Factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises: a case in Vietnam

The main content of the article refers to the consideration of factors and their influence on the implementation of occupational safety and hygiene (OSH) risk assessment at enterprises operating in fields with high risks of occupational safety and hygiene in Vietnam. Although the Law on Occupational...

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Main Authors: Kien Vu Gia, Tram Nguyen Thi Huyen, Tuan Le Anh, Hieu Nguyen Trung, Thu Nguyen Lam Kim, Kien Cao Phuoc
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2365402
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description The main content of the article refers to the consideration of factors and their influence on the implementation of occupational safety and hygiene (OSH) risk assessment at enterprises operating in fields with high risks of occupational safety and hygiene in Vietnam. Although the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene in Vietnam has been in effect for 5 years, both employees and employers have not yet fully and effectively applied contents related to workplace safety and hygiene. In addition, some guiding contents of this work gradually reveal certain limitations. Based on the guidance on OSH risk assessment currently being applied in Vietnam, combined with standards related to corporate social responsibility (CSR) according to ISO 26000, ISO 45001. The author has developed a questionnaire to survey employers at 230 enterprises operating in industries and occupations with high risks of labor accidents and occupational diseases according to regulations. The results show that there are four factors that affect the implementation of OSH risk assessment in the following order: (1) the ability of business managers, (2) the sense of responsibility of employees and their representatives, (3) labor safety training and (4) legal regulations and safety instructions. In addition, there are many opinions on further improving regulations and OSH risk assessment processes. Based on the results of this research, we would like to make some recommendations to improve the legal system related to the OSH risk assessment process and CSR, and help relevant parties better understand the benefits and raise their awareness of the issue.
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spelling doaj-art-d61d257eeb5140bea8cc9f665cc1e4292025-08-20T03:44:11ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862024-12-0110110.1080/23311886.2024.2365402Factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises: a case in VietnamKien Vu Gia0Tram Nguyen Thi Huyen1Tuan Le Anh2Hieu Nguyen Trung3Thu Nguyen Lam Kim4Kien Cao Phuoc5Dong Nai Bar Association, Dong Nai, VietnamHCMC University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamInstitute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, VietnamHCMC University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamNam Can Tho University, Can Tho City, VietnamThu Duc College of Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamThe main content of the article refers to the consideration of factors and their influence on the implementation of occupational safety and hygiene (OSH) risk assessment at enterprises operating in fields with high risks of occupational safety and hygiene in Vietnam. Although the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene in Vietnam has been in effect for 5 years, both employees and employers have not yet fully and effectively applied contents related to workplace safety and hygiene. In addition, some guiding contents of this work gradually reveal certain limitations. Based on the guidance on OSH risk assessment currently being applied in Vietnam, combined with standards related to corporate social responsibility (CSR) according to ISO 26000, ISO 45001. The author has developed a questionnaire to survey employers at 230 enterprises operating in industries and occupations with high risks of labor accidents and occupational diseases according to regulations. The results show that there are four factors that affect the implementation of OSH risk assessment in the following order: (1) the ability of business managers, (2) the sense of responsibility of employees and their representatives, (3) labor safety training and (4) legal regulations and safety instructions. In addition, there are many opinions on further improving regulations and OSH risk assessment processes. Based on the results of this research, we would like to make some recommendations to improve the legal system related to the OSH risk assessment process and CSR, and help relevant parties better understand the benefits and raise their awareness of the issue.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2365402Risk assessmentoccupational health safety and hygienecorporate social responsibilitiesVietnamHeng Choon (Oliver) Chan, Department of Social Policy, Sociology, and Criminology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UKPublic Law
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Hieu Nguyen Trung
Thu Nguyen Lam Kim
Kien Cao Phuoc
Factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises: a case in Vietnam
Cogent Social Sciences
Risk assessment
occupational health safety and hygiene
corporate social responsibilities
Vietnam
Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, Department of Social Policy, Sociology, and Criminology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
Public Law
title Factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises: a case in Vietnam
title_full Factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises: a case in Vietnam
title_fullStr Factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises: a case in Vietnam
title_full_unstemmed Factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises: a case in Vietnam
title_short Factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises: a case in Vietnam
title_sort factors affecting the implementation of labor safety and hygiene in specific enterprises a case in vietnam
topic Risk assessment
occupational health safety and hygiene
corporate social responsibilities
Vietnam
Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, Department of Social Policy, Sociology, and Criminology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
Public Law
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2365402
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