(ĐN) – A launching ceremony for the 17th annual National Week on Labour Safety and Hygiene – Fire and Explosion Prevention was held at the provincial Sports Center on March 20.
(ĐN) – A launching ceremony for the 17th annual National Week on Labour Safety and Hygiene – Fire and Explosion Prevention was held at the provincial Sports Center on March 20.
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| At launching ceremony. |
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman Nguyen Thanh Tri of the provincial People’s Committee underlined the need to enhance communications campaigns to raise public awareness of labour accidents, fires and explosions in the workplace, prevent industrial accidents, occupational diseases, boost the inspection and handle violations at businesses and factories in the province.
Latest statistics show that 6,695 accidents occurred at work in Dong Nai in 2014, killing and injuring 1,557 workers. Accordingly, 18 cases of fire occurred in the province, killing 9 people and causing an estimated loss of VND5 billion.
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| Vice Chairman Nguyen Thanh Tri awards certificates of merit of People’s Committee to collectives and individuals for their outstanding achievements in ensuring labour safety and effectively implementing hygiene and fire and explosion prevention activities. |
After the launching ceremony, a fire drill was carried out at Dong Nai Museum.
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Reported by C.N
