Occupational Safety Training in Bicycle Manufacturing Factory

1. Overview of Bicycle

a. What is a bicycle?

• A bicycle is a mobile means of transport propelled by human power pushing or pedaling the wheels. Bicycles can be used for commuting, recreation, exercise, or participating in racing activities. Bicycles are divided into many different types, including street bikes, mountain bikes, racing bikes, touring bikes, tandem bikes, children’s bikes, and many other types. Bicycles are considered an environmentally friendly mode of transport and are also a popular sport worldwide.
• Vietnam is one of the countries with a developed bicycle manufacturing industry, with many large and small bicycle manufacturing businesses across the country. However, in recent years, the bicycle manufacturing industry in Vietnam has faced many difficulties due to fierce competition from foreign competitors such as China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia… This has forced bicycle manufacturing businesses in Vietnam to face pressure to reduce prices, reduce profits, and even cease operations.
• However, in recent years, with the support of the government and policies encouraging investment in the manufacturing industry, the bicycle manufacturing industry in Vietnam has developed significantly. Bicycle manufacturing businesses in Vietnam are focusing on improving product quality, strengthening management, and customer care to compete with foreign competitors. Many Vietnamese bicycle companies are also looking for ways to expand export markets to increase revenue and improve productivity.

b. Types of bicycle manufacturing machinery

The types of bicycle manufacturing machinery include:

• Steel cutting machine: used to cut steel according to the necessary sizes and shapes for bicycle parts.
• Forming machine: used to form the steel parts of a bicycle into shapes such as frames, forks, racks, etc.
• Welding machine: used to weld the steel parts of a bicycle together to create the frame.
• Engine machine: used to produce the engine parts of an electric bicycle, including the engine, gears, chainrings, etc.
• Plastic part processing machine: used to produce the plastic parts of a bicycle, including handlebar parts, saddles, light mounts, mudguards, etc.
• Balancing machine: used to balance the front and rear wheels of a bicycle.
• Assembly machine: used to assemble the steel and plastic parts of a bicycle to create a complete product.

Bicycle manufacturing machinery is classified and arranged according to the factory’s production process, from the steel cutting stage to the final product assembly stage. These machines are all designed to optimize production performance and the precision of bicycle parts.

c. Typical bicycle brands in Vietnam

There are many bicycle brands on the market today, but here are some typical bicycle brands:

• Giant: This is a bicycle brand from Taiwan, founded in 1972 and is now one of the largest bicycle brands in the world.
• Trek: This is a bicycle brand from the US, founded in 1976 and specializing in the manufacturing of mountain bikes, racing bikes, touring bikes, etc.
• Specialized: This is a bicycle brand from the US, founded in 1974 and specializing in the manufacturing of racing bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, etc.
• Cannondale: This is a bicycle brand from the US, founded in 1971 and specializing in the manufacturing of racing bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, etc.
• Merida: This is a bicycle brand from Taiwan, founded in 1972 and specializing in the manufacturing of mountain bikes, racing bikes, touring bikes, etc.
• Pinarello: This is a bicycle brand from Italy, founded in 1952 and specializing in the manufacturing of racing bikes, road bikes, etc.
• Scott: This is a bicycle brand from Switzerland, founded in 1958 and specializing in the manufacturing of mountain bikes, racing bikes, road bikes, etc.

In addition, there are many other bicycle brands on the market with different models, designs, and prices to serve everyone’s needs.

d. Specific jobs in a bicycle manufacturing factory

Group 1

• Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, department head in a bicycle 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

• Raw material purchasing: The purchasing department will purchase the necessary raw materials to manufacture bicycles, including iron, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, etc.
• Iron cutting and processing: The iron parts of the bicycle will be cut and processed on manufacturing machinery.
• Aluminum parts casting: The aluminum parts of the bicycle, such as the fork, rack, handlebar, etc., will be cast on aluminum casting machines.
• Welding and assembly: The iron and aluminum parts will be welded together to create the frame. Then, other parts such as wheels, brake systems, drivetrain systems, handlebars, saddles, etc., will be assembled into the frame.
• Quality inspection: After the bicycle is fully assembled, employees will check the quality to ensure that the bicycle meets quality and safety standards.
• Packaging and transportation: After being inspected, the bicycle will be packaged and prepared for transportation to dealers or final customers.

Group 4

• Office work, service, sales, marketing.
• Production management, quality management, human resource management, material management, financial and accounting management.
• Product design: Engineers and designers will create drawings and 3D models of bicycles based on customer requirements or market needs.

2. Overview of labor safety training course for bicycle manufacturing

Within the scope of this article, we focus on the issues surrounding Group 3, because Group 3 is the group directly involved in the manufacturing process, bearing the highest risk of labor safety. Refer to other groups here

a. What is labor safety training for Group 3?

• Labor safety training for Group 3 consists of learning sessions to equip workers with awareness on how to prevent labor accidents.
• The labor safety training course will help workers recognize and prevent dangers, and limit the risks of labor accidents during work.

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b. Training duration

Initial safety training duration

• The total training duration is at least 24 hours, including inspection time.
• 8 hours of theoretical study on the system of policies and laws on labor safety and hygiene
• 8 hours of theoretical study on basic knowledge of labor 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 testing at the end of the training course

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

Periodic safety training duration

• Before the labor safety card expires, if the employee wants to be reissued, they must go through a periodic labor safety training course, with the periodic safety training duration being at least 50% of the initial safety training duration.

Explanation: The total periodic labor safety training duration is at least 12 hours, including inspection time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the required test, the employee will be reissued and have their labor safety card renewed.

c. Content of the training course

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d. Labor safety card

After completing the labor safety training course and passing the test, the employee will be granted a labor safety card (in practice, it is often called a labor safety certificate for Group 3).

In which, 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 2 cases:

• In the case where the employer and the employee have a labor contract, the employer must sign, seal, and inter-seal the safety card for the person being trained in Group 3 after they have completed the training course from the labor safety training unit and passed the test.
• In the case of freelance or seasonal workers who do not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, seal, and inter-seal the safety card for the employee after they have completed the training course from the labor safety training unit and passed the test.

3. Recognizing the dangers affecting employees when manufacturing bicycles

During the bicycle manufacturing process, workers can encounter many health and labor safety hazards, including:

• Materials such as fuels, chemicals, or electricity can cause fires or explosions if not used correctly.
• Manufacturing machinery can create cuts, sharp edges, or parts that can injure workers if not used correctly or without protection.
• Chemicals, such as dyes or cleaning agents, can be harmful to workers’ health if not used correctly.
• Heavy objects or moving objects can cause injuries or accidents if not handled correctly.
• Bicycle manufacturing can create dust and small particles, which can enter workers’ lungs and cause health problems.
• If electrical equipment in the factory is not regularly maintained, not sufficiently insulated, or waterproofed, it can cause the danger of electric shock for workers during the manufacturing process.

4. Common types of labor accidents for employees when manufacturing bicycles

The common types of labor accidents for employees when manufacturing bicycles include:

• Accidents due to injury when using machinery: Employees often have to work with large and complex machinery, which can lead to labor accidents if they are not trained in how to use the machinery safely.
• Accidents due to being trapped in machinery: This is a common danger that occurs when employees try to handle machine problems without turning off the machine or without closing the safety door correctly.
• Accidents due to collision with sharp or heavy materials: Heavy objects such as bicycle frames or wheels can fall or hit employees, causing wounds, bruises, or serious injuries.
• Accidents due to chemical poisoning: Bicycle manufacturing often involves the use of chemicals, dyes, and cleaning agents. If protective equipment is not worn completely or used correctly, employees can suffer from chemical poisoning.
• Accidents due to slipping or falling: Employees can fall or slip on the factory floor, especially when the floor is wet or slippery.

5. Safety measures when participating in bicycle manufacturing

Safety measures when participating in bicycle manufacturing include:

• Use full protective equipment: Workers should wear safety glasses, masks, helmets, protective gloves, safety shoes, and other protective equipment to minimize risks during the manufacturing process.
• Ensure labor hygiene: A bicycle manufacturing factory needs to have a clean, well-ventilated hygiene area, avoiding pollutants, especially dust and smoke.
• Training and education: Train and educate employees on safe manufacturing procedures and the correct use of protective equipment.
• Equipment inspection and maintenance: Ensure all bicycle manufacturing equipment is inspected, maintained, and replaced regularly to ensure safe operation.
• Comply with safety regulations and procedures: All employees in a bicycle manufacturing factory should comply with safety regulations and procedures to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
• Risk management: A bicycle manufacturing factory should have a risk management plan to evaluate, classify, and control risks during the manufacturing process.
• Use machinery and equipment correctly: Manufacturing employees need to be trained to use machinery and equipment correctly, avoiding incorrect use that endangers themselves and others.
• Ensure electrical safety: Ensure the electrical system in the bicycle manufacturing factory meets safety standards and is maintained regularly to minimize the risk of fire and explosion.
• Periodically organize labor environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, 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 labor safety training for bicycle manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet provides your business with great benefits after completing labor safety training courses as stipulated in Decree 44/2016/ND – CP on labor safety and hygiene work for companies, factories, and businesses.

• Employees can recognize the potential risks of labor accidents and have preventive measures to avoid labor accidents.
• Your business can establish risk prevention measures in the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Minimize costs when there is a risk of labor insecurity.
• The uninterrupted manufacturing process will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with labor safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create a reputation and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing your business’s brand.

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 labor safety training course for bicycle 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 to Nam Viet is something extremely valuable, which is why Nam Viet’s Labor Safety Training work is always focused on becoming more and more professional. And the motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly to this day comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from the businesses. Below is 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 meets the standards we set. It helps our company handle one less issue, so we can 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 labor safety and completing safety records for 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. Labor Safety Training Competence of An Toan Nam Viet

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and high-quality labor safety training center in Vietnam today. With labor safety training sessions taking place continuously at manufacturing workshops, factories, or construction sites across the country (63 provinces and cities in Vietnam).

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Labor safety training license

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

Documents and lectures

• Before labor safety training documents are put into the occupational safety training courses, they are 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 labor safety and hygiene training have researched and concluded during the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge absorption efficiency to students.

Facilities

• Controlling the factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase the teaching performance and the knowledge absorption efficiency of students.
• Our facilities supporting the training course always arrange a spacious classroom that meets 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 labor safety training. For us, conveying knowledge of self-protection to workers so that they have a safe foundation on their livelihood path is contributing to the development of the country.

To ensure effective training, we prepare every little detail carefully and meticulously, no matter how small. From preparing tools, equipment, teaching devices to textbooks, documents, sound, and lighting.

Our labor safety training lecturers are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research works on identifying hazards in all occupations and how to prevent them.

The lecturers’ lectures are summarized from practical experience and conveyed in a vivid and easy-to-visualize way to the workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during the learning time and absorb our teaching knowledge well. Of course, the knowledge conveyed always adheres to 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 provider of reputable and professional labor safety training services with the following advantages:

• Competitive training costs but guaranteed training quality.
• Flexible training schedule to suit the production situation of the company.
• Fast procedures for issuing labor safety training certificates, in compliance with the Law.
• Training lecturers are people with many years of experience in the profession.
• The classroom is controlled for factors affecting the training process, which increases teaching performance and the knowledge absorption efficiency of students.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for labor safety work at businesses.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to support customers accurately and quickly.

10. Refer to more labor safety training documents for bicycle manufacturing

• Labor safety documents for bicycle manufacturing
• Set of labor safety training documents
• Set of labor safety training test questions
• Multiple-choice test for labor safety in bicycle manufacturing
• Slides for labor safety training lecture for bicycle manufacturing