The Department of Overseas Labor Management has requested that businesses sending workers to Japan urgently assess the situation of their employees; and compile statistics on the number of trainees and workers facing difficulties and needing assistance.
The Department of Overseas Labor Management (Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs) has just issued Official Letter No. 1128/CQLLĐNN-NBĐNA requesting businesses sending trainees and workers to work in earthquake-affected areas in Japan to urgently report on the situation regarding support for workers.
Accordingly, the Department of Overseas Labor Management requires businesses sending workers to Miyazaki, Kochi, Kagoshima, Oita, Ehime prefectures and other eastern coastal areas of Japan to monitor the situation of their workers; compile statistics on the number of trainees and workers currently employed who are affected and facing difficulties, and who need support (if any).
Businesses are responsible for closely coordinating with management unions, receiving companies, and relevant parties to closely monitor information about earthquakes and response plans announced by Japanese authorities in order to promptly inform and guide workers to take appropriate action (such as the Miyazaki Prefecture's swimming ban and beach closure); supporting workers facing difficulties due to the earthquake, and ensuring the safety of workers' lives and property.
Businesses promptly informed workers of the emergency contact numbers in Japan for the Labor Management Board: +81.70.1479.6888 and the Vietnamese Embassy in Tokyo: +81.80.3590.9136
During this time, businesses are urged to promptly report any difficulties or obstacles encountered in supporting workers in earthquake-affected areas to the Department of Overseas Labor Management and the Labor Management Board in Japan so that they can receive guidance and coordination in resolving them.
Earlier on August 8th, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture in Kyushu, shaking many cities in the prefectures and surrounding areas. Around 7:18 PM that same day, a 50 cm high tsunami wave hit Miyazaki Port. Tsunami waves of approximately 40 cm, 30 cm, and smaller also struck Tosashimizu in Kochi Prefecture, Shibushi Port in Kagoshima Prefecture, and other locations.
The earthquake occurred in the Nankai Trench (extending from Shizuoka to Kyushu). The slip of the Nankai Trench continental plate will cause large tsunamis to hit the coastal areas. Japanese authorities warn that major aftershocks may occur in the next 7 days and advise people to prepare for earthquakes by: securing furniture; identifying safe shelters and escape routes; stockpiling water; and determining how to contact relatives and family.
