Occupational Safety Training in Microprocessor (Chip) Manufacturing Factory

1. Overview of microprocessors (chips)

a. What is a microprocessor (chip)?

• A microprocessor (or chip) is a very important component of computers and other electronic devices. It is an integrated circuit manufactured on a silicon wafer and includes millions or even billions of electronic components such as transistors, resistors, capacitors, and other components.
• A microprocessor’s function is to process information, control computer operations, perform calculations, and store and transmit data. It is the “brain” of computers and other electronic devices, playing an important role in information processing and control.
• Microprocessors are widely used in electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, personal computers, servers, storage devices, control devices, household appliances, and many other applications. Major companies such as Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, Samsung, Apple, and Nvidia are leading companies in the manufacturing and development of microprocessors for electronic devices.
• Currently, Vietnam is trying to build a microprocessor manufacturing industry to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity and reduce dependence on imports. However, this industry is still in its initial stage and has many challenges to overcome.
• Currently, some domestic enterprises have started manufacturing electronic components, including microprocessors, but the output and product quality have not yet reached an international level. These enterprises face difficulties in finding high-quality input material sources, weak research and development capabilities, and insufficiently advanced infrastructure and manufacturing technology.

b. Types of microprocessor (chip) manufacturing machinery

Microprocessor manufacturing machinery includes many complex manufacturing devices and technologies. Below are some of the main manufacturing devices and technologies used in the microprocessor manufacturing industry:

• Plasma emission device: used to produce thin layers and shape parts of the microprocessor.
• 3D etching device: used to shape the components of the microprocessor, from the coating layer to the wires and other details.
• Material coating device: used to coat materials on the microprocessor surface, including buffer layers, conductive layers, and protective layers.
• Sizing machine: used to measure the size of the microprocessor’s details to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Grinding and mixing machine: used to produce mixtures and blend materials to produce buffer materials and other protective layers.
• Testing and quality inspection device: used to inspect microprocessor products after manufacturing to ensure quality and reliability.

In addition, microprocessor manufacturing technology also includes other complex processes such as emission, etching, coating, baking, and inspection. These processes are carried out in clean rooms with the highest possible level of cleanliness to ensure the quality and reliability of the product.

c. Typical microprocessor (chip) manufacturing enterprises

There are many typical microprocessor (chip) manufacturing enterprises in the world. Here are some of them:

• Intel Products Viet Nam Co., Ltd. is a company of the Intel Corporation, established in 1997 in Viet Nam. The company operates in the field of designing and manufacturing electronic components, microprocessor chips, and information technology-related products.
• AMD: is a microprocessor manufacturing company that competes with Intel, with products including CPUs for personal computers and servers, and GPUs (Graphics Processing Unit) for computers and servers.
• Samsung: is one of the world’s leading microprocessor manufacturers, with products including CPUs for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and servers.
• TSMC: is a leading microprocessor manufacturing company in the world, with manufacturing services for other companies such as Apple, Qualcomm, and Nvidia.
• Nvidia: is a world-leading GPU manufacturing company, providing products for computers and servers, as well as other media and entertainment products.
• Qualcomm: is a leading microprocessor manufacturing company in the mobile field, providing products for smartphones and tablets.

In the microprocessor manufacturing market in Viet Nam, there are currently a number of enterprises that are operating and developing, including FPT Electronics, Viettel High Tech Industries Corporation, Meko Technology, and Sao Nam Electronics. However, these enterprises are in the initial stage and are not yet truly competitive with large microprocessor manufacturing companies in the world.

d. Specific jobs in a microprocessor (chip) factory

Group 1

• CEO, Deputy CEO, department manager in a microprocessor factory.

Group 2

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

Group 3

• Wafer processing: wafer processing personnel must use equipment such as cutting and grinding machines, as well as use advanced technologies such as photolithography, etching, and doping to create clean and uniform wafers.
• Microcircuit fabrication: people doing this work must use microcircuit fabrication technologies such as PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition), CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition), and use tools such as heating furnaces, ion implanters, and laser machines to create microcircuits with high precision.
• Product quality inspection: product quality engineers and personnel must use measuring and analysis equipment such as SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope), XRD (X-ray Diffraction), FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), and other electrical testing tools to ensure product quality.
• Packaging and final product inspection: final product packaging personnel must use advanced packaging equipment, testing equipment, and packaging equipment to ensure quality and protect the product during transportation and use.

Nhóm 4

• Jobs in the office, service, sales, and marketing.
• Quality management, human resource management, material management, financial accounting management.
• Production management: production management personnel must monitor the production process, manage resources, and plan manufacturing to ensure manufacturing efficiency and on-time progress.
• Research and development of new products.
• Electronic circuit design: people doing this work must have in-depth knowledge of electronic theory and skills in using circuit design tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics.

2. Overview of the occupational safety training course for microprocessor (chip) manufacturing

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

a. What is occupational safety training for group 3?

• Occupational safety training for group 3 is a series of lessons that provide awareness of how to prevent occupational accidents for employees.
• The occupational safety training course will help employees recognize and prevent dangers, and limit the risks of occupational accidents at work.

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b. Training time

First-time safety training time

• The total training time is at least 24 hours, including inspection time.
• 8 hours of theoretical study on the policy and legal system 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 inspection at the end of the training course

The safety training center will distribute the time into several training sessions depending on the scheduling for the employees. However, there will usually be 6 training sessions, and the course will last for 3 days, provided that the manufacturing enterprise can arrange continuous study time.

Periodic safety training time

• Before the occupational safety card expires, if the employee wants 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 inspection time. After completing the periodic training course and passing the test as required, the employee will be re-issued or have their occupational safety card renewed.

c. Content of the training course

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d. Occupational safety card

After completing the occupational safety training course and passing the test, the employee will be issued an occupational safety card (in practice often called a group 3 occupational safety certificate).

Specifically, the group 3 safety card will clearly show information such as: full name, date of birth, specific job, and work environment. It will also include the training time, red stamp, and a signature confirming the completion of the training course.

According to the regulations on issuing safety cards, clearly stated in Clause 2 Article 24 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP, there are two cases:

• In the case where the employer and the employee have a labor contract, the employer must sign, stamp, and initial the safety card for the trained person in group 3 after they have undergone the training course from the occupational safety training unit and have passed the test.
• In the case of a freelance or seasonal employee who does not have a labor contract, the training unit must sign, stamp, and initial the safety card for the employee after they have undergone the training course from the occupational safety training unit and have passed the test.

3. Recognizing dangers in microprocessor (chip) manufacturing

The manufacturing of microprocessors (chips) is a complex and risky process. There are a number of dangers that need to be recognized and minimized to ensure the safety of employees and products. Below are some common dangers in microprocessor manufacturing:

• During the manufacturing process, chemicals may be used. When not used correctly, they can cause fire and explosion risks and threaten the lives of employees and the factory’s assets.
• Microprocessor manufacturing requires precise processing equipment and the resulting products contain micro-crystals. Therefore, the dangers from dust and chemicals are very high. If protective equipment is not used correctly, employees can be affected by these toxic agents, causing serious health problems.
• The microprocessor manufacturing process involves many electronic devices and uses high voltage. If not operated correctly, this high voltage can cause fires and explosions and pose a danger to employees.
• The microprocessor manufacturing process involves the use of heating and baking equipment. If protective equipment is not used correctly, employees can be burned and their lives and health can be endangered.

4. Common occupational accidents in microprocessor (chip) manufacturing

The manufacturing of microprocessors (chips) is a process that requires precision and care, with many risks of causing occupational accidents. Below are some common occupational accidents that occur in microprocessor manufacturing:

• Burns: The microprocessor manufacturing process often involves the use of heating and baking equipment and chemicals. Failure to use protective equipment correctly can cause burn accidents for employees.
• Self-inflicted accidents: Microprocessor manufacturing requires high precision and the use of special and small processing equipment. If not used correctly, this equipment can cause accidents for employees, such as hand cuts or other injuries.
• Poisoning: Microprocessor manufacturing involves the use of toxic chemicals and the creation of toxic gases. If not used correctly, these substances can cause health problems, from mild to serious.
• Electric shock: Microprocessor manufacturing involves the use of electronic devices and high voltage. If not operated correctly, employees can get an electric shock and their lives can be endangered.

5. Safety measures when participating in microprocessor (chip) manufacturing

To ensure safety during the microprocessor (chip) manufacturing process, employees must comply with safety regulations and implement the following safety measures:

• All employees must be trained in occupational safety, including how to use personal protective equipment and other safety regulations.
• Employees must ensure they fully use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, masks, gloves, hard hats, safety shoes, chest protectors, and other protective equipment to minimize risks.
• Processing equipment and heating equipment must be inspected periodically to ensure they are operating correctly and safely.
• Employees must comply with chemical use regulations, including how to use, store, and handle toxic chemicals.
• Product quality management is very important to ensure product quality and minimize risks.
• Waste from microprocessor manufacturing can contain toxic substances and must be handled correctly to ensure safety for the environment and human health.
• Employees must assess risks and implement protective measures to minimize occupational accidents and protect their health.
• Periodically organize work environment monitoring in the factory or enterprise, collect and analyze harmful factors to employees, and then adjust to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training for microprocessor (chip) manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet provides wonderful benefits to your enterprise after completing occupational safety training courses according to the regulations in Decree 44/2016/ND-CP on Occupational Safety and Health for companies, enterprises, and factories.

• Employees can recognize the potential risks of occupational accidents and take preventive measures to avoid them.
• Your enterprise can establish risk prevention measures in the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance process.
• Minimize costs when there is a risk of occupational unsafety.
• Uninterrupted manufacturing will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create prestige and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand for your enterprise.

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 microprocessor (chip) manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet has many years of experience in the mission of accompanying many enterprises in Viet Nam 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 is increasingly focused on professionalism. And the motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly to the present comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from enterprises. Below are the feedbacks from the 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 have one less problem to deal with, and from there 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 using the service at An Toan Nam Viet, I was very surprised by the enthusiastic 24/7 support of the team of consultants. 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 the work of completing safety records for the work process. The team of consultants 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. An Toan Nam Viet’s Occupational Safety Training Competence

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

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Occupational safety training license

• An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and certified by the Occupational Safety Department of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs as being eligible to operate in occupational safety and health training. This further strengthens our competence in occupational safety training.

Documents and lectures

• Before the occupational safety training documents are put into the occupational safety training courses, they have been reviewed and approved 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 in occupational safety and health training have researched and drawn from 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 supporting the training course always arrange spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, training equipment, etc.

9. Reputable and high-quality safety training center nationwide

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always put our professional dedication to occupational safety training as a top priority. For us, imparting self-protection knowledge to workers so they can have a safe journey on their path to make a living is a contribution to building the country.

To ensure effective training, we prepare carefully and meticulously every little detail, even the smallest one. From preparing tools, equipment, and 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 dangers in all occupations and how to prevent them.

The lecturers’ lessons are drawn from reality and are conveyed in the most vivid and easy-to-imagine way to the workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during their study time and absorb our taught 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 to 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 based on the manufacturing situation of the company or enterprise.
• Quick and legally compliant procedures for issuing 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 knowledge acquisition for students.
• The lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety work in enterprises.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to support customers accurately and as quickly as possible.

10. Additional References for Occupational Safety Training in Microprocessor (Chip) Manufacturing

• Occupational Safety Materials for Microprocessor (Chip) Manufacturing
• Occupational Safety Training Materials
• Occupational Safety Training Test Collection
• Occupational Safety Quiz for Microprocessor (Chip) Manufacturing
• Slides for Occupational Safety Training in Microprocessor (Chip) Manufacturing