Information on status of occupational accidents and diseases in 2015
The above figures were informed by the Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs in a press conference on the status of working accidents and occupational diseases held on March 4th, 2016 in Hanoi.
According to incomplete reports from the 63 Department of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs, in 2015, in the areas where existing labour relations nationwide, there were 629 fatal working accidents, but as of February 15th,2016, the Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs only received 238 investigation reports (261 deaths). Compared to 2014, the number of female worker victims rose by 13.9% , the number of working accident cases rose by 6.2%, the total number of victims rose by 12.2%, the number of deaths rose by 5.7%, the number of fatal accident cases rose by 12.3%, the number of people seriously injured rose by 10.4%. The number of accident cases involving more than 2 victims decreased by 54%. Especially the number of working accident cases in Dong Nai province in 2015 increased by 52% compared to 2014.
In analyzing fatal accident investigation reports, the construction industry topped the list of areas that has the most fatal working accidents, followed by mechanical engineering, services, transport and cargo handling, mining sector, agriculture and forestry sectors, etc. Notably, the main injury factors causing fatality were falls (accounting for 28.1% of total cases); electrocution (accounting for 18.9%); falling objects and collapsing (accounting for 16.8%); traffic accidents (accounting for 13%); machinery, rollers, clamping and scrolling devices (accounting for 6%); splashed materials (accounting for 7.1%).
The main reason leading to this situation is employers do not build safe working processes and methods, use unsafe equipment, or do not organize occupational safety training for employees, etc. Besides, the fact that employees violating working process and labor safety regulations, or not using personal protective equipment is also a cause leading to many unfortunate accidents.
In the field of occupational hygiene, 8,966 cases of occupational diseases were diagnosed, mainly including silicosis (1,369 cases), byssinosis (56 cases), occupational bronchitis (127 cases), coal dust anthracosis (5 cases), lead and lead compounds poisoning (181 cases), occupational pesticide poisoning (16 cases), occupational TNT poisoning (185 cases), occupational deafness (6,567 cases), etc. 636 cases were appraised (accounting for 45.6% compared to 2014), including 385 cases eligible for one-time allowance and 158 cases for regular allowance.
Regarding the status of fire and explosion in 2015, across the country there were 2,792 fires and 35 explosions, including 1,101 fires at enterprises, 1,121 fires at private houses, 182 fires at traffic means and 388 forest fires, damaging the property of more than 1,500 billion VND.
With the desire to raise awareness and responsibilities of employers as well as employees, the National Week for Occupational Safety and Health, fire-explosion prevention was launched in Hung Yen Province with the topic “Business and labourers actively implement the right and responsibilities in accordance with the OSH Act”.
(Source: nilp.vn)
