lOMoARcPSD|50734573 FINAL ASSIGNMENT BUSINESS ETHICS Instructor: Ms. Tran Ngoc Mai Submitted by:
Lê Thị Phương Thảo CA10-162
Hoàng Ngọc Ánh CA10-091
Bùi Ngọc Huyền CA10-027
Hoàng Thị Ngân CA10-149
Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Linh CA10-135
BUSINESS ETHICS ISSUES IN THE BOILER EXPLOSION AT
BINH MINH WOOD PRODUCTION AND TRADING COMPANY LIMITED IN DONG NAI lOMoARcPSD|50734573 TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction................................................................................................................................................... .....
II. Overview of the business ethics issue in Binh Minh Wood Company............................................................ 2.1.
Stakeholder..................................................................................................................................................... 2.1.1. Internal
stakeholder..................................................................................................................................... 2.1.2.
External stakeholder................................................................................................................................... 2.2.
Ethical issues..................................................................................................................................................
2.2.1. Individual................................................................................................................................................. ...
2.2.2. Corporate.................................................................................................................................................. ...2.3. Ethical
dilemmas............................................................................................................................................
III. The relevant theories of issue in Binh Minh Wood Company........................................................................
3.1. Utilitarianism............................................................................................................................................ ..... 3.2. Rights and
Duties........................................................................................................................................... 3.3. An Ethic of
Care............................................................................................................................................IV. In-depth
Analysis of Business Ethics............................................................................................................. 4.1. Moral
Standards............................................................................................................................................. 4.2.
Collecting Data.............................................................................................................................................. 4.2.1. The cause of the
explosion:......................................................................................................................... 4.2.2. The company's response to the
incident:..................................................................................................... 4.3. Judgment of the Data on Moral
Standards.....................................................................................................4.3.1. Lack of responsibility for
worker safety:.................................................................................................... 4.3.2. Prioritize profits over lOMoARcPSD|50734573
human values:.......................................................................................................... 4.3.3. Lack of transparency
and accountability:................................................................................................... 4.4. Formulating a
Judgment.................................................................................................................................V. Solutions and
Alternative Approaches............................................................................................................. 5.1 Solutions
after an accident occurs...................................................................................................................
5.2 Alternative methods to solve the problem...................................................................................................... VI.
Conclusion......................................................................................................................................................
REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................................... .. lOMoARcPSD|50734573 I. Introduction
In the context of an increasingly developing global economy and fierce competition,
business ethics has become an important factor that not only affects the reputation and brand of
businesses but is also closely related to the success of businesses, and the sustainable
development of society. However, in Vietnam, as the market economy becomes more and more
deeply integrated, businesses face many challenges and opportunities to assert their position,
and business ethics is still a fairly new issue. In addition, the awareness of business ethics in
Vietnam is currently not unified and complete, which leads to violations of business ethics in
individuals and businesses at different levels, requiring timely attention and resolution from relevant parties.
The boiler explosion at Binh Minh Wood Company, which seriously injured and killed the
company's employees, has raised serious ethical concerns related to the business's operations
and compliance with regulatory requirements, safety regulations, and general concern for
employee welfare. To fully understand this issue, we will analyze various ethical theories to
help explain and evaluate the actions and related consequences of this incident. Additionally,
we will delve into the individual and organizational moral judgments that shaped the decisions
that led to the explosion. Finally, potential solutions and alternative approaches will be
suggested to address these ethical lapses and prevent similar occurrences in the future, to
promote a more equitable environment, safer, and more ethically responsible business. II.
Overview of the business ethics issue in Binh Minh Wood Company 2.1. Stakeholder 2.1.1. Internal stakeholder
Director of Binh Minh Wood Company: Feng Yong is the person who directs the boiler
installation and manages all activities of Binh Minh Wood Company. However, when this boiler
expired, he still did not replace the machine, which was the direct cause of the accident. In
addition, during the process of purchasing and installing the furnace, he did not register and
underwent strict inspection by the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs.
Therefore, Mr. Feng Yong's behavior shows signs of the crime of "violation of labor safety
regulations", stipulated in Article 295 of the Penal Code. Not only that, in terms of morality,
he violated human rights. Employees' right to live and work in a safe environment. 1 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
Employee: Although the worker is not directly responsible and is not breaking the law, in
terms of morality, they are also responsible for this accident. The workers were not proactive
in checking the machinery to promptly notify management and request handling if they felt it
could endanger them. For example, in this case, when the machinery has expired, they can
check, thereby detecting and asking the director-manager to renew the machinery to ensure
safety for themselves and everyone. around. 2.1.2. External stakeholder
Machinery supplier: Binh Minh Wood Manufacturing Company said that during use, the
company discovered a technical problem and contacted the equipment supplier to check,
maintain, and repair on April 30 (the time the boiler had expired). On the morning of May 1
(only 1 day after maintenance), when company staff came in to check and operate the machine,
an accident occurred. This shows that the machinery supplier may be responsible and explain
before the law why just one day after the supplier did maintenance, the boiler exploded. Or why
did we not detect an expired boiler during maintenance inspection and ask the company to
replace it? This is a matter of the supplier's work expertise as well as the ethical aspect, they
must be held responsible for the carelessness that contributed to the accident, causing loss of life.
Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs & Local Agencies: “Near the end of
2022, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vinh Cuu district inspected
but at this time the company is shutting down. Since coming into operation at the end of 2022
until now, the authorities have not checked compliance with labor safety regulations once," said
Ms. Hien - Director of the Department of War Invalids and Social Affairs. It can be seen that,
after this period of time, the department did not re-check the safety of the company's production.
If they had taken the step of re-inspecting businesses that they had not yet inspected, perhaps
the problem would have been discovered and this tragedy would not have occurred. Although
this is only an objectively small and indirect cause, it is clear that in terms of ethics, the
Department of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs in this area also needs to be responsible
for strictly checking and reviewing safety. production by enterprises. Chairman of Dong Nai
Provincial People's Committee - Mr. Vo Tan Duc said that in recent times, the Provincial
People's Committee has issued many guiding documents on enhancing labor safety at
enterprises. However, implementation in many places is still neglected, allowing occupational
accidents to occur. It can clearly be seen that partial responsibility belongs to the management 2 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
of the local organization because the management stage is still loose and lack of strict control
is also an objective factor leading to the explosion.
People in the area: People next to the production area said that before, they were very afraid
of the production enterprise containing machinery with a high risk of fire and explosion.
However, they are only afraid and have not taken specific actions to protect themselves and
others. The explosion also caused smoke, dust, and debris to shoot out, but fortunately, it did
not cause damage to people. If people feel unsafe around their living area, they should notify
the authorities for timely inspection and fire prevention. 2.2. Ethical issues 2.2.1. Individual
Mr. Feng Yong's behavior violates basic ethical principles such as responsibility, integrity,
and respect for people. His use of a boiler beyond its expiration date demonstrated his lack of
responsibility for worker safety and his placing profits above human life.
Mr. Yong also violated labor safety. The manager is responsible for ensuring a safe working
environment for employees, but he ignored this. 2.2.2. Corporate
Binh Minh Wood Company is also responsible for this accident. The company did not take
the necessary safety measures to protect its employees. If the company (the board of directors,
not just Mr. Yong) had established a set of regulations on labor safety as well as a plan for strict
supervision and inspection of labor safety, it probably would not have been possible for such a
problem to occur. Therefore, ethical responsibility may belong to the regulations on labor safety
supervision of the enterprise, not just Mr. Yong personally. 2.3. Ethical dilemmas
Firstly, Mr. Yong may be in a dilemma. He knew there was a problem but did not conduct
an inspection on time, leading to a fatal accident. The decision to ignore safety and not replace
a new boiler or to replace a new and costly boiler can lead to ethical dilemmas. In this situation,
Mr. Yong chose to bypass safety to save costs. An unethical choice that affected the lives of
employees. In this case, if Mr. Yong had thought carefully and allocated appropriate financial
resources to replace the machine, the accident would not have occurred. 3 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
Secondly, if they know the boiler has a problem but are still required to operate it, Binh
Minh's technicians also face an ethical dilemma. Complying with orders can endanger your life,
but refusing can cost you your job. Besides, if the boiler equipment supplier discovers during
maintenance that the boiler is no longer usable. However, at the request of customers, Binh
Minh Company still requires them to maintain and repair without replacing new machines. At
this point, the supplier may be faced with two difficult choices: ignore safety and continue to
do maintenance for them or not do maintenance, ask them to replace the machine, and possibly
lose customers. The supplier continued to choose maintenance for them instead of advising
them to replace the device with a new one. And this also directly caused the explosion on May
1, after only 1 day of maintenance.
Finally, if Binh Minh company's technical staff knows the boiler has a problem but is still
required to operate it, Binh Minh's technicians also face an ethical dilemma. Complying with
orders can endanger your life, but refusing can cost you your job. III.
The relevant theories of issue in Binh Minh Wood Company 3.1. Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism lies in the theories of normative ethics, and it dictates that the appropriate
course of action should have beneficial effects on the masses and maximize happiness.
Specifically, utilitarianism holds that the morally right course of action in any situation is the
one that, when compared with all other possible actions, will produce the greatest balance of
benefits over costs for everyone affected. This approach is sometimes referred to as a
consequentialist approach to ethics because it focuses on whether the consequences of our actions are good or bad.
In this case, the decision by Binh Minh Wood Production and Trading Company not to
inspect the equipment may save short-term costs but lead to severe consequences for human
lives and property. Overall, the losses in lives, health, and labor safety far outweigh the
shortterm benefits the company might achieve. Furthermore, the accident caused immense pain
and loss to many people, reducing the overall happiness of the community and society. This
contradicts the fundamental principle of utilitarianism, which is to maximize happiness and minimize suffering.
In this case, it can be seen that the company used a boiler and air compressor whose safety
inspection had expired, seriously violating regulations on labor safety. Putting profits above 4 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
worker safety has led to disastrous consequences. This is a lack of awareness about labor safety
in businesses. Besides, we can also see the lack of management responsibility, the company's
Board of Directors has been lax in management, lacking inspection and supervision of
compliance with labor safety regulations. Binh Minh Wood Production and Trading Company's
decision not to inspect equipment may save immediate costs but lead to severe consequences
in terms of human life and property. This action has left severe consequences in terms of not
only human life and property but also caused much suffering for many people. In general, the
losses in terms of life, health, and labor safety far outweigh the short-term benefits that the company can achieve.
On the individual side, some workers may not be fully equipped with knowledge and skills
about labor safety, leading to unsafe behaviors during work.
In this case, the optimal action may be compliance with occupational safety regulations
and periodic equipment inspections to ensure that all workers are protected and the risk of
accidents is minimized, which will help prevent explosions from occurring, minimize damage
to people and property, and bring benefits to the majority of people. 3.2. Rights and Duties
Right ethics are ethics that are most important to human rights. According to the right ethics
theory, human rights are the ultimate appeal and they should be respected. Human rights are
entirely different from legal rights. A few examples of human rights are freedom of speech,
freedom of expression, and right to privacy. Specifically, Right ethics in engineering are given
paramount importance to the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
Duties Ethics of Immanuel Kant: Immanuel Kant is one of the most renowned ethicists
regarding duties. He argued that all duties stem from one fundamental duty: to respect human
beings. Respecting human beings means respecting their autonomy, and all other rights fall
under this. Kant also stated that duty ethics are universal and apply equally to everyone without
discrimination. Kant has three main ideas about duty ethics:
- Universality: Duty ethics apply to all rational individuals.
- Categorical Imperative: The rules that determine what is right originate from the set
of duties, as it is the correct way to act.
- Absolute: These rules have no exceptions. However, many ethicists oppose this idea
because there are duties that may have reasonable exceptions, known as "prima facie" duties." 5 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
From the perspective of rights, workers at Binh Minh Wood Company have the right to
have their lives and health protected when participating in the production process. This includes
the right to work in a safe environment and to be assured that the equipment and machinery
they use are properly inspected and maintained to avoid unwanted accidents.
From the perspective of ethical obligation, management and managers at Binh Minh Wood
Company also have an obligation to ensure that every worker is working in a safe environment
and to ensure that the equipment and machines are inspected and properly maintained.
However, in reality, the company acted contrary to the principles of this theory. The company
used equipment (boilers, air compressors) whose safety inspection had expired, demonstrating
a lack of respect for the safety and health rights of workers. Lax management, lack of inspection
and supervision of compliance with labor safety regulations is a violation of the obligation to
protect workers, leaving extremely serious consequences for not only the company and its
employees but also many others.
According to the VN Express newspaper, the explosion not only caused heavy damage to
the company and its employees but also severely affected dozens of nearby houses. 3.3. An Ethic of Care
The ethics of care is a moral theory that emphasizes responsibility, concern, and
relationships rather than focusing on consequences (utilitarianism) or rules (deontologism). The
term ethics of care refers to ideas concerning both the nature of morality and normative ethical theory.
The concept of care is inherent to professions that care for individuals and this approach to
ethics has therefore been a central part of professional ethical issues in both nursing and medical
ethics, but in fact has much broader applications in relation to science and technology. For
example, "due care" in engineering highlights the importance of maintenance and repair of
systems, reflecting the principles of the ethics of care.
In this case, the "ethics of care" theory requires the managers and directors of Binh Minh
Wood Company to pay special attention to the safety and welfare of workers. This includes
implementing full enough measures to maintain and inspect systems such as boilers, to ensure
they operate safely and do not pose a danger to workers. However, in reality, the company and
its leaders did not Prioritize responsibility and care for their workers. They do not ensure that
equipment is properly maintained and inspected, that safety measures are adequately
implemented, and that workers are not trained to handle all unsafe situations. Failures in the 6 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
management process have led to explosions causing deaths and serious injuries, causing
property damage to the company and negatively affecting the spiritual life of employees. This
also shows a lack of concern and responsibility for the health and safety of the company's
workers. In this case, managers need to maintain and ensure Strict safety measures to protect
workers, demonstrating genuine concern for their lives and well-being - following the
principles of “an ethic of care”.
This incident reflects not only a technical or legal failure but also a serious failure to
exercise ethical responsibilities and care for workers. IV.
In-depth Analysis of Business Ethics
Applying Moral Reasoning to the Bình Minh Wood Company Boiler Explosion Case 4.1. Moral Standards
The relevant moral standards in this case include:
Duty to Care: Under the duty of care, businesses have a responsibility to take reasonable
measures to ensure the safety of workers and the public. In this case, Binh Minh Wood
Company failed to comply with its duty of care by using boilers and air compressors whose
safety inspection has expired: This is a serious violation of labor safety. By continuing to
operate boilers and compressors past their due date, the company placed its workers in danger.
Respect for Human Life: Businesses have a moral obligation to respect the inherent value
of human beings and prevent harm to human life. In the case of Binh Minh Company, they
failed to respect the lives of their employees by taking the following actions: Ignoring the
overdue operation of equipment shows disregard for the lives of workers. The company did not
take the necessary steps to ensure employee safety such as regular inspections, equipment
maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. This shows a lack of responsibility and respect
for the health and safety of workers.
Transparency and Accountability: Businesses need to be transparent in their operations
and responsible for their actions. In this case, Binh Minh Wood Company violated the principle
of using boilers and air compressors that have expired their inspection, which is a sign of a lack
of transparency in maintaining machinery and equipment. The company tried to conceal 7 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
equipment deterioration to save costs. There is no information on whether the company has
developed safety procedures, and if so, whether they are strictly followed. A lack of
transparency about safety issues can lead to gaps in processes and the potential for accidents.
Currently, the company director has been detained to serve the investigation. 4.2. Collecting Data
Gather information about the Bình Minh Wood Company boiler explosion, including:
4.2.1. The cause of the explosion:
Initially, the authorities determined that a technical error in the boiler explosion caused the
victims to die and be injured. According to initial investigation results, to serve production,
Binh Minh Wood Company installed a water tube boiler outside (Mode: DZH11.0-M, brand:
Huawang, steam generation capacity of 1,000 kg/hour). During use, this company discovered
a technical problem and contacted the equipment supplier to check, maintain, and repair on
April 30. On the morning of May 1, when the company's technical staff came in to check and
operate, the boiler exploded, causing a particularly serious occupational accident.
Based on the documents and evidence collected, the Police Investigation Agency of Dong
Nai Province determined that the above Company's boiler has expired its safety inspection from
November 26, 2022; the air compressor has expired its technical safety inspection from January
5, 2024. The cause of the explosion was because the boiler and air compressor had expired
safety inspection but the Company did not re-inspect according to regulations and still put it
into operation and production.
Binh Minh Wood Company is said to have lacked appropriate risk prevention measures.
For example, the company does not have a process for periodically checking and maintaining
equipment, nor does it have a troubleshooting plan when dangerous situations occur. The
Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs said that this company has not registered
to use labor safety equipment for the boiler and also does not have boiler inspection documents.
Meanwhile, according to the law, the boiler is one of the devices that must undergo strict labor
safety inspection and must be registered with the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social
Affairs where the company operates. After receiving approval from the department, the
company can put the boiler into operation for production.
4.2.2. The company's response to the incident: 8 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
Before the boiler explosion that injured 5 people and killed 6 people occurred on the
morning of May 1, Binh Minh Wood Production and Trading Co., Ltd. (Vinh Cuu district) just
announced the temporary suspension of production activities. Let workers quit until the end of
May to overcome the consequences of the incident. Regarding April's salary, the company will
arrange full payment for all employees. During the shutdown period, for May's salary, the
company will support paying each employee 1 month's basic salary. The company would like
to sincerely apologize to all company employees for the recent unfortunate incident, and
condolences to the victims and their families who have suffered extremely heavy consequences.
The company promises to always accompany and share with the family to overcome
difficulties. Company leaders hope that all employees will pay attention and send condolences,
comfort, and encouragement to the victim and the victim's family so that they can reduce some
of their grief. The company tries its best to revive and repair stable facilities to soon bring the
company back to normal operations, ensuring jobs for all workers.
4.3. Judgment of the Data on Moral Standards
Based on the information provided, the following judgment can be made regarding ethical
standards in the Binh Minh Wood Company boiler explosion:
4.3.1. Lack of responsibility for worker safety:
Using boilers and compressed air tanks that are past their inspection date: Using equipment
that is past their inspection date poses a high risk of accident. Boilers and compressed air tanks
are high-pressure equipment. If not periodically inspected and maintained, they can explode at any time.
Not having appropriate risk prevention measures: The company may have overlooked
important accident prevention measures such as inspection procedures, routine equipment
maintenance, and troubleshooting plans.
Ignoring the registration for use of labor safety equipment and boiler inspection according to
regulations: This is a serious violation of the law, showing a lack of concern for worker safety.
4.3.2. Prioritize profits over human values:
Continuing to use expired equipment to save costs: This decision puts profits above the
health and lives of workers, regardless of possible risks. 9 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
Lack of attention and investment in ensuring labor safety: The company may not have
invested enough resources to buy new equipment, maintain old equipment, or train workers on labor safety.
4.3.3. Lack of transparency and accountability:
Concealing information about equipment deterioration: The company may have
intentionally hidden information about boilers and compressed air tanks that are overdue for inspection.
Not disclosing labor safety procedures or not strictly following these procedures: This
causes workers to not clearly understand accident prevention measures and may make wrong decisions. 4.4. Formulating a Judgment
Preventable Incident: If a thorough investigation reveals that the explosion could have been
avoided through proper safety measures and maintenance, it suggests a critical failing on the
part of the company. This implies they prioritized production or cost-cutting over the safety of
their workers, a core ethical failing.
Profit over Safety: If the investigation uncovers evidence that the company deferred
necessary maintenance or repairs to cut costs, prioritizing profits over safety becomes clear.
This prioritization can have devastating consequences, as seen in this case.
Lack of Commitment: A critical factor in ethical behavior is taking responsibility for one's
actions and demonstrating a commitment to improvement. If the company has not demonstrably
accepted responsibility for the incident, provided fair compensation to those affected, and
implemented significant safety improvements to prevent future occurrences, it indicates a lack
of remorse and a disregard for the safety of its employees and potentially the surrounding community.
Therefore, applying the moral reasoning framework to the Bình Minh Wood Company
boiler explosion case reveals several ethical concerns:
- Negligence: The company may have been negligent in maintaining the boiler
andensuring its safe operation, leading to the explosion.
- Prioritizing Profits over Safety: The company may have prioritized production
andprofits over the safety of its employees and the public. 10 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
- Lack of Transparency: The company's initial response to the incident may have
lackedtransparency and accountability. V.
Solutions and Alternative Approaches
5.1. Solutions after an accident occurs
To overcome the consequences of the boiler explosion in Dong Nai, specific measures need
to be implemented for relevant parties including companies, employees, suppliers, local
management organizations, and people around businesses at risk of fire, explosion, and accidents.
For the company: The company needs to overcome physical damage, quickly repair and
replace damaged equipment caused by the explosion, and upgrade safety systems to prevent
similar accidents in the future. future. At the same time, re-evaluate and improve safety
processes: Review and improve production and labor safety processes, ensuring strict
compliance with labor safety standards and regulations. Closely coordinate with the authorities
to investigate the cause of the explosion and take remedial measures according to the provisions of the law.
For employees, after the incident occurred, the Prime Minister requested the Chairman of
the People's Committee of Dong Nai province to urgently organize a thoughtful visit, promptly
support and encourage the family, and carry out procedures related to the victim's death; visit,
encourage, support, and make every effort to treat injured victims. At the same time, direct the
functional forces to urgently clarify the causes, overcome the consequences, stabilize
production, investigate and clarify the responsibilities of relevant organizations and individuals,
and strictly handle violations according to legal regulations (if any). In addition, according to
Article 38 of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2015, employers are responsible for
compensating workers who suffer occupational accidents that are not entirely caused by this
person's own fault. and for workers with occupational diseases at the following level: At least
equal to 1.5 months' salary if the working capacity is reduced by 5% - 10%; After that, for every
1% increase, 0.4 months' salary will be added if the working capacity is reduced from 11 - 80%;
At least 30 months' salary for employees whose working capacity is reduced by 81% or more
or for relatives of employees who die due to work accidents or occupational diseases; In
addition, the employer must provide an allowance to the employee who has an occupational
accident caused by his or her own fault an amount at least equal to 40% of the level specified 11 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
in Clause 4 of this Article for the loss of ability. labor. On the side of the Provincial
Confederation of Labor, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Confederation of Labor has
decided to support dead workers with an amount of 3 million VND/person and injured workers
with an amount of 2 million VND/person to share the losses to the victim's family.
In terms of Supplier, require suppliers to comply with labor safety standards and safe
production processes, and periodically inspect to ensure this compliance. The company should
work closely with suppliers to repair damage related to equipment or materials, and assist them in upgrading safety measures.
For Local Management Organizations, management agencies need to strengthen inspection
and periodic inspection at production facilities to promptly detect and handle violations of labor
safety. In addition, it is necessary to review and update labor safety regulations and standards
to ensure they are consistent with reality and more preventative. In fact, the Ministry of Industry
and Trade coordinates with the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the People's
Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities, and relevant units to direct businesses to
carefully review regulations and standards. standards, industrial production processes, and
boiler operations, promptly overcome shortcomings and limitations, ensuring absolute safety
for workers. Chairman of the People's Committees of provinces and cities directed to strengthen
inspection and examination, promptly detect and strictly handle violations of labor safety
regulations in industrial production activities above area, absolutely do not let similar cases
occur. The Minister of Information and Communications and press and media agencies will
further strengthen propaganda and guidance on regulations on labor hygiene and safety in all fields.
In terms of people around businesses at risk of fire, explosion, and accident, it is necessary
to increase propaganda and educate people about safety measures and how to respond when
incidents occur. Establish an early warning system and give specific instructions to people in
high-risk areas on how to evacuate and stay safe when an incident occurs. In case of necessity,
support resettlement for people living near high-risk areas to ensure absolute safety.
These measures need to be implemented synchronously and drastically to overcome the
consequences, prevent similar accidents in the future, and ensure safety for workers and the surrounding community.
5.2. Alternative methods to solve the problem 12 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
For Mr. Yong, he can refer the issue to shareholders and ask for more funding to change
the boiler, upgrade the production system safely, and allocate financial resources appropriately.
This accident could have been avoided.
For machine suppliers, if they can negotiate, persuade customers, or can offer policies and
discount vouchers for regular customers, they can convince the company to change to a new
furnace, so they can both retain customers and ensure safety for everyone, without violating professional ethics.
For technical staff operating boilers: They can negotiate and clearly state the dangers to
managers. If managers continue to ignore safety and require them to operate, workers should
consider taking care of their own network first about employment issues and immediately notify
the authorities. Because when an accident happens, they are the first to die and that means
they no longer have the opportunity to continue working.
For the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs as mentioned above, during
the process of checking boilers in businesses, but at that time Binh Minh company was
temporarily suspended so they could not check. If at that time, instead of ignoring the problem,
they continued. If you check businesses that have not been inspected before, you may have
discovered the problem with Dawn Company's boiler and asked them to immediately replace
it. If so, the accident would not have happened
In addition, if the Provincial People's Committee had taken practical actions to strictly and
strongly control businesses in the area instead of policies on paper, it might have been possible to reduce these risk factors.
For people, instead of being afraid that the furnace's operation may cause explosions or
fires affecting their homes, they should immediately report to the competent authority when
they feel unsafe so that they can do so. The authorities could promptly checked and handled it,
instead of their behavior above, they were just afraid but did not act and also accidentally the accident actually happened. VI. Conclusion
In conclusion, the boiler explosion at Binh Minh Wood Company serves as a prime
example of the severe consequences that arise when businesses neglect their responsibility to
comply with safety regulations and care for employee welfare. To thoroughly understand and
address this issue, it is essential to apply ethical theories to evaluate and explain the actions and
resulting consequences involved. Additionally, there needs to be a careful assessment of the
ethical decisions made by the individuals and organizations that led to the incident. From this, 13 lOMoARcPSD|50734573
potential solutions and alternative approaches must be identified to rectify ethical shortcomings
and prevent similar incidents in the future. Businesses need to implement measures to improve
business ethics, such as applying ethical theories in management, training and raising awareness
among employees about labor safety, and strictly adhering to legal regulations.
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Retrieved from https://vnexpress.net/day-nha-dan-sap-tran-sau-vu-no-lo-hoi- 4740725.html 15 lOMoARcPSD|50734573 Team charter template Overview
Our team's Team Charter Template is an important part of the final report, to clearly define
the rules, roles, and responsibilities within the team. This template not only provides detailed
instructions on each member's tasks but also creates a unified framework, helping the group achieve its goals. Team details: Team name MASK GIRL Team members
LÊ THỊ PHƯƠNG THẢO (CA10-162) HOÀNG NGỌC ÁNH (CA10-091)
NGUYỄN THỊ NGỌC LINH (CA10-135) HOÀNG THỊ NGÂN (CA10-149)
BÙI NGỌC HUYỀN (CA10-027) Team goals Team goals Measure of success High-quality deliverables
Producing deliverables that meet or exceed
the quality standards set for the midterm
Effective communication within the team
Regular team meetings and clear
communication channels established and maintained. Adherence to midterm timeline
Meeting all project milestones and deadlines
as outlined in the midterm plan. 16