Occupational Safety Training in Sugar Production Factory

1. Overview of Sugar

a. What is Sugar?

• Sugar is a type of sugar widely used in food processing, including ready-to-eat foods and beverages. Sugar originates from sugarcane or sugar beets, then is processed through many stages to separate impurities and form a pure product. Sugar is white, highly soluble, and has a distinctive sweet taste.
• The sugar production industry (also known as the sugarcane industry) in Vietnam has been experiencing positive development in recent years. According to statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in 2021, Vietnam exported about 4.4 million tons of sugar to global markets, earning 1.6 billion USD, an increase of about 45.6% compared to 2020. Domestically, the sugarcane production industry is also developing strongly, with many new factories being built and upgraded to meet the needs of the domestic market.
• However, Vietnam’s sugarcane production industry still faces many challenges, such as difficult-to-control prices, high production costs, low productivity, and limitations in technology and product quality management. Therefore, businesses in the sugar industry need to continue to improve productivity, invest in research and development of technology to increase competitiveness, and focus on product quality management to meet the requirements of domestic and international markets.

b. Types of machinery for sugar production

The types of machinery for sugar production include:

• Sugar juice press: this machine is used to press sugarcane, extracting the juice for distillation and sugar production.
• Filter set: the filter set is used to separate amphoteric substances, impurities, solid impurities, and other residues during the sugar production process.
• Drying machine: after the sugar is pressed and filtered, it will be put into a drying machine to separate water from the sugar.
• Sifting machine: after the sugar has been dried, it will be put into a sifting machine to separate residues, impurities, and large particles.
• Packaging machine: after being refined, the sugar will be put into a packaging machine to be packed into small packages or bags.
• Crating machine: for manufacturers who crate sugar, they use a crating machine to pack sugar into large crates or bags for transportation and storage.

c. Typical sugar production businesses

Some typical sugar production businesses in Vietnam are:

• Bien Hoa Sugar Joint Stock Company is one of the leading sugar production companies in Vietnam, established in 1980 with its headquarters in Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province. With over 40 years of experience in the field of sugar production, Bien Hoa Sugar Joint Stock Company has become one of the reputable sugar brands, trusted and favored by customers.
• Thanh Thanh Cong Group (TTC) – is one of the leading groups in Vietnam in the field of sugar production, especially sugarcane sugar.
• Hong Ha Sugar Joint Stock Company – established in 1960, is one of the pioneering businesses in the sugar production industry in Vietnam.
• Binh Dinh Sugar Co., Ltd. – established in 1976, is the largest sugarcane sugar production business in the Central region.
• Khanh Hoa Sugar Joint Stock Company – established in 2005, is a sugarcane sugar production business in Khanh Hoa province.
• Thanh Thanh Cong Tay Ninh Sugar Joint Stock Company – is one of the leading sugarcane sugar production businesses in the Southwestern region.

d. Specific jobs in a sugar production factory

Group 1

• Executive director, deputy executive director, department head in a sugar production factory.

Group 2

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

Group 3

• Sugarcane preliminary processing: sugarcane is brought into the factory and cut into small pieces before being put into the press.
• Sugarcane pressing: the preliminarily processed sugarcane pieces will be pressed with presses to separate the juice from the cane stalks. The juice will be used for sugar production, and the cane stalks will be used for other purposes.
• Juice treatment: the juice is put into tanks to remove impurities and dirt. Then, the juice is boiled and put into crystallization tanks.
• Crystallization: the juice is put into crystallization tanks and is cooled and stirred to crystallize. Crystallization will form sugar crystals and the remaining water.
• Sugar filtration: the sugar crystals are filtered through filters to remove impurities and separate water from the sugar.
• Drying and packaging: the sugar is put into a drying machine to dry and is packaged into containers for storage and transportation.
• Waste treatment: a sugar production factory must also treat waste and wastewater from the production process to ensure environmental safety.

Group 4

• Office jobs, serving, sales, marketing.
• Production management, quality management, human resource management, material management, accounting and financial management.
• Research and development of new products, design of product packaging.

2. Overview of occupational safety training for sugar production

Within the scope of this article, we focus on issues related to Group 3, because Group 3 is the group that directly participates in the production process, bearing 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 are 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 limit 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 time for testing.
• 8 hours of theoretical study on the system of policies and laws on occupational safety and health
• 8 hours of theoretical study on basic knowledge of occupational safety and health
• 4 hours of theoretical study on specialized training content
• 2 hours of practical training on specialized training content
• 2 hours of theoretical testing 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 usually, there will be 6 training sessions, and the course will take place over 3 days, provided that the manufacturing company can arrange continuous study time.

Periodic safety training duration

• Before the occupational safety card expires, if an employee wants to have it renewed, 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 periodic occupational safety training duration is at least 12 hours, including the time for testing. After completing the periodic training course and passing the test, the employee will be re-issued or have their occupational safety card extended.

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 (also commonly called occupational safety certificate for Group 3).

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 specified in clause 2 Article 24 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP, there are two cases:

• In cases where the employer and the employee have a labor contract, the employer must sign, seal, and append their seal on the safety card for the trainee in Group 3 after they have completed the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passed the test.
• In cases where the employee is self-employed, seasonal, or does not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, seal, and append their seal on the safety card for the employee after they have completed the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passed the test.

3. Identifying hazards in sugar production

During the sugar production process, there are a number of hazards that need to be addressed to ensure the safety of employees and the product, including:

• Sugar can easily burn and create a risk of fire and explosion during production and transportation. Therefore, fire safety measures such as isolating power sources, controlling temperature, and using automatic fire suppression systems need to be applied.
• The sugar production process often requires the use of high temperatures to boil the sugar and water mixture. The risk of burns and scalds is very high if safety measures such as wearing protective gear, controlling temperature, using protective equipment, and training employees are not implemented.
• During the sugar production process, chemicals such as acids and alkalis are used to whiten and process the sugar. There is a risk of health effects and chemical reactions if proper safety measures such as wearing protective gear, using protective equipment, and maintaining hygiene in the production area are not used.
• During the sugar production process, materials such as sugar, additives, and other chemical products need to be stored and transported safely to avoid damage and pollution.
• The machinery and equipment used for sugar production can be dangerous to users if not properly maintained, inspected, and operated. Therefore, training for users and regular inspection of equipment are necessary to ensure the safety of employees and the product.

4. Common occupational accidents in sugar production

The types of occupational accidents that commonly occur in sugar production include:

• Accidents caused by machinery: Sugar production involves many types of machinery, such as sugarcane juice presses, grinding machines, mixing machines, pressing machines, packaging machines, and other related equipment. If correct procedures and safety regulations are not followed, workers can get caught in machine parts, be crushed, cut, or suffer permanent injuries.
• Accidents caused by chemicals: The sugar production process requires the use of many types of chemicals such as sulfuric acid, calcium oxide, and other chemicals to process the sugarcane. If not used correctly, these chemicals can cause serious accidents for employees such as burns, scalds, and other injuries.
• Accidents due to negligence in equipment operation: equipment operation, especially in the process of handling and storing sugar, always carries the risk of causing accidents to employees. For example, if the lids of the sugar containers are not sealed, water can spill out and create a hazard for workers.
• Accidents related to food: when producing sugar, food safety and hygiene must be ensured, preventing contamination and protecting consumers. Negligence in the process of production, packaging, and transportation can cause food-related problems, such as bacterial contamination or dust contamination.

5. Safety measures for participating in sugar production

Safety measures for participating in sugar production include:

• To minimize the risk of burns, skin allergies, or chemical poisoning, employees must wear full protective gear such as a helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
• To avoid impacts or cold cuts, employees must use safety equipment such as explosion-proof doors, fire barriers, and anti-slip tools.
• Machinery and equipment used in the sugar production process must be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure safe operation.
• Employees must comply with production procedures and must not arbitrarily change technical parameters or use unsafe materials.
• In the sugar production process, safe chemicals must be used and they must be stored and used correctly.
• Businesses need to invest in training employees on occupational safety and provide instructional documents so they can prevent dangers during work.
• Periodically organize work environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze harmful factors for employees, and then adjust to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training for sugar production

An Toan Nam Viet provides businesses with great benefits after completing occupational safety training courses according to the regulations in Decree 44/2016/ND-CP on occupational safety and health. Companies, factories, and businesses will benefit from:

• Employees can identify potential risks of occupational accidents and take preventive measures to avoid them.
• Businesses can establish risk prevention measures in the production, operation, and maintenance process.
• Minimizing costs when occupational safety risks occur.
• Uninterrupted production will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Complying with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Creating prestige and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand for the 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 occupational safety training course for sugar production

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. This responsibility is something very valuable to Nam Viet, which is why Nam Viet’s Occupational Safety Training has always been focused on becoming more and more professional. The motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly to this day comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from businesses. Below are some feedback from our partners 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, so we can focus on our expertise more.”

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 consulting team. 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 records for the work process. The consulting team 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 capability in occupational safety training

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and high-quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. Occupational safety training sessions take place continuously 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 certified by the Department of Occupational Safety of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs to be qualified to operate occupational safety and health training. This further strengthens our capability to provide occupational safety training.

Documents and lectures

• Before the occupational safety training materials are put into the occupational safety training courses, they are 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, a method that experts in occupational safety and health training have researched and refined during the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge acquisition efficiency for students.

Facilities

• Controlling factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase teaching efficiency and the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for students.
• Our facilities supporting the training course always arrange 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 the professional passion for occupational safety training. For us, conveying self-protection knowledge to workers so that they have a safe journey in their livelihood is a contribution to building the country.

To ensure effective training, we meticulously prepare every little detail. From preparing tools, equipment, and 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 risks in all professions and how to prevent them.

The lecturers’ lessons are drawn from practical experience and conveyed in a lively and easy-to-visualize way to 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. They can 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 training quality is still guaranteed.
• Flexible training schedule to match the production situation of the company.
• Fast procedures for issuing occupational safety training certificates, in compliance with the law.
• Training lecturers are people with many years of experience in the profession.
• Classrooms are controlled for factors affecting the training process, increasing teaching efficiency and the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for students.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety in businesses.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to support customers accurately and quickly.

10. Refer to additional occupational safety training documents for sugar production

• Occupational safety documents for sugar (sugar) production
• Set of occupational safety training documents
• Set of occupational safety training test questions
• Multiple-choice test for occupational safety in sugar (sugar) production
• Slide lecture on occupational safety training for sugar production