Occupational Safety Training

1. Why is Occupational Safety Training Important?

Occupational safety training is an essential part of an effective and sustainable work environment. It is not only a legal requirement but also a commitment to the safety and health of employees. Safety training helps workers recognize and respond to hazards and dangerous situations during work, helping them avoid accidents, injuries, or fatalities in daily tasks.

Workplace accidents can have serious consequences for businesses, ranging from loss of workforce to costs of compensation and damage repair. Safety training helps minimize these risks, saving costs and maintaining profitability. Employees trained in safety usually work with more careful attention and follow processes more conscientiously, which can lead to increased work performance and reduced downtime due to accidents.

2. Workplace Accident Risks Can Happen Anytime

Workplace accident risks are always present and can occur at any time. This emphasizes the necessity of occupational safety training and why everyone should remain vigilant. Here are some reasons why these risks always exist:

• Human error possibility: Employees, regardless of skill or experience, can make mistakes at work. This can include lack of attention, skipping a step in a process, or misjudging a situation, which can be enough to cause an accident.
• Unpredictability: Even with safety measures and rules in place, humans cannot always foresee every situation. Accidents often occur when an unexpected situation arises and employees do not know how to respond.

3. Penalties for Violations of Occupational Safety Laws

• The first risk of not receiving Occupational Safety Training is a higher likelihood of workplace accidents. Employees may suffer minor or severe injuries, and sometimes fatalities, if a workplace accident occurs, creating burdens for families and society.
• Additionally, Article 35 of the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene stipulates that employers are responsible for establishing an onsite Accident Investigation Team to investigate minor and serious workplace accidents under their management authority.
• When an accident occurs, work progress is interrupted, causing production delays and increasing costs for businesses.
• Businesses risk violating occupational safety laws if they employ workers who have not received OST training. Penalties according to Clause 1, Article 24, Decree 28/2020/ND-CP are as follows:
  • 5,000,000 VND to 10,000,000 VND for violations involving 1 to 10 people
  • 10,000,000 VND to 20,000,000 VND for violations involving 11 to 50 people
  • 20,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND for violations involving 51 to 100 people
  • 30,000,000 VND to 40,000,000 VND for violations involving 101 to 300 people
  • 40,000,000 VND to 50,000,000 VND for violations involving more than 301 people

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4. Benefits for Businesses Participating in Occupational Safety Training

Participating in occupational safety training benefits not only employees but also positively impacts businesses. A trained worker understands potential workplace hazards and knows how to prevent accidents, reducing risks of injury or fatality and helping businesses avoid legal and financial consequences.

Accidents can lead to significant costs, such as insurance payments, accident handling, or compensations. By investing in safety training, businesses can minimize these expenses.

Participating in safety training helps businesses comply with occupational safety laws and regulations, reducing risks of lawsuits or fines from authorities. See safety training pricing for more options.

5. Overview of Occupational Safety Training

a. What is Occupational Safety Training?

• Occupational safety training is an in-depth course for workers in industrial, construction, manufacturing, and high-risk professions. This training is organized by Nam Viet Occupational Safety Training Centers.
• Participants are provided with knowledge and skills to ensure personal and colleague safety at work. Topics include occupational safety laws, identifying and assessing potential risks, equipment inspection and maintenance, first aid, and emergency handling.
• For businesses, training employees in safety not only enhances skills and productivity but also ensures compliance with legal regulations and minimizes workplace accident risks.

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b. Training Duration

Occupational safety training duration depends on factors such as job type and industry. Exact training hours for each group are specified in Article 19, 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. Training Content

Occupational safety training content includes knowledge and skills to minimize accident risks and ensure safety for workers and company property. It may cover:

1. Knowledge of occupational safety laws and regulations at the state and company levels.
2. Knowledge of workplace hazards and accident types.
3. Skills in using personal protective equipment and collective safety devices.
4. Methods to reduce accident risks and ensure safety during work.
5. Emergency handling and rescue organization for accidents.
6. Knowledge of workplace environmental protection.

Training content may be adjusted based on industry and specific working conditions.

d. Occupational Safety Training Certificate

Occupational safety and hygiene training certificate

• Certificate samples follow the specifications in Form 08, Appendix II, Decree 44/2016/ND-CP and are issued to groups 1, 2, 5, 6.
• The certificate measures 13 cm x 19 cm, with a sky blue front cover.

• Content on the front cover is shown above.
• The back cover is white with content as shown below.

Occupational Safety Card

• The card design follows Form 06, Appendix II, Decree 44/2016/ND-CP
• Group 3 workers receive a safety card (commonly called occupational safety certificate Group 3).
• The card measures 60 mm x 90 mm; front and back content is shown below.

The employer may issue Group 3 safety cards to employees after passing the training and having a labor contract between both parties.

Training Follow-up Book

• Training follow-up books for groups 1, 2, 5, 6 are described in Form 09, Appendix II, Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.
• Group 3 follow-up book: Form 10, Appendix II.
• Group 4 follow-up book: Form 11, Appendix II; only a book is issued, no Group 4 certificate.
• Content of Group 4 follow-up book is shown below.

6. Improving Work Performance Through Occupational Safety Training

Occupational safety training is not only vital for employee health and safety but also helps improve daily work performance. Trained employees recognize and avoid hazards, reducing accident risks, maintaining a safe and stable work environment.

Employees who know they are trained and knowledgeable about safety feel more confident, creating positive morale, focus, and understanding of their tasks, even improving work processes.

Safety training often involves employees from various departments and levels, fostering interaction and cooperation between teams, helping workflows run more smoothly.

7. Occupational Safety Training Services at Our Company

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable multilingual (Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc.) occupational safety training center in Vietnam. Training sessions are conducted continuously at production facilities, factories, and construction sites nationwide (all 63 provinces in Vietnam).

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Occupational Safety Training License

• An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and certified by the Department of Safety of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs, granting the certificate for compliance in occupational safety and hygiene training, solidifying our training capabilities.

Materials and Lectures

• Before being used in OST courses, training materials are reviewed and approved to ensure knowledge accuracy and application efficiency.
• Teaching methods are standardized according to An Toan Nam Viet standards, based on expert research in occupational safety training, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for participants.

Facilities

• Controlling classroom factors affecting training improves teaching performance and knowledge absorption.
• Our training facilities provide spacious classrooms meeting standards for area, lighting, and training equipment, etc.