Occupational Safety Training for Sawdust Pellet Manufacturing

1. Overview of Sawdust Pellets

a. What are Sawdust Pellets?

Sawdust pellets are a type of product made from sawdust and other lignocellulosic materials. The manufacturing process of sawdust pellets includes compressing sawdust and applying high pressure to form pellets with specific shapes and sizes. Sawdust pellets are usually round or hexagonal in shape, and they have good strength.

Sawdust pellets are commonly used as an environmentally friendly and renewable fuel source in industries such as wood processing, energy manufacturing, and heating. They provide an efficient form of compression and packaging for sawdust and wood industry waste, helping to minimize energy consumption and reduce waste generation.

Sawdust pellets can be used as fuel in furnaces, boilers, or stoves to generate heat for manufacturing processes or as raw materials for other products such as fired bricks, high-density boards, and other construction materials. In addition, sawdust pellets are also used in the boiler industry to supply heat for cooking and heating systems.

b. Types of Machinery for Sawdust Pellet Manufacturing

There are several types of machinery commonly used in the process of manufacturing sawdust pellets. Below are some main machines:

• Crusher: The crusher is used to grind sawdust and other lignocellulosic materials into powder or smaller particles. Crushers can vary in size and capacity depending on the manufacturing scale.
• Mixing machine: The mixing machine is used to mix ground sawdust with binders and other components such as fly ash, flue ash, welding ash, or other supporting powders. The mixing process helps bind the sawdust and create a uniform mixture.
• Pellet press: The pellet press is important machinery in the sawdust pellet manufacturing process. This machine applies high pressure to the mixed material to form sawdust pellets with specific shapes and sizes. Pellet presses can be mechanical or hydraulic.
• Pellet cutter: The pellet cutter is used to cut sawdust pellets into the desired size and shape. This machine can be equipped with automatic or manual cutting systems depending on the manufacturing scale.
• Post-processing machine: Post-processing machines such as dryers or furnaces are used to dry sawdust pellets after pressing. The post-processing helps remove moisture and ensures sawdust pellets have higher durability and quality.

These machines can be customized and adjusted depending on the manufacturing scale and specific requirements of the sawdust pellet manufacturing process.

c. Sawdust Pellet Manufacturing Enterprises in Viet Nam

In Viet Nam, there are several sawdust pellet manufacturing enterprises. Below are some well-known enterprises in the sawdust pellet manufacturing industry in Viet Nam:

• Viet Nam Wood Production Joint Stock Company (Vinafco): Vinafco is one of the leading enterprises in Viet Nam specializing in manufacturing sawdust pellets. The company provides high-quality sawdust pellets in various sizes for different purposes.
• Hoang Duc Group: Hoang Duc Group is a multi-industry corporation, in which one of its main business areas is sawdust pellet manufacturing. The company produces sawdust pellets with modern technology and meets international quality standards.
• Quang Binh Biomass Energy Company (QBE): QBE is an enterprise focusing on manufacturing and supplying sawdust pellets for use as a biofuel source. The company pays attention to the manufacturing process and ensures product quality.
• Sai Gon Green Energy Company (SGE): SGE is one of the leading enterprises in Viet Nam in the field of sawdust pellet and biofuel manufacturing. The company supplies high-quality sawdust pellets to customers domestically and internationally.
• Vietwood Energy Company Limited: Vietwood Energy is an enterprise specializing in sawdust pellet manufacturing and related products in Viet Nam. The company meets the needs of customers in the wood and bioenergy industry.

Note that this list only presents some sawdust pellet manufacturing enterprises in Viet Nam, and there may be many other enterprises operating in this field.

d. Specific Jobs in a Sawdust Pellet Factory

Group 1

• Executive director, deputy executive director, department heads in the sawdust pellet factory.

Group 2

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

Group 3

• Material preparation: First, sawdust and other lignocellulosic materials are collected and prepared for use in the manufacturing process. This includes selecting quality materials, checking moisture, and pre-treatment if necessary.
• Mixing materials: After grinding, the sawdust powder is mixed with binders and other components such as fly ash, flue ash, or supporting powders. The mixing process helps bind the sawdust and form a uniform mixture.
• Pellet pressing: The mixed material is fed into the pellet press. The pellet press applies high pressure to the mixture to form sawdust pellets with specific shapes and sizes. High pressure helps produce sawdust pellets with high strength and density.
• Pellet cutting: After pressing, sawdust pellets are cut into the desired size and shape. Pellet cutters are commonly used for this task. Cutting ensures pellets have accuracy and are ready for the next stage.
• Post-processing: After cutting, sawdust pellets may be put into post-processing machines for drying and removing residual moisture. This process improves pellet quality and ensures product stability and reliability.
• Packing and boxing: Finally, the finished sawdust pellets will be packed for convenient transportation to customers.

Group 4

• Office work, service, sales, marketing.
• Manufacturing management, quality management, human resources management, materials management, financial and accounting management.
• Research and development of new products, product packaging design.

2. Overview of Occupational Safety Training for Sawdust Pellet 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 and faces 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 classes providing awareness on how to prevent workplace accidents for employees.
• The occupational safety training course helps employees recognize and prevent hazards, reducing risks of workplace accidents during work.

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b. Training Duration

Initial occupational safety training duration

• Total training time is at least 24 hours, including exam 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 final theory test

The occupational safety training center will allocate training time into multiple sessions depending on the arrangement for employees. Typically, there will be 6 training sessions, the course will last for 3 days, provided the manufacturing enterprise arranges continuous study 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 periodic occupational safety training duration is at least 12 hours, including exam time. After completing the periodic training and passing the test, employees will be reissued and renewed with an occupational safety card.

c. Training Content

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d. Occupational Safety Card

After completing the occupational safety training course and passing the test, employees will be issued an occupational safety card (commonly known as a group 3 occupational safety certificate).

In the group 3 occupational safety card, information such as full name, date of birth, job, and specific workplace environment will be clearly displayed. It will also include training time, the red seal, and the signature confirming completion of the training course.

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

• If the employer and employee have a labor contract, then the employer must sign, stamp, and affix the occupational safety card for the group 3 employee after completing the training course from an occupational safety training unit and passing the test.
• If the employee is a freelancer, seasonal worker, without a labor contract, then the training unit must sign, stamp, and affix the occupational safety card for the employee after completing the training course from the occupational safety training unit and passing the test.

3. Identifying hazards affecting workers during wood sawdust pellet manufacturing

When participating in wood sawdust pellet manufacturing, workers may encounter several potential hazards. Below are some main hazards and how to identify them:

• Accident risks: Identified through the occurrence of work accidents, such as wounds, dislocations, fractures, or injuries caused by falling heavy objects.
• Fire and explosion risks: Identified through the presence of flammable substances, grease, electricity, and heat sources near the workplace.
• Air pollution: Identified through chemical odors, smoke, dust, or toxic fumes present in the air.
• Respiratory problems: Identified through shortness of breath, coughing, or discomfort during work.
• Noise: Identified through high noise levels that may harm workers’ ears.
• Collisions and cuts: Identified through wounds, scratches, or cuts on workers’ bodies caused by collisions with tools, machinery, or sharp materials.
• High temperature: Identified through feelings of heat, excessive sweating, or dehydration during work.
• Electrical hazards: If electrical equipment in the factory is not regularly maintained, not properly insulated, or waterproofed, it may cause electric shock hazards for workers during manufacturing.

4. Common types of occupational accidents for workers during wood sawdust pellet manufacturing

During wood sawdust pellet manufacturing, workers may encounter the following types of occupational accidents:

• Cuts and injuries from contact with sharp cutting tools, knives, or saw blades during work.
• Injuries from falling or being crushed by heavy objects during transportation or handling of wood sawdust pellets.
• Being struck or crushed by machine components during operation.
• Being injured by heavy objects falling from above.
• Accidents from using unsafe equipment, poorly maintained machines, or improper operation.
• Being trapped or crushed by moving parts of machinery during work.
• Fire and explosion risks from using flammable or explosive substances during manufacturing.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals that may endanger workers’ health and safety.
• Inhaling hazardous chemicals, industrial emissions, wood dust, and sawdust that may damage the respiratory system and workers’ health.

5. Safety measures when participating in wood sawdust pellet manufacturing

When participating in wood sawdust pellet manufacturing, there are important safety measures that workers should follow to reduce accident risks and protect their health. Below are basic safety measures:

• Ensure helmets, protective glasses, masks, gloves, protective clothing, safety shoes, and other PPE are properly used and comply with regulations.
• Ensure PPE is the right size, in good working condition, and replaced when necessary.
• Provide safety training for workers on safe work procedures, equipment use, and handling dangerous situations.
• Conduct periodic evaluations and provide updated occupational safety information.
• Regularly inspect and maintain machinery, equipment, and tools to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform maintenance and repairs when necessary to keep equipment functioning properly.
• Store materials and chemicals safely, complying with storage and usage regulations.
• Ensure materials and chemicals are safely handled and disposed of according to regulations.
• Comply with safe work procedures, especially when using machinery and tools, performing grinding, pellet pressing, and cutting.
• Implement safety monitoring, report hazards, and propose process improvements.
• Regularly conduct workplace environment monitoring in factories, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, then adjust to reduce hazards and prevent occupational diseases.

6. Benefits of occupational safety training in wood sawdust pellet manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet provides your business with great benefits after completing occupational safety training courses according to regulations in Decree 44/2016/ND – CP on occupational safety and hygiene for companies, factories, and enterprises.

• Workers can recognize potential risks of occupational accidents and take preventive measures to avoid accidents.
• Your business can establish preventive measures in manufacturing, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Minimize costs when safety risks occur at work.
• Uninterrupted manufacturing processes help increase productivity and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create credibility and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing your business brand.

An Toan Nam Viet’s training courses are the solution to prevent and protect each individual from external impacts so they can avoid dangers that may lead to injuries or even fatalities.

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7. Customer feedback after completing occupational safety training in wood sawdust pellet manufacturing

An Toan Nam Viet has many years of experience in the mission of accompanying businesses across Vietnam in general and in the southern provinces in particular. This responsibility is extremely valuable to An Toan Nam Viet, which is why occupational safety training is always emphasized with increasing professionalism. The motivation for An Toan Nam Viet’s growth comes from both positive feedback and constructive suggestions from enterprises. Below are feedbacks from our partners we have served.

KOSIA E&C Company Limited

“I am very satisfied with the safety training service of Nam Viet, the teaching quality meets the standards we set. It helps our company reduce a problem to deal with, 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 I used An Toan Nam Viet’s service, I was very surprised by the enthusiastic 24/7 support of the consulting team. The class organization was very fast 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 documentation for our operations. The consulting team was 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. Occupational Safety Training Capability of An Toan Nam Viet

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and high-quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. Occupational safety training sessions are continuously conducted at manufacturing workshops, factories, or construction sites nationwide (63 provinces and cities in Vietnam).

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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, granting certification of eligibility to operate in occupational safety and hygiene training. This further strengthens our capacity in occupational safety training.

Materials and lectures

• Before occupational safety training materials are introduced into safety training courses, they are reviewed and approved to ensure accuracy and effectiveness when applied.
• The teaching methods of instructors are standardized according to An Toan Nam Viet’s training standards, developed by experts in occupational safety and hygiene training to ensure the highest knowledge acquisition for learners.

Facilities

• Controlling classroom factors affecting training will increase teaching performance and learners’ knowledge absorption.
• Training facilities are always arranged with spacious classrooms meeting standards of size, lighting, and training equipment.

9. Nationwide reputable occupational safety training center

At An Toan Nam Viet, we always place occupational safety training at the top priority. For us, imparting knowledge of self-protection to workers so they can be safe in their livelihood is a contribution to nation building.

To ensure training effectiveness, we carefully prepare every detail, even the smallest, from teaching tools, equipment, to curriculum, documents, sound, and lighting.

Our occupational safety trainers are experts with many years of experience in the field. They have even conducted research on hazard identification across industries and preventive measures.

The lectures are drawn from practical experience and delivered in a vivid, easy-to-understand manner to workers. These elements help workers feel comfortable during training and absorb knowledge effectively. Naturally, the knowledge delivered always adheres to Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.

From there, workers can grasp many preventive measures and ways to protect themselves. At the same time, they can apply them appropriately in real work situations.

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 while maintaining training quality.
• Flexible training schedules adapted to the company’s manufacturing situation.
• Quick and lawful occupational safety training certification procedures.
• Trainers with many years of industry experience.
• Classrooms controlled for factors affecting training, enhancing teaching performance and knowledge absorption.
• Lectures tailored to occupational safety practices at enterprises.
• An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to support customers accurately and quickly.

10. Additional references for occupational safety training in wood sawdust pellet manufacturing

• Occupational safety training document set
• Occupational safety documents for wood sawdust pellet manufacturing
• Occupational safety training test set
• Occupational safety training curriculum for wood sawdust pellet manufacturing
• Occupational safety multiple-choice test for wood sawdust pellet manufacturing