Occupational Safety Training for Granite Processing

1. Overview of Granite

a. What is Granite?

Granite is a type of natural gemstone or created through processing from natural stone. It is known for its variety of colors, transparency, and patterns. Granite is often used for making jewelry, interior and exterior decoration.

Natural granite is formed deep within the earth through natural processes lasting millions of years. It can be found in quarries or on the surface in regions with gemstone distribution.

For use in jewelry and decoration, granite is often cut and polished to create various shapes and cuts such as round, oval, faceted, or geometric shapes. Some famous types of granite include diamond, ruby, pearl, sapphire ruby, sapphire, pink sapphire, green sapphire, and many others.

Granite has high value and is often considered a symbol of luxury and nobility. It is used in creating high-class jewelry, unique interior and exterior decorations, and even in high technology such as light sensors and lasers.

b. Types of Machinery for Granite Processing

There are several machines used in the process of processing and crafting granite. Below are some common types of machinery used in the granite industry:

• Stone cutting machine: Stone cutting machines are used to cut granite into blocks, slabs, or specific shapes. These machines use special cutting blades to create precise cuts on the stone.
• Polishing machine: Polishing machines are used to brighten the surface of granite. They use polishing discs with abrasive grains to remove cracks and scratches from the stone surface, creating a smooth and shiny surface.
• Grinding machine: Grinding machines are used to polish the edges and corners of granite. They use grinding discs with different hardness and fineness to create sharp edges and necessary angles on the stone.
• Laser engraving machine: Laser engraving machines are used to create patterns or motifs on the surface of granite by using laser beams to engrave deeply or mark on the stone. This creates intricate and detailed designs on the stone surface.
• CNC stone cutting machine: CNC (Computer Numerical Control) stone cutting machines are used to cut and process granite according to pre-programmed designs. They use automatic numerical control technology to create complex shapes and structures on the stone.
• Automatic stone processing machine: Automatic stone processing machines are fully automated systems programmed to perform processing steps such as cutting, polishing, grinding, and engraving on granite continuously and automatically.

c. Granite Processing Enterprises in Vietnam

There are many granite processing enterprises in Vietnam. Below are some well-known companies in this industry:

• Cong ty TNHH MTV Nong Nghiep Va Che Bien Khoang San (Vinagems): Vinagems is one of the leading enterprises in the field of gemstone mining and crafting in Vietnam. This company has many years of experience in processing granite and manufacturing high-end gemstone jewelry.
• Cong ty TNHH MTV My Nghe Da Quy Quang Minh: Quang Minh is a company specializing in crafting and processing granite in Vietnam. This company provides a variety of granite products such as interior decoration stones, jewelry items, and gifts.
• Cong ty TNHH Che Bien Da Quy Tan Thanh Dat: Tan Thanh Dat is one of the leading enterprises in the field of processing and crafting granite in Vietnam. This company provides high-quality granite products with diverse designs and colors.
• Cong ty TNHH Da Quy Ky Hung: Ky Hung is a company specializing in mining, processing, and crafting gemstones in Vietnam. This company focuses on producing jewelry and decorative items from natural and artificial granite.
• Cong ty TNHH MTV Phuc An Vien: Phuc An Vien is an enterprise specializing in crafting and processing granite in Vietnam. This company provides a wide range of high-quality granite products, including jewelry, decorations, and other gemstone items.

Note that the above list is just a few examples and there may be many other companies involved in the granite processing industry in Vietnam.

d. Specific Jobs in Granite Processing Factory

Group 1

• Executive director, deputy executive director, department head in the granite processing factory.

Group 2

• Safety officer: managing safety in the factory, designing safety procedures, supervising, and urging employees to comply with safe working procedures.

Group 3

• Stone mining: Stone mining work includes drilling, blasting, and extracting stone from quarries or areas with natural stone resources. This process requires high skills and safety to extract stone effectively.
• Stone cutting: Stone cutting work is the process of processing stone into blocks, slabs, or specific shapes. Stones are cut by stone cutting machines using special blades to create precise cuts as required.
• Polishing: After the stone has been cut, polishing work is performed to brighten the stone surface. Polishing machines use polishing discs with small abrasive grains to remove cracks and scratches, creating a smooth and shiny surface.
• Grinding: The grinding process is used to create sharp edges and angles on granite. Grinding machines use discs with different hardness and fineness to create necessary edges and angles on the stone.
• Laser engraving: Laser engraving work is used to create patterns or motifs on the surface of granite by using laser beams to engrave deeply or mark on the stone. This creates intricate and detailed designs on the surface.
• Assembly and finishing: After the processing stages are completed, granite pieces can be assembled into products such as jewelry, interior, or exterior decorations.

Group 4

• Office work, service, sales, marketing.
• Production management, quality management, human resources management, material management, financial accounting management.
• Research and development of new products, packaging design.

2. Overview of Occupational Safety Training for Granite Processing

In this article, we focus on issues related to group 3, because group 3 is the group directly involved in the manufacturing process, facing the highest risks regarding occupational safety. Refer to other groups here

a. What is Group 3 Occupational Safety Training?

• Group 3 occupational safety training consists of sessions providing awareness on how to prevent workplace accidents for employees.
• The occupational safety training course helps employees recognize and prevent hazards, minimizing risks of workplace accidents during work.

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b. Training Duration

Initial occupational safety training duration

• Total training duration is at least 24 hours, including exam time.
• 8 hours of theory on occupational safety and hygiene policies and laws
• 8 hours of theory on basic knowledge of occupational safety and hygiene
• 4 hours of theory on specialized training content
• 2 hours of practical training on specialized training content
• 2 hours of theory test at the end of the course

The occupational safety training center will arrange the schedule into multiple sessions depending on the availability of employees. Typically, there will be 6 training sessions, and the course will last for 3 days, provided the manufacturing enterprise arranges continuous study time.

Periodic occupational safety training duration

• Before the occupational safety card expires, employees who wish to renew must undergo periodic occupational safety training, with the periodic training duration being at least 50% of the initial training duration.

Explanation: the total periodic occupational safety training duration is at least 12 hours, including exam time. After completing the periodic training and passing the test, employees will be reissued and renewed with the occupational safety card.

c. Training Content

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d. Occupational Safety Card

After completing the occupational safety training course and passing the test, employees will be issued an occupational safety card (commonly known as occupational safety certificate for group 3).

In this card, information such as full name, date of birth, job, and specific working environment will be clearly shown. It will also contain the training duration, red seal, and signature confirming course completion.

According to the regulation on card issuance specified in clause 2 article 24 of decree 44/2016/ND-CP, it is divided into 2 cases:

• In case the employer and the employee have a labor contract, the employer must sign, stamp, and seal the occupational safety card for the employee belonging to group 3 after completing the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passing the test.
• In case of freelance or seasonal employees, without a labor contract, the training unit must sign, stamp, and seal the occupational safety card for the employee after completing the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passing the test.

3. Identifying hazards affecting workers in granite processing

Granite processing can present several hazards to workers. Below are some common hazards that workers may encounter when working in the granite processing industry:

• Risk of injury: The process of cutting, grinding, and polishing granite requires the use of sharp tools and industrial machines. Failure to follow safety rules when using these tools may lead to injuries from cuts, impacts, or being caught in machines.
• Chemical exposure: During processing, chemicals such as cleaning agents, adhesives, or coloring agents may be used. Improper handling or inadequate protection may cause damage to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
• Stone dust and fumes: The process of cutting, grinding, and polishing granite produces stone dust and fumes, including small particles that can enter the respiratory tract. Inhaling stone dust and fumes may cause respiratory problems and lung damage.
• Noise: Machines in granite processing factories generate high levels of noise. Constant loud noise may cause hearing damage and create stress for workers.
• Toxins from stone: Some natural granite may contain toxic substances such as asbestos or radon. Exposure to or inhalation of these toxins may harm workers’ health.
• Electrical hazards: If electrical equipment in the factory is not regularly maintained, not properly insulated, or not waterproof, it may cause electric shock hazards for workers during manufacturing.

4. Common types of occupational accidents occurring to workers in granite processing

During granite processing, several types of occupational accidents may occur and cause harm to workers. Below are some common occupational accidents in the granite processing industry:

• Cuts and injuries from sharp tools: Using stone cutting machines and sharp tools may cause injuries such as cuts, bites, bruises, slashes, scratches, or other wounds.
• Accidents from machinery: Workers may experience accidents from collisions, entrapment, crushing, or cutting when using granite processing machines, including cutting machines, grinding machines, and polishing machines.
• Damage from stone dust and fumes: Working in an environment with heavy stone dust and fumes may cause respiratory problems such as pneumonia, asthma, and other issues.
• Injuries from falling heavy objects: During the transport or movement of granite, heavy objects may fall and cause injuries if safety measures are not followed.
• Injuries from other occupational accidents: Other accidents such as slips, falls, collisions, or being cut or crushed during the movement and handling of granite may also occur.

5. Safety measures when participating in granite processing

When engaging in granite processing, there are important safety measures to protect workers. Below are some basic safety measures that workers and factories can apply:

• Occupational safety training: Provide training and guidance on occupational safety for all workers involved in granite processing. This training should include the proper use of tools and equipment, safe work procedures, and personal protective measures.
• Use of personal protective equipment: Ensure that workers fully and correctly use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, masks, gloves, hearing protection, protective clothing, and safety shoes to protect against hazards such as stone dust, fumes, and injuries.
• Inspection and maintenance of equipment: Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machines, tools, and equipment in the factory to ensure they operate properly and safely. Ensure that cutting blades, grinding discs, and other components are inspected and replaced when necessary.
• Control of stone dust and fumes: Maintain a clean working environment by using effective dust extraction measures and ventilation systems. At the same time, provide suitable personal protective equipment to prevent workers from inhaling stone dust and fumes.
• Proper use of tools and machines: Ensure that workers are trained in the correct use of tools and machines. Follow safety rules when operating machines, avoid excessive pressure, inspect equipment before use, and comply with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Regularly conduct occupational environment monitoring in factories, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, and adjust to reduce hazards in order to prevent occupational diseases.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training in granite processing

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 hygiene for companies, factories, and enterprises.

• Workers can recognize potential hazards of occupational accidents and take preventive measures to avoid accidents.
• Your business can establish risk prevention measures in production, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Minimize costs when safety risks occur in the workplace.
• Uninterrupted production helps increase productivity and product quality.
• Comply with labor safety laws and avoid legal risks.
• Create credibility and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand for your business.

The training courses of Nam Viet are solutions to prevent and combat external factors that may affect individuals so that they can avoid dangers that may lead to injuries or even fatalities.

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7. Customer feedback after completing occupational safety training in granite processing

An Toan Nam Viet has many years of experience in accompanying businesses across Vietnam in general and particularly in the southern provinces. That responsibility is extremely valuable to Nam Viet, which is why the occupational safety training work of Nam Viet is increasingly focused on professionalism. The motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly today comes from both positive feedback and suggestions from businesses. Below are responses from our partners we have served.

KOSIA E&C Company Limited

“I am very satisfied with the safety training service of Nam Viet, the teaching quality meets the standards we set. It helped reduce an issue for our company, allowing us to 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 from the consulting team. The class organization was very quick and convenient for our company, thank you very much for the service of Nam Viet!”

Nguyen Thanh Binh / Director

Hoa Dat Construction and Trading Joint Stock Company

“The service of Nam Viet helped us a lot in simplifying labor safety and completing safety documentation for the work process. The consulting team was enthusiastic and timely in responding to our questions. 5 stars for Nam Viet.”

Truong Ba Ngoc Minh / Chairman of the Board of Directors

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8. Occupational safety training capacity of An Toan Nam Viet

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

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License for occupational safety training

• An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and certified by the Department of Occupational Safety of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs as qualified to operate in occupational safety and hygiene training. This further strengthens our occupational safety training capacity.

Documents and lectures

• Before occupational safety training materials are introduced into occupational safety training courses, they are reviewed and verified to ensure that lectures are always accurate and effective when applied.
• The teaching methods of instructors are standardized according to An Toan Nam Viet teaching standards, which are methods researched and summarized by experts in occupational safety and hygiene training to maximize knowledge acquisition for learners.

Facilities

• Controlling factors in classrooms that affect training will increase teaching performance and learning efficiency of students.
• Facilities supporting training courses of ours are always arranged in spacious classrooms that meet standards in terms of area, lighting, training equipment, etc.

9. Reputable and high-quality national occupational safety training center

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always place professional dedication to occupational safety training as a top priority. For us, imparting knowledge of self-protection to workers so that they have safety skills in their livelihoods contributes to building the nation.

To ensure training effectiveness, we prepare carefully and meticulously in every detail, even the smallest. From preparing tools, teaching equipment, textbooks, and documents to sound and lighting.

Our occupational safety training instructors are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research projects on hazard identification in various industries and how to prevent them.

Lectures are summarized from practice and delivered vividly and comprehensibly to workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during study time and effectively absorb knowledge. Of course, the content always adheres to Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.

As a result, workers can master many preventive measures against hazards and ways to protect themselves, while also applying them appropriately in actual work.

Our occupational safety training center is proud to provide reputable and professional occupational safety training services with the following advantages:

• Competitive training costs while maintaining training quality.
• Flexible training schedules to match the production conditions of businesses.
• Fast occupational safety training certification procedures in compliance with the law.
• Trainers with many years of experience in the profession.
• Classrooms controlled for factors affecting training, increasing teaching efficiency and learning outcomes.
• Lectures compiled to suit occupational safety work in businesses.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to support customers accurately and quickly.

10. Refer to more occupational safety training documents in granite processing

• Occupational safety training document set
• Granite processing occupational safety documents
• Occupational safety training test set
• Granite processing occupational safety training curriculum
• Granite processing occupational safety multiple-choice test