In 2023, the work of occupational safety and health and support for workers in Can Tho City has been actively responded to by levels of government, sectors, enterprises, and people. However, the city still experiences occupational accidents and issues that require attention. Losses of human life and material damage due to occupational accidents and occupational diseases still exist, causing mental and physical pain for the families of workers. The challenges and risks in the work of occupational safety and health are still increasing. Meanwhile, a portion of employers have not yet realized and paid attention to investing at the proper level; many workers have not received safety and health training, knowledge, skills, and industrial etiquette are still limited.

During the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Thuc Hien - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of the City, Head of the Steering Committee for the Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Health of the City - suggested that the departments, committees, and sectors in the City, as well as the district and commune-level People's Committees, depending on the actual situation in their own localities, departments, sectors should organize a meeting or practical activities to respond to and be consistent with the theme and content of the Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Health and the Workers' Month 2024, which are appropriate, effective, and safe according to the set themes.

In addition, there should be propaganda and guidance for businesses and establishments to enhance the formulation and implementation of methods to reduce occupational safety and health risks, prevent occupational accidents and diseases, and improve working conditions at the workplace. Interdisciplinary inspection teams will be organized to inspect and examine certain sectors and areas where occupational accidents are prevalent, such as construction, work in confined spaces, safe use of electricity, pressure equipment, chemicals, and the use of machinery, equipment, and materials that require strict occupational safety requirements… Self-inspection and review of occupational safety and health regulations and procedures in businesses, factories, and workshops will be intensified. Training on occupational safety and health will be provided for employers and employees of businesses and production establishments in the city, and visits will be organized for victims and families of occupational accidents and occupational diseases, as well as for workers facing difficult circumstances. Commendations and rewards will be given to teams and individuals with outstanding achievements in occupational safety and health during the month of action for occupational safety and hygiene.

Leaders of Can Tho City Labor Union presented gifts to workers in difficult circumstances.

Businesses, production establishments, and workers in the city need to promote the application of information technology solutions in assessing and controlling hazardous and harmful factors at the workplace. This includes strengthening self-assessment of risks and hazards associated with each type of machinery, equipment, and materials that have strict requirements for occupational safety and health, in order to prevent and reduce occupational accidents, and occupational diseases, and promote a culture of safety in the workplace. Initiatives such as launching campaigns, signing voluntary agreements to ensure safety and health in workshops, teams, and units, organizing competitions and initiatives to improve working conditions, and reduce occupational accidents and diseases should also be encouraged.

Vice Chairman Nguyen Thuc Hien requested Can Tho City Labor Union, Can Tho City Farmers' Association, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Can Tho City, and relevant agencies intensify their efforts in raising awareness and encouraging compliance with safety regulations and procedures among unionists. Personal protective equipment should be used to minimize occupational accidents. Enterprises and production establishments are also urged to prioritize occupational safety and hygiene by conducting self-inspections and proactively controlling and preventing dangerous factors within their units.

The Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho City also proposed that all levels of unions should implement solutions to take good care of the material and spiritual lives of workers, understand their aspirations, and timely address their suggestions and proposals. Furthermore, they should launch a high-level competition to create achievements to celebrate the month of workers and the month of action for occupational safety and health, commemorate the 95th anniversary of the founding day of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (July 28th, 1929 - July 28th, 2024), as well as other significant national holidays.

The agencies and media organizations operating in the city should enhance their information and communication activities to promote the Month of Occupational Safety and Health/Hygiene and the Month of Workers in 2024. They should provide information on initiatives and the application of information technology to improve working conditions and share outstanding organizational and individual initiatives in ensuring occupational safety and health.

Leader of Can Tho City Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and Leader of Can Tho City Labor Union, awarded scholarships to children of unionists in difficult circumstances.

During the ceremony, the organizing committee presented 14 union houses, 200 gifts for workers who had encountered occupational accidents or were facing challenging situations, and 30 scholarships for workers' children in difficult circumstances, totaling 828 million VND.

After the launch ceremony, Can Tho City Labor Union organized an occupational safety and hygiene training conference. The conference aimed to guide more than 100 students on occupational safety and hygiene, along with documents related to all levels of trade unions in the city. The conference was conducted by the officer in charge of occupational safety and hygiene, who is also responsible for ensuring safety and hygiene networks at enterprises.