Circular No. 20/2011/TT-BLDTBXH promulgates the "National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work"

Circular No. 20/2011/TT-BLDTBXH promulgates the National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work, which shall take effect forty-five days from the date of issuance. This document applies to Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and related organizations and individuals.

Document No.20/2011/TT-BLĐTBXH
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byBùi Hồng Lĩnh — Thứ trưởng
Updated26/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date29/07/2011
Effective date12/09/2011
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 20/2011/TT-BLDTBXH promulgates the National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work, which shall take effect forty-five days from the date of issuance. This document applies to Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and related organizations and individuals.

Scope of application

Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and related organizations and individuals.

Key points

  • The National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work are promulgated pursuant to Circular No. 20/2011/TT-BLDTBXH.
  • This Circular takes effect forty-five days from the date of issuance.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To ensure occupational safety during the use of electric welding machines and the performance of electric welding work, reducing the risk of workplace accidents.
  • Requires organizations and individuals to comply with technical regulations, increasing investment costs for safety equipment.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this technical regulation apply to?

The National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work apply to Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and related organizations and individuals.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect forty-five days from the date of issuance.

What document promulgates these technical regulations?

The National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work are promulgated based on Decree No. 186/2007/NĐ-CP, Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP, Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP, and Circular No. 23/2007/TT-BKHCN.

What is the designation of this technical regulation?

The National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work have the designation QCVN 3: 2011/BLDTBXH.

Are there any special requirements for organizations and individuals when performing electric welding work?

This Circular does not specify any particular special requirements for organizations and individuals when performing electric welding work. However, according to general provisions, they must comply with the National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety.

Full text

MINISTRY OF LABOUR - INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF LABOR - INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 20/2011/TT-BLDTBXH
Hanoi, July 29, 2011

CIRCULAR

Issuing "National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work"

Pursuant to Decree No. 186/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 25, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs;

Pursuant to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations;

Pursuant to Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Product Quality Law;

Based on Circular No. 23/2007/TT-BKHCN dated September 28, 2007 of the Ministry of Science and Technology guiding the development, review, and issuance of technical regulations;

Following the review opinion of the Ministry of Science and Technology in Document No. 346/BKHCN-TDC, the Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs issues National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work as follows:

Article 1. Attached to this Circular are the National Technical Regulations on Occupational Safety for Electric Welding Machines and Electric Welding Work.

Designation: QCVN 3: 2011/BLDTBXH

Article 2. This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of signature.

Article 3. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government, provincial People's Committees under the Central Government, and organizations and individuals related thereto shall be responsible for implementation./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Bùi Hồng Lĩnh





 

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