Which Professions Require Reflective Safety Vests?

Regulations regarding safety vests and necessary protective equipment in the workplace are mandatory for all individuals, organizations, and industries to comply with. According to Circular 25/2022/TT-BLDTBXH, various industries must ensure the use of safety vests. Let’s explore which job positions require safety vests in this article with GAK.

Which Job Positions Require Safety Vests?

Regulations Regarding Safety Vests

Here is a summary of safety vest regulations for some industries in Vietnam:

1. Open-pit Mining and Work at Elevated Levels

• Job Positions: Signal marking at road entrances; Vehicle control for pit (open-pit mines) and waste areas.

2. Transportation

• Job Positions: Road, bridge, tunnel maintenance workers; Major repair and maintenance of railways, signals, and structural components.

3. Road Transport

Target Occupations:

• Drivers and mechanics for various types of vehicles including passenger cars, trucks, and buses.
• Drivers and mechanics for specialized vehicles such as armored trucks, ambulances, and vehicles transporting valuable goods (e.g., money, gold, and gemstones).
• Drivers of three-wheeled motorcycles with cargo boxes or containers.
• Assistant drivers (helpers).
• Drivers for freight transport, including vehicles carrying goods, materials, equipment, and food.
• Assistants and escorts for vehicles transporting materials and goods.
• Drivers and assistants for construction vehicles or those serving on construction, irrigation, geological survey, and material extraction sites, including in concrete production plants.
• Heavy-duty vehicle operators for transport vehicles weighing over 10 tons.
• Automotive mechanics, including those performing routine maintenance, such as oiling, greasing, and cleaning vehicles.
• Mobile car repair units operated by teams or vehicle convoys.
• Operators maintaining and repairing equipment in road tunnels, ensuring traffic safety, and performing sanitation within road tunnels.
• Tunnel security personnel.
• Toll collectors for roads and ferries.
• Road patrol for bridge and tunnel maintenance.
• Workers involved in the construction and repair of road bridges.

4. Aviation

Target Occupations:

• Aircraft Industrial Cleaners: Workers responsible for cleaning and sanitizing aircraft interiors.
• Cabin Cleaners: Individuals assigned to clean and maintain cleanliness inside aircraft cabins.
• Aircraft Restroom Cleaning Staff: Employees responsible for maintaining aircraft restroom hygiene.
• Specialized Aircraft Ground Support Vehicle Operators:
  • Aircraft guidance vehicle drivers.
  • Aircraft tug drivers.
  • Stair truck and cargo transport vehicle operators.
  • Personnel transporting passengers from the plane to the terminal.
  • Drivers of food supply vehicles, delivering meals to passengers on aircraft.
• Aircraft Maintenance Workers:
  • Aircraft parts suppliers and material handlers.
  • Aircraft painters and equipment maintenance personnel.
  • Detailers and component platers.
  • Aircraft wing seamstresses.
  • Aircraft mechanics and maintenance workers.
  • Specialized aircraft technicians (electricians, instrument technicians).
• Flight Operations Personnel:
  • Flight operations controllers.
  • Aircraft ground crew assisting with aircraft parking.
  • Runway and airport apron maintenance staff.
  • Radio and radar technicians for aircraft navigation.
  • Calibration and measurement staff for aviation equipment.
• Baggage Handling Staff:
  • Baggage loaders and unloaders for aircraft.
  • Staff involved in cargo management and ULD (Unit Load Device) supervision.
• Airport Security Personnel:
  • Aviation security officers responsible for screening passengers and cargo.
  • Security supervisors monitoring the airport and aircraft perimeters.
• Environmental Monitoring Staff:
  • Workers ensuring environmental safety in airport zones.
• Load Balancing and Weight Distribution Staff:
  • Personnel responsible for balancing aircraft load and ensuring correct weight distribution.
  • Staff directing luggage and cargo loading/unloading.
• Ground Support Vehicle Operators:
  • Workers controlling ground vehicles servicing aircraft operations.

5. Cargo Handling

• Job Positions: Crane operators; Forklift operators; Heavy machinery and lifting equipment operators.

  6. Culture, Information, and Archives

• Job Positions: Film delivery personnel using bicycles, motorcycles, or other means of transport.

7. Healthcare

• Job Positions: Environmental sanitation inspectors; Food safety inspectors; Pest and disease control officers; Public health staff involved in epidemic control.

8. Urban Environmental Sanitation

• Job Positions: Waste collectors, landfill workers, and sanitation staff.

   

Important Considerations for Employers Regarding Safety Vest Regulations

The Circular 25/2022/TT-BLDTBXH specifies the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) by employers. This includes the establishment of records for PPE issuance, which must be signed by employees or their representatives to confirm receipt of the equipment.

Employers are encouraged to digitize the tracking and distribution of personal protective equipment, ensuring proper verification through IT applications.