Occupational Safety Training in Razor Blade Manufacturing Factory

1. Overview of razor blades

a. What are razor blades?

• A razor blade is a shaving blade used for shaving or cutting hair. Today’s razor blades are often made of stainless steel and can be reused multiple times or can be replaced after each use. Razor blades are a common tool for men’s personal care.
• According to a report by Euromonitor, the razor blade market in Vietnam is showing a growth trend due to the increasing demand for razors as consumers strive to enhance their health and appearance. However, the razor blade manufacturing industry in Vietnam is also facing many challenges, including fierce competition from famous brands and the manufacturing cost of razor blades in Vietnam is still higher than in other countries in the region.

b. Types of machinery for razor blade manufacturing

The types of machinery for razor blade manufacturing often include:

• Steel cutting machine: This machine is used to cut steel into thin sheets to manufacture razor blades.
• Planing machine: This machine is used to smooth the steel sheets in preparation for the razor blade manufacturing process.
• Polishing machine: This machine is used to polish the razor blade to make the surface smoother.
• Casting machine: This machine is used to cast razor blades from steel alloys.
• Heat pressing machine: This machine is used to press the razor blades into plastic or metal handles.
• Inspection machine: This machine is used to inspect the quality of razor blade products before packaging and shipping.

These types of machinery are often used in razor blade manufacturing factories to produce high precision and performance and meet the increasing demands of the market.

c. Typical razor blade manufacturing companies in Vietnam

In Vietnam, there are many razor blade manufacturing companies, but the most typical ones include:

• Gillette Vietnam: As one of the most famous and largest razor brands in the world, Gillette has been present in Vietnam since 1994. The company manufactures and distributes razor blades and other personal care products.
• Bic Vietnam: Bic is a brand from France and is known for its writing products and razors. In Vietnam, Bic manufactures and distributes razors and other stationery products.
• Vietnam Bao Thanh: This is a local company specializing in the manufacturing of razors and other personal hygiene products. The company has been on the market for many years and has built its reputation in the razor blade manufacturing industry in Vietnam.
• Hien Lam Razor Blades: Established in 2006, Hien Lam Razor Blades is a local company manufacturing high-quality razor blades and other personal care products.
• Duc Thanh Razor Blades: Established in 1980, Duc Thanh Razor Blades is a long-standing razor blade manufacturing business in Vietnam. The company manufactures and supplies high-quality razors at reasonable prices.

d. Specific jobs in a razor blade manufacturing factory

Group 1

• CEO, Deputy CEO, department head in a razor blade 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

• Steel cutting: This job involves using a steel cutting machine to cut steel sheets into thin slices in preparation for the next manufacturing stage.
• Fine planing: This job involves using a planing machine to smooth the cut steel slices.
• Polishing: This job involves using a polishing machine to polish the razor blades and make the surface smoother.
• Casting: This job involves using a casting machine to cast razor blades from steel alloys.
• Heat pressing: This job involves using a heat pressing machine to press the razor blades into plastic or metal handles.
• Quality inspection: This job involves using an inspection machine to check the quality of razor blade products before packaging and shipping.
• Manufacturing management: This job involves managing the manufacturing process and ensuring that the manufacturing process is on schedule and the product quality meets requirements.
• Machinery operation and maintenance: This job involves operating and maintaining razor blade manufacturing machinery to ensure manufacturing performance and accuracy.

Group 4

• Office jobs, service, sales, marketing.
• Manufacturing management, quality management, human resources management, material management, financial accounting management.
• Research and development of new products, designing product packaging.

2. Overview of the labor safety training course for razor blade manufacturing

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

a. What is group 3 labor safety training?

• Labor safety training for group 3 consists of awareness-building sessions on how to prevent labor accidents for workers.
• The labor safety training course will help workers identify and avoid dangers, and limit the risks of labor accidents while working.

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b. Training duration

First-time safety training duration

• The total training duration is at least 24 hours, including the inspection time.
• 8 hours of theoretical study on the policy and legal system 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 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 usually, there will be 6 training sessions, and the course will take place over 3 days, on the condition that the manufacturing business can arrange continuous study time.

Periodic safety training duration

• Before the labor safety card expires, if workers want to have it reissued, they must undergo a periodic labor safety training course, with a periodic safety training duration of at least 50% of the first-time safety training duration.

Explanation: The total periodic labor safety training duration is at least 12 hours, including the inspection time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the inspection, the worker will have their labor safety card reissued or extended.

c. Content of the training course

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d. Labor safety card

After completing the labor safety training course and passing the inspection, workers will be issued a labor safety card (also commonly known as a Group 3 labor 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, a red stamp, and a 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, there are two cases:

• If the employer and the worker have a labor contract, the employer must sign, stamp, and initial the safety card for the trained person in Group 3 after they complete the training course from a labor safety training unit and pass the inspection.
• If the worker is a freelancer, seasonal worker, and does not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, stamp, and initial the safety card for the worker after they complete the training course from a labor safety training unit and pass the inspection.

3. Identifying dangers affecting workers when manufacturing razor blades

Razor blade manufacturing can pose many dangers to workers. Here are some potential dangers and how to identify them:

• This is the main danger in the razor blade manufacturing process. Razor blade manufacturing machinery can cause labor accidents such as getting caught, hit, or cutting hands and feet. Workers should be trained and use protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats to avoid unnecessary accidents.
• The manufacturing of razor blades can create environmental pollutants such as metal dust, toxic fumes, and many other substances. Workers need to be provided with protective equipment such as masks to ensure their health.
• Workers often have to work in a high-noise and dry-air environment. This can cause health problems such as headaches, stress, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), dry eyes, and respiratory issues.
• The job of manufacturing razor blades can cause pressure and stress for workers. This can lead to mental health problems such as depression, tension, and reduced labor productivity.
• If the electrical equipment in the factory is not regularly maintained, not properly insulated, or waterproofed, it will cause the danger of electric shock for workers during the manufacturing process.

4. Common types of labor accidents for workers when manufacturing razor blades

The common types of labor accidents for workers during the razor blade manufacturing process include:

• Foreign object puncture accident: This is a common accident for workers when manufacturing razor blades. If protective equipment is not used, workers can be stabbed by knives or other objects, causing serious injuries.
• Hand or foot cutting accident: Knives and machinery for razor blade manufacturing can cause hand or foot cutting accidents if not used correctly or if protective equipment is not fully used.
• Impact accident: Workers can be hit by machinery or tools for razor blade manufacturing, causing serious injuries and trauma.
• Getting stuck accident: Other dangers include the risk of getting stuck in razor blade manufacturing machinery or in tight spaces when performing manufacturing work.
• Accident due to improper use of protective equipment: The failure to fully use protective equipment such as masks, safety glasses, and gloves can lead to health problems such as environmental pollution, lung disease, and other problems.
• Eye accidents: Metal particles and dust from the razor blade manufacturing process can cause eye problems if safety glasses are not used.

5. Safety measures when participating in razor blade manufacturing

To ensure the safety of workers during the razor blade manufacturing process, the following safety measures need to be applied:

• Use protective equipment: Protective equipment including safety glasses, masks, gloves, and safety shoes can help minimize the risks of impact, cutting, puncture, and other risks.
• Safety training: Employees involved in razor blade manufacturing need to be trained on safety procedures, how to use protective equipment, and how to handle dangerous situations to minimize labor accidents.
• Inspect and maintain equipment: Razor blade manufacturing machinery needs to be inspected and maintained periodically to ensure safe operation. Employees must be trained to understand and know how to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment in case of an incident.
• Ensure ventilation: To minimize the risk of air pollution during the razor blade manufacturing process, manufacturing factories need to ensure ventilation and environmental hygiene.
• Safety management: Manufacturing managers must ensure compliance with labor safety regulations and environmental protection regulations. If any dangerous situation occurs, there must be an emergency plan and measures to resolve the situation.
• Adjust lighting: Light that is too bright or too dark can also cause some dangers during the razor blade manufacturing process. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the lighting to suit the manufacturing activities to ensure the safety of employees.
• Periodically organize work environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, thereby adjusting to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of labor safety training for razor blade manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet provides businesses with the following great benefits after completing labor safety training courses as regulated in Decree 44/2016/ND – CP on Labor safety and hygiene, Companies, factories, businesses.

• Workers 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 process.
• Minimize costs when there is a risk of unsafe labor.
• The manufacturing process is not interrupted, which helps increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with labor safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create credibility and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand for your business.

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 labor safety training course for razor blade 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 An Toan Nam Viet is something extremely precious, which is why An Toan Nam Viet’s Labor Safety Training work is increasingly focused on being professional. And the motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strong to this day comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from businesses. Below are the feedbacks from the partners 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 deal with one less problem, so we can focus on our expertise more.”

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 team of consulting specialists. 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 labor safety and completing safety records to serve the work process. The team of consulting specialists 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. An Toan Nam Viet’s Labor Safety Training Competence

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

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Labor safety training license

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

Documents and lectures

• Before the labor safety training documents are put into the labor 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 the teaching standards of An Toan Nam Viet, which is a method that experts in labor safety and hygiene 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 knowledge acquisition efficiency of students.
• Our facilities that support the training course always have 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 put our professional passion for labor safety training as a top priority. For us, imparting the knowledge of self-protection to workers so that they can have a safe journey in their livelihoods 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 aids to lesson plans, documents, sound, and lighting.

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

The lecturers’ lectures are summarized from reality and conveyed in a lively and easy-to-visualize way to workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during the study period and acquire 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 unit that provides reputable and professional labor safety training services with the following advantages:

• Competitive training costs but training quality is still guaranteed.
• Flexible training schedule to suit the manufacturing situation of the Company.
• Fast and legally compliant procedures for labor safety training certification.
• The training lecturers are people with many years of experience in the profession.
• The classroom is controlled for factors that affect the training process, increasing teaching performance and the knowledge acquisition 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 as quickly as possible.

10. See more labor safety training documents for razor blade manufacturing

• Labor safety documents for razor blade manufacturing
• Labor safety training documents set
• Labor safety training test questions set
• Multiple choice test for labor safety training for razor blade manufacturing
• Slides of labor safety training lectures for razor blade manufacturing