Occupational safety training for motorcycle manufacturing

1. Overview of motorcycles

a. What is a motorcycle?

• A motorcycle is a road vehicle equipped with wheels and an internal combustion engine, usually gasoline or diesel. Motorcycles typically have two or three wheels and are used for transporting people and goods. Motorcycles can have many different types of engines, from single-cylinder to multi-cylinder, from 50cc to 1500cc, depending on the purpose of use and the user’s needs. Motorcycles are a popular and low-cost means of transport, especially in developing countries.
• The two-wheeler motorcycle industry in Vietnam is currently developing quite strongly with a large number of products being consumed. According to statistics from the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM), in 2021, the number of motorcycles consumed in the Vietnamese market reached 2.75 million units. In which, domestic motorcycle brands such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and SYM accounted for up to 95% of the market share.
• However, the use of motorcycles also poses many problems related to traffic safety, environmental pollution, product quality, management, operation, and maintenance. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on solutions to improve this situation, such as applying advanced technology, improving products, enhancing product quality control, strengthening management and supervision, promoting education and communication about traffic safety, and encouraging the use of clean and energy-saving motorcycles.

b. Types of machinery and equipment for motorcycle manufacturing

The types of machinery and equipment for two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing include:

• Pressing and stamping machines: These machines are used to press and stamp details such as the frame, wheels, and other parts from materials like steel, aluminum, or other alloys.
• Laser cutting machines: These machines are used to cut metal sheets to create vehicle parts.
• Welding machines: Welding machines are used to weld the parts of the vehicle together.
• Mechanical machines: These machines are used for machining and manufacturing vehicle parts.
• Spray painting machines: These machines are used to spray paint onto the vehicle’s parts to create a beautiful and durable paint finish.
• Engine processing machines: These machines are used to process engine parts such as cylinders, pistons, valves…
• Testing machines: These machines are used to check the quality of parts and the final product before putting them on the market.

Machinery and equipment for two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing are often used in motorcycle manufacturing factories in Vietnam such as Honda, Yamaha, Piaggio, SYM…

c. Typical motorcycle manufacturing businesses

In Vietnam, there are many two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing businesses. Here are some typical ones:

1. Honda Vietnam
2. Yamaha Motor Vietnam
3. Piaggio Vietnam
4. SYM Vietnam
5. Suzuki Vietnam
6. Harley Davidson
7. VinFast

In addition to the brands above, there are many other two-wheeler motorcycle brands also manufactured and sold in Vietnam.

d. Specific jobs in a motorcycle manufacturing factory

Group 1:

• Executive director, deputy executive director, department manager in a two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing factory.

Group 2:

• Safety officer: manages safety in the factory, designs safety procedures, supervises and urges employees to comply with safe working procedures.

Group 3:

• Jobs related to mechanical processing, manufacturing and production of two-wheeler motorcycle parts.
• Jobs related to assembly, testing, and quality control of two-wheeler motorcycle parts and components.
• Jobs related to operating and maintaining manufacturing machinery and other tools and equipment to carry out the production process.
• Sanitation, cleaning, tidying, and organizing in a two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing factory.
• Jobs supporting and assisting employees in the motorcycle production process such as transporting materials, products, assisting in assembly and product inspection.

Group 4:

• Office, service, sales, marketing, and management jobs in a two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing factory.
• Designing new products, engines, frames, spare parts, and other components for two-wheeler motorcycles.
• Jobs related to researching, analyzing, and checking product quality.

2. Overview of occupational safety training for motorcycle manufacturing

Within the scope of this article, we focus on issues surrounding group 3, because group 3 is the group directly involved in the production process, bearing the highest risk of occupational safety. Refer to other groups here

a. What is group 3 occupational safety training?

• Occupational safety training for group 3 are sessions that equip workers with awareness of how to prevent labor accidents.
• The occupational safety training course will help workers recognize and prevent dangers, and limit the risks of labor accidents while working.

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b. Training time

First-time safety training time

• The total training time is at least 24 hours, including the test time.
• 8 hours of theoretical study on the policy and legal system on occupational safety and hygiene.
• 8 hours of theoretical study on basic knowledge of occupational safety and hygiene.
• 4 hours of theoretical study on specialized training content.
• 2 hours of practical study on specialized training content.
• 2 hours of theoretical testing at the end of the training course.

The safety training center will allocate the time into many training sessions depending on the time arrangement for employees. But usually, there will be 6 training sessions, the course will take place over 3 days, provided that the manufacturing business can arrange continuous learning time.

Periodic safety training time

• Before the occupational safety card expires, if the employee wants to be re-issued, they must undergo a periodic occupational safety training course, with the periodic safety training time being at least 50% of the first-time safety training time.

Explanation: the total periodic occupational safety training time is at least 12 hours, including the test time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the test, the employee will be re-issued, or have their occupational safety card renewed.

c. Content of the training course

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d. Occupational safety card

After completing the occupational safety training course and at the same time passing the test, the employee will be issued an occupational safety card (in practice, it is often called a group 3 occupational safety certificate ).

In which, the group 3 safety card will clearly show information such as: full name, date of birth, job and specific working environment. At the same time, it also has the training time, a red stamp, and a signature confirming the completion of the training course.

According to the regulations on issuing safety cards specified in clause 2 article 24 of decree 44/2016/ND-CP, it is divided into 2 cases:

• In the case that the employer and the employee have a labor contract with each other, the employer must sign, stamp and affix a seal on the safety card for the trained person in group 3 after completing the training course from the occupational safety training unit, and at the same time passing the test.
• In the case of freelance, seasonal employees, who do not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, stamp and affix a seal on the safety card for the employee after completing the training course from the occupational safety training unit, and at the same time passing the test.

3. Recognizing dangers when manufacturing motorcycles

In the process of two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing, there are many potential risks and dangers, especially related to equipment, machinery, and product quality. Here are some dangers that need to be recognized and managed:

• Danger from equipment and machinery is the main danger in the motorcycle manufacturing process, including labor accidents caused by improper or incorrect use of equipment and machinery, short-circuited wires, damaged or unsafe equipment.
• The manufacturing of two-wheeler motorcycles requires accuracy and product quality is an important factor to ensure user safety. If the product does not meet technical requirements or quality standards, it will cause an accident when the user operates the vehicle.
• Two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturers use many different types of materials and chemicals in the manufacturing process. Materials such as iron, steel, aluminum, plastic, rubber,… can cause danger when used. Chemicals such as paint, solvents, glue,… can also pose a danger to the health of workers if they are not used correctly or are not safe enough.
• Manufacturing activities, using machinery and equipment during the motorcycle manufacturing process cause noise and dust, affecting the health of workers if not managed correctly.
• The two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing process can have a negative impact on the environment, including emissions, wastewater, and solid waste, especially in large manufacturing factories.
• Manufacturing machinery always carries the risk of electrical leakage. If the worker operates incorrectly, it can cause the risk of electric shock.

4. Labor accidents that often occur when manufacturing motorcycles

In the process of two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing, labor accidents that often occur are:

• Getting stuck or crushed hands or feet in machinery and equipment: Employees in a motorcycle manufacturing factory can get their hands or feet stuck or crushed in machinery and equipment if they do not follow procedures and safety measures when operating the machines.
• Accidents during transportation: Motorcycles are compact products and are often transported by trucks or containers. During transportation, accidents can occur if unsafe and non-quality-assured transportation vehicles are used, or if the load capacity is not ensured or is overloaded.
• Accidents during product quality inspection: Employees in a two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing factory can be injured during product quality inspection if they do not follow procedures and safety measures when performing it.
• Accidents due to the use of chemicals: Motorcycle manufacturing can use chemicals such as oil, solvents, detergents, surface coatings,… If the procedures and safety measures for using these chemicals are not followed, employees can encounter accidents and health hazards.
• Accidents due to equipment failure: Motorcycle manufacturing can encounter equipment failures such as measuring devices, safety protection devices, control units,… If the equipment is not checked and maintained properly, these failures can lead to accidents and health hazards for employees.

5. Safety measures when participating in motorcycle manufacturing

To ensure safety during the two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing process, the following measures should be implemented:

• Ensure that safety protection equipment is working well and is used correctly, including equipment such as safety glasses, protective handles, safety belts, helmets, safety shoes, masks, and gloves.
• Train and train in occupational safety and hygiene for workers on safety skills and knowledge, including how to correctly use protective equipment, prevent accidents, and handle emergency situations.
• Ensure full communication between workers and production management, including providing information about potential dangers, production procedures, and safety measures.
• Perform periodic checks and maintenance of equipment and machinery to ensure they are always working well and correctly, avoiding incidents.
• Use safe and appropriate materials and chemicals to avoid chemical incidents.
• Apply safe working procedures, such as ensuring that tired or sick workers are not allowed to work, ensuring occupational hygiene, and assigning jobs that match each person’s capacity.
• Ensure that the procedures for classifying, using, and storing waste and materials during the production process are carried out correctly, avoiding environmental pollution.
• Periodically organize occupational environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze harmful factors to workers, thereby adjusting to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training for motorcycle manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet provides your business with great benefits after completing occupational safety training courses according to the provisions of Decree 44/2016/ND – CP on Occupational Safety and Hygiene work, for companies, enterprises, and businesses.

• Employees can identify the potential risks of labor accidents and thereby have preventive measures to avoid labor accidents.
• Your business can establish risk prevention measures in the production, operation, and maintenance process.
• Reduce costs when there is a risk of occupational unsafety.
• Uninterrupted production will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create prestige and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand for your business.

An Toan Nam Viet’s training courses are a solution to prevent and combat external factors from affecting each individual so that they can avoid danger that can lead to injury or, more seriously, death.

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7. Customer feedback after completing occupational safety training for motorcycle manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet has many years of experience in the mission of accompanying many businesses in Vietnam in general and in the southern provinces in particular. And that responsibility is something extremely precious to An Toan Nam Viet, which is why An Toan Nam Viet’s Occupational Safety Training work is always focused on becoming more professional. And the motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strong today comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from businesses. Below are the feedbacks from our partners that we have served.

KOSIA E&C CO., LTD

“I am very satisfied with An Toan Nam Viet’s safety training service, the teaching quality meets the standards we set. It helps our company to handle one less problem, so we can focus on our expertise more.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

BAC NAM E&C INVESTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION JOINT STOCK COMPANY

“The first time I used An Toan Nam Viet’s service, I was very surprised by the enthusiastic 24/7 support of the team of consultants. The class organization was very quick and convenient for our company, thank you very much for An Toan Nam Viet’s service!”

Nguyen Thanh Binh / Director

HOA DAT CONSTRUCTION AND TRADING JOINT STOCK COMPANY

“An Toan Nam Viet’s service has helped us a lot in simplifying occupational safety and the work of completing safety dossiers for the working process. The team of consultants is enthusiastic and timely in answering our questions. 5 stars for An Toan Nam Viet”

Truong Ba Ngoc Minh / Chairman of the Board of Directors

See more customer interviews after using An Toan Nam Viet’s service

8. Occupational Safety Training Competence of An Toan Nam Viet

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and high-quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. With occupational safety training sessions continuously taking place 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 licensed by the Department of Labor Safety of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs to be eligible to operate occupational safety and hygiene training. This further strengthens our capacity to operate occupational safety training.

Documents and lectures

• Before occupational safety training materials are put into occupational safety training courses, they are reviewed and censored to ensure that the lectures are always correct in terms of knowledge and effective when applied.
• The teaching method of the lecturers is synchronized according to the teaching standards of An Toan Nam Viet, which is a method that experts in the field of occupational safety and hygiene training have researched and summarized during the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge acquisition efficiency to students.

Facilities

• Controlling factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase teaching efficiency and the effectiveness of students’ knowledge acquisition.
• Our training course support facilities always arrange spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, training equipment, etc.

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

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always prioritize our professional dedication to occupational safety training. For us, imparting the knowledge of self-protection to workers so they can have a safe foundation on their path to earning a living contributes to building the country.

To ensure effective training, we prepare carefully and meticulously every single detail, no matter how small. From preparing tools, equipment, and teaching devices to textbooks, documents, sound, and lighting.

Our occupational safety training lecturers are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research projects identifying dangers in all professions and how to prevent them.

The lecturers’ lessons are drawn from practical experience and are delivered in a lively and easy-to-visualize way for workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during their study and absorb our teaching knowledge well. Of course, the knowledge imparted always closely follows Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.

From there, they grasp many measures to prevent dangers and how to protect themselves. At the same time, they also 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 occupational safety training services with the following advantages:

• Competitive training costs while still ensuring the quality of training.
• Flexible training schedule to suit the company’s production situation.
• Fast and legally compliant procedures for issuing occupational safety training certificates.
• Our training lecturers are highly experienced professionals.
• Classrooms are controlled for factors that affect the training process, thereby increasing teaching efficiency and the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for students.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety work in various businesses.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to provide customers with accurate and fast support.

10. Refer to more occupational safety training documents for motorcycle manufacturing

• Occupational safety documents for two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing
• Occupational safety training documents
• Set of occupational safety training test questions
• Occupational safety multiple-choice test for two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing
• Download Lecture slides for occupational safety training in two-wheeler motorcycle manufacturing