Hanoi, Feb. 2 -- Investors and contractors have been told to strictly uphold traffic safety, and occupational safety and health measures at transport infrastructure construction projects, according to a recent directive issued by the Ministry of Transport .

"Contractors are allowed to begin construction work only after their occupational safety and health measures are approved," said Directive No.01/CT-BGTVT.

The inspection of the implementation of approved measures must also be strengthened with timely supplements or adjustments when needed, it said.

Construction contractors must be suspended if there are any signs of violations in traffic safety, occupation safety and health, it said.

Noting that despite progress made and improved w...