Occupational safety training for medical mask production

1. Overview of Medical Masks

a. What are medical masks?

• A medical mask is a type of mask used in the medical field to protect users from dust, bacteria, viruses, and harmful substances in the air.
• Medical masks are usually made from non-woven fabric or other fabrics capable of filtering dust, bacteria, and viruses. Medical masks have different protection effectiveness depending on the material and the size of the filtered particles.
• Additionally, medical masks are also used in jobs related to chemicals, environment, food production, shipbuilding, and the mining industry.

b. Types of machinery for producing medical masks

Currently, many types of machinery are used to produce medical masks to meet the increasing demand recently. These types of machinery include:

• Automatic medical mask machine: This machine operates automatically, from cutting fabric, layering fabric, attaching ear loops to packaging, providing high efficiency and productivity.
• Automatic cutting and layering machine: This type of machine only cuts and layers the fabric, while the ear loop attachment and packaging are done by hand.
• Automatic ear loop attachment machine: This machine automatically attaches ear loops to pre-cut and layered masks.
• Medical mask packaging machine: This machine is used to package the produced medical masks.

These types of machinery are commonly used in medical mask factories in Vietnam.

c. Typical medical mask manufacturing companies

Currently, due to the high demand for medical masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many medical mask manufacturing companies in Vietnam. Here are some typical companies:

• Duc Binh One Member Co., Ltd.: This is one of the first companies to produce medical masks in Vietnam since January 2020. Currently, Duc Binh company produces about 300,000 medical masks daily.
• VinGroup Corporation: In a short period, VinGroup established a medical mask production line with a capacity of 45 production lines and produces over 2 million medical masks daily.
• VinaTrend Joint Stock Company: This is one of the well-known medical mask manufacturing companies in Vietnam. With modern production lines, VinaTrend produces thousands of high-quality medical masks every day.
• Quang Minh Manufacturing, Investment and Trading Co., Ltd.: Quang Minh company quickly converted its shoe production line into a medical mask production line with a daily capacity of over 300,000 medical masks.
• Thang Long Manufacturing and Trading Co., Ltd.: With a standard production process and imported materials from South Korea, Thang Long is considered one of the high-quality medical mask manufacturers in Vietnam.

d. Specific jobs in a medical mask production factory

Group 1

• CEO, Deputy CEO, department head in a medical mask 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

• Non-woven fabric production: This is the first step in the medical mask production process. Non-woven fabric is made from plastic fibers, cotton, fiberglass, or carbon fibers. The non-woven fabric production process includes steps such as grinding, pressing, drawing, and shaping.
• Filter layer production: The filter layer is an important component of medical masks, helping to filter dust, bacteria, and other harmful agents. The filter layer can be produced from paper, fabric, or other materials.
• Filter layer processing: After the filter layer is produced, it is processed into forms such as rolls, sheets, or pads.
• Nose pad and chin pad processing: The nose pad and chin pad are two other important components of a medical mask. They are made from soft, breathable materials, helping the medical mask fit snugly on the face and provide comfort for the user.
• Medical mask assembly: After the components have been produced and processed, employees will assemble the medical masks. This includes steps such as cutting the components into appropriate sizes, adding the pads and filter layer in the correct positions, and attaching the ear loops.
• Quality inspection: After production, the medical masks will be quality inspected to ensure they meet the requirements for filtration capability and durability.
• Packaging: Finally, the medical masks are packaged in bags or boxes with labels to differentiate the types of masks and ensure safety and convenience for transportation and use.

Group 4

• Jobs in the office, service, sales, and marketing.
• Production management, quality management, human resources management, material management, financial accounting management.
• Research and development of new products, designing product packaging.

2. Overview of occupational safety training for medical mask production

Within the scope of this article, we focus on issues related to 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 workplace accidents.
• Occupational safety training courses will help workers recognize and avoid dangers, and limit the risks of workplace accidents during work.

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b. Training time

Initial safety training time

• The total training time is at least 24 hours, including the examination time.
• 8 hours of theoretical study on the policy system and laws 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 examination at the end of the training course

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

Periodic safety training time

• Before the occupational safety card expires, if the worker wants to have it reissued, they must undergo a periodic occupational safety training course, with a periodic safety training time of at least 50% of the initial safety training time.

Explanation: The total periodic occupational safety training time is at least 12 hours, including the examination time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the examination, the worker will be reissued 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 passing the examination, the worker will be issued an occupational safety card (also commonly called the 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 time, red seal, and 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, there are two cases:

• In the case where the employer and the employee have a labor contract, the employer must sign, seal, and affix a border stamp on the safety card for the trained person in Group 3 after they have completed the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passed the examination.
• In the case of freelancers, seasonal workers, who do not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, seal, and affix a border stamp on the safety card for the worker after they have completed the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passed the examination.

3. Identifying hazards in medical mask production

During the medical mask production process, factories and employees may face the following hazards:

• The use of machinery and production equipment requires attention to fire and explosion safety, including regular inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of the equipment. Additionally, it is necessary to ensure the safe storage and use of raw materials, avoiding fire and explosion risks.
• During the production process, factories may also use chemicals to treat fabric and preserve products. To avoid the negative effects of these chemicals, appropriate personal protective equipment must be used and safety regulations must be followed.
• Employees producing medical masks must comply with health and occupational safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to personal hygiene regulations, keeping the work environment clean.
• During production, factories may also encounter technical problems such as damage to machinery and equipment, affecting product quality and the occupational safety of employees. To avoid this, there must be a system for periodic maintenance, inspection, and evaluation of production equipment.
• Electrical incidents such as short circuits, electrical leaks, electric shocks, etc. If not handled promptly, these incidents can pose a danger to employees and disrupt the production process.
• The movement of materials and production equipment, processing, and assembly can lead to collisions between objects and cause a risk of injury to employees or they may be cut or stabbed by equipment such as knives, scissors, hammers, etc.

4. Common workplace accidents in medical mask production

Medical mask production can lead to the following workplace accidents:

• Burns or scalds: Because the medical mask production process often uses heating, distillation, and cooling machines and equipment, employees can suffer from burns or scalds.
• Accidents with machinery: Medical mask production machines can cause accidents during use or maintenance.
• Chemical poisoning: Chemicals may be used in the medical mask production process for bleaching, disinfection, and cleaning. If protective masks are not worn correctly or if there is excessive contact with chemicals, it can cause poisoning.
• Medical mask production workers also have to wear masks to protect their health. However, if they are not worn correctly or if the wrong type of mask is worn, it can lead to infection or fail to protect their health.
• Accidents with the electrical system: Medical mask production employees often have to use electrical equipment and electrical systems in the factory. If not used correctly, it can also cause accidents.

5. Safety measures when participating in medical mask production

Safety measures when participating in medical mask production include:

• Employees must wear medical masks, gloves, protective glasses, anti-static gowns, and safety shoes. Ensure the use of personal protective equipment to protect the health of workers and prevent the spread of viruses.
• Employees must wash their hands frequently and use disinfectant solutions to keep their hands clean and prevent the spread of viruses.
• Machinery and equipment need to be regularly cleaned and disinfected to ensure the workspace is always clean and free from bacterial contamination.
• Employees must have their health monitored, and if there are any symptoms related to respiratory illness, they must be medically checked and encouraged to take time off work.
• Employees must comply with infection prevention measures, including maintaining social distance, avoiding crowds, wearing masks correctly, and not touching their eyes, nose, and mouth without washing their hands first.
• Employees must be adequately trained and trained in occupational safety on safety measures and infection prevention, as well as work and equipment hygiene procedures.
• Periodically organize work environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze harmful factors to workers, thereby adjusting to reduce the level of danger to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training for medical mask production

An Toan Nam Viet provides businesses with great benefits after completing occupational safety training courses in accordance with the regulations in Decree 44/2016/ND – CP on occupational safety and hygiene work for companies, factories, and enterprises.

• Employees can identify the potential risks of workplace accidents and thus take preventive measures to avoid them.
• Businesses can establish risk prevention measures in the production, operation, and maintenance process.
• Minimize costs when occupational safety risks occur.
• The production 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 enhancing the brand for your business.

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

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7. Customer feedback after completing the occupational safety training course for medical mask production

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 our Occupational Safety Training work is always focused on becoming more and more professional. And the motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to develop strongly to this day 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 Nam Viet’s safety training service, the quality of teaching meets the standards we set. It helps our company deal with one less problem, allowing us to focus more on our expertise.”

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 from the team of consultants. The organization of the class was very fast 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 records to serve the 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 Capacity in Occupational Safety Training

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 production workshops, factories, or construction sites across the country (63 provinces and cities in Vietnam).

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Occupational safety training license

• An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and granted a certificate of eligibility to operate occupational safety and hygiene training by the **Department of Occupational Safety of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs. This further strengthens our capacity to operate occupational safety training.

Documents and lectures

• Before occupational safety training documents are put into the occupational safety training courses, they have been reviewed and approved to ensure that the lectures are accurate 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 occupational safety and hygiene training have researched and accumulated during the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge absorption efficiency to trainees.

Facilities

• Controlling the factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase the teaching performance and the knowledge absorption efficiency of the trainees.
• The facilities supporting our training courses always have spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, training equipment, etc.

9. Reputable and high-quality safety training center nationwide

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always prioritize our professional dedication to occupational safety training. For us, imparting knowledge to workers on how to protect themselves so they have a safe journey in their livelihood is contributing to building the country.

To ensure effective training, we meticulously prepare every little detail, even the smallest ones. From preparing tools, equipment, 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 on identifying hazards in all occupations and how to prevent them.

The lecturers’ lessons are distilled from practice and conveyed in the most vivid and easy-to-imagine way to workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during their study time and absorb our teaching knowledge well. Of course, the knowledge conveyed is always closely aligned with 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 but guaranteed training quality.
• Flexible training schedule to match the production situation of the company.
• Fast and legally compliant procedures for issuing occupational safety training certificates.
• The training lecturers are people with many years of experience in the profession.
• The classroom environment is controlled for factors that affect the training process, increasing teaching performance and the knowledge absorption efficiency of the trainees.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety work at businesses.
• An Toan Nam Viet works dedicatedly and professionally to support customers accurately and as quickly as possible.

10. Refer to more occupational safety training documents for medical mask production

• Occupational safety documents for medical mask production (medical masks)
• Occupational safety training documents
• Occupational safety training test questions
• Occupational safety multiple-choice test for medical mask production (medical masks)
• Download Slides of the occupational safety training lecture for medical mask production (medical masks)