Workers in Group 4, after completing occupational safety training, will not be issued an Occupational Safety Certificate or an Occupational Safety Card, but will only receive a Group 4 Training Record Book as prescribed in Article 24 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.
The Group 4 Training Record Book certifies that the worker has undergone occupational safety training and functions similarly to an Occupational Safety Training Certificate or an Occupational Safety Card.
1. Design Specifications of the Group 4 Training Record Book
The Group 4 Training Record Book template is detailed in Form 11, Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP. The specifications of the template are as follows:
- The size of the record book is A4.
- The contents of the record book include:
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY TRAINING UNIT NAME
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
GROUP 4 TRAINING RECORD BOOK FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HYGIENE
Year 20…………….
No. Full Name Year of Birth Job Workplace Training from … to … Training Result Signature 1 2 …
Head of Unit (Signature, Seal) List Preparer (Signature)
- The Decree 44/2016/ND-CP does not specify the color of the record book content.

- The record book is valid when signed and sealed by the head of the occupational safety training unit.
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2. Positions and Roles That May Belong to Group 4
Group 4 positions are indicative and do not cover all cases. The criterion for classifying workers into Group 4 is those not included in Groups 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6.
Common positions trained in occupational safety for Group 4 include: interns, secretaries, storekeepers, janitors, managers, sales staff, interpreters, accountants, office staff, security personnel, receptionists, etc.
3. Validity Period of the Group 4 Training Record Book
- The Group 4 Training Record Book is valid for 1 year.
- Within 30 days before the record book expires, the employer must prepare a list of workers for re-issuance along with training results or documents proving updated knowledge and skills on occupational safety and hygiene according to Clause 1 Article 21 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP, and send it to the training organization or self-training enterprise as regulated in Articles 26 and 29 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP. If the training results meet the requirements, a new record book will be issued accordingly.

4. How to Obtain a Group 4 Training Record Book
- The recipient must be a Group 4 worker as specified in Article 17 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP and amended in Decree 140/2018/ND-CP.
- Group 4 workers must be trained by individuals with a university degree or higher, having at least 3–4 years of experience in policy, law, management, inspection, or safety and hygiene supervision.
- Workers must complete a training course of at least 16 hours, including theory, practice, and evaluation.
- Workers must complete and pass the assessment test covering the safety knowledge taught in Group 4 training.
- Attend the Group 4 Occupational Safety Training course at An Toàn Nam Việt.
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5. Benefits of the Training Record Book
- Owning a Group 4 Training Record Book helps workers grasp basic occupational safety knowledge.
- The record book serves as fundamental proof that the worker has undergone occupational safety training.
- Identifying hazardous factors, workplace rules, signs, and guidance boards.
- Practicing safe work procedures, emergency handling related to assigned tasks, and evacuation procedures in emergencies.
- The Group 4 record book helps enterprises avoid legal obstacles, ensuring smooth operations and production.
6. Units Authorized to Issue Group 4 Training Record Books
An Toàn Nam Việt is proud to provide professional and legally compliant occupational safety training services. Our company has been inspected and licensed by the Safety Department of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs under License No. 95/2020/GCN, further strengthening our capability in occupational safety training.
To date, An Toàn Nam Việt has trained hundreds of enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces. With professional standards, structured teaching processes, and experienced trainers, we are trusted partners for businesses.
Our occupational safety training services are highly trusted and receive positive feedback from clients. Advantages include:
- Competitive training costs while maintaining quality.
- Flexible training schedules aligned with company operations.
- Fast and legally compliant issuance of occupational safety certificates.
- Trainers with extensive professional experience.
- Lectures tailored to enterprise occupational safety requirements.
- An Toàn Nam Việt provides dedicated and professional support for accurate and timely assistance.

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Topic: Occupational Safety Training, Occupational Safety Education, Occupational Safety Certificates
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