Occupational Safety Training for the Packaging Industry

1. Overview of the Packaging Industry

a. What is the packaging industry?

• The packaging industry is the industry that produces packaging materials. Packaging is a special type of industrial product used for wrapping and containing, with the purpose of protecting the utility value of goods. It facilitates the transportation, handling, preservation, and consumption of products.
• Packaging is divided into different segments, including paper and cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, wood, textiles, and other suitable materials such as foam and leather. The majority of sales revenue comes from the plastic, paper, and cardboard segments, which account for over 80%.

b. Types of packaging production machinery

A packaging workshop or factory must certainly invest in machinery and equipment. Therefore, the complexity of the packaging production stages requires different types of machinery. The following are common types of machines used in packaging production factories.

• Multi-color vertical printing machine is used to print on plastic packaging, stamps, labels, ensuring the content on the packaging achieves the best quality.

• Round die-cutting machine is used for cutting grooves, scoring, and punching holes for carton packaging. The round die-cutting machine is very suitable for large-scale carton production lines. This machine is suitable for processing E-flute and 3, 5-ply carton paper, which means this machine can process multi-layer carton paper.

• Carton box die-cutting machine is a machine used in small-scale carton packaging production lines. This type of machine helps to feed paper accurately and quickly, and is safe for the user.
• Carton sealing machine is used to seal the mouth of carton boxes. This type of machine is simple to operate and easy to maintain.

• Two-piece stapling machine is a type of machine suitable for stapling 5, 7-ply carton boxes. Boxes with a lidless bottom can also be stapled.
• Laser engraving machine is a machine that uses a laser to create simple to complex print patterns.
• Laminating machine is a machine that creates an offset print to be glued onto cardboard.

c. Leading companies in the packaging industry

Leading companies in the packaging industry in Vietnam include:

• Duyen Hai Plastic Packaging Joint Stock Company (DHP): A company specializing in the production of various types of plastic packaging, especially high-quality laminated film packaging. DHP has been in the market for over 20 years and is considered one of the leading companies in the plastic packaging sector in Vietnam.
• Vietnam Packaging Joint Stock Company (PAC): Established in 1994, PAC is one of the leading companies in the carton packaging production industry in Vietnam. PAC provides a variety of carton packaging types, meeting the needs of customers from various industries such as food, medical, electronics, etc.
• Saigon Packaging Co., Ltd (SGB): SGB is one of the largest companies specializing in the production of various types of plastic and carton packaging. The company has been in the market for over 30 years and is considered one of the leading companies in the packaging sector in Vietnam.
• Vien Dong Paper and Packaging Co., Ltd (VED): VED is one of the companies specializing in the production of paper and carton packaging in Vietnam. The company provides a variety of packaging products, meeting the needs of customers from various industries such as food, medical, pharmaceuticals, etc.
• Tan Dai Thanh Packaging Joint Stock Company (TDT): TDT is one of the leading companies in the production of paper and carton packaging in Vietnam. The company has been in the market since 2002 and is considered one of the leading companies in the packaging sector in Vietnam.

d. Specific jobs in the packaging industry

The packaging industry is a very diverse field with many different jobs, from production and design to marketing and sales. Here are some specific jobs in the packaging industry:

• Production Engineer: Production engineers in the packaging industry play a crucial role in the production, design, and quality control of packaging products. They ensure that the products meet the technical and quality requirements of customers.
• Designer: People working in packaging design must have creativity, abstract thinking, and the ability to use design tools to create unique, attractive packaging products that meet customer requirements.
• Salesperson: Salespeople in the packaging industry play a crucial role in finding customers, building relationships, and providing suitable packaging solutions for each customer’s needs.
• Production Worker: People working in packaging production play a crucial role in the process of producing, packing, and transporting products to customers.
• QA/QC: Quality management specialists ensure that packaging products meet the quality and safety standards of the packaging industry.
• Customer Service Staff: Customer service staff play a crucial role in supporting customers, answering questions, providing suitable packaging solutions, and building long-term relationships with customers.
• Machine Operator: A person responsible for controlling and operating machinery and equipment during the packaging production process.

The above are some specific jobs in the packaging industry; however, there are many other jobs such as operations management, production supervision, mechanical engineering, measurement technology, market research and business, marketing, etc.

e. Products in the packaging industry

Products in the packaging industry include:

• Plastic bags and packaging: Plastic packaging is widely used to package products, from food to industrial products. It comes in many different types, including food bags, transport packaging, PE shrink film, nylon bags, and vacuum bags.
• Paper packaging: Paper packaging is mainly used to package food products and consumer goods, but it is also used to package industrial products such as electronics and medical devices.
• Metal packaging: Metal packaging is mainly used to package food and beverages, but it is also used to package industrial products.
• Textile packaging: Textile packaging is widely used to package products such as clothing and industrial products like wheels and machine parts.
• Wooden packaging: Wooden packaging is mainly used for transporting large and heavy goods such as machinery, equipment, and construction materials.

Packaging products can also be customized to meet the specific requirements of each type of product, for example, packaging that is waterproof, protects products from impacts and shocks, and can be reusable or not.

2. Overview of the packaging industry safety training course

a. What is work safety training for the packaging industry?

• Work safety training for the packaging industry consists of classes that equip employees with the knowledge to prevent workplace accidents. Accordingly, workers in the packaging industry are subjects belonging to group 3.
• The work safety training course will help employees recognize and prevent hazards, limiting the risks of workplace accidents while they work.

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b. Training duration

• First-time safety training duration
  • The total training time is at least 24 hours, including the examination time.
  • 8 hours of theoretical study on the policy and legal system regarding occupational safety and health.
  • 8 hours of theoretical study on basic knowledge of occupational safety and health.
  • 4 hours of theoretical study on specialized training content.
  • 2 hours of practical training on specialized training content.
  • 2 hours of theoretical examination at the end of the training course.

The safety training center will distribute the time into several training sessions depending on the time arrangement for employees. However, there are usually 6 training sessions, and the course will last 3 days, provided that the manufacturing company can arrange continuous study time.

• Periodic safety training duration
  • Before the work safety card expires, if employees want it renewed, they must undergo a periodic work safety training course, with the periodic safety training duration being at least 50% of the first-time safety training duration.

Explanation: the total periodic work safety training time is at least 12 hours, including the examination time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the examination, the employee will have their work safety card renewed.

c. Content of the training course

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d. Work safety training certificate

After completing the work safety training course and passing the exam, the employee will be granted a work safety certificate for group 3.

The safety card will clearly show information such as: full name, date of birth, specific job, and working environment. It also includes the training duration, a red seal, and a signature confirming the completion of the training course.

According to the regulations for issuing safety cards as specified in clause 2 of Article 24 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP, there are two cases:

• In the case where the employer and the employee have a labor contract, the employer must sign, seal, and laminate the safety card for the trained person in group 3 after they undergo the training course from a work safety training unit and pass the exam.
• In the case of a freelancer or seasonal worker who does not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, seal, and laminate the safety card for the employee after they undergo the training course from a work safety training unit and pass the exam.

3. Identifying hazards in the packaging industry

A packaging production factory is a working environment where industrial machinery is the primary tool for production. Therefore, the potential hazards from machinery are always a matter of concern. This is not to mention the hazards from the workspace if it is not arranged properly. The following are hazards that can occur during operations at a packaging production factory:

• Employees falling and getting injured due to a cramped workspace.
• Employees being injured due to carelessness while working with machinery.
• High noise levels in the production environment, affecting the hearing of employees.
• Getting an electric shock due to faulty machinery, or attempting to repair machinery without expertise.
• Sleeves, pants, hair, or hands getting caught in moving parts while the machine is operating.
• High dust concentration, which can easily cause respiratory diseases.
• Skin burns from accidentally touching the heat-radiating parts of the machine, or from frequent contact with printing ink and solvent vapors.
• Messy arrangement of material storage, frequent contact with heat sources which can lead to fire.

4. Safety measures for the packaging industry

Continuity and an uninterrupted process are the desires of businesses in packaging production, and measures to ensure stability in production also need to be implemented. Here are a few basic measures to ensure safety in packaging production operations.

• Businesses need to have rules and machine operation procedures for employees.
• Provide full protective equipment that meets quality standards.
• Organize training sessions to equip knowledge and skills to ensure safety suitable for the packaging industry.
• Organize periodic health checks for employees.
• Arrange a spacious, well-lit workspace with fresh air.
• Have measures to limit and reduce harmful factors such as noise, dust, chemicals, etc.
• Arrange goods, machinery, equipment, and work tools scientifically and securely to ensure safety and convenience for movement and work.
• Periodically organize work environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collecting and analyzing harmful factors to employees, thereby adjusting to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

5. Benefits of the packaging industry work safety card

An Toan Nam Viet provides businesses with excellent benefits after completing the work safety training courses in accordance with Decree 44/2016/ND – CP on occupational safety and health.

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

Nam Viet’s training courses are a solution to prevent and combat external factors that can lead to injury or, more seriously, death for individuals.

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6. Customer feedback after completing the training course

An Toan Nam Viet has many years of experience in accompanying many businesses in Vietnam in general and in the southern provinces in particular. And that responsibility is something very valuable to Nam Viet, which is why Nam Viet’s work safety training is increasingly 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 feedback from our partners that 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 has helped our company resolve an issue, allowing us to focus more on our professional work.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

Bac Nam E&C Construction Investment Joint Stock Company

“The first time I used An Toan Nam Viet’s service, 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 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 work safety and the process of completing safety records to serve our work. The consulting team is enthusiastic and timely in answering our questions. 5 stars for Nam Viet”

Truong Ba Ngoc Minh / Chairman of the Board of Directors

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7. An Toan Nam Viet’s Work Safety Training Capacity

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

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• Work safety training license
  • An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and granted a certificate of eligibility to operate in occupational safety and health training by the Department of Work Safety under the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. This further strengthens our capacity to operate in work safety training.

• Materials and lectures
  • Before the work safety training materials are included in the work safety training courses, they are reviewed and approved to ensure that the lectures are accurate in terms of knowledge and effective when applied.
  • The teaching methods of the lecturers are synchronized according to the teaching standards of An Toan Nam Viet, which are methods that experts in occupational safety and health training have researched and refined during the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge retention for students.
• Facilities
  • Controlling factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase teaching efficiency and knowledge retention for students.
  • Our facilities supporting the training course always have spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, training equipment, etc.

8. Reputable and quality safety training center nationwide

• At An Toan Nam Viet, we always prioritize our professional dedication to work safety training. For us, imparting knowledge on how to protect oneself to workers so they have a safe journey in their livelihood is contributing to nation-building.
• To ensure effective training, we carefully and meticulously prepare every small detail. From preparing tools, equipment, teaching aids to curricula, materials, sound, and lighting.
• Our work safety training lecturers are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research projects on identifying hazards in all occupations and how to prevent them.

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• The lecturers’ lessons are refined from practice and are conveyed in a lively and easy-to-visualize manner for the workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during their study time 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 can apply it in the most suitable way in their actual work.
• Our safety training center is proud to be a reputable and professional provider of work safety training services with the following advantages:
  • Competitive training costs, but training quality is still ensured.
  • Flexible training schedule to suit the production situation of the company.
  • The procedure for work safety training certificate issuance is fast and complies with legal regulations.
  • The training lecturers are people with many years of experience in the profession.
  • The classroom is controlled for factors that affect the training process, increasing teaching efficiency and knowledge retention for students.
  • The lectures are compiled to be suitable for work safety at businesses.
  • An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to support customers accurately and quickly.

9. Refer to more work safety training materials

• Packaging industry work safety materials
• Mechanical safety training materials
• Electrical safety training materials
• Work safety training test for group 3
• Packaging industry work safety multiple-choice test
• Work safety training lecture slides for the packaging industry

11. Work safety training activities

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