Occupational safety training for bottled water manufacturing

1. Overview of Bottled Water

a. What is Bottled Water?

• Bottled water, also known as bottled purified water, is drinking water taken from natural, which is then bottled and distributed to the market for consumption. To be considered water, it must be sourced from natural originating from unpolluted underground or rainwater sources, and must be processed and bottled at a bottling factory that ensures hygiene and food safety. Bottled water is considered a clean, safe, and popular type of drinking water on the market.
• The bottled purified water industry in Vietnam has seen significant growth in recent years. According to the “Assessment of Vietnam’s Bottled Purified Drinking Water Market to 2021” report by market research company Euromonitor, the bottled purified water market in Vietnam has grown by about 10-15% in recent years and is expected to continue to grow in the future.
• However, the bottled purified water industry also faces many challenges such as counterfeit products and chemical abuse in manufacturing, fierce competition among businesses, difficulties in product quality management, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and consumption sectors. To ensure consumer health, strict compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations and product quality control is necessary.

b. Types of machinery for bottled water manufacturing

The types of machinery for bottled water manufacturing include:

• Bottle washing machine: This is the first machine in the bottled water manufacturing process. Its function is to thoroughly wash bottles to remove dirt, bacteria, and other impurities.
• Water filter: After being washed, the water needs to be filtered through various filters to remove impurities, bacteria, and other residues.
• Bottle filling machine: This machine will fill the filtered purified bottled water into bottles and cap them.
• Bottle capping machine: This machine will place the caps onto the bottles and seal them tightly onto the bottle mouth.
• Date printing machine: The date printing machine will print the manufacturing date and expiry date on the bottle to track the product’s quality and expiration date.
• Labeling machine: This machine will apply the product label to the surface of the bottle to identify the product.
• Packaging machine: This machine will package the bottled water into boxes or cartons to be delivered to stores or supermarkets.

c. Typical water manufacturing businesses

Some typical bottled purified water manufacturing businesses in Vietnam include:

• Lavie mineral water: This is a famous bottled water brand of the Nestle Waters corporation, manufactured at the Lavie factory in Binh Duong province. Lavie has been certified as purified water meeting ISO 22000 and HACCP standards.
• Vinh Hao mineral water: This is a product of Vinh Hao Mineral Co., Ltd., manufactured at the Vinh Hao – Suoi Voi Ecotourism Area (Binh Thuan province). Vinh Hao mineral water has also been certified as purified bottled water meeting ISO 22000 and HACCP standards.
• Quang Hanh mineral water: A product of Quang Hanh Mineral Water Joint Stock Company, manufactured at the Quang Hanh tourist area (Quang Ninh province). Quang Hanh mineral water has been certified as purified water meeting ISO 9001 and HACCP standards.
• Hoa Binh mineral water: This is a product of Hoa Binh Fisheries Joint Stock Company, manufactured in Tan Lac commune (Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province). Hoa Binh mineral water has been certified as purified water meeting ISO 22000 and HACCP standards.
• Thien Huong mineral water: A product of Thien Huong Mineral Water Co., Ltd., manufactured in Hoa Son commune (Duc Trong district, Lam Dong province). Thien Huong mineral water has also been certified as purified bottled water meeting ISO 22000 and HACCP standards.

d. Specific jobs in a bottled water manufacturing factory

Group 1

• Executive director, deputy executive director, department head in a bottled water manufacturing factory.

Group 2

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

Group 3

• Water sampling: Staff members take bottled water samples from various sources to check quality and safety before the bottled water enters the manufacturing process.
• Water treatment: After sampling, the bottled water is treated by methods such as filtering, disinfection, UV treatment, or ion exchange to remove contaminants and ensure that the bottled water meets quality standards.
• Bottling: The treated bottled water will be put into glass or plastic bottles and capped. The bottling process must be strictly adhered to to prevent contamination or unsanitary conditions.
• Quality control: Bottled water will be checked for quality to ensure it meets safety and quality standards before being released to the market.
• Warehouse management: The bottled products will be stored in a warehouse, ready for transportation to stores, supermarkets, or distributors.
• Transportation: Bottled water will be transported to sales points or the warehouses of distribution agents. The transportation process needs to be carried out quickly, safely, and ensure the quality of the product is not affected.

Group 4

• Office work, service, sales, marketing.
• Manufacturing management, quality management, human resource management, material management, financial accounting management.
• Research and development of new products, designing product packaging.

2. Overview of the occupational safety training course for bottled water manufacturing

Within the scope of this article, we will focus on issues related to group 3, because group 3 is the group directly involved in the manufacturing process, and bears the highest risk of occupational safety. Learn more about other groups here

a. What is group 3 occupational safety training?

• Occupational safety training for group 3 consists of sessions that equip workers with awareness of how to prevent occupational accidents.
• The occupational safety training course will help workers identify and avoid dangers, and minimize the risks of occupational accidents during work.

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b. Training duration

Initial safety training duration

• The total training duration is at least 24 hours, including the examination time.
• 8 hours of theoretical study on policies and laws regarding 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 training on specialized training content
• 2 hours for the final theoretical test of the training course

The safety training center will divide the time into several training sessions depending on the time arrangement for employees. But generally, there will be 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 safety card expires, if the worker wants it re-issued, they must undergo a periodic occupational safety training course, with the periodic safety training duration being at least 50% of the initial safety training duration.

Explanation: The total duration of periodic occupational safety training is at least 12 hours, including the examination time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the test, the worker will be re-issued or have their 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 passing the test, the worker will be issued an occupational safety card (also commonly called a group 3 occupational safety certificate ).

The group 3 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 with each other, the employer must sign, seal, and place an overlapping seal on the safety card for the group 3 trainee after they have completed the training course from the occupational safety training provider and passed the test.
• In the case of a freelance or seasonal worker who does not have a labor contract, the training provider must sign, seal, and place an overlapping seal on the safety card for the worker after they have completed the training course from the occupational safety training provider and passed the test.

3. Recognizing dangers in bottled water manufacturing

During the bottled purified bottled water manufacturing process, there are a number of dangers that need to be identified and controlled to ensure product safety and quality. Some of these dangers include:

• Machinery and equipment in the bottled purified water manufacturing process such as bottle washing machines, capping machines, and bottled water filters can be dangerous to workers if not operated correctly or maintained periodically.
• During the manufacturing process, purified bottled water may use chemicals such as lye, acid, and detergents to clean bottles and equipment. These chemicals can cause irritation, affecting workers’ skin, eyes, respiratory system, and digestive system.
• Electricity is a necessary source of energy for the manufacturing process. However, electrical equipment in the bottled purified bottled water factory can also be dangerous to workers if not installed and operated correctly.
• The purified bottled water manufacturing process requires the use of equipment that must operate at high temperatures, such as filters. Workers can be in danger if they are exposed to high temperatures for too long.
• Workers can face dangers from physical impacts such as collisions, cuts, and punctures from hitting objects during the manufacturing process.

4. Common occupational accidents in bottled water manufacturing

Common types of occupational accidents that occur during bottled purified bottled water manufacturing can include:

• Fire and explosion accidents: Because the purified bottled water manufacturing process often uses chemicals and gases, there is a risk of fire and explosion if safety procedures are not followed.
• Electrical accidents: High voltage electricity is used in the manufacturing process, so not complying with electrical safety regulations can lead to electrical-related accidents.
• Collision accidents: Because the manufacturing process often uses large machinery and equipment, there is a risk of collisions, being hit by vehicles, or falling heavy objects if safety procedures are not followed correctly.
• Toxic accidents: Chemicals and toxic substances used in the manufacturing process can be harmful to workers’ health if safety procedures and measures are not followed correctly.
• Temperature accidents: The manufacturing of purified bottled water often involves heating and cooling processes, so there is a risk of temperature-related accidents if safety procedures and measures are not followed.

5. Safety measures when participating in bottled water manufacturing

The safety measures when participating in bottled water manufacturing are as follows:

• Full provision of personal protective equipment: Such as helmets, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, protective clothing, face masks, and hearing protection devices.
• Occupational safety training and education for workers on safety procedures: Workers must be trained on how to use equipment, equipment repair skills, accident prevention measures, and how to handle incidents.
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene: Bottled water manufacturing factories must ensure food safety and hygiene by maintaining cleanliness during the manufacturing process and ensuring that safe raw materials and other materials are used.
• Safe control of manufacturing machinery: Ensure that machinery operates normally and is maintained periodically to minimize accident risks.
• Strictly supervising the manufacturing process: The bottled water manufacturing processes need to be strictly supervised to ensure that products meet quality and safety standards.
• Periodically checking manufacturing equipment and machinery: Manufacturing equipment and machinery need to be checked periodically to detect and repair technical faults.
• Ensuring workplace safety: Manufacturing areas and warehouses must be kept safe to prevent accidents from breaking or falling goods.
• Applying standard manufacturing procedures: Ensure that the bottled water manufacturing process complies with the regulations of competent authorities and meets quality standards.
• Periodically organize work environment monitoring in factories and businesses, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, and then adjust to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training for bottled water manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet provides businesses with the following excellent benefits after completing occupational safety training courses as stipulated in Decree 44/2016/ND – CP regarding occupational safety and hygiene for companies, factories, and businesses.

• Workers can identify potential risks of occupational accidents and take preventive measures to avoid accidents.
• Your Business can establish risk prevention measures in the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Minimize costs when safety risks occur in the workplace.
• The manufacturing process is not interrupted, which helps increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create prestige and professionalism in all aspects, thereby elevating the brand of your business.

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

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7. Customer feedback after completing the occupational safety training course for bottled water 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 valuable to Nam Viet, which is why Nam Viet’s Occupational Safety Training work is always focused on becoming more professional. The motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly to the present day comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from businesses. Below is the feedback from our partners whom 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 helps our company deal with one less problem, 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 the service at An Toan Nam Viet, 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 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 occupational safety and completing safety files for our work process. The team of consultants 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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8. An Toan Nam Viet’s Occupational Safety Training Capability

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and high-quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. With occupational safety training sessions continuously held at production 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 granted a certificate of eligibility to operate occupational safety and hygiene training by the Department of Labor Safety of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs. This further strengthens our capability to provide occupational safety training.

Documents and lectures

• Before occupational safety training documents are included in occupational safety training courses, they are reviewed and approved to ensure that the lectures are factually correct and effective when applied.
• The teaching method of our lecturers is synchronized according to the teaching standard of An Toan Nam Viet, which is a method that experts in occupational safety and hygiene training have researched and distilled during the teaching process to bring the highest level of knowledge absorption to students.

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

9. Reputable and high-quality national safety training center

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always prioritize our professional dedication to occupational safety training. For us, imparting knowledge of self-protection to workers so they are safely equipped on their livelihoods is a contribution to building the country.

To ensure effective training, we prepare carefully and meticulously for every little detail, no matter how small. From preparing tools, equipment, teaching aids to curricula, documents, sound, and lighting.

Our occupational safety trainers are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research on identifying dangers in all occupations and how to prevent them.

The trainers’ lectures are distilled from practical experience and conveyed in the most vivid and easy-to-visualize way for 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 dangers and how to protect themselves. At the same time, they can apply it in the most appropriate 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 but training quality is still guaranteed.
• Flexible training schedule adapted to the manufacturing situation of the company/business.
• Quick occupational safety training certification procedures, in accordance with the law.
• Trainers are people with many years of experience in the profession.
• The classroom is controlled for factors affecting the training process, increasing teaching efficiency and the effectiveness of knowledge absorption for students.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety work at businesses.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to support customers accurately and quickly.

10. Additional References for Occupational Safety Training in Bottled Water Manufacturing

• Occupational safety documents for water manufacturing (pure water)
• Occupational safety training documents
• Set of occupational safety training test questions
• Multiple-choice test for occupational safety in bottled water manufacturing (pure water)
• Download Slides for occupational safety training lecture on bottled water manufacturing