Occupational Safety Training for Smart Card Manufacturing

1. Overview of Smart Card

a. What is a Smart Card?

A smart card, also known as a chip card, is an advanced technology used to store and transmit information securely and efficiently. Smart cards are usually compact in size, similar to regular credit cards.

A smart card is integrated with a microprocessor chip and a memory to store data. The microprocessor allows the card to perform calculations and process internal data, while the memory is used to store necessary information such as personal data, financial information, identification codes, and other data.

Smart card technology allows the card to interact with smart card readers through wireless or contact communication protocols. When placed near a smart card reader, the card transmits its information and receives commands from the device. Smart cards can be used in many fields, including payment, transportation, access control, security, and many other applications.

A common example of a smart card is the EMV chip card used in credit card and debit card payment systems. This card contains information related to the cardholder and identification codes used to authenticate transactions. When the cardholder inserts the card into a smart card reader, the information on the card is transmitted to the payment system for authentication and transaction processing.

Smart cards bring many benefits such as enhanced security, improved transaction efficiency, and the ability to interact and integrate with other systems.

b. Types of Machines in Smart Card Manufacturing

The process of manufacturing smart cards usually involves the participation of many types of machines and equipment. Below are some common types of machines used in the process of manufacturing smart cards:

• Card cutting machine: This machine is used to cut basic material sheets (such as PVC or PET) into the size and shape of smart cards.
• Laminating machine: The laminating machine is used to apply heat and pressure on the card’s material layers to combine them. This process creates a “sandwich” with the chip layer and protective layers around it.
• Chip slotting machine: This machine is used to create slots or grooves for chips on smart cards. These slots allow the chip to be firmly attached to the card.
• Chip embedding machine: This machine is used to attach the electronic chip into the prepared position on the smart card. This process requires high accuracy to ensure the chip is placed correctly and firmly connected with the contact points on the card.
• Smart card reader: This machine is used to check and read information from completed smart cards. The smart card reader can check cardholder information, financial data, and other stored information.
• Quality inspection machine: The quality inspection machine is used to check technical specifications, including size, durability, accuracy, and functionality of the smart card. This helps ensure that the manufactured cards meet established quality standards.

These are just some examples of machines involved in the smart card manufacturing process. There may be additional machines and equipment depending on the specific production process and technology used.

c. Smart Card Manufacturing Enterprises in Vietnam

There are several enterprises in Vietnam engaged in manufacturing and supplying smart cards. Below are some popular enterprises in this field:

• Hoa Binh: Hoa Binh Co., Ltd. is a leading enterprise in Vietnam in the field of smart card manufacturing. The company provides various types of smart cards for different applications, including credit cards, debit cards, public cards, and employee cards.
• Vietnam Smart Card Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Vinasmart): Vinasmart is one of the leading companies in smart card manufacturing in Vietnam. The company provides various types of smart cards, including payment cards, membership cards, public cards, and employee cards.
• Vietnam International Card Co., Ltd. (VTCARD): VTCARD is an enterprise specializing in manufacturing and supplying smart cards. The company provides smart card solutions for many sectors, including payment, access control, public cards, and employee cards.
• Vina Card Technology Co., Ltd. (Vinacard): Vinacard is one of the leading enterprises in smart card manufacturing and distribution in Vietnam. The company provides various types of smart cards, including credit cards, debit cards, payment cards, and public transportation cards.

Note that this list only provides some common enterprises in the field of smart card manufacturing in Vietnam. There may be many other companies operating in this industry, and this list may not include all enterprises.

d. Specific Jobs in Smart Card Manufacturing Factory

Group 1

• General director, deputy general director, department managers in smart card manufacturing factory.

Group 2

• Safety officer: managing safety in the factory, designing safety procedures, monitoring and urging employees to comply with safe working procedures.

Group 3

• Sample card production: After the design is approved, this task includes producing initial smart card samples for testing and validation before mass production.
• Material preparation: This task includes preparing necessary materials for the manufacturing process, including base materials such as PVC or PET, electronic chips, printing ink, protective layers, and other components.
• Printing and fabricating front and back sides of cards: This task includes printing information and images on the front and back sides of smart cards, as well as fabricating protective layers and surface layers.
• Chip embedding: This task involves embedding the electronic chip into the smart card, ensuring the chip is placed in the correct position and securely connected with the card’s contact points.
• Card cutting and slotting: This task includes cutting smart cards from base material sheets and creating slots or grooves to embed chips and other components onto the card.
• Quality inspection: After completing the manufacturing process, smart cards are inspected for quality to ensure they meet standards of size, durability, accuracy, and functionality.
• Packing and boxing: This task includes packing smart cards into individual packaging or boxing them for transportation and distribution.

Group 4

• Office, service, sales, and marketing jobs.
• Production management, quality management, human resources management, material management, financial accounting management.
• Card design: This task involves designing and creating smart card models, including interface design, colors, images, and other elements on the card.

2. Overview of Occupational Safety Training in Smart Card Manufacturing

In 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, facing the highest risks of occupational safety. Refer to other groups here

a. What is Group 3 Occupational Safety Training?

• Group 3 occupational safety training consists of lessons that provide awareness on how to prevent workplace accidents for employees.
• The occupational safety training course helps employees recognize and avoid hazards, limiting the risks of workplace accidents while working.

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b. Training Duration

Initial occupational safety training duration

• Total training time is at least 24 hours, including test time.
• 8 hours of theory on the system of occupational safety and hygiene policies and laws
• 8 hours of theory on basic knowledge of occupational safety and hygiene
• 4 hours of theory on specialized training content
• 2 hours of practical training on specialized content
• 2 hours of theory test at the end of the course

The occupational safety training center will allocate the schedule into several sessions depending on the time arrangement for employees. Typically, there will be 6 training sessions, lasting 3 days, provided the manufacturing enterprise arranges continuous learning time.

Periodic occupational safety training duration

• Before the occupational safety card expires, employees who wish to renew must undergo periodic occupational safety training, with the periodic training duration being at least 50% of the initial training duration.

Explanation: the total duration of periodic occupational safety training is at least 12 hours, including test time. After completing the periodic training and passing the test, employees will be reissued and extended with the occupational safety card.

c. Training Content

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d. Occupational Safety Card

After completing the occupational safety training course and passing the examination, employees will be granted an occupational safety card (commonly referred to as occupational safety certificate group 3).

The group 3 safety card will clearly show information such as: full name, date of birth, specific job and working environment. It will also include the training duration, official stamp, and signature certifying course completion.

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 case the employer and the employee have a labor contract with each other, the employer must sign, stamp, and seal the safety card for the employee in group 3 after completing the training course provided by the training unit and passing the examination.
• In case of freelance or seasonal employees, without a labor contract, the training unit must sign, stamp, and seal the safety card for the employee after completing the training course provided by the occupational safety training unit and passing the examination.

3. Identifying hazards affecting workers in smart card manufacturing

In smart card manufacturing, there are some potential hazards that can affect workers. Below are some common hazards and how to identify them:

• Chemicals: The smart card manufacturing process may use chemicals such as solvents, adhesives, printing inks, and other additives. These substances can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, or respiratory tract. Hazards may include inhaling organic vapors, skin contact with toxic substances, or ingestion of chemicals. To identify them, it is necessary to check the safety data sheets and manufacturer’s instructions and ensure the use of appropriate personal protective measures such as wearing masks, gloves, protective clothing, and safety goggles.
• Mechanical impact: The smart card manufacturing process may involve the use of machinery and equipment such as cutters, heat presses, and card readers. Hazards may include accidents causing injuries, cuts, explosions, or impacts. To identify them, workers must comply with industrial safety rules, receive proper training in operating machinery and equipment, and ensure the use of personal protective equipment such as helmets, protective clothing, goggles, and safety shoes.
• Use of electrical machinery and equipment: The smart card manufacturing process may involve the use of electrical machinery and equipment. Hazards may include electrical accidents, explosions, or injuries caused by poor insulation. To identify them, it is necessary to ensure that machinery and equipment are regularly maintained, use safe power sources, and comply with safety rules when working with electricity.

4. Common types of occupational accidents for workers in smart card manufacturing

During smart card manufacturing, several types of occupational accidents may occur. Below are some common types of occupational accidents in this field:

• Cutting accidents, injuries: The use of cutters, grooving machines, or sharp tools can pose risks of cuts and injuries to workers, especially when safety rules are not followed and personal protective measures are not used properly.
• Impact accidents: During material handling, the use of machinery or other equipment, there is a risk of impacts and injuries caused by falling heavy objects or collisions if safety rules are not followed and protective equipment is not used.
• Electrical accidents: The use of electrical machinery and equipment in smart card manufacturing requires compliance with electrical safety rules, including using safe power sources, proper isolation, and avoiding direct contact with hazardous electrical parts.
• Chemical accidents: Smart card manufacturing may involve the use of chemicals such as solvents, adhesives, printing inks, and other additives. Risks of chemical accidents include skin contact, inhaling organic vapors, or ingesting chemicals, causing irritation, burns, or other serious effects if safety regulations are not followed and personal protective measures are not used.
• Accidents from mechanical equipment: During the operation and maintenance of machinery, accidents may occur due to oil leaks, moving mechanisms, or other machine components. Risks of crushing, trapping, or other injuries may occur if safety rules are not followed and protective measures are not used.

5. Safety measures in smart card manufacturing

When participating in smart card manufacturing, there are some important safety measures to ensure safety and prevent occupational accidents. Below are some basic safety measures that workers must follow:

• Training and guidance: Before engaging in smart card manufacturing, workers must be trained and guided on safe working procedures, the use of machinery and equipment, and the proper use of personal protective measures.
• Use of personal protective equipment: Workers must fully and properly use personal protective equipment such as helmets, masks, gloves, safety goggles, protective clothing, and safety shoes. Compliance with rules for using and maintaining this equipment is essential.
• Compliance with machinery safety rules: When working with machinery and equipment, workers must comply with industrial safety rules, including regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, avoiding the use of unsafe equipment, and ensuring safety for both themselves and those around them.
• Chemical management: When working with chemicals such as solvents, adhesives, and printing inks, workers must follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions and ensure the use of appropriate personal protective measures. At the same time, chemicals must be stored, handled, and disposed of safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Quality inspection and risk assessment: Procedures for quality inspection must be implemented to ensure that smart cards are manufactured according to standards.
• Periodically organize occupational environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, and adjust to reduce risks to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training in smart card manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet provides businesses with the following excellent benefits after completing occupational safety training courses in accordance with Decree 44/2016/ND – CP on occupational safety and hygiene for companies, factories, and enterprises.

• Workers can recognize potential risks of occupational accidents and thereby take preventive measures to avoid accidents.
• Businesses can establish risk prevention measures in manufacturing, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Reduce costs when safety risks occur in labor.
• Uninterrupted manufacturing processes help increase productivity and product quality.
• Comply with occupational safety law, avoiding legal risks.
• Create prestige and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand value of businesses.

The training courses of An Toan Nam Viet are solutions to prevent and combat external factors affecting individuals so that they can avoid dangers that may lead to injury or, more seriously, death.

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7. Customer feedback after completing occupational safety training in smart card manufacturing

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. That responsibility is extremely valuable to Nam Viet, which is why the occupational safety training of Nam Viet is always emphasized to become more professional. The driving force for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly to the present comes from positive feedback as well as suggestions from enterprises. Below are the responses of 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 contributes to reducing an issue that our company needs to handle, allowing us to focus more on our expertise.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

Bac Nam E&C Construction Investment Joint Stock Company

“The first time using the service at An Toan Nam Viet I was very surprised by the 24/7 enthusiastic support from the consulting team. The organization of the class 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 documents for the working process. The consulting team was enthusiastic and timely in responding to 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 Capacity of An Toan Nam Viet

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

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License for occupational safety training

• An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and issued a certificate of eligibility for occupational safety and hygiene training activities by the Occupational Safety Department of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs. This further strengthens our capacity in occupational safety training.

Documents and lectures

• Before occupational safety training materials are applied in occupational safety training courses, they are reviewed and approved to ensure that lectures are always accurate in terms of knowledge and effective when applied.
• The teaching methods of trainers are standardized according to the teaching standards of An Toan Nam Viet, which are methods that occupational safety and hygiene experts have studied and summarized during teaching to bring the highest knowledge absorption efficiency to learners.

Facilities

• Controlling factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase teaching efficiency and knowledge absorption of learners.
• Training support facilities of our center always arrange spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, and training equipment, etc.

9. Reputable and high-quality nationwide occupational safety training center

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always place professional dedication to occupational safety training as our top priority. For us, imparting knowledge of self-protection to workers so that they can have safety skills on their livelihood journey is contributing to building the country.

To ensure training effectiveness, we carefully and meticulously prepare every detail, even the smallest. From preparing tools, teaching equipment, curricula, documents, sound, and lighting.

Our occupational safety trainers are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research projects on identifying hazards in all industries and ways to prevent them.

The lectures of trainers are summarized from practice and conveyed in a lively and easy-to-understand way to workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during learning and effectively absorb our training knowledge. Of course, the knowledge conveyed always adheres to Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.

From there, workers grasp many measures to prevent hazards and ways to protect themselves. At the same time, they can apply them most appropriately in their actual work.

Our occupational safety training center is proud to be a reputable and professional provider of occupational safety training services with the following advantages:

• Competitive training costs while ensuring training quality.
• Flexible training schedules adapted to the company’s manufacturing situation.
• Fast and lawful procedures for issuing occupational safety training certificates.
• Trainers are highly experienced professionals.
• Classrooms are controlled for factors affecting training to enhance teaching efficiency and knowledge absorption of learners.
• Lectures are compiled to suit occupational safety work at enterprises.
• An Toan Nam Viet works dedicatedly and professionally to support customers accurately and quickly.

10. Refer to additional occupational safety training documents in smart card manufacturing

• Occupational safety document for smart card manufacturing
• Occupational safety training document set
• Occupational safety training test set
• Occupational safety training curriculum for smart card manufacturing
• Occupational safety multiple-choice test in smart card manufacturing