Occupational Safety Training in Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing Factory

1. Overview of fire extinguishers

a. What is a fire extinguisher?

• A fire extinguisher is a device used to extinguish fires. Fire extinguishers are often designed in the form of a cylindrical container, which can be made of various materials such as metal, plastic or fiberglass and are stored in fire zones. Inside the container is a fire extinguishing agent, usually powder or CO2 gas, that can be sprayed out quickly to put out the fire and prevent the spread of the fire.
• Fire extinguisher manufacturing businesses in Vietnam are diverse in size and scale, from small businesses with local manufacturing and business scale to large corporations with manufacturing and business scale nationwide and regionally.
• However, in recent times, the fire extinguisher manufacturing industry in Vietnam is facing many challenges, including fierce competition from foreign businesses, the continuous improvement of manufacturing technology and the increasing demands of customers for product quality.

b. Types of machinery for fire extinguisher manufacturing

The types of machinery and equipment for fire extinguisher manufacturing include:

• Shearing machine: used to cut steel sheets into the necessary sizes and shapes for fire extinguisher manufacturing.
• Welding machine: used to weld fire extinguisher parts together.
• Sheet metal bending machine: used to bend sheet metal parts into the shape of a fire extinguisher.
• Punching machine: used to punch holes on the fire extinguisher.
• Painting machine: used to paint fire extinguishers, creating a beautiful, shiny and anti-corrosion surface.
• Pressure testing machine: used to check the pressure and durability of the fire extinguisher after manufacturing.
• Packaging machine: used to package and store fire extinguishers before shipping.

c. Typical fire extinguisher manufacturers in Vietnam

In Vietnam, there are many fire extinguisher manufacturing companies, including some with large brands, good product quality and widely used in industries, factories, buildings, government agencies and other organizations. Some typical fire extinguisher manufacturing companies in Vietnam are:

• Dai Duong Duong Investment and Equipment Consulting Joint Stock Company (DDP) – DDP is a leading unit in the manufacturing and distribution of fire extinguishers in Vietnam. DDP has many types of fire extinguishers such as CO2 gas extinguishers, powder extinguishers, foam extinguishers, water extinguishers, refrigerated gas extinguishers and accompanying accessories.
• Vietnam Fire Protection Equipment and Accessories Co., Ltd. (VNFSC) – VNFSC is a company specializing in providing fire protection products and equipment, including fire extinguishers, water pipes, nozzles, valves and other accessories.
• An Toan Industry Co., Ltd. (ATI) – ATI is a company specializing in the manufacturing and supply of high-quality fire extinguishers, including CO2 gas extinguishers, powder extinguishers, foam extinguishers and refrigerated gas extinguishers.
• Hong Ky Fire Protection and Accessories Trading and Service Co., Ltd. (HKP) – HKP is a unit specializing in providing fire protection equipment, including fire extinguishers, nozzles, water pipes and other accessories. HKP’s products are widely used in construction projects, buildings, factories and government agencies.

d. Specific jobs in a fire extinguisher manufacturing factory

Group 1

• Executive director, deputy executive director, department head in a fire extinguisher 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

• Material procurement: this job includes procuring materials for fire extinguisher manufacturing, including steel, aluminum, rubber, plastic, valves, pressure gauges, gas discharge valves, etc.
• Cutting, bending, welding, grinding, plating: these are the main fire extinguisher manufacturing jobs, in which the container parts are cut, bent, welded, ground and plated to form a fire extinguisher.
• Inspection and testing: before fire extinguishers are packaged and sold on the market, they will be inspected and tested to ensure they meet required standards and quality.
• Packaging and transportation: after fire extinguishers have passed inspection and testing, they will be packaged and transported to stores or agents for sale on the market.
• Maintenance and repair: the maintenance and repair of fire extinguishers is very important to ensure they are always in good working condition when needed.

Group 4

• Office jobs, serving, sales, marketing.
• Production management, quality management, human resource management, material management, financial and accounting management.
• Design and research: this job includes designing and researching new types of fire extinguishers or improving existing types of fire extinguishers to meet market needs.

2. Overview of occupational safety training for fire extinguisher manufacturing

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. Refer to other groups here

a. What is Group 3 occupational safety training?

• Occupational safety training for group 3 consists of training sessions to equip workers with an awareness of how to prevent labor accidents.
• The occupational safety training course will help workers recognize and prevent dangers, and limit the risk of labor accidents during work.

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b. Training time

First-time safety training time

• The total training time is at least 24 hours, including the inspection 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 study on specialized training content
• 2 hours of theoretical inspection 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 normally, there will be 6 training sessions, and the course will take place in 3 days, provided that the manufacturing business can arrange continuous study time.

Periodic safety training time

• 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 time being at least 50% of the first-time safety training time.

Explanation: the total periodic occupational safety training time is at least 12 hours, including the inspection time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the test, the worker will be re-issued or renewed their occupational safety card.

c. Content of the training course

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d. Occupational safety card

After completing the occupational safety training course and at the same time passing the test, the worker will be issued an occupational safety card (in practice, it is often 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, specific job and working environment. At the same time, it also has the training time, red stamp and signature confirming the completion of the training course.

According to the regulations on issuing safety cards specified in clause 2 Article 24 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP, it is divided into 2 cases:

• In the case that the employer and the employee have a labor contract with each other, the employer must sign, stamp and seal the safety card for the trained person in Group 3 after undergoing the training course from the occupational safety training unit, and at the same time passing the test.
• In the case that the worker is a freelancer, a seasonal worker, and does not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, stamp and seal the safety card for the worker after undergoing the training course from the occupational safety training unit, and at the same time passing the test.

3. Identifying hazards affecting workers when manufacturing fire extinguishers

The main hazards that can be encountered during the fire extinguisher manufacturing process include:

• Electrical hazards are the main hazards during the fire extinguisher manufacturing process. Therefore, fire prevention measures such as ensuring stable voltage, protecting equipment from the effects of static electricity, and preventing agents that cause fire and explosion must be implemented.
• During the fire extinguisher manufacturing process, workers can be injured by collisions, slips, falls or falling heavy objects.
• Workers are exposed to many toxic chemicals. If they do not wear full protective equipment, employees can be affected by these chemicals.
• During the welding of fire extinguishers, workers can be exposed to ultraviolet rays from welding equipment. Continuous exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause skin burns or skin cancer.

4. Types of labor accidents that often occur to workers when manufacturing fire extinguishers

The types of labor accidents that often occur when manufacturing fire extinguishers include:

• Accidents when operating machinery: Workers can be in danger during the operation of machinery to manufacture fire extinguishers, including the risk of being crushed, cut, ground or hit.
• Hazards from materials and chemicals: During the manufacturing process, workers are exposed to many types of materials and chemicals such as metals, toxic chemicals, various types of glue, tape, thermoplastics, fire retardants, adhesives… If they do not wear full protective equipment, workers can be in danger from exposure to these toxic substances.
• Accidents when moving fire extinguishers: During the fire extinguisher manufacturing process, workers have to move and transport fire extinguishers, and in this process they can be in danger from slipping, falling or colliding with obstacles.
• Hazards from heat and fire: During the fire extinguisher manufacturing process, workers are often exposed to many heat-generating devices and a high risk of fire and explosion, so it is necessary to strictly comply with occupational safety regulations to avoid accidents.

5. Safety measures when participating in fire extinguisher manufacturing

Ensuring occupational safety is very important in the fire extinguisher manufacturing process. The following safety measures need to be implemented:

• Ensuring occupational hygiene: Fire extinguisher manufacturing factories must ensure occupational hygiene to avoid labor accidents from injuries, poisoning, collisions and other dangers.
• Using protective equipment: Fire extinguisher manufacturing factories need to use protective equipment such as safety glasses, masks, gloves and other types of protective equipment to ensure the safety of workers.
• Training employees on occupational safety: Fire extinguisher manufacturing factories need to provide full training courses on occupational safety for employees so that they can understand and apply occupational safety procedures and regulations in their work.
• Inspecting and maintaining equipment: Fire extinguisher manufacturing equipment needs to be inspected and maintained regularly to ensure they operate effectively and safely for workers.
• Implementing occupational safety regulations: Fire extinguisher manufacturing factories need to comply with occupational safety regulations, including the use of protective equipment, seat allocation and other safety measures to avoid labor accidents and protect the health of workers.
• Periodically organize work environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, thereby adjusting to reduce the harmful level to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training for fire extinguisher manufacturing

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 hygiene, companies, factories, businesses.

• Workers can identify the potential risks of labor accidents, thereby having preventive measures to avoid labor accidents.
• Businesses can establish risk prevention measures in the production, operation and maintenance process.
• Minimizing costs when there is a risk of occupational safety loss.
• Uninterrupted production process will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Complying with the correct regulations on labor safety law, avoiding legal risks.
• Creating prestige and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand for your business.

An Toan 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 fire extinguisher 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 is something very precious to An Toan Nam Viet, which is why An Toan Nam Viet’s Occupational Safety Training work is increasingly focused on being professional. And the motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly to the present comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from businesses. Below are the feedbacks from our partners that we have served.

KOSIA E&C Co., Ltd.

“I am very satisfied with An Toan Nam Viet’s safety training service, the teaching quality meets the standards we set. It helps our company reduce a problem that needs to be handled, so we can focus more on our expertise.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

Bac Nam E&C Investment 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 An Toan Nam Viet’s service!”

Nguyen Thanh Binh / Director

Hoa Dat Construction and Trading Joint Stock Company

“An Toan Nam Viet’s service has helped us a lot in simplifying occupational safety and the work of completing safety records to serve the work process. The consulting team is enthusiastic and timely in answering our questions. 5 stars for An Toan Nam Viet”

Truong Ba Ngoc Minh / Chairman of the Board of Directors

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8. Capacity for Occupational Safety Training 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 continuously held at production 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 and granted a certificate of eligibility for occupational safety and hygiene training activities by the Safety Department of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs. This further strengthens our capacity for occupational safety training.

Documents and lectures

• Before the occupational safety training materials are put into the occupational safety 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 standard of An Toan Nam Viet, which is a method that experts on occupational safety and hygiene training have researched and accumulated 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 the teaching performance and the effectiveness of students’ knowledge acquisition.
• Our facilities to support the training course always arrange spacious classrooms that meet the standards for area, lighting, training equipment … etc…

9. Reputable and quality national safety training center

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

To ensure that the training is effective, we prepare carefully and meticulously every little thing, no matter how small. From preparing tools, equipment, teaching equipment to textbooks, documents, sound, and light.

Our occupational safety training lecturers are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research projects identifying hazards in all professions and how to prevent them.

The lecturers’ lectures are drawn from practice and conveyed in a vivid 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. 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 guaranteed.
• Flexible training schedule with the production situation of the Company business.
• Quick and legal procedures for granting occupational safety training certificates.
• The training lecturers are people with many years of experience in the profession.
• The classroom is controlled for factors affecting the training process to increase teaching performance and the effectiveness of students’ knowledge acquisition.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety work at businesses.
• An Toan Nam Viet works dedicatedly and professionally to support customers accurately and as quickly as possible.

10. Refer to more occupational safety training materials for fire extinguisher manufacturing

• Occupational safety training materials for fire extinguisher manufacturing
• Set of occupational safety training materials
• Set of occupational safety training test questions
• Occupational safety multiple-choice test for fire extinguisher manufacturing
• Slides of the occupational safety training lecture for fire extinguisher manufacturing