Occupational Safety Training for Detergent Powder Manufacturing

1. Overview of detergent powder

a. What is detergent powder?

• Detergent powder is a type of product used for washing clothes, household items, and other utensils. Detergent powder is usually manufactured from a mixture of chemicals such as soap, enzymes, plant extracts, and fragrances. When dissolved in water, detergent powder creates foam, and the chemicals in it help remove dust and stains from clothes and other items. Detergent powder is usually packed in bags, boxes, or plastic bottles for convenient use.
• According to the report of the Consumer Department, detergent powder output in Vietnam reaches about 860,000 tons per year, with stable growth in recent years. Enterprises in the industry are striving to improve product quality, expand markets, and apply new technologies to save manufacturing costs. However, the detergent powder manufacturing industry in Vietnam is also facing several challenges such as fierce competition from foreign brands, the need to improve quality to meet consumer demands, and environmental issues in manufacturing.

b. Types of machinery for detergent powder manufacturing

The process of creating a finished detergent powder product goes through many stages in the manufacturing process. Below are some common types of detergent powder manufacturing machinery:

• Mixing machine: used to mix the ingredients of detergent powder such as soda, enzymes, foaming agents, fragrances, and other cleaning agents.
• Drying machine: used to dry detergent powder after mixing the ingredients, to create detergent powder with low moisture content.
• Packing machine: used to pack detergent powder into packaging or bags, while printing product information and expiration dates on the packaging.
• Conveying system: includes conveyors, filters, dust extraction systems, and other equipment to transport detergent powder through the manufacturing stages.
• Measuring machine: used to check the quality of detergent powder, ensuring accuracy and consistency of the product.

Detergent powder manufacturing machinery is often designed to be customizable and adaptable to different manufacturing requirements.

c. Typical detergent powder manufacturing enterprises

Some typical detergent powder manufacturing enterprises in Vietnam include:

• Unilever Vietnam – Omo brand
• Procter & Gamble Vietnam – Tide brand
• Vico Limited Company – Vico brand
• Unico Vina Company Limited – Lix brand
• Petroleum Trading Company Limited – Myhao brand
• Detergent Vico Vietnam Company Limited – Net brand
• Unilever Vietnam Company Limited – Surf brand
• Hoa Phat Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited – Hoa Phat brand.

In addition, there are many other detergent powder manufacturing enterprises in the Vietnam market.

d. Specific jobs in detergent powder manufacturing factories

Group 1

• General directors, deputy general directors, and department heads in detergent powder manufacturing factories.

Group 2

• Safety officers: manage safety in factories, design safety procedures, supervise, and urge employees to comply with safe working procedures.

Group 3

• Manufacturing: The job of manufacturing detergent powder is carried out in detergent powder manufacturing factories. The manufacturing process includes many stages, from raw material processing to final product packaging.
• Quality control: After manufacturing, detergent powder products need to undergo quality control before being released to the market. Engineers and quality control experts must ensure that the product meets quality and safety standards.
• Production management: Detergent powder manufacturing factories require production management experts to ensure smooth and efficient production. Production managers must ensure that production is carried out according to schedule, product quality is maintained, and raw materials are managed properly.
• Safety and environmental management: Detergent powder manufacturing factories require safety and environmental management experts to ensure that manufacturing processes are carried out safely and do not harm the environment. Safety and environmental managers must ensure that safety and environmental standards are properly followed throughout the manufacturing process.

Group 4

• Office work, service, sales, marketing.
• Production management, quality management, human resources management, material management, financial and accounting management.
• Research and product development: Research and development of detergent powder products is very important in this industry. Engineers, researchers, and product development experts need to study the market and customer needs to create detergent powder products that meet requirements.

2. Overview of occupational safety training in detergent powder manufacturing

In this article, we focus on issues related to group 3, because group 3 directly participates in the manufacturing process and faces the highest occupational safety risks. See other groups here

a. What is group 3 occupational safety training?

• Occupational safety training group 3 are classes that equip workers with awareness on how to prevent workplace accidents.
• The occupational safety training course helps workers identify and avoid dangers, and reduce risks of workplace accidents while working.

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b. Training duration

Initial training duration

• Total training duration is at least 24 hours, including testing time.
• 8 hours of theory on the system of occupational safety and hygiene policies and laws
• 8 hours of theory on basic knowledge of occupational safety and hygiene
• 4 hours of theory on specialized training content
• 2 hours of practice on specialized training content
• 2 hours of theoretical testing to conclude the training course

The safety training center will allocate the training duration into multiple sessions depending on the training schedule arrangement for employees. Normally, there will be 6 training sessions, the course will take place over 3 days, provided that the manufacturing enterprise arranges continuous training time.

Periodic training duration

• Before the occupational safety card expires, workers who want reissuance must undergo periodic occupational safety training, with the periodic training duration being at least 50% of the initial training duration.

Explanation: The total periodic occupational safety training duration is at least 12 hours, including testing time. After completing the periodic training and passing the test, the worker will be reissued and extended the occupational safety card.

c. Training course content

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d. Occupational safety card

After completing the occupational safety training course and passing the test, workers will be issued an occupational safety card (commonly called group 3 safety certificate).

The group 3 safety card clearly shows information such as full name, date of birth, job, and specific working environment. It also contains training duration, red stamp, and signature confirming completion of the training course.

According to the regulation on issuing safety cards stated in Clause 2 Article 24 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP, there are two cases:

• If the employer and employee have a labor contract, the employer must sign, stamp, and endorse the safety card for group 3 workers after they complete training from an occupational safety training unit and pass the test.
• If the worker is freelance or seasonal and does not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, stamp, and endorse the safety card after the worker completes occupational safety training and passes the test.

3. Identifying hazards in detergent powder manufacturing

Hazards in detergent powder manufacturing may include:

• Detergent powder manufacturing requires the use of flammable and explosive chemicals and materials, such as bleach, soda powder, oxide water, and other additives. If not used properly, these chemicals can cause fires or explosions and threaten the lives of employees and factory equipment.
• Machinery in the detergent powder manufacturing process can cause injury accidents to employees. For example, machine parts can strike employees’ hands or feet, causing serious injuries.
• Detergent powder manufacturing can cause environmental pollution, such as discharging chemical wastewater into the environment or releasing exhaust fumes from the factory.
• Chemicals and additives used in detergent powder manufacturing can be harmful to employee health if they do not follow occupational safety measures and use protective equipment properly.

4. Common occupational accidents in detergent powder manufacturing

Occupational accidents that may occur in detergent powder manufacturing include:

• Cuts or injuries from knives or machinery during manufacturing or packaging.
• Slipping or falling due to poor floor design, lack of maintenance, or poor workplace hygiene.
• Eye, skin, or respiratory irritation caused by exposure to chemicals during the manufacturing process.
• Electric shocks from using electrical equipment during the manufacturing process.
• Poisoning caused by excessive exposure to toxic fumes from chemicals used in manufacturing.
• Fires or explosions caused by ignition sources such as electricity, chemicals, or flammable materials.

5. Safety measures in detergent powder manufacturing

To ensure safety for employees during detergent powder manufacturing, the following safety measures must be followed:

• Employees must be fully equipped with personal protective equipment such as helmets, protective glasses, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
• Detergent powder manufacturing factories must conduct regular inspections of production equipment, machinery, and safety systems to ensure proper operation.
• Employees must be trained in occupational safety on manufacturing processes and occupational safety before starting work. In addition, training must be regularly conducted to update new procedures and safety skills.
• Safe cleaning agents that do not pose health risks to employees and consumers must be used.
• Employees must be trained in the correct use of manufacturing equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation and avoid occupational accidents.
• Chemical products must be stored and preserved properly to prevent risks of fire, explosion, and harm to employees.
• Detergent powder manufacturing factories must implement product quality control to ensure safety and quality for consumers.
• Regular occupational environment monitoring must be conducted in factories to collect and analyze harmful factors affecting employees, thereby adjusting and reducing risks to prevent occupational diseases.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training in detergent powder manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet provides businesses with great 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 identify potential occupational accident risks and take preventive measures to avoid accidents.
• Businesses can establish risk prevention measures in the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance process.
• Minimize costs when safety risks occur in the workplace.
• The uninterrupted manufacturing process helps increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Compliance with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create reputation and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand value of the business.

Training courses of An Toan Nam Viet are the preventive solution against external risk factors affecting each individual so that they can avoid dangers that may lead to injuries or, more seriously, fatalities.

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7. Customer feedback after completing detergent powder manufacturing occupational safety training

An Toan Nam Viet has many years of experience in accompanying businesses across Vietnam in general and especially in the southern provinces. This responsibility is extremely valuable to An Toan Nam Viet, which is why our occupational safety training is increasingly professional. The driving force for An Toan Nam Viet’s growth comes from both positive feedback and constructive suggestions from enterprises. Below are testimonials from our partners we have served.

KOSIA E&C Company Limited

“I am very satisfied with the training service of An Toan Nam Viet, the teaching quality meets the standards we set. It helped our company reduce one problem to handle, allowing us to focus more on our expertise.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

Bac Nam E&C Construction Investment Joint Stock Company

“This was my first time using the service at An Toan Nam Viet, and I was very surprised by the enthusiastic 24/7 support of the consulting team. The training class was organized very quickly and conveniently for our company. Thank you very much to An Toan Nam Viet!”

Nguyen Thanh Binh / Director

Hoa Dat Construction and Trading Joint Stock Company

“The service of An Toan Nam Viet has helped us a lot in simplifying occupational safety and completing safety documentation for the working process. The consulting team was enthusiastic and timely in responding to our inquiries. 5 stars for An Toan Nam Viet.”

Truong Ba Ngoc Minh / Chairman of the Board of Directors

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8. Occupational safety training capacity of An Toan Nam Viet

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and high-quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. With continuous occupational safety training courses taking place at manufacturing workshops, factories, or construction sites nationwide (63 provinces and cities in Vietnam).

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License for occupational safety training

• An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and certified by the Occupational Safety Department of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs to meet all conditions for occupational safety and hygiene training activities. This further strengthens the capacity of our occupational safety training services.

Documents and lectures

• Before occupational safety training materials are introduced into training courses, they are reviewed and verified to ensure that the lectures are always accurate in knowledge and effective in practice.
• The teaching methods of instructors are standardized according to An Toan Nam Viet’s teaching standards, methods researched and summarized by experts in occupational safety and hygiene training to ensure the highest knowledge absorption efficiency for learners.

Facilities

• Controlling factors in the classroom that affect training helps improve teaching efficiency and learners’ knowledge absorption.
• Our training facilities always provide spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, and training equipment, etc.

9. Nationwide reputable and high-quality occupational safety training center

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always place our dedication to occupational safety training as the top priority. For us, imparting knowledge of self-protection to workers so they have safety awareness in their livelihood journey is a contribution to nation-building.

To ensure effective training, we carefully and meticulously prepare every detail, even the smallest. From preparing tools, equipment, and teaching devices to curriculum, materials, sound, and lighting.

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

The lectures of instructors are summarized from practice and delivered in a lively, easy-to-understand way to employees. These factors help employees feel comfortable during study time and absorb our training knowledge well. Of course, the knowledge delivered is always in accordance with Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.

From there, employees can grasp many hazard prevention measures and self-protection methods, and apply them appropriately in their actual work.

Our occupational safety training center is proud to be a provider of reputable, professional occupational safety training services with the following advantages:

• Competitive training costs while still ensuring training quality.
• Flexible training schedules suitable to the company’s manufacturing situation.
• Quick occupational safety training certification procedures in compliance with the law.
• Training instructors with many years of experience in the field.
• Classrooms are controlled for factors affecting training to enhance teaching efficiency and learners’ knowledge absorption.
• Lectures are compiled to suit occupational safety work in enterprises.
• An Toan Nam Viet works wholeheartedly and professionally to support customers accurately and quickly.

10. Refer to more occupational safety training materials in detergent powder manufacturing

• Occupational safety materials in detergent powder manufacturing (clothes washing powder)
• Occupational safety training materials
• Occupational safety training test set
• Occupational safety quiz in detergent powder manufacturing (clothes washing powder)
• Occupational safety training slides in detergent powder manufacturing (clothes washing powder)