For occupational safety and hygiene

The 2026 Occupational Safety and Health Action Month aims to create a widespread and intensive communication campaign to proactively prevent occupational accidents and diseases. Through this, it seeks to create positive and significant changes in caring for and protecting the health and lives of workers in the city.

Strict adherence to workplace safety requirements is a top priority in the power industry. Photo: DIEM LE

According to Nguyen Qui Quy, Deputy Director of the Department of Internal Affairs and Standing Vice Chairman of the City's Occupational Safety and Health Council, reports from businesses indicate that in 2025, the city experienced 240 labor accidents resulting in 252 casualties (including 10 deaths and 38 serious injuries). For the non-contractual labor sector, data from local authorities also recorded 13 deaths and 76 injuries due to labor accidents.

Analysis of the causes shows that occupational accidents are mainly concentrated in high-risk industries such as mining, manufacturing, and construction. Of these, 28.3% of incidents stemmed from employer error, 61.3% from employee error, and 10.4% were due to objective causes.

Notably, currently 425 out of 855 managed facilities have harmful or hazardous elements, with over 166,000 workers regularly exposed to these elements.

You may also like

Crowds welcome the Blue Samurai: The difference between Japan and South Korea after the 2026 World Cup.Despite being eliminated in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, the Japanese national team received a warm welcome, in stark contrast to the gloomy atmosphere and wave of criticism surrounding South Korean football.

Da Nang audience interacts with famous artists at DANAFF IV.DANANG - On the evening of July 2nd, within the framework of the 4th Danang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), a warm and friendly exchange program took place between producers, directors, artists, and actors with the audience in Danang, creating a connection between cinema and the public.

Dong Nai Hydropower Company: "We will not compromise safety for the sake of progress or output."Dong Nai Hydropower Company recently held a conference to review safety work during the first six months of the year and to plan tasks for the last six months of 2026.

According to Mr. Quy, despite achieving certain results, the situation of occupational accidents in the area remains complex and shows no clear downward trend, especially in the construction sector. Many businesses are still negligent and have not fully implemented risk assessment, safety training, workplace environmental monitoring, or occupational disease screening for workers...

This year's Action Month is themed "Innovating management and improving the effectiveness of occupational safety and health in the digital age." The city focuses on key tasks including reviewing, evaluating, and developing safe working plans; ensuring strict compliance with legal regulations; effectively controlling hazardous factors in the workplace; and enhancing the capacity of specialized personnel. Through this, a high-intensity communication campaign is launched to prevent occupational accidents and diseases, creating positive changes in caring for the health and lives of workers.

Mr. Nguyen Dang Song, Deputy General Director of Da Nang Port Joint Stock Company, said that Da Nang Port is honored to have received the title of "Outstanding Enterprise for Workers" for eight consecutive years. In response to the Action Month on Occupational Safety and Health, the company is committed to resolutely implementing the "three zeros" goal: no labor accidents; no fire or explosion incidents; and no environmental incidents.

Besides communication and enhanced control, the company focuses on improving "practical capabilities" through comprehensive drills on fire prevention and control, rescue operations, and oil spill response, helping employees become proficient in handling situations on-site.

United States - Vietnam: Don't miss

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a copy of the Letter of Credence for the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam.On the afternoon of July 2nd, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Mr. Le Cong Dung, Director of the State Protocol and Foreign Interpretation Department, received a copy of the Letter of Credence from Ms. Jennifer Wicks, Ambassador of the United States of America to Vietnam.

Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung visits and works in Minnesota, USA.From June 28-30, the Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States, Nguyen Quoc Dung, paid a visit and worked in Minnesota.

Vietnam encourages US businesses to expand investment in high technology.On the morning of June 26th, at the Government Headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received Mr. Jeff Place, Supply Chain Director of Coherent Group (USA). During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam encourages US businesses to expand investment, especially in high-tech, innovation, and semiconductor industries.

Through practical activities, the Workers' Month and the Occupational Safety and Health Action Month in 2026 will continue to spread the spirit of "for people," so that every workday is a safe and happy day for all workers.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/vi-an-toan-ve-sinh-lao-dong-3334524.html