Occupational Safety Training at Binh An Textile Industrial Park

1. Overview of Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park

a. History of the formation of Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park

Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park was established in 2004 in Binh Thang Commune, Di An Town, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. It is one of the largest and most developed textile and garment industrial parks in Vietnam.

Initially, Binh An Industrial Park covered an area of about 26 hectares and focused on producing textile and garment products. However, with continuous investment and development, Binh An Industrial Park has evolved into a multi-sector industrial park, including electronics, mechanics, wood, food and beverage, and has become one of the major industrial parks in the southern region of Vietnam.

To date, Binh An Industrial Park has more than 50 enterprises operating here, creating jobs for thousands of workers in the region. Binh An Industrial Park is considered one of the typical successes of Vietnam’s socio-economic development policy in recent years.

b. Companies inside Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park

1. UPM CO., LTD
2. HANOI MILK JOINT STOCK COMPANY
3. THIEN NAM INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY

c. Economic potential at Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park

Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park has enormous and diverse economic potential in many fields, as follows:

• Textile and garment industry: Binh An Industrial Park is the largest textile and garment production center in the southern region of Vietnam, with more than 100 enterprises operating here. The textile and garment products produced in Binh An Industrial Park are of high quality and are exported to many countries around the world.
• Electronics industry: Binh An Industrial Park also has a presence of many large electronics enterprises, producing electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, consumer electronics, etc. This is one of the fastest-growing industries in the southern region of Vietnam.
• Mechanical industry: Binh An Industrial Park also has many mechanical enterprises, producing products such as machinery, equipment, spare parts, etc. Many large companies such as Canon, Brother, Panasonic, etc., also have production plants here.
• Wood industry: Binh An Industrial Park has many enterprises producing wooden furniture, from furniture to fine art handicrafts. The wooden products produced here are exported to countries in Asia and Europe.
• Food and beverage industry: Binh An Industrial Park also has the presence of many food and beverage production enterprises, including products such as confectionery, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, etc.

Overall, Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park has a diverse and rich economic potential, contributing greatly to the economy of Binh Duong province and Vietnam.

d. Geographical location of Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park

2. Overview of the safety training course at Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park

a. What is occupational safety training?

• The occupational safety training course in Binh Duong is an intensive training course on occupational safety for people working in industry, construction, manufacturing and occupations with a high risk of occupational accidents. This training course is organized by Nam Viet’s occupational safety training centers at Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park.
• In this course, trainees will be provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure safety for themselves and their colleagues during work. The topics covered include legal regulations on occupational safety, identification and assessment of potential risks, methods of inspecting and maintaining safety equipment, first aid skills and handling of emergency situations.
• For businesses, training employees in occupational safety not only helps to enhance the capacity and work efficiency of employees, but also ensures compliance with legal regulations on occupational safety and minimizes the risk of occupational accidents in the production and business process.

b. Training duration

The duration of occupational safety training depends on many factors such as the type of work, industry, etc. However, the exact total training time for each group is specified in Article 19 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP

• Group 1: 16 hours
• Group 2: 48 hours
• Group 3: 24 hours
• Group 4: 16 hours
• Group 5: 16 hours
• Group 6: 4 hours

c. Content of the training course

The content of occupational safety training includes the necessary knowledge and skills to minimize the risk of occupational accidents, ensuring safety for employees and company assets. Specifically, occupational safety training may include the following contents:

1. Knowledge of occupational safety laws, state and company regulations on occupational safety.
2. Knowledge of risks and types of occupational accidents in the working environment.
3. Skills and methods of using personal protective equipment and general protective equipment.
4. Methods to minimize the risk of occupational accidents, ensuring safety during work.
5. How to handle dangerous situations and how to organize rescue when an occupational accident occurs.
6. Knowledge of protecting the working environment.

In addition, the training content can be adjusted to suit each type of industry and specific working conditions.

d. Occupational safety training certificate

Occupational safety and health training certificate

• The template for the occupational safety and health training certificate is described in form 08 of Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP and is issued to groups 1, 2, 5, 6.
• Accordingly, the certificate template has a size of 13 cm x 19 cm, its outer cover is blue.

• The content on the outside of the certificate is shown as in the image above
• The inside of the certificate has a white background and the content is shown below.

Occupational Safety Card

• The template for the occupational safety card is described in detail in form 06 of Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP
• Group 3 workers will be issued an occupational safety card (in practice often called a group 3 occupational safety certificate).
• Accordingly, the card template has a size of 60 mm x 90 mm, the content on the front and back is shown as in the image below.

The employer can issue a group 3 safety card to the trained employee after they pass the test and there is a labor contract between the two parties.

Monitoring logbook for trained persons

• The template for the monitoring logbook for trained persons in groups 1, 2, 5, 6 is described in detail in form 09 of Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.
• The template for the monitoring logbook for trained persons in group 3 is described in detail in form 10 of Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP
• The template for the monitoring logbook for trained persons in group 4 is described in detail in form 11 of Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP
• For group 4, only a monitoring logbook is issued, without a group 4 safety certificate.
• The content in the group 4 monitoring logbook is shown as in the image below.

3. Employment issues at Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park

Employment issues at Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park are one of the important concerns here. However, information about the employment situation in this industrial park may change over time and with the current economic situation.

As of 2021, Binh An Industrial Park has had more than 400 enterprises operating and creating jobs for more than 300,000 workers, contributing significantly to reducing the unemployment rate in Binh Duong province and the southern region in general.

However, employment at Binh An Industrial Park is also facing some challenges, including:

• Difficulty in recruiting highly skilled labor: The production of industrial products in Binh An Industrial Park requires labor with high professional qualifications and practical skills. However, recruiting highly skilled labor is facing many difficulties due to fierce competition from other industrial parks and the increasing recruitment needs of enterprises.
• Insufficient labor supply: With the development of Binh An Industrial Park, the demand for labor is also increasing. However, many businesses face a shortage of high-quality labor, especially in the technical and management fields.
• Competition with other industrial parks: With the development of many new industrial parks in Vietnam and the region, Binh An Industrial Park is facing fierce competition in attracting businesses and labor.

4. Main causes of occupational accidents at industrial parks

The main causes of occupational accidents at industrial parks include:

• Failure to meet occupational safety standards: Some industrial parks do not meet occupational safety standards or do not have enough personal protective equipment for workers.
• Employees are not adequately trained: Some workers are not adequately trained in occupational safety and do not know how to use personal protective equipment.
• Lack of safety equipment: Some industrial parks lack safety equipment such as stairs, railings, emergency exits, fire fighting systems…
• Lack of supervision: Some industrial parks do not have an occupational safety supervision team or the supervision is not strict enough, and equipment and occupational safety systems are not regularly checked.
• Working hours are too long: Some workers have to work too long or do not get enough rest, causing fatigue, leading to errors in the work process.
• Failure to comply with occupational safety regulations: Some workers do not comply with occupational safety regulations or do not wear enough personal protective equipment, leading to occupational accidents.

5. Measures to control occupational accidents in Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park

Controlling occupational accidents in Binh An Textile and Garment Industrial Park is an important issue to ensure the safety and health of workers. To minimize occupational accidents in this industrial park, the following measures can be taken:

• Strengthen supervision and ensure compliance with occupational safety procedures: Enterprises operating in Binh An Industrial Park need to ensure that occupational safety procedures are fully complied with and all employees are trained in occupational safety. The supervision and handling of violations must be carried out seriously.
• Invest in occupational safety equipment: Enterprises should invest in occupational safety equipment, including protective equipment, fire fighting equipment, fire alarm equipment, etc. to ensure the safety of employees.
• Strengthen occupational safety training: Enterprises need to organize training courses for employees on occupational safety. In addition, educational measures such as posters, videos and meetings can be used to raise employees’ awareness of occupational safety.
• Implement measures to prevent occupational accidents: Enterprises need to implement measures to prevent occupational accidents, including using protective equipment and limiting employees’ direct contact with hazardous materials. In addition, there should be measures for regular inspection, maintenance and repair of equipment to ensure they operate effectively and safely.
• Create a safe working environment: Enterprises should create a safe working environment, including ensuring light, fresh air
• Periodically organize occupational environment monitoring in factories, collect and analyze factors harmful to workers, thereby adjusting to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training

An Toan Nam Viet provides your business with great benefits after completing occupational safety training courses in accordance with Decree 44/2016/ND-CP on Occupational Safety and Health for companies, factories, and enterprises.

• Employees can recognize the potential risks of occupational accidents and thereby take preventive measures to avoid occupational accidents.
• Your business can establish risk prevention measures in the production, operation and maintenance process.
• Minimize costs when there is a risk of occupational insecurity.
• The uninterrupted production process will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with regulations on occupational safety law, avoiding legal risks.
• Create prestige and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand for your business.

Nam Viet’s training courses are the solution to prevent and combat external factors affecting each individual so that they can avoid dangers that can lead to injury or, more seriously, death.

7. Customer feedback after completing the training course

An Toan Nam Viet has many years of experience in its mission to accompany many businesses in Vietnam in general and in the southern provinces in particular. And that responsibility for Nam Viet is something extremely precious, which is why Nam Viet’s Occupational Safety Training is always focused on becoming more and more professional. And the motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strong to this day comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from businesses. Below are the responses from the partners we have served.

KOSIA E&C CO., LTD

“I am very satisfied with Nam Viet’s safety training service, the teaching quality meets the standards we set. It helps our company to deal with one less problem, so we can focus more on our expertise.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

Bac Nam E&C Construction Investment Joint Stock Company

“The first time using the service at An Toan Nam Viet, I was very surprised by the enthusiastic 24/7 support of the consulting team. The class organization was very fast and convenient for our company, thank you very much for Nam Viet’s service!”

Nguyen Thanh Binh / Director

Hoa Dat Construction and Trading Joint Stock Company

“Nam Viet’s service has helped us a lot in simplifying occupational safety and completing safety records for the work process. The consulting team is enthusiastic and timely in answering our questions. 5 stars for Nam Viet”

Truong Ba Ngoc Minh / Chairman of the Board

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8. Occupational Safety Training Capability of An Toan Nam Viet

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. With occupational safety training sessions held continuously at production workshops, factories, or construction sites across the country (63 provinces in Vietnam).

Occupational safety training license

• An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and certified by the Department of Work Safety of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs to be eligible to conduct occupational safety and health training activities. This further strengthens our capacity to provide occupational safety training.

Documents and Lectures

• Before the occupational safety training materials are used in the OSH training courses, they have been reviewed and censored to ensure that the lectures are always accurate in terms of knowledge and effective when applied.
• The teaching methods of the instructors are synchronized according to the teaching standards of An Toan Nam Viet, which is a method that experts in occupational safety and health training have researched and concluded during the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge acquisition efficiency for trainees.

Facilities

• Controlling the factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase teaching efficiency and the trainees’ knowledge acquisition effectiveness.
• The facilities supporting the training course of our company always provide spacious classrooms that meet the standards of area, lighting, training equipment, etc.

9. Reputable and Quality National Safety Training Center

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always prioritize our professional dedication to occupational safety training. For us, imparting the knowledge of self-protection to workers so that they have a safe journey on their livelihood is to contribute to building the country.

To ensure the effectiveness of the training, we prepare carefully, meticulously, down to the smallest detail. From preparing tools, instruments, teaching equipment to curricula, materials, sound, and lighting.

Our occupational safety training instructors are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research projects identifying hazards in all industries and how to prevent them.

The instructors’ lectures are drawn from practice and conveyed in the most vivid and easy-to-imagine way to the workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during their studies and absorb our teaching knowledge well. Of course, the knowledge conveyed always closely follows Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.

From there, they grasp many measures to prevent hazards and how to protect themselves. At the same time, they also apply it most appropriately in their actual work.

Our safety training center is proud to be a provider of reputable and professional occupational safety training services with the following advantages:

• Competitive training costs but the training quality is still guaranteed.
• Flexible training schedule with the production situation of the company.
• Quick and legally compliant procedures for issuing occupational safety training certificates.
• Training instructors are those with many years of experience in the profession.
• Classrooms are controlled for factors affecting the training process, increasing teaching efficiency and student’s knowledge acquisition effectiveness.
• The lectures are compiled to suit the occupational safety work at businesses.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to support customers accurately and quickly.

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