Dong Thap launches Action Month on Occupational Safety and Health

(DTO) On the morning of May 5, Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee and the Provincial Confederation of Labor kicked off the 2026 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Action Month and Workers' Month at Lac Hong Park. The event also marked the opening of the 26th OSH and Fire Prevention and Fighting Contest.

Attending the event were Mr. Huynh Minh Tuan, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and Chairman of the Provincial OSH Council; leaders of departments, agencies, organizations; representatives of enterprises and grassroots trade unions; along with a large number of workers and union members. Notably, this year’s contest attracted 623 contestants from 89 teams.

The 2026 Action Month on OSH is themed "Innovating management and improving OSH effectiveness in the digital era," while the Workers' Month theme is "Vietnamese Workers: Innovation and Labor Productivity Enhancement." This serves as a consistent orientation, demonstrating the political determination to closely link management innovation, digital transformation, and human resource development.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Huynh Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and Chairman of the Provincial OSH Council, emphasized that today's launch is not just a beginning but a command for action. He urged every level, sector, agency, unit, business, and the entire society to heighten responsibility and join hands in caring for the lives of workers.

This is a crucial condition to continue improving working conditions and protecting the labor environment; strengthening the application of artificial intelligence, digital data, and smart monitoring systems to identify risks early, control hazards, and minimize occupational accidents and diseases. Simultaneously, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee set requirements for all levels, sectors, localities, businesses, and employees to focus on the effective implementation of several key tasks.

On this occasion, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor awarded Certificates of Merit to three collectives with outstanding achievements in the "Green - Clean - Beautiful, Ensuring OSH" emulation movement in 2025. The Provincial Confederation of Labor also commended 13 collectives and three individuals for their excellent performance in the same movement.

Following the launching ceremony, the 26th OSH and Fire Prevention Contest officially commenced, featuring fire prevention and firefighting practices, occupational accident first aid, and multiple-choice knowledge tests.

The launching ceremony marks the beginning of a series of programs for Workers' Month and the Action Month on OSH in 2026, demonstrating the concern of all levels and sectors toward caring for and protecting the legal and legitimate rights and interests of union members and employees.

By LY OANH
Translated by X.QUANG