Occupational Safety Training in Thorium Ore Mining

1. Overview of thorium ore

a. What is Thorium?

• Thorium is a chemical element in the periodic table with the symbol Th and atomic number 90. It is a soft, silvery-white metal found in nature, often associated with uranium ore. Thorium is radioactive and is used as a raw material for nuclear energy production. It is also used in industrial applications, such as in the manufacturing of halogen lamps and electronic devices.
• Currently, the situation of thorium ore mining in Vietnam has not been strongly developed because thorium resources in Vietnam have not been fully exploited and researched. However, in recent years, some companies have started to research and exploit thorium, such as Loi Duong Co., Ltd. and Loc Ninh One Member Co., Ltd. However, the scale of mining and production of these companies is still quite small and has not affected the national energy industry.

b. Types of machinery for thorium ore mining

The process of mining thorium ore is carried out similarly to the process of mining other types of ore, in which machinery is often used to excavate and transport the ore from the mine to the factory. However, the process of mining thorium ore needs to be carried out more carefully due to the radioactive nature of thorium. Some common machinery used in the process of mining thorium ore includes:

• Excavator: excavators are used to dig up ore from the ground.
• Conveyor belt: after the ore is dug up, it will be put on conveyor belts to transport to the processing factory.
• Processing machine: this machinery is used to separate thorium from the ore, then the thorium is transferred to manufacturing factories and used.
• Crusher: this machinery is used to crush the ore into fine powder, which makes the process of separating thorium from the ore more efficient.
• Radiation control system: this system is installed at processing stations and manufacturing factories to monitor the level of radiation and ensure the safety of workers and the environment.

The machinery used in the process of mining thorium ore needs to be properly maintained and operated to ensure the safety of workers and the environment.

c. Specific jobs in thorium ore mining factory

Group 1

• CEO, Deputy CEO of thorium ore mining mine

Group 2

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

Group 3

• Thorium ore mining: Workers will participate in mining thorium ore from the mine by using machinery and other mining equipment such as drills, excavators, tractors, etc.
• Thorium ore transportation: After mining, the thorium ore will be transported to the factory by truck or conveyor line.
• Ore processing: Thorium ore will be processed to separate the components in the ore and remove harmful substances.
• Product manufacturing: After processing, thorium ore will be processed to manufacture products such as nuclear fuel, current control components, etc.
• Maintenance and repair: Workers will participate in maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment in the thorium ore mining factory to ensure that mining operations take place continuously and safely.
• Management and supervision: Management and supervision staff will ensure that safety procedures and regulations are followed correctly.

Group 4

• Office jobs, services, sales, marketing.
• Research and development of safe mining technology.

2. Overview of occupational safety training course for thorium ore mining

In the scope of this article, we focus on issues related to group 3, because group 3 is the group that directly participates in the manufacturing process and bears the highest risk of occupational safety. Refer to other groups here

a. What is Group 3 occupational safety training?

• Group 3 occupational safety training are training sessions to equip workers with awareness of how to prevent workplace accidents.
• The occupational safety training course will help workers 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 the exam time.
• 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 exam at the end of the training course.

The safety training center will allocate the time into many training sessions depending on the time arrangement for the staff. But normally, there will be 6 training sessions, the course will last 3 days, on the condition that the manufacturing enterprise can arrange continuous study time.

Periodic safety training duration

• Before the occupational safety card expires, if workers want to renew it, 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 exam time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the exam, workers will have their occupational safety card renewed or 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 exam, the worker will be issued an occupational safety card (in practice, also called a Group 3 occupational safety certificate).

In which, the Group 3 safety card will clearly show information such as: full name, date of birth, job and specific work environment. At the same time, there will be the training duration, a red seal and a signature confirming the completion of the training course.

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

• In case the employer and the employee have an employment contract with each other, the employer must sign, seal and initial the safety card for the trained person in Group 3 after undergoing the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passing the exam.
• In case of freelance, seasonal workers, without an employment contract, the training unit must sign, seal and initial the safety card for the worker after undergoing the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passing the exam.

3. Recognizing hazards affecting workers when mining thorium ore

The process of mining thorium ore can encounter a number of hazards and affect workers, including:

• Natural thorium decays by alpha radiation, causing it to emit alpha, beta, and gamma particles. These particles can pose a health hazard to humans when they are exposed to or inhale them. Therefore, workers in the thorium ore mining industry need to be fully trained and equipped with appropriate protective equipment to ensure safety during the work process.
• Hydrogen gas, nitrogen gas and other toxic gases can be created during the process of mining thorium ore. If not handled properly, these gases can pose a health hazard to workers.
• Workplace accidents can occur when using equipment and machinery to mine thorium ore. This can cause injuries, wounds, and other injuries to workers.
• Chemicals used in the process of mining and processing thorium ore can cause toxic effects to workers if not used properly or not stored well.
• The process of transporting and storing thorium ore can also encounter hazards and affect workers. These include traffic accidents, fires and explosions, and effects from unsafe storage.
• If electrical equipment in the factory is not regularly maintained, not properly insulated, waterproofed, it will cause electric shock hazards to workers during the manufacturing process.

4. Types of workplace accidents that often occur to workers when mining thorium ore

The process of mining thorium ore also has potential risks and workplace accidents such as:

• Contamination with thorium: Thorium is a radioactive element and can cause health hazards with long-term exposure. Workers must ensure not to have direct contact with thorium and must wear appropriate protective gear.
• Explosion risk: The mining and processing of thorium ore requires the use of chemicals and toxic gases. The use of these substances can cause explosions or fires if not stored and used properly.
• Risk of workplace accidents: Jobs related to the mining and processing of thorium ore require the use of complex equipment and machinery. If not used properly or maintained regularly, the equipment and machinery can cause accidents to workers at the factory.
• Risk of toxicity: The chemicals and toxic gases used in the process of mining and processing thorium ore can be toxic to health if not used properly or without adequate protective measures.
• Radiation risk: Thorium is a radioactive substance, so the risk of radiation is one of the main risks for those working in the thorium ore mining and processing industry. Workers need to wear appropriate protective gear and fully comply with occupational safety and health regulations.

5. Safety measures when participating in thorium ore mining

Safety measures when participating in thorium ore mining include:

• Wear protective equipment: Employees must be provided with full protective equipment such as masks, safety glasses, gloves, reflective vests and safety shoes.
• Concentration control: It is necessary to measure the concentration of thorium in the air, water and soil to assess the level of safety. Areas with concentrations higher than the allowable level must be closed and handled.
• Equipment adjustment: Machinery must be regularly adjusted and maintained to ensure safe operation.
• Minimize contact: Employees must be trained to minimize contact with thorium by using safe mining and transportation techniques.
• Waste management: There must be a waste management plan to ensure that waste related to the thorium ore mining process is properly handled and stored.
• Occupational safety training: Employees involved in mining and operating equipment must be fully trained in occupational safety and measures to prevent dangers related to thorium.
• Health monitoring: Employees must be regularly monitored for health to detect early symptoms of diseases related to thorium exposure.
• Incident response: There must be an incident response plan to deal with emergencies related to thorium such as leaks or explosions.
• Periodically organize workplace environment monitoring in the mine, collect and analyze harmful factors to workers, thereby adjusting to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training for thorium ore mining

An Toan Nam Viet provides your enterprise with excellent benefits after completing occupational safety training courses as regulated in Decree 44/2016/ND – CP on occupational safety and health work, Companies, manufacturing plants, enterprises.

• Employees can identify potential risks of workplace accidents and thus have preventive measures to avoid workplace accidents.
• Your enterprise can establish risk prevention measures in the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Minimize costs when occupational safety risks occur.
• Uninterrupted manufacturing will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Build a professional reputation in all aspects, thereby enhancing your brand.

Nam Viet’s training courses are a solution to prevent and combat external factors from affecting each individual so that 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 thorium ore mining

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 precious to Nam Viet, which is why Nam Viet’s Occupational Safety Training work is increasingly focused on becoming professional. And the motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly to this day comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from enterprises. Below are the feedbacks 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 more on our expertise.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

Bac Nam E&C Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company

“The first time I used An Toan Nam Viet’s service, 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 our 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. 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 occupational 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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Occupational safety training license

• An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected by the Department of Occupational Safety of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs and granted a certificate of eligibility to operate occupational safety and health training. This further strengthens our ability to conduct occupational safety training.

Documents and lectures

• Before occupational safety training documents are included in 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 occupational safety and health training have researched and summarized during the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge acquisition efficiency to students.

Facilities

• Controlling the factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase teaching performance and the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for students.
• Our facilities to support the training course always arrange 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 put the professional dedication to occupational safety training as our top priority. For us, imparting the knowledge of self-protection to workers so that they can have a safe foundation on their career path is a contribution to building the country.

To ensure effective training, we prepare carefully and meticulously every little detail. 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 to identify hazards in all occupations and how to prevent them.

The lecturer’s lectures are summarized from reality and conveyed in the most vivid and easy-to-understand way to the 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 also apply it in the most suitable way in their actual work.

Our safety training center is proud to be a unit that provides reputable and professional occupational safety training services with the following advantages:

• Competitive training costs but training quality is still guaranteed.
• Flexible training schedule with the production situation of the Company or enterprise.
• Quick and legal procedures for issuing occupational safety training certificates.
• Training lecturers are people with many years of experience in the profession.
• The classroom is controlled for factors that affect the training process to increase teaching performance and the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for students.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety work at enterprises.
• An Toan Nam Viet works dedicatedly and professionally to support customers accurately and as quickly as possible.

10. Refer to more occupational safety training documents for thorium ore mining

• Occupational safety documents for thorium ore mining
• Set of occupational safety training documents
• Set of occupational safety training exam questions
• Occupational safety training multiple-choice test for thorium ore mining
• Slides of occupational safety training lectures for thorium ore mining