Occupational Safety Training in Bird’s Nest Manufacturing Factory

1. Overview of bird’s nests

a. What is an bird’s nest?

• An bird’s nest is a product from the nest of the swiftlet (also known as the hawk nest) that is widely used in cuisine and has high nutritional value. Bird’s nests are usually manufactured from swiftlet species living in tropical regions and are farmed in rocky areas and caves. They build nests with a salivary secretion from their beaks and their food is a paste of seawater and insects. Bird’s nests are said to have the effect of nourishing health, boosting immunity, and beautifying the skin. Bird’s nests are also used as an ingredient to prepare many dishes such as bird’s nest soup, bird’s nest porridge, bird’s nest drink, bird’s nest tea, and many other dishes.
• Bird’s nests are one of the rarest and most expensive products, used in medicine and as a nutritional food. Bird’s nests are the product of swiftlets, formed from the high-quality salivary strands that the birds create to build their nests.
• Vietnam is one of the places in the world with a large amount of bird’s nest manufacturing. According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), Vietnam is the second largest country in bird’s nest manufacturing, after China. In addition, Vietnam is also one of the leading countries in the field of bird’s nest export, especially to the Chinese market.
• However, the bird’s nest manufacturing industry in Vietnam is facing many challenges, including: lack of raw materials, difficulties in managing product quality, and even the use of stimulants to increase swiftlet reproduction. In addition, the manufacturing cost of bird’s nests is also very high, requiring large investments in technology and equipment. This makes bird’s nest products an expensive product that not everyone can access.

b. Types of bird’s nest manufacturing machinery

The types of bird’s nest manufacturing machinery today include:

• Bird’s nest washing machine: This machine is used to wash the bird’s nests clean before starting the processing.
• Bird’s nest breaking machine: This machine is used to lightly hit the bird’s nests to separate the molecular layers in the bird’s nests, helping to increase the elasticity of the bird’s nests.
• Bird’s nest drying machine: This machine is used to dry the bird’s nests at a suitable temperature and humidity to make the bird’s nests dry.
• Bird’s nest slicing machine: This machine is used to cut the bird’s nests into thin and even slices.
• Bird’s nest extraction machine: This machine is used to extract nutrients and essences from the bird’s nests to create pharmaceutical products, functional foods, and cosmetics from the bird’s nests.
• Bird’s nest packaging machine: This machine is used to package products from the bird’s nests, including bags, boxes, bottles, and jars.

The types of bird’s nest manufacturing machinery are continuously improved and developed to meet the increasing needs of the market.

c. Typical bird’s nest manufacturing enterprises

Currently, there are many bird’s nest manufacturing enterprises in Vietnam, however, here are some typical bird’s nest manufacturing enterprises:

• To yen Viet Nam (VinaYen): Is one of the leading enterprises in manufacturing, processing, and distributing products from bird’s nests in Vietnam.
• To Yen Nha La: Is a reputable brand manufacturing and trading products from bird’s nests in Vietnam.
• To Yen Ha Noi: Is known as a pioneering enterprise in the field of manufacturing and trading products from bird’s nests in Ha Noi.
• To Yen Da Lat: Is a leading bird’s nest manufacturing and processing enterprise in the Central – Central Highlands region.
• To Yen Thanh Hoa: Is an enterprise specializing in manufacturing and supplying products from bird’s nests in the Central region.

In addition, there are many other enterprises in Vietnam operating in the field of manufacturing and trading products from bird’s nests.

d. Specific jobs in an bird’s nest manufacturing factory

Group 1

• Executive director, deputy executive director, head of department in an bird’s nest 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

• Bird’s nest cleaning: From the collected bird’s nests, the factory will perform the cleaning stage to remove impurities such as dust, twigs, hair, etc. This stage is performed by various methods such as boiling, soaking in water, steaming, etc.
• Bird’s nest drying: After the bird’s nests have been cleaned, the factory will dry them to maintain their freshness and prevent mold. This stage is performed by drying equipment such as drying ovens, drying machines, etc.
• Bird’s nest processing: From the dried bird’s nest pieces, the factory will proceed to process them to create products from bird’s nests such as bird’s nest drink, bird’s nest jelly, etc.
• Packaging and preservation: After processing, the bird’s nest products will be packaged and preserved to ensure the freshness of the product for a long time.

Group 4

• Office jobs, services, sales, marketing.
• manufacturing management, quality management, human resource management, material management, financial accounting management.
• Bird’s nest purchasing: This is the first important job in the bird’s nest manufacturing process. This job is done by contacting bird’s nest farms in the area to buy bird’s nests or available bird’s nest pieces.

2. Overview of the bird’s nest manufacturing occupational safety training course

In the scope of this article, we focus on issues related to group 3, because group 3 is the group directly involved in the manufacturing 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 consists of sessions that provide awareness on how to prevent workplace accidents for employees.
• The occupational safety training course will help employees recognize and prevent dangers, and limit the risks of workplace accidents during work.

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b. Training duration

Initial safety training duration

• The total training duration is at least 24 hours, including examination time.
• 8 hours of theoretical study on the system of policies 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 training 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 multiple training sessions depending on the time arrangement for employees. But normally, there will be 6 training sessions, the course will take place in 3 days, provided that the manufacturing company can arrange continuous study time.

Periodic safety training duration

• Before the occupational safety card expires, if employees want to have it re-issued, they must undergo a periodic occupational safety training course, with a periodic safety training duration of at least 50% of the initial safety training duration.

Explanation: the total periodic occupational safety training duration is at least 12 hours, including examination 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 passing the test, the employee will be issued an occupational safety card (in reality often called a group 3 occupational safety certificate).

Specifically, 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 stamp, and a signature confirming the completion of the training course.

According to the regulations on issuing safety cards clearly stated in clause 2 of article 24 of decree 44/2016/ND-CP, there are 2 cases:

• In the case where the employer and the employee have a labor contract with each other, the employer must sign, stamp, and initial the safety card for the trained person in group 3 after completing the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passing the test.
• In the case of freelancers, seasonal workers, who do not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, stamp, and initial the safety card for the employee after completing the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passing the test.

3. Identifying dangers when manufacturing bird’s nests

Some dangers when manufacturing bird’s nests may include:

• Contact with dust and droppings from swiftlets, which can cause respiratory problems and other diseases.
• Using chemicals to whiten bird’s nests can be harmful to health if not used correctly and in a well-ventilated environment.
• Lack of electrical safety, due to the use of electrical equipment in a humid environment.
• Contact with high temperatures when drying bird’s nests, which can lead to burns or fire and explosion.
• Using cutting, grinding, or bending equipment can cause accidents and injuries to employees.

4. Common occupational accidents when manufacturing bird’s nests

Bird’s nest manufacturing is a very specific profession, requiring care and finesse. However, like any other manufacturing field, the bird’s nest manufacturing industry also has some risks and dangers of occupational accidents. Common accidents during the bird’s nest manufacturing process may include:

• Being stabbed by a needle or knife handle when cleaning the nests: To remove dust and other impurities from the bird’s nests, employees must use sharp tools such as needles or knives. However, if not careful, employees can be stabbed, which is life-threatening.
• Falling from a height when accessing the bird’s nest manufacturing area: The bird’s nest manufacturing area is often located in high places, so employees have to go up stairs or elevators to get to their workplace. If safety is not ensured during movement, employees may have a fall from height accident, leading to serious injuries.
• Fire and explosion during the drying process: The bird’s nest drying process requires the use of electrical and thermal equipment, so there is a risk of fire and explosion if not carefully controlled. Fire and explosion incidents can cause damage to property and the lives of employees.

5. Safety measures when participating in bird’s nest manufacturing

To ensure occupational safety during the bird’s nest manufacturing process, the following safety measures must be implemented:

• Use personal protective equipment (including safety helmets, safety glasses, face masks, gloves, safety shoes, jackets, etc.) and machine protective devices (guards, safety ropes, safety controllers, etc.).
• Employees are trained on how to use protective equipment and safe working procedures.
• Regularly check personal protective equipment and machine protective devices to ensure they are working effectively.
• Periodically check health to detect early health problems of employees.
• Safe working procedures must be performed correctly to minimize the risks of occupational accidents.
• Only use materials and chemicals that have been verified as safe to ensure they do not affect the health of employees and the products.
• Regular maintenance, repair, and servicing help ensure that the machinery operates well and minimizes the risk of occupational accidents.
• Periodically organize workplace environmental monitoring in the factory and enterprise, collect and analyze harmful factors to employees, thereby adjusting to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of bird’s nest manufacturing occupational safety training

An Toan Nam Viet provides your business 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, enterprises.

• Employees can recognize the potential risks of occupational accidents and take preventive measures to avoid them.
• Your Business can establish risk prevention measures in the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Minimize costs when there is a risk of occupational unsafety.
• An uninterrupted manufacturing process will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create credibility and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand for your business.

Nam Viet’s training courses are a solution to prevent and combat external factors 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 bird’s nest manufacturing occupational safety training course

An Toan Nam Viet has many years of experience in the mission of accompanying many enterprises 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 is always focused on becoming more and more professional. And the motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly to date comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from the businesses. Below are the feedback from our valued partners whom we have served.

KOSIA E&C Co., Ltd.

“I am very satisfied with Nam Viet’s safety training service, the teaching quality is up to the standards we set. It helps our company to get rid of a problem that needs to be solved, from which we 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 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 the work of completing safety records to serve the working 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. Occupational Safety Training Competence of An Toan Nam Viet

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. With continuous occupational safety training sessions 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 granted a certificate of eligibility for occupational safety and hygiene training activities by the Occupational Safety Department of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs. This further strengthens our occupational safety training competence.

Documents and lectures

• Before the occupational safety training documents are put into the occupational safety training courses, they have been 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 occupational safety and hygiene training have researched and summarized during the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge acquisition efficiency for trainees.

Facilities

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

9. Reputable and quality safety training center nationwide

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

To ensure the effectiveness of the training, we prepare carefully and meticulously every little detail, even the smallest. 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 identifying dangers in all occupations and how to prevent them.

The lecturers’ lectures are distilled from practice and conveyed in a lively and easiest-to-imagine way for employees. These factors help employees 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 also 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 ensured.
• The training schedule is flexible with the production situation of the business company.
• The procedure for occupational safety training certificate is fast and in accordance with the law.
• The training lecturers 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 trainees’ knowledge acquisition.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety work at enterprises.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to support customers accurately and quickly.

10. Refer to more occupational safety training documents for bird’s nest manufacturing

• Documents on occupational safety for bird’s nest processing
• Set of occupational safety training documents
• Set of occupational safety training test questions
• Multiple-choice test on occupational safety for bird’s nest processingSlide presentation of the occupational safety training lecture on bird’s nest processing