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The Department of Labor Protection and Welfare urges employers to abide by the law to prevent and reduce the risk of fire

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          Mr. Ananchai Uthaiwattanachep, The Director General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare revealed that frequent fire in the workplace caused the loss of property. Sometimes it can cause loss of life of employees in the workplace to prevent and reduce the loss of such a cause, the SEC warns employers, employers watch out for fire. The focus is on risk assessment within the facility, such as storage rooms, storage areas, chemicals, damaged power lines, as well as compliance with the ministerial regulations to establish standards for the management and operation of safety, occupational health and working environment on fire prevention and fire fighting in 2012 strictly. The law requires employers. Business Provide measures and actions to prevent and stop fire, such as the plan to prevent and stop the fire. If the employer violates the law, he or she will be guilty of an offense not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding four hundred thousand baht or both.
          Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare added that In addition, the safety officer has been instructed to provide knowledge and understanding, as well as to provide advice to employers and business establishments to comply with the Ministerial Regulations. Set standards in the management, organization, and implementation of safety, occupational health, and workplace environments about the prevention and suppression of fire 2012 and related laws. For more information, contact: Office of Labor Protection and Welfare, Bangkok Metropolitan Area 1 to 10 Work Safety Center, Zone 1 to 12 or Division of Labor Safety Department of Labor Protection and Welfare 0 2448 9128-39.

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