safety performance targets, and implementing measures to minimize accidents and incidents.
Safety management focuses not only on ensuring compliance with regulations but also creates conditions for continuous improvement. Safety performance evaluation is not only a tool to measure compliance levels but also an opportunity to identify and overcome shortcomings in the safety system.
Through performance management and evaluation, the construction industry can build a working environment that is not only safe but also promotes creativity and enhances work quality.
VII. Emergency and Evacuation Measures
A. Emergency prevention and response plan
The emergency prevention and response plan in QCVN 18:2021/BXD plays an important role in protecting workers and property. This regulation requires every construction project to have a special plan to prevent and handle emergency situations such as fires, explosions, workplace accidents, or natural disasters. This plan includes training employees on safety measures and how to respond in an emergency.
At the same time, it mandates organizing regular drills and exercises to ensure the plan’s readiness and effectiveness. When an emergency situation occurs, implementing the prevention plan not only minimizes damage but also ensures maximum safety for everyone involved in the project. By implementing this plan, the construction industry not only meets the requirements of the regulation but also creates a safe and flexible working environment in all situations.
B. Safe refuge areas and preparation for all incidents
Safe refuge areas and preparation for all incidents are an important part of the safety system in QCVN 18:2021/BXD. This regulation sets specific requirements for identifying and preparing safe refuge areas at the construction site.
These areas must not only ensure safety from risks like workplace accidents or fires, but also need to be capable of handling emergencies such as natural disasters, fires, or industrial incidents.
The preparation plan for all incidents at the refuge area includes providing necessary living support equipment, ensuring clean water and food sources. At the same time, the refuge area needs to be strategically located for easy access and movement, and must be designed to withstand adverse environmental impacts.
By strictly implementing these regulations, the construction industry not only enhances its prevention capabilities but also improves its readiness to cope with all unforeseen situations.
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VIII. Occupational Safety Training Capacity of An Toan Nam Viet
An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and high-quality center specializing in occupational safety training (in many different languages such as English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean….) in Vietnam today. With occupational safety training sessions held continuously at production workshops, factories, or construction sites across the country (63 provinces in Vietnam).
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Occupational safety training license
- An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and granted a certificate of eligibility for occupational safety and health training activities by the Department of Work Safety of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs. This further strengthens our occupational safety training operational capacity.
Materials and lectures
- Before occupational safety training materials are used in OSH training courses, they are reviewed and censored to ensure that the lectures are always factually correct and effective when applied.
- The teaching methods of the instructors are standardized according to An Toan Nam Viet‘s teaching standards, which is a method researched and concluded by experts in occupational safety and health training during the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge acquisition efficiency for trainees.
Facilities
- Controlling factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase teaching efficiency and the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition by trainees.
- Our facilities supporting the training course always provide spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, training equipment, etc….
IX. Nationwide occupational environment monitoring center
Nam Viet’s occupational environment monitoring center is a professional unit for monitoring and measuring the quality of the working environment across all provinces in Vietnam. With a team of experienced monitoring specialists, the center uses modern measuring equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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In addition to providing monitoring services, the center also supports clients in planning, handling, and monitoring occupational environment issues. With the motto “the customer is the center,” we always bring customer satisfaction, meet all customer needs, and commit to providing the best solutions for businesses.
With investment in techniques, technology, and human resources, Nam Viet’s monitoring center has been and is becoming one of the reputable units in the field of occupational environment monitoring in Ho Chi Minh City with the following objectives:
- We always value our brand reputation and the quality of our products and services.
- We provide customers with the best and most suitable things possible.
- With a team of experienced and specialized Masters and Engineers desiring to protect the environment and benefit businesses.
- Coming to Nam Viet’s Environmental Monitoring team, your company will receive professional service with experts in the monitoring field. At the same time, you will get the best cost incentives.
The occupational environment monitoring process at Nam Viet includes the following basic steps:
- Before conducting occupational environment monitoring, our company always ensures that machinery and equipment for occupational environment monitoring are calibrated and verified according to legal regulations.
- Implement the occupational environment monitoring process correctly and fully as committed to the Department of Health.
- Truthfully report the occupational environment monitoring results to the employer.
- In cases where the occupational environment monitoring results do not ensure safety for employees, Nam Viet company will support proposing remedial solutions, and the labor facility will implement the following:
- Implement measures to improve working conditions to minimize the impact of harmful factors and prevent occupational diseases.
- Organize health check-ups to detect occupational diseases and work-related illnesses early for employees in positions with unsafe working environments.
- Provide in-kind allowances for employees according to labor laws.
