Occupational Safety Training in Fur and Leather Product Manufacturing Factory

1. Overview of fur and leather products

a. What are fur and leather products?

• Fur and leather products are items made from the fur and skin of furry animals such as sheep, camels, alligators, whales, deer, leopards, tigers, eels, snakes, and other animals. These products include jackets, wool hats, gloves, footwear, handbags, scarves, decorative items, and many other types of products.
• However, the use of fur and leather in product manufacturing faces much controversy and criticism due to animal violence, environmental damage, and pollution. Therefore, many people are turning to products made from synthetic materials and sustainable sources to minimize the negative impact on the environment and animals.

b. Types of machinery for manufacturing fur and leather products

Types of machinery for manufacturing fur and leather products include:

• Leather cutting machine: This machine is used to cut pieces of leather into specific shapes for products such as footwear, handbags, wallets, jackets…
• Sewing machine: An automatic sewing machine is used to sew pieces of leather together to create products such as handbags, footwear, jackets…
• Fur sewing machine: This machine is used to sew fur onto pieces of leather to create products such as jackets, gloves, wool hats…
• Pressing machine: A pressing machine is used to press pieces of leather together or press fur onto the leather to create products such as handbags, jackets, wool hats…
• Polishing machine: This machine is used to polish the surfaces of the leather to make them smoother and more beautiful.

In addition, in the manufacturing of fur and leather products, many types of tools and equipment are also used, such as scissors, nails, staples, needles, sewing thread… to complete the products.

c. Fur and leather product manufacturing enterprises in Vietnam

In Vietnam, there are many enterprises that manufacture fur and leather products, including some large and branded enterprises. The following are some fur and leather product manufacturing enterprises in Vietnam:

• Hoang Long – Vina: Is a leading company in Vietnam in the field of manufacturing and exporting fur and leather products, with main products such as footwear, handbags, jackets, gloves, wool hats…
• Furama: Is a company specializing in manufacturing products from fur such as jackets, gloves, wool hats, wool socks…
• Huu Nghi: Is an enterprise that manufactures products from fur and leather such as footwear, handbags, uniforms…
• Hong Ngoc: Is an enterprise that manufactures products from fur such as jackets, wool hats, wool socks…
• Duc Viet: Is an enterprise that manufactures products from fur and leather such as footwear, handbags, jackets, uniforms…

In addition, there are many other enterprises such as Hoa Tho, Phong Phu, Thanh Long, Lam Gia… also operating in the field of manufacturing fur and leather products in Vietnam.

d. Specific jobs in a fur and leather product manufacturing factory

Group 1

• General director, deputy general director, department head in a fur and leather product manufacturing factory.

Group 2

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

Group 3

• Leather cutting: Pieces of leather are cut according to pre-designed templates, usually done by an automatic leather cutting machine or by hand with the support of a specialized cutting knife.
• Leather polishing: This work involves using various tools and chemicals to smooth the leather surface and create a shine for the product.
• Fur sewing: Fur is embroidered or sewn onto pieces of leather to create a soft and warm fur layer for the product.
• Product sewing: Pieces of leather are sewn together or with fur by a sewing machine or by hand to create the finished product.
• Quality control: All products are checked for quality to ensure they meet customer standards and requirements.

Group 4

• Office work, service, sales, marketing.
• Production management, quality management, human resource management, material management, financial accounting management.
• Product design: This work includes creating a product design on paper or on a computer, including the size, shape, and materials to be used.

2. Overview of the occupational safety training course for manufacturing fur and leather products

Within 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. See more about the other groups here

a. What is group 3 occupational safety training?

• Group 3 occupational safety training consists of sessions that equip workers with awareness of how to prevent occupational accidents.
• The occupational safety training course will help workers recognize and prevent dangers, and limit the risk 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 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 study 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 many training sessions depending on the time arrangement for employees. But usually, there will be 6 training sessions, and the course will take place for 3 days, provided that the manufacturing company can arrange continuous study time.

Periodic safety training duration

• Before the occupational safety card expires, if workers want to have 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 periodic occupational safety training duration is at least 12 hours, including the examination time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the examination, workers will have their occupational safety card re-issued or renewed.

c. Content of the training course

See more training content of the 6 groups

d. Occupational safety card

After completing the occupational safety training course and passing the examination, workers will be issued an occupational safety card (in practice often 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, red stamp, and signature confirming 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 two cases:

• If there is an employment contract between the employer and the employee, the employer must sign, stamp, and seal the safety card for the trained person in Group 3 after they have gone through the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passed the examination.
• If the worker is a freelance or seasonal worker and does not have an employment contract, the training unit must sign, stamp, and seal the safety card for the worker after they have gone through the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passed the examination.

3. Recognizing hazards affecting workers when manufacturing fur and leather products

Manufacturing fur and leather products can pose many hazards to the health and safety of workers. Below are some common hazards during the manufacturing process of fur and leather products:

• During the manufacturing process of fur and leather products, workers may be exposed to harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, organic solvents, detergents, acids, bases… These substances can be harmful to the respiratory tract, dry out the skin, and cause skin irritation.
• Workers can be exposed to harmful dust and fur during the manufacturing of fur and leather products. Inhaling dust and fur can cause respiratory problems, such as pneumonia or a decrease in lung function.
• During the use of chemicals and fuel materials, there is a risk of fire and explosion in the fur and leather product manufacturing factory.
• Machinery and equipment in the fur and leather product manufacturing factory can cause injuries and occupational accidents to workers.
• If the electrical equipment in the factory is not regularly maintained, not adequately insulated, or not waterproof, it will cause an electric shock hazard to workers during manufacturing.

4. Common types of occupational accidents for workers when manufacturing fur and leather products

During the manufacturing process of fur and leather products, workers can encounter many types of occupational accidents. Below are some common types of occupational accidents in the fur and leather product manufacturing industry:

• Wrist cutting accidents: Jobs in the fur and leather product manufacturing industry often require the use of knives, scissors, cutting machines, and other sharp tools. If safety is not ensured during use, employees may suffer wrist cutting accidents or other injuries.
• Burn accidents: The manufacturing process of fur and leather products requires the use of many heat sources, such as burning or using machinery. If safety is not ensured, workers may suffer burn accidents.
• Machinery collision accidents: Machinery and equipment in the fur and leather product manufacturing factory can cause collision accidents for employees if they are not used correctly or if safety is not ensured during use.
• Respiratory tract accidents: Workers can be exposed to harmful dust and fur during the manufacturing of fur and leather products. If safety is not ensured during use, employees may suffer respiratory problems.
• Injury accidents: Moving and transporting materials and products can cause injury accidents for employees in the fur and leather product manufacturing factory.

5. Safety measures when participating in the manufacturing of fur and leather products

Implementing safety measures during the manufacturing process of fur and leather products is very important to protect the health and life of workers. Below are some safety measures that need to be complied with in the fur and leather product manufacturing industry:

• Wear protective equipment: Workers should wear protective equipment, including helmets, safety glasses, gloves, masks, and safety shoes to protect their body parts from harmful agents such as dust, fur, chemicals, knives, scissors, machinery, and high temperatures.
• Training and coaching: Fur and leather product manufacturing factories need to provide employees with training and coaching on occupational safety procedures, safe use of equipment and machinery, and management of hazardous waste.
• Industrial hygiene: Fur and leather product manufacturing factories need to implement industrial hygiene measures to protect the health of employees, including cleaning machinery and work surfaces, managing waste, and handling it safely.
• Management and control of hazardous substances: Fur and leather product manufacturing factories need to control hazardous substances such as chemicals and emissions by using safe equipment and technology to minimize the impact on the environment and the health of employees.
• Inspection and maintenance of equipment: Fur and leather product manufacturing factories need to inspect and maintain equipment regularly to ensure they always operate efficiently and safely.
• Risk management: Fur and leather product manufacturing factories need to assess and manage risks related to manufacturing processes and provide optimal safety solutions to minimize risks for employees.
• Periodically organize work environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, thereby adjusting and reducing the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training for manufacturing fur and leather products

An Toan Nam Viet provides your business with great benefits after completing the occupational safety training courses as regulated in Decree 44/2016/ND-CP on occupational safety and health work, for companies, enterprises.

• Employees can recognize the potential risks of occupational accidents and take preventive measures to avoid occupational accidents.
• Your business can establish risk prevention measures in the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance process.
• Minimize costs when there is a risk of occupational safety loss.
• 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 your business’s brand.

Nam Viet’s training courses are the 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 manufacturing fur and leather products

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 Occupational Safety Training work is increasingly focused on becoming 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 is the feedback from our partners that 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 have one less issue to deal with, and from there we can focus more on our profession.”

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 with 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 quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. With continuous occupational safety training sessions held 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 Labor 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 occupational safety training capability.

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 An Toan Nam Viet’s teaching standards, which is a method that experts on occupational safety and health training have researched and drawn from the teaching process to bring the highest knowledge acquisition efficiency to students.

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• The control of factors in the classroom affecting the training process will increase the teaching performance and the knowledge acquisition efficiency of the students.
• The facilities supporting our training course always arrange spacious classrooms that meet the 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 livelihood journey is a contribution to building the country.

To ensure effective training, we prepare carefully and meticulously every little detail, no matter how small. From preparing tools, equipment, teaching equipment to curriculum, 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 the hazards in all occupations and how to prevent them.

The lecturer’s lectures are drawn from reality and conveyed in a vivid, easy-to-visualize way to the workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during their study time and acquire 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 real-life 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 guaranteed training quality.
• Flexible training schedule to suit the manufacturing situation of the company.
• Fast and legally compliant procedures for occupational safety training certificate issuance.
• Training lecturers are people with many years of experience in the profession.
• The classroom is controlled for factors affecting the training process, increasing teaching performance and the knowledge acquisition efficiency of the students.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety work in enterprises.
• An Toan Nam Viet works dedicatedly and professionally to support customers accurately, and as quickly as possible.

10. Refer to additional occupational safety training documents for manufacturing fur and leather products

• Occupational safety documents for manufacturing fur and leather products
• Set of occupational safety training documents
• Set of occupational safety training test questions
• Multiple-choice test for occupational safety in manufacturing fur and leather products
• Slides of occupational safety training lecture for manufacturing fur and leather products