Occupational Safety Training in An Giang

1. Overview of An Giang

a. The economic picture in An Giang

• An Giang is a province in the Southwest region of Vietnam, with diverse terrain from mountains to riverine plains. Agriculture and aquaculture are the main industries of the province, contributing significantly to the local economy. However, An Giang also has great potential for development in other fields such as services, tourism, and industry.
• Occupational safety training services in Chau Doc City, Long Xuyen City, Tan Chau Town, An Phu District, Chau Phu District, Chau Thanh District, Cho Moi District, Phu Tan District, Thoai Son District, Tinh Bien District, Tri Ton District of An Giang Province are developing strongly.
• In terms of economy, in recent years, An Giang has seen significant development. The province achieved an average GDP growth rate of 7.4% in the 2016-2020 period. The agricultural sector accounted for the highest proportion of the province’s GDP, about 29.3%. The industry and construction sector accounted for 18.7% and services for 52%. In addition, An Giang province is also one of the food and seafood processing centers of the Southwest region.
• An Giang’s main manufacturing fields are agriculture and aquaculture. The province has a lot of cultivated land suitable for crops such as rice, cassava, sweet potatoes, fruits, and other industrial crops. In addition, aquaculture such as pangasius, basa fish, and shrimp also contributes significantly to the local economy. However, the province also has more diverse production with the development of industries such as food processing, wood manufacturing, shipbuilding, and other products.
• In the construction sector, An Giang has been promoting infrastructure projects such as transportation, bridges, electricity, and water, ensuring that the infrastructure meets the needs of the province’s economic and social development.

b. Manufacturing fields in An Giang

• An Giang is an agricultural province with rich alluvial soil, having strengths in the production of rice, fruit, seafood, and aquaculture. In particular, rice and seafood production are two key industries of the province. According to the report of the An Giang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in 2020, the province’s rice cultivation area reached over 253,000 hectares, with a rice output of over 1.8 million tons. Of these, there are 7 rice varieties that have been selected and prioritized for production in the Mekong Delta region. In addition, the province also produces many types of fruit such as mangoes, pomelos, especially Cat Chu mango, a famous mango variety of An Giang.
• In the seafood industry, An Giang is one of the provinces with a developed seafood processing industry. Here, fish species such as pangasius, basa, catfish, tilapia, and eel are raised and produced with a quite stable output.
• In addition, the province also has some other manufacturing industries such as footwear manufacturing, packaging manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, wood industrial product manufacturing, etc. However, these industries are not yet strongly developed and have not contributed much to the provincial economy.

c. Construction field in An Giang

• An Giang is one of the southern provinces of Vietnam, with a favorable geographical location and a rich system of rivers and canals, making it a location that attracts a lot of investment in the construction sector.
• However, in recent times, the construction situation in An Giang has not changed much, most of the construction projects are housing, infrastructure, and industrial parks, with not many large projects.
• Construction projects in An Giang are often implemented by domestic construction companies and some international partners. However, violations of the law in the construction sector, especially the use of poor quality materials and construction that does not comply with the master plan, are occurring in some localities.

2. Overview of the safety training course in An Giang

a. What is occupational safety training?

• The occupational safety training course in An Giang is an in-depth training course on occupational safety for people working in the fields of industry, construction, manufacturing, and other high-risk occupations for occupational accidents. This training course is organized by An Toan Nam Viet’s occupational safety training centers in An Giang.
• In this course, trainees will be provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure their own safety and that of their colleagues during work. The topics trained include legal regulations on occupational safety, identifying and assessing potential risks, methods of inspecting and maintaining safety equipment, first aid skills, and handling emergency situations.
• For businesses, providing occupational safety training for employees not only helps enhance the capacity and work efficiency of employees but also ensures compliance with legal regulations on occupational safety and minimizes the risk of occupational accidents during the manufacturing and business process.
• Occupational safety training at Binh Long industrial park, Binh Hoa industrial park, Xuan To industrial park, Vam Cong industrial park, Hoi An industrial park in An Giang province is necessary to create a safe working environment for workers.

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b. Training duration

The duration of occupational safety training depends on many factors such as the type of job, profession, etc. However, the exact total training duration for each group is specified in Article 19 of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP

• Group 1: 16 hours
• Group 2: 48 hours
• Group 3: 24 hours
• Group 4: 16 hours
• Group 5: 16 hours
• Group 6: 4 hours

c. Content of the training course

The content of occupational safety training includes the necessary knowledge and skills to minimize the risk of occupational accidents and ensure the safety of workers and business assets. Specifically, occupational safety training may include the following contents:

1. Knowledge of occupational safety laws, state and business regulations on occupational safety.
2. Knowledge of risks and types of occupational accidents in the working environment.
3. Skills and methods of using personal protective equipment and general protective equipment.
4. Methods to minimize the risk of occupational accidents, ensuring safety during work.
5. How to handle dangerous situations and organize rescue when occupational accidents occur.
6. Knowledge of protecting the working environment.

In addition, the training content can also be adjusted to suit each type of profession and specific working conditions.

d. Occupational safety training certificate

Occupational safety and health training certificate

• The template for the occupational safety and health training certificate is described in detail at template 08, Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP and they are issued for groups 1, 2, 5, 6.
• Accordingly, the certificate template has a size of 13 cm x 19 cm, its outer surface is sky blue.

• The content of the outer surface of the certificate is shown as in the image above
• The inner surface of the certificate has a white background and the content is shown as below.

Occupational safety card

• The template for the occupational safety card is described in detail at template 06, Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP
• Group 3 workers will be issued an occupational safety card (actually often called the group 3 occupational safety certificate).
• Accordingly, the card template has a size of 60 mm x 90 mm, the content on the front and back is shown as in the image below.

The employer can issue a group 3 safety card to the person who has been trained in occupational safety after passing the test and having a labor contract between the two parties.

Training logbook for trained persons

• The template for the logbook for trained persons in groups 1, 2, 5, 6 is described in detail at template 09, Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.
• The template for the logbook for trained persons in group 3 is described in detail at template 10, Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP
• The template for the logbook for trained persons in group 4 is described in detail at template 11, Appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP
• Specifically for group 4, only the logbook is issued and not a group 4 safety certificate.
• The content in the group 4 logbook is shown as in the image below.

3. Employment issues in An Giang

• Currently, the employment situation in An Giang province is still quite stable and has a positive development trend. The main industries in the locality include agriculture, aquaculture, processing industry, tourism, and services.
• Of these, agriculture and aquaculture are two traditional industries that play an important role in the economy of An Giang province. The processing industry is also developing strongly, with fields such as food processing, wood processing, manufacturing of household appliances, electronic devices, building materials, etc. In particular, in recent years, the tourism and service industries have also been developing at a rapid pace, creating many new job opportunities for local people.
• However, the employment situation also faces certain challenges, such as the competitiveness of agricultural and aquatic products with imported products, requiring efforts to improve the competitiveness of local products. In addition, training a high-quality workforce that is suitable for market needs is also an issue that needs attention to enhance the development of the locality.

4. Occupational accident situation in An Giang

• According to statistics from the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs, in 2020, An Giang province recorded a total of 32 occupational accidents, causing 33 injuries and 34 deaths. The occupational accident rate of An Giang province ranked 11th nationwide and 2nd in the Mekong Delta region, after Tien Giang province.
• The main causes of occupational accidents in An Giang are violations of occupational safety procedures and a lack of awareness of occupational safety among workers. The industries with the highest number of occupational accidents in An Giang are agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, and the agricultural product processing industry.

5. Measures to control occupational accidents

To control occupational accidents and khắc phục hậu quả in An Giang, some measures can be applied as follows:

• Raise awareness among workers: It is necessary to introduce occupational safety training programs to raise awareness among workers. These programs can be implemented by research organizations or occupational safety consulting units.
• Increase inspection and supervision: State agencies need to increase inspection and supervision of businesses regarding compliance with occupational safety regulations. If violations are found, timely and strong handling measures are needed to prevent occupational accidents from occurring.
• Invest in personal protective equipment: Businesses need to invest in personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of workers. This equipment includes hard hats, protective vests, safety shoes, safety glasses, etc.
• Build a safe working environment: Businesses need to build a safe working environment by creating favorable working conditions that comply with occupational safety regulations. At the same time, clear procedures and regulations need to be issued so that workers can perform their jobs safely.
• Support workers who have been in accidents: If an occupational accident occurs, it is necessary to provide support measures for the injured workers and their families. These measures can include subsidies, healthcare, psychological counseling, etc.
• Research and propose new solutions: It is necessary to conduct research and propose new solutions to reduce occupational accidents.
• Periodically organize labor 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 occupational safety training

An Toan Nam Viet provides businesses with the following great benefits after completing occupational safety training courses as stipulated in Decree 44/2016/ND – CP on occupational safety and health work, for companies, factories, and businesses.

• Employees can recognize the potential risks of occupational accidents and thus have preventive measures to avoid occupational accidents.
• Your business can establish risk prevention measures in the manufacturing, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Reduce costs when there is a risk of occupational safety loss.
• Uninterrupted manufacturing will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create credibility and professionalism in all aspects, thereby elevating the brand for your business.

The training courses of Nam Viet are a solution to prevent and combat external factors affecting individuals 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 training course

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 valuable to Nam Viet, which is why the Occupational Safety Training work of Nam Viet is increasingly focused on becoming more professional. The motivation for An Toan Nam Viet to grow strongly to the present comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from businesses. Below is the feedback from our 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 deal with one less problem, so we can focus on our expertise more.”

Lee Ki Hwa / General Director

Bac Nam E&C Construction Investment 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 consultants. The class organization 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 task of completing safety records for our work process. The team of consultants is enthusiastic and responds promptly 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 Capability 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 taking place at manufacturing workshops, factories, or construction sites across the country (63 provinces and cities in Vietnam).

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• License for occupational safety training
  • An Toan Nam Viet has been inspected and certified by the Department of Occupational Safety of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs as being qualified to conduct occupational safety and health training. This further strengthens our capability 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 instructors is synchronized with the teaching standards of An Toan Nam Viet, which is a method that experts in occupational safety and health 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 the teaching performance and the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for students.
  • The facilities supporting our training course always have a spacious classroom that meets standards for area, lighting, training equipment, etc.

9. Reputable and quality national safety training center

• At An Toan Nam Viet, we always prioritize our professional dedication to occupational safety training. For us, imparting self-protection knowledge to workers so they have a safe foundation on their livelihood path is a contribution to nation-building.
• To ensure effective training, we prepare carefully and meticulously even the smallest details. From preparing tools, equipment, and teaching aids to textbooks, documents, sound, and lighting.
• Our occupational safety training instructors are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research projects on identifying dangers in all professions and how to prevent them.
• The instructors’ lectures are distilled from practical experience and conveyed in a vivid and easy-to-understand way for the workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during their study time and absorb our teaching knowledge well. Of course, the knowledge conveyed always adheres closely to Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.
• From there, they grasp many measures to prevent danger and protect themselves. They also apply them in the most suitable 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 ensured.
  • Flexible training schedule based on the manufacturing situation of the company and business.
  • Quick and legally compliant procedures for issuing occupational safety training certificates.
  • Training instructors are those with many years of experience in the profession.
  • The classroom is controlled for factors affecting the training process, increasing teaching productivity and the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition for students.
  • 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 documents in An Giang

• Occupational safety training documents
• Occupational safety training test