Strengthening cooperation activities between the Vietnam National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency

At the meeting with the International Cooperation Center and the Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute (OSHRI) under KOSHA, the two sides discussed how KOSHA continue to support training and capacity building for researchers of VNNIOSH in the field of occupational health and working environment, step by step support VNNIOSH to build a strong professional human resources to meet the requirements of scientific research tasks. Besides, in the coming time, VNNIOSH will continue to work closely with OSHRI to exchange experiences on analyzing a number of biological monitoring indicators, environmental monitoring indicators, quality control methods, methods of diagnosing occupational disease, mental health, etc., in line with the actual needs of the units.

At the meeting with the Occupational Safety and Health Certification Institute (OSHCI) – KOSHA, the two sides agreed to continue promoting the exchange of experiences and professional advice on testing personal protective equipment, testing safety, cooperation in comparing test results between laboratories, etc.

In addition, at online meetings, the two agencies actively exchanged and updated information and documents on policies, laws, regulations on education and training activities related to OSH in Vietnam and Korea; proposed to implement exchange of scientific research information published in journals, newsletters and websites of the two sides, organize seminars, symposiums to further promote cooperation activities, promoting the maximum effectiveness of international cooperation activities in the field of OSH between VNNIOSH and KOSHA.

According to Mr. Lee, Jaewang, Director of the International Cooperation Center – KOSHA, conducting online meetings will help the two agencies have discussions on cooperation plans in a timely, detailed and effective manner with practical results.

Mr. Nguyen Anh Tho, General Director of VNNIOSH expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the support of KOSHA for VNNIOSH through the stages of cooperation, with the activities of expert exchange, sharing experiences, professional support and capacity building and training for researchers of VNNIOSH.

(Source: Vnniosh.vn)