Occupational Safety Training for Security Guards

1. Overview of Security Guards

a. Important Role of Security Guards

The role of security personnel is very important in ensuring security and safety for organizations, business establishments, buildings, residents, and the community in general. Below are some important roles of security personnel:

• Protecting assets: Security personnel help protect the assets of an organization or specific area, including physical property, equipment, important information, and other resources. They monitor and control entry and exit, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access the area.
• Ensuring personal safety: Security personnel play an important role in ensuring the safety of employees and customers. They help prevent and handle dangerous situations, including theft, intrusion, transportation of hazardous materials, chaos, or conflict.
• Access control: Security personnel are responsible for controlling entry to and exit from a specific area. They ensure that only authorized individuals enter the area and inspect vehicles, belongings, or bags to prevent dangerous items from being brought in.
• Monitoring and reporting: Security personnel are usually equipped with tools to monitor their assigned area. They often patrol the area, check control points, and monitor security systems, including surveillance cameras. They also regularly report incidents, security violations, or anomalies to management for appropriate action.
• Emergency support: Security personnel are often trained to handle emergencies such as fire, accidents, or natural hazards. They are responsible for providing initial assistance and notifying relevant departments.

b. Security Guards in Different Industries

Security personnel play an important role in many different industries. Below are some examples of industries where security guards may work:

• Companies and offices: Security personnel are responsible for ensuring security and safety for office buildings, industrial zones, factories, and business establishments. They control access, monitor security systems, handle dangerous situations, and ensure safety for employees and customers.
• Shopping centers and retail: Security personnel in shopping centers and retail stores help monitor sales, prevent theft, and handle security violations. They may inspect goods, monitor cameras, control access, and provide assistance to customers if needed.
• Schools and universities: Security personnel in educational institutions ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff. They monitor the school area, control entry, enforce security regulations, and handle emergency situations.
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities: In healthcare, security personnel are responsible for monitoring medical areas, protecting security, and ensuring safety for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors. They may control access, patrol the area, assist in handling dangerous situations, and protect sensitive medical information.
• Events and entertainment: Security personnel in events and entertainment, such as concerts, exhibitions, or sports matches, ensure public security and order. They control access, handle emergencies, and ensure the safety of attendees and audiences.

2. Overview of Occupational Safety Training for Security Guards

a. What is Occupational Safety Training for Security Guards?

• Occupational safety training for security guards consists of classes that provide awareness on how to prevent workplace accidents for employees. Security guards belong to Group 3.
• The training course helps employees identify and avoid hazards, reducing risks of workplace accidents during their work.

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b. Training Duration

Initial occupational safety training

• Total training time 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 content
• 2 hours of theory test at the end of the training course

The training center will arrange the schedule into multiple sessions depending on the employee’s availability. Typically, there will be 6 training sessions over 3 days, provided the employer can arrange continuous learning time.

Periodic occupational safety training

• Before the occupational safety card expires, employees wishing to renew must undergo periodic occupational safety training with training duration 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, the employee will be reissued and renewed the occupational safety card.

c. Training Content

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d. Occupational Safety Card

After completing the occupational safety training and passing the exam, employees will be issued an occupational safety card (commonly referred to as occupational safety certificate Group 3).

The Group 3 safety card includes information such as full name, date of birth, job and work environment. It also shows training duration, official seal, and signature confirming completion.

According to the card issuance regulation stated in Clause 2 of Article 24 of Decree 44/2016/NĐ-CP, there are 2 cases:

• If the employer and employee have a labor contract, the employer must sign, stamp, and seal the Group 3 safety card for the employee after completing training and passing the test from the safety training provider.
• If the employee is freelance or temporary without a labor contract, the training unit must sign, stamp, and seal the safety card after the employee completes training and passes the test.

3. Hazards Security Guards Commonly Face

Security personnel are often exposed to certain hazards that may affect their health. Below are some examples of these hazards:

• Physical impacts: Security guards may face risks of injury due to collisions, falls, falling objects, or attacks from outsiders. Injuries may include broken bones, wounds, head trauma, and even death.
• Risk of attack: Security guards often work in environments with potential threats, such as high-crime areas, important events, or sensitive locations. They may face the risk of attack with weapons or physical violence from dangerous or hostile individuals.
• Exposure to harmful substances: Security guards may encounter hazardous substances in their workplace. For example, in industries like chemical handling, healthcare, or airport security, they may be exposed to toxic chemicals, dust, toxic gases, or mutagenic substances.
• Stress and dangerous situations: Security personnel often work in stressful environments and face dangerous situations. Continuous stress and work pressure can lead to anxiety, sleep disorders, and psychological health issues.
• Harsh working conditions: Some security guards work outdoors in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, strong wind, or snow. Environmental factors may cause cold stress, frostbite, heat shock, or exhaustion.

4. Safety Measures for Security Guards

To ensure the safety of security personnel and minimize risks from surrounding hazards, there are several important safety measures that security guards should follow:

• Training and guidance: Security guards should be trained and guided on safety procedures, company regulations, and skills for responding in dangerous situations. This includes how to use security equipment, effective communication methods, and emergency response procedures.
• Personal protective equipment: Security guards need to be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment, including helmets, anti-slip shoes, gloves, safety glasses, reflective vests, and masks. This helps protect the body from physical and chemical hazards.
• Safe handling of weapons: If security guards are permitted to use weapons in their work, they must comply with the rules and regulations regarding the use, storage, and operation of weapons safely. They should also be trained in using weapons effectively and appropriately.
• Security checks and risk assessment: Security guards should regularly check security devices, camera systems, and checkpoints to ensure they are functioning properly. At the same time, risk assessments should be conducted to identify hazardous areas and apply appropriate protective measures.
• Effective communication: Security guards need to have effective communication skills to convey information and interact with others when necessary. This ensures understanding and quick response in emergencies or dangerous situations.
• Periodically conduct workplace environment monitoring at the workplace, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, and then adjust to reduce hazards to prevent occupational diseases for them.

5. Salary and Benefits for Security Guards

The salary and benefits of security guards may vary depending on many factors, including the workplace location, experience, training level, and size of the organization. Here is an overview of the salary and benefits of security guards:

• Salary: The salary of security guards can range from low to high depending on the job position and location. On average, the starting salary of security guards may range from 10-15 million VND/month in Vietnam, but it can be higher depending on other factors.
• Allowances and benefits: Security guards may receive additional allowances such as lunch allowance, parking allowance, night shift allowance, travel allowance, and other benefits depending on company policy.
• Insurance and welfare: Security guards are usually provided with health insurance, accident insurance, social insurance, and other welfare benefits depending on company policy. This includes social insurance contributions and benefits related to health insurance, leave, holidays, and medical support.
• Training and development: Some companies provide training and development programs for security guards to improve skills and professional competence. This may include security training, communication skills training, first aid training, and other learning programs to enhance knowledge and work ability.

Please note that the above information is only an overview and may vary depending on the industry, location, and company policy.

6. Benefits of Occupational Safety Training

An Toan Nam Viet provides your enterprise with excellent benefits after completing occupational safety training courses according to Decree 44/2016/ND-CP on occupational safety and hygiene for companies, factories, and enterprises.

• Employees can recognize potential hazards of occupational accidents and take preventive measures to avoid accidents.
• Your enterprise can establish risk prevention measures in production, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Minimize costs associated with safety risks in the workplace.
• Uninterrupted production increases labor productivity and product quality.
• Compliance with labor safety laws and avoidance of legal risks.
• Create credibility and professionalism in all aspects, thereby elevating the brand of your enterprise.

Nam Viet’s training courses are solutions to prevent external hazards from affecting individuals, helping them avoid dangers that may result in injury or even death.

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7. Customer Feedback After Completing Training

An Toan Nam Viet has many years of experience in accompanying numerous enterprises in Vietnam in general and in southern provinces in particular. This responsibility is invaluable to Nam Viet, which is why our Occupational Safety Training is increasingly professional. The motivation for An Toan Nam Viet’s growth comes from positive feedback and suggestions from enterprises. Below are the feedbacks from partners we have served.

KOSIA E&C Co., Ltd.

“I am very satisfied with Nam Viet’s safety training service. The quality of teaching meets the standards we set. It helps our company reduce one issue to handle, allowing us to focus more on our expertise.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

Bac Nam E&C Construction Investment Joint Stock Company

“My first experience with An Toan Nam Viet surprised me with the enthusiastic 24/7 support from the consulting team. Class organization was very quick 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 greatly helped us simplify occupational safety and complete safety documents for our work process. The consulting team responds promptly and enthusiastically to our inquiries. 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. Our training sessions are continuously conducted at production workshops, factories, or construction sites across the country (all 63 provinces of Vietnam).

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License for occupational safety training

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

Training Materials and Lectures

• Before being included in occupational safety training courses, materials are reviewed to ensure the lectures are accurate and effective when applied.
• The instructors’ teaching methods are standardized according to An Toan Nam Viet standards, researched and refined by experts in occupational safety and hygiene training to maximize knowledge absorption for learners.

Facilities

• Controlling classroom factors affecting the training process enhances teaching efficiency and learner knowledge absorption.
• Our training facilities always provide spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, training equipment, etc.

9. Nationwide Reputable Safety Training Center

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always prioritize our professional dedication to occupational safety training. For us, imparting knowledge to security guards on self-protection to ensure their safety in their work is part of nation-building.

To ensure effective training, we meticulously prepare every detail, from tools, equipment, teaching aids, to curricula, materials, sound, and lighting.

Our occupational safety instructors are experts with many years of experience, including research on identifying hazards across industries and ways to prevent them.

Lectures are drawn from practice and delivered in an engaging and easily understandable manner to workers. This ensures learners are comfortable and absorb knowledge effectively, always aligned with Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.

As a result, workers learn many hazard prevention measures and how to protect themselves, applying them appropriately in real work situations.

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

• Competitive training costs while maintaining quality.
• Flexible training schedules according to company production.
• Quick and lawful certification procedures for occupational safety training.
• Instructors have many years of experience in the field.
• Classrooms are controlled to optimize teaching efficiency and knowledge absorption.
• Lectures are tailored to occupational safety work in enterprises.
• An Toan Nam Viet works diligently and professionally to provide precise and fast support to clients.

10. Additional Occupational Safety Training References

• Occupational Safety Training Materials
• Occupational Safety Training Test