Occupational safety training for sanitary napkins manufacturing

1. Overview of Sanitary Napkins

a. What is a sanitary napkin?

• A sanitary napkin is a hygienic product used by women during menstruation to absorb menstrual blood, keeping the intimate area dry and comfortable. Sanitary napkins come in various types, sizes, thicknesses, shapes, and materials.
• The most common types of sanitary napkins include disposable and reusable sanitary napkins, with and without wings, with or without scents, and special sanitary napkins for people with particularly heavy or sensitive periods.
• Currently, the sanitary napkin manufacturing industry in Vietnam is developing very rapidly, with the presence of many large domestic and international brands. According to a Euromonitor report, the sanitary napkin market in Vietnam was valued at about 150 million USD in 2020 and is expected to continue growing in the following years.
• However, the sanitary napkin manufacturing industry also faces many challenges, including fierce competition from foreign brands, pressure from safety and environmental regulations, and the rise of alternative products like menstrual cups.

b. Types of machinery for sanitary napkin manufacturing

The types of machinery for sanitary napkin manufacturing include:

• Sanitary napkin core manufacturing machine: This machine is used to manufacture the sanitary napkin core by winding paper into a cylindrical shape. The machine can perform paper cutting, winding, and packaging of the sanitary napkin core.
• Sanitary napkin manufacturing machine: This machine is used to manufacture the complete sanitary napkin by using the sanitary napkin core and other materials such as cotton, plastic, and paper. The machine can perform the cutting, shaping, and packaging of the finished product.
• Sanitary napkin packaging machine: This machine is used to package the finished sanitary napkins into individual packs using various methods, including blister packaging, bag packaging, or direct boxing.
• Printing machine: This machine is used to print information about the brand, product name, and other details onto the sanitary napkin before product packaging.

These types of machinery are often automated to increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce reliance on labor.

c. Typical sanitary napkin manufacturing businesses

Currently, there are many sanitary napkin manufacturing businesses in Vietnam, including some notable ones such as:

• Procter & Gamble Vietnam: Procter & Gamble is a multinational corporation from the US, operating in the fields of healthcare, personal hygiene, and household care. In Vietnam, P&G has a sanitary napkin manufacturing factory in Amata industrial park, Dong Nai province.
• Kimberly-Clark Vietnam: Kimberly-Clark is a multinational corporation from the US, specializing in the manufacturing of personal hygiene products, toilet paper, tissues, wet wipes, etc. In Vietnam, Kimberly-Clark has a sanitary napkin manufacturing factory in Long Hau industrial park, Long An province.
• SCA Vietnam: SCA is a multinational corporation from Sweden, operating in the fields of healthcare and personal hygiene. In Vietnam, SCA has a sanitary napkin manufacturing factory in Tan Do industrial park, Long An province.
• Diana Unicharm Vietnam: Diana Unicharm is a joint venture between Japan’s Unicharm corporation and Vietnam’s Diana Group Joint Stock Company. Diana Unicharm specializes in the manufacturing of personal hygiene products, including sanitary napkins. The company has a manufacturing factory in Thang Long II industrial park, Hanoi.
• Bim Viet Nhat: Bim Viet Nhat is a Vietnamese business specializing in the manufacturing of personal hygiene products such as sanitary napkins, diapers, tissues, etc. The company has a manufacturing factory in Ho Chi Minh City.

d. Specific jobs in a sanitary napkin manufacturing factory

Group 1

• Executive director, deputy executive director, department head in a sanitary napkin 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

• Material preparation: Typically, sanitary napkin factories use wood pulp, non-woven fabric, plant and animal fibers, and absorbents. Employees will transport, store, and mix these materials.
• Sanitary napkin manufacturing: The materials are fed into the sanitary napkin manufacturing lines and processed through steps such as cutting, covering, folding, pressing, and packaging.
• Product quality control: Employees will check the product quality during the manufacturing process and ensure the product meets quality standards before being released to the market.
• Machinery maintenance and repair: Sanitary napkin manufacturing machines need to be maintained regularly to ensure efficient operation and prevent incidents.
• Warehouse management: The sanitary napkin products are stored in the warehouse before being delivered to retailers.
• Waste management: Sanitary napkin factories also need to manage waste and process it correctly to ensure environmental safety.

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 sanitary napkin 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 sanitary napkin manufacturing

Dangers in sanitary napkin manufacturing can include:

• Sanitary napkin manufacturing requires the use of many chemicals such as bleaches, dyes, softeners, and adhesives. Workers can be exposed to these chemicals through skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion. Long-term exposure to these chemicals can cause health problems, including dermatitis, skin irritation, shortness of breath, vomiting, and headaches.
• Sanitary napkin manufacturing workers can be injured by mechanical hazards such as falling machinery, collisions, cuts, burns, or accidents from machine operation.
• Sanitary napkin manufacturing requires a clean and hygienic environment to ensure the product is safe and ensures the health of the user. Therefore, maintaining hygiene and controlling the manufacturing environment is extremely important to prevent contamination and health-related issues.
• Ultraviolet (UV) rays are often used to treat and sterilize sanitary napkin products, but if workers are not properly protected, exposure to UV rays can be harmful to their health.
• Machinery in the sanitary napkin manufacturing factory operates at different voltage levels. If workers are not properly protected, exposure to electric rays can be harmful to their health.

4. Common occupational accidents in sanitary napkin manufacturing

Some occupational accidents that can occur during sanitary napkin manufacturing include:

• Cutting hands with knives or cutting machines during the manufacturing process.
• Burns or injuries from contact with hot machinery.
• Chemical poisoning from chemicals used in the manufacturing process.
• Chemical accidents due to equipment failure or operational negligence.
• Risk of back pain, neck pain, eye strain, and eye glare from working long hours in front of a computer or manufacturing equipment.

5. Safety measures when participating in sanitary napkin manufacturing

Safety measures when participating in sanitary napkin manufacturing include:

• Employees must comply with hygiene regulations to ensure the safety of the product and their own health.
• People working in a sanitary napkin manufacturing factory need to use protective equipment such as helmets, safety glasses, gloves, gowns, and masks to protect their eyes, ears, hands, and respiratory tract.
• Employees must receive occupational safety training on the safety procedures of the sanitary napkin factory. Periodic training also needs to be conducted to update the latest skills and knowledge.
• Machinery must be used correctly and maintained periodically to ensure user safety.
• Sanitary napkin products need to be checked periodically to ensure quality and safety for users.
• Sanitary napkin factories need to be fully equipped with fire-fighting equipment, and employees must be trained on how to use them in case of a fire.
• 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 sanitary napkin 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 sanitary napkin 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.

Tài liệu và bài giảng

• 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 Sanitary Napkin Manufacturing

• Occupational safety documents for sanitary napkin manufacturing (sanitary napkin)
• Set of occupational safety training documents
• Set of occupational safety training test questions
• Multiple-choice test for occupational safety in sanitary napkin manufacturing (sanitary napkin)
• Slides for occupational safety training lecture on sanitary napkin manufacturing (sanitary napkin)