Occupational Safety Training for Operating Construction Machinery

1. Overview of Construction Machinery

In the construction industry, various types of machinery and equipment are used to improve productivity and enhance work efficiency. Below are some common types of machines used in construction:

• Excavator: Used for digging soil, rocks, and other materials during infrastructure construction, foundation digging, and many other applications.
• Bulldozer: Used for leveling soil, moving earth and rocks, and commonly employed in road, dam, and infrastructure construction projects.
• Crane: Various types such as tower cranes and mobile cranes are used for lifting and moving heavy materials in building and infrastructure projects.
• Concrete Mixer: Used to mix and transport concrete from the production plant to the construction site.
• Loader: Used for moving and lifting materials such as soil, sand, gravel, and other building materials.
• Road Roller: Used to compact and flatten road surfaces to create a smooth and firm base layer.
• Drilling Machine: Used to drill holes in soil or rock for foundation piles, infrastructure installations, or water well drilling.
• Explosive Machines: Used in special projects to blast rock or soil during dam construction, mining, and similar works.
• Concrete Cutter: Used to cut or remove layers of concrete, often applied in pipeline work and infrastructure projects.
• Stone Crusher: Used to crush stones into smaller particles, often for sand production and other construction applications.

These are just a few examples, not a complete list. The construction industry uses many different machines and equipment depending on the type of work and specific projects.

2. Overview of Safety Training for Operating Construction Machinery

a. What is Occupational Safety Training?

• Occupational safety training for operating construction machinery consists of lessons aimed at raising awareness about accident prevention for workers. Those who work directly with construction machinery fall under Group 3.
• The safety training course helps workers identify and avoid hazards, reducing the risk of workplace accidents.

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b. Training Duration

Initial Safety Training Duration

• The total training duration is at least 24 hours, including assessment time.
• 8 hours of theory on safety and occupational hygiene policies and regulations
• 8 hours of theory on basic safety and occupational hygiene knowledge
• 4 hours of theory on specialized training content
• 2 hours of practical training on specialized content
• 2 hours for the final theoretical assessment

The training center will arrange the schedule into multiple sessions depending on the company’s availability. Typically, there are 6 sessions over 3 consecutive days if the company can arrange continuous training.

Periodic Safety Training Duration

• Before the safety card expires, workers who want to renew it must complete periodic occupational safety training. The periodic training duration must be at least 50% of the initial training duration.

Explanation: The total periodic occupational safety training duration is at least 12 hours, including assessment. Upon completion and passing the assessment, workers will have their safety card renewed.

c. Training Content

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d. Safety Card

After completing the occupational safety training course and passing the assessment, workers will be issued a safety card (commonly referred to as a Group 3 Safety Certificate).

The Group 3 safety card contains details such as: full name, date of birth, specific job and working environment, training duration, official stamp, and signature confirming course completion.

According to Article 24, Clause 2 of Decree 44/2016/NĐ-CP, there are two cases:

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

3. Hazards when operating construction machinery

Operating various types of machinery in the construction industry can pose many hazards, and following safety rules is essential to prevent accidents and injuries. Below are some common hazards when operating machinery in the construction industry:

• Occupational accidents (OAs): This is the main hazard, including accidents such as falls, crushing, or injuries during machine operation. These can occur due to operator negligence or unsafe working conditions.
• Electrical hazards: Many construction machines are powered by electricity or fuel, posing risks of short circuits or fire. Operators need to follow electrical safety rules and handle fuel with care.
• Hydraulic systems: Machinery using hydraulic systems may lead to hydraulic oil leaks, posing risks of fire, explosion, or environmental pollution. Regular inspection and maintenance of hydraulic systems are necessary.
• Personal safety rules: Operators must ensure compliance with personal safety rules, including wearing helmets, safety glasses, reflective vests, and safety boots.
• Operational competency: Operators must be properly trained and experienced in machine operation to ensure safety for themselves and others around them.
• Work environment: Environmental conditions such as weather, slope, humidity, and other site conditions can also pose risks to operators and machinery.
• Collision risks: During operation, machinery can collide with other objects or workers. This requires operators to have control and awareness of their surroundings.
• Technical failures: Machinery can encounter technical failures, such as fire, explosion, or sudden breakdowns, posing risks to operators and people nearby.

To minimize risks and ensure safety in construction, regular maintenance of machinery, operator safety training, and strict compliance with specific safety regulations for each type of machinery and job are essential.

4. Measures to control workplace accidents when operating construction machinery

To control workplace accidents when operating various types of machinery in the construction industry, there are several important measures to follow and implement:

• Training and retraining: Ensure all machinery operators are fully trained in how to operate and maintain the machinery. Periodic retraining to update knowledge and skills is important.
• Regular inspections: Conduct regular inspections of machinery to ensure they operate properly and safely. This includes checking hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems, as well as mechanical components.
• Periodic maintenance: Perform regular maintenance on machinery to ensure they are always in perfect condition. Any faults must be repaired immediately.
• Compliance with safety rules: Always follow safety rules when operating machinery, including wearing helmets, safety glasses, reflective vests, and safety boots.
• Monitoring the work environment: Ensure the work environment is safe for machinery operation, including checking weather conditions, slope, humidity, and lighting.
• On-site supervision: Operators must be aware of their surroundings and nearby workers. This requires constant attention to objects, other workers, and environmental conditions.
• Use of warning systems: Use warning systems, such as alarms or signal lights, to alert about the presence of machinery and hazards in the area.
• Compliance with legal regulations: Ensure all machinery operations comply with occupational safety and environmental regulations applicable to the worksite.
• Creating a safety culture: Build a safety culture within the construction company by encouraging all employees to participate in maintaining workplace safety.
• Incident reporting: Operators must immediately report any accidents, incidents, or safety issues so that corrective measures can be taken promptly to prevent recurrence.
• Periodic inspection of construction machinery to detect early safety issues such as breakdowns, wear, or mechanical failures, thereby reducing the risk of workplace accidents.

5. Benefits of occupational safety training

An Toàn Nam Việt offers your business the following excellent 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.

• Employees can recognize potential risks of workplace accidents and take preventive measures to avoid them.
• Your business can establish risk prevention measures in production, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Reduce costs incurred when workplace safety risks occur.
• Uninterrupted production will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with labor safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create credibility and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing your brand.

Nam Việt’s training courses are the solution to prevent and counter external factors affecting individuals so that they can avoid dangers that may lead to injury or, more seriously, death.

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6. Customer feedback after completing the training course

An Toàn Nam Việt has many years of experience accompanying many businesses in Vietnam in general and in the southern provinces in particular. This responsibility is extremely valuable to Nam Việt, which is why its Occupational Safety Training is becoming increasingly professional. The driving force for Nam Việt’s growth to date comes from both positive feedback and suggestions from businesses. Below are the feedbacks from our valued partners we have served.

KOSIA E&C Co., Ltd.

“I am very satisfied with Nam Việt’s safety training service; the quality of teaching meets the standards we set. It has helped our company resolve an issue, allowing us to focus more on our core expertise.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

Bac Nam E&C Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company

“The first time I used An Toàn Nam Việt’s service, I was pleasantly surprised by the 24/7 enthusiastic support from the consulting team. Class organization was quick and convenient for our company — thank you very much for Nam Việt’s service!”

Nguyễn Thanh Bình / Director

Hoa Dat Construction and Trading Joint Stock Company

“Nam Việt’s service has greatly helped us simplify occupational safety and complete safety documentation for our operations. The consulting team was attentive and responsive to our inquiries. Five stars for Nam Việt.”

Trương Bá Ngọc Minh / Chairman of the Board

See more customer interviews after using An Toàn Nam Việt’s services.

7. Occupational Safety Training Capability of An Toan Nam Viet

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and high-quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. Safety training sessions are held regularly at production workshops, factories, or construction sites nationwide (63 provinces and cities in Vietnam).

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Occupational Safety Training License

• An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and certified by the Department of Occupational Safety – Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs as meeting the conditions for conducting occupational safety and hygiene training. This further strengthens our capability in occupational safety training.

Training materials and lectures

• Before occupational safety training materials are used in occupational safety training courses, they are reviewed and approved to ensure the content is accurate and effective when applied.
• The teaching methods of our instructors follow the standardized teaching framework of An Toan Nam Viet, which has been researched and developed by experts in occupational safety and hygiene training to ensure maximum knowledge retention for learners.

Facilities

• Controlling factors in the classroom environment that affect the training process will improve teaching efficiency and learner comprehension.
• Our training facilities always provide spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, and training equipment, etc.

8. Nationwide Reputable and High-Quality Safety Training Center

At An Toan Nam Viet, we place our professional dedication to occupational safety training as our top priority. For us, imparting knowledge that enables workers to protect themselves—equipping them with safety awareness for their livelihoods—is a contribution to building the nation.

To ensure effective training, we prepare meticulously for every detail, no matter how small—from teaching tools, equipment, and materials to sound and lighting systems.

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

The instructors’ lectures are drawn from real-life experience and delivered in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. These factors make workers feel comfortable during training and enable them to absorb the knowledge effectively. Of course, all training content strictly complies with Decree 44/2016/NĐ-CP.

This helps workers grasp multiple methods to prevent hazards and protect themselves, while also applying them appropriately in real work situations.

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

• Competitive training costs while ensuring training quality.
• Flexible training schedules tailored to the company’s production activities.
• Fast and legally compliant procedures for issuing occupational safety training certificates.
• Instructors with many years of industry experience.
• Classrooms with controlled environmental factors to enhance teaching efficiency and learner comprehension.
• Training materials tailored to the occupational safety needs of enterprises.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to provide clients with accurate and prompt support.

9. Additional Occupational Safety Training Resources

• Occupational Safety Training Materials for Construction Machinery Operation
• Complete Set of Occupational Safety Training Materials
• Occupational Safety Training Test

10. Occupational Safety Training Activities

• THANH SON PRODUCTION CO., LTD
• KHANG GIA TRADING & MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
• HUNG THINH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION & IMPORT-EXPORT JSC
• PHUC NAM CO., LTD
• NGAN LONG INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT JSC
• ACC – 244 JSC
• 674 TRANSPORT CONSTRUCTION JSC
• HOAN MY TRADING & SERVICE CO., LTD
• 30-4 CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD
• TAY DO IMPORT-EXPORT & INVESTMENT JSC