Regulations on protective equipment are issued to ensure the safety and health of workers during the working process. This is the responsibility of the enterprise and the obligation and rights of the employee. Join An Nhien to learn about regulations on protective equipment for workers in the article below.

What is personal protective equipment?

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is important protective equipment that enterprises need to provide to officers, employees, and workers to ensure safety and minimize damage when there are occupational accidents during the working process.

What is personal protective equipment?

Common types of labor protection equipment include hard hats, protective clothing, gloves, glasses, protective shoes, noise-canceling equipment, etc. Each device will contribute to protecting body parts or preventing dangerous factors that may occur at work.

According to Circular 25/2022/TT-BLDTBXH, regulations on labor protection equipment are mandatory for people working in environments with dangerous and toxic factors that can easily cause work accidents, such as working with machines, equipment, and labor tools that pose potential risks to safety and hygiene; working in positions where dangerous working postures can easily cause work accidents, etc. Employers are responsible for providing adequate and quality-assured equipment to employees.

Regulations on labor protection equipment for workers

Circular 25/2022/TT-BLDTBXH also clearly states the mandatory personal protective equipment corresponding to specific occupations. Regulations on labor protection equipment for workers in Vietnam are stipulated in the 2019 Labor Code and related guiding documents.

These regulations focus on ensuring occupational safety and hygiene to protect the health and lives of workers in the working environment. Some main regulations:

1. Employer Responsibilities Requirements

 

• Employers are responsible for providing employees with adequate personal protective equipment during work involving hazardous and toxic elements. Protective equipment includes: protective clothing, gloves, shoes, hats, glasses, masks and other protective equipment depending on the nature of the work.
• Employers and employees need to periodically check and maintain protective equipment to ensure it is always in good condition.

 

2. Training and guidance

 

• Employers must provide safety training, including how to properly use protective equipment.
• According to Decree 44/2016/ND-CP, employees are required to attend safety training courses periodically and after changes in work or working conditions.

 

3. Labor protection equipment for each industry

• In different industries, regulations on protective equipment are also different. The list of protective equipment for each industry is specified in circulars such as Circular 04/2014/TT-BLDTBXH and other regulations related to labor safety.

Regulations on labor protection equipment for workers

4. Inspection and supervision

 

• State management agencies are responsible for inspecting and supervising the implementation of regulations on occupational safety and hygiene, including the provision of protective equipment for workers.
• The provided protective equipment must meet national or international safety standards. Each protective equipment has its own set of quality standards: standards on protective shoes EN ISO 20345, TCVN 7653:2007/BS; on protective helmets such as standards EN 397, ANSI Z89.1; safety glasses such as standards EN 166, ANSI Z87 or TCVN 3579-81, etc.

 

5. Sanctions

• If an employer violates labor safety regulations or fails to provide adequate protective equipment for employees, he or she may be subject to penalties in accordance with the Government's Decree on administrative penalties for violations in the labor sector.

Notes when choosing and using labor protection equipment

Choosing and using the right personal protective equipment is important to ensure safety while working. Here are some things to keep in mind:

When choosing protective equipment:

 

• Suitable for the working environment: Depending on the industrial working environment, it is necessary to equip protective equipment such as fireproof clothing for jobs that are exposed to a lot of sparks, chemical-resistant clothing for jobs that are exposed to dangerous chemicals (Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Methanol, Acetone, etc.); Or environments with high risk of impact such as construction work requiring helmets, safety shoes, reflective vests; the electrical industry requires gloves, insulating shoes, etc.
• Quality: You should choose products from reputable manufacturers and suppliers, with quality certification, standards, regulations, etc.
• Size and features: Equipment must fit, be comfortable and fully meet the protective features according to safety regulations at the workplace.
• Standards: Depending on the type of protective equipment, there are separate safety standards and meet the protective features according to safety regulations at the workplace.

 

Notes when choosing and using labor protection equipment

When using protective equipment:

 

• Proper use: Each type of protective equipment has its own usage, you need to read the instructions carefully before use.
• Proper storage: Store equipment in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight.
• Periodic inspection: Regularly check the condition of protective equipment, replace when damaged.
• Cleaning: Clean protective equipment after each use to ensure hygiene and prolong the life of the product.

 

An Nhien - Genuine labor protection equipment supplier

Regulations on labor protection equipment are mandatory in many industries, to ensure the safety of workers, choosing a reputable and genuine supplier of protective equipment is extremely necessary so that businesses and individuals can buy and use the best protective products at reasonable prices.

An Nhien Safety is proud to be one of the prestigious suppliers of labor protection equipment in Vietnam, with a diverse list of labor protection equipment such as safety helmets, safety shoes, safety glasses, protective gloves, fire protection equipment and other tools.

An Nhien - Genuine labor protection equipment supplier

Customers can choose to buy protective equipment from famous brands such as Deltaplus, Portwest, 3M, Safety Jogger, ... at An Nhien, ensuring clear certification of origin. An Nhien is currently a partner providing protective equipment for customers who are organizations and individuals nationwide, with typical partners such as Hoa Phat, Lixil, Fico, Compass II, ...

We always focus on customer experience with thoughtful, professional advice and competitive prices. An Nhien is honored to accompany businesses and workers in ensuring occupational safety!

Conclude

Regulations on labor protection equipment for workers are regulations on the provision of personal protective equipment such as hats, shoes, and protective gloves in labor. Choosing and using protective equipment properly helps minimize the risk of accidents and demonstrates the concern, professionalism, and responsibility of the business. Contact An Nhien Company to receive advice on suitable protective equipment at a good price.