Occupational safety training in Long An

1. Overview of Long An

a. Economic Picture in Long An

Long An province is a province in the Southwest region of Vietnam, strategically located between Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces of Dong Thap Muoi, Tien Giang, and Can Tho. Long An has diverse terrain, including riverine plains and western hilly areas. The total area of the province is approximately 4,492 km², with a population of about 1.6 million people.

Long An’s economy is multi-sectoral, with development in fields such as agriculture, industry, services, and tourism.

• Agriculture: This is Long An’s key economic sector, with a large rice-growing area of about 320,000 ha. Long An is also one of the largest localities in Vietnam for producing export fruits and vegetables, including watermelon, mango, coconut, orange, grapefruit, lemon, coffee, and especially pepper.
• Occupational safety training services in Tan An City, Kien Tuong Town, Ben Luc District, Can Duoc District, Can Giuoc District, Chau Thanh District, Duc Hoa District, Duc Hue District, Moc Hoa District, Tan Hung District, Tan Thanh District, Tan Tru District, Thanh Hoa District, Thu Thua District, and Vinh Hung District of Long An Province are developing strongly.
• Industry: This is developing strongly, with investments from many domestic and foreign companies. The industrial parks in Long An are being invested in and developed to support the production and business activities of enterprises. Many large companies have opened factories in Long An, such as: Nestle, Unilever, Hoa Sen, Pepsico, Heineken, Canon, LG,…
• Services and tourism: With Long An’s potential for tourism, the province is developing destinations such as Dai Nam Van Hien Tourist Area, Bach Long Island Ecotourism Area, Can Giuoc Coconut Garden historical site, Lam Dong Winery, and the skiing area in Can Giuoc.

b. Manufacturing Sectors in Long An

In Long An, the main industries are agricultural product processing, food and beverage production, electronics manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and automobile assembly. Specifically, some key manufacturing sectors in Long An include:

• Processed agricultural product manufacturing: Long An is one of the localities with a large area for growing crops, especially rice, sugarcane, and various types of vegetables and fruits. Therefore, the agricultural product processing industry has developed strongly here. Some prominent businesses in this sector in Long An are Xuan Thanh Agricultural Product Processing JSC, Vinh Hoan Food Processing JSC, Huu Tho Agricultural Product Processing JSC, etc.
• Food and beverage production: This is the fastest-growing consumer industry in Long An. Businesses in this sector produce products such as beer, soft drinks, soy sauce, frying powder, etc. Some typical businesses in this industry are Heineken Vietnam Co., Ltd., Co Do Co., Ltd., Tan Hiep Phat Beverage JSC, etc.
• Electronics manufacturing: The electronics industry is also developing in Long An with the participation of many foreign and domestic enterprises such as Sumitronics Vietnam, Asanzo Vietnam, Mektec Vietnam, etc.
• Mechanical and automotive manufacturing: Long An is one of the localities with many large industrial parks, especially Tan Kim Industrial Park and Duc Hoa Industrial Park, which create favorable conditions for the development of the mechanical industry.

c. Construction Sector in Long An

• The construction sector in Long An is also experiencing positive development, especially in the construction of transportation infrastructure and new urban areas. Since 2016, Long An province has promoted investment in important transportation projects such as Rach Mieu bridge, National Highway 50, the second phase of the Ho Chi Minh City – Trung Luong expressway, Vam Co Dong – My Thuan coastal road, and urban upgrades in Ben Luc, Moc Hoa, and Kenh Dao. These projects have significantly contributed to improving Long An province’s transport connectivity with neighboring provinces and cities and have become an ideal destination for investors.
• Additionally, the real estate sector is also developing actively in Long An. Since 2016, the province has attracted many new investment projects in this field, especially new urban areas and industrial parks. These projects have helped increase the supply of real estate products to the market, meeting the growing needs of businesses and customers.

2. Overview of Occupational Safety Training Course in Long An

a. What is Occupational Safety Training?

• The occupational safety training course in Long An is a specialized training for people working in industrial, construction, manufacturing, and other high-risk occupations for work-related accidents. This training is organized by Nam Viet’s occupational safety training centers in Long An.
• In this course, trainees will be provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure safety for themselves and their colleagues during work. The topics covered include legal regulations on occupational safety, recognizing and assessing potential risks, methods of inspecting and maintaining safety equipment, and first aid and emergency handling skills.
• For businesses, providing occupational safety training for employees not only helps to enhance their capacity and work efficiency, but also ensures compliance with legal regulations on occupational safety and minimizes the risk of occupational accidents in the production and business process.
• Occupational safety training in Duc Hoa Industrial Park, Phu An Thanh Industrial Park, Cau Tram Industrial Park, Long Hau Industrial Park, Nhut Chanh Industrial Park, Tan Duc Industrial Park – Long An, Tan Kim Industrial Park, Kizuna Workshop Area, Thuan Dao Industrial Park, Xuyen A Industrial Park, Dong Nam A Industrial Park (Bac Tan Tap), Nam Tan Tap Industrial Park, An Nhut Tan Industrial Park, Phuc Long Industrial Park, Viet Phat Industrial and Urban Area, Cau Cang IMG Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, Thinh Phat Industrial Park, Hoa Binh Long An Industrial Park, Anh Hong Industrial Park (Duc Hoa III), Vinh Loc 2 Industrial Park – Long An, Hai Son Industrial Park, Tan Do Industrial Park, Nam Thuan Industrial Park (Dai Loc), Huu Thanh Industrial Park, Thu Thua Industrial Park, Binh Hiep Industrial – Service – General Commercial Park, Kien Tuong Town Industrial – Small-scale Industry Park, Prodezi Industrial Park, Tandoland Industrial Park, Hoang Loc Industrial Park, The Ky Industrial Park, Truong Hai International Industrial Park in Long An province is necessary to create a safe working environment for workers.

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b. Training Duration

Occupational safety training duration depends on many factors such as job type and profession… However, the exact total training duration for each group is stipulated 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. Training Course Content

Occupational safety training content includes the necessary knowledge and skills to minimize the risk of occupational accidents, ensuring the safety of workers and the company’s assets. Specifically, occupational safety training may include the following topics:

1. Knowledge of occupational safety laws and safety regulations of the state and the company.
2. Knowledge of risks and types of occupational accidents in the work environment.
3. Skills and methods for using personal and general protective equipment.
4. Methods to minimize the risk of occupational accidents and ensure safety during work.
5. How to handle dangerous situations and organize rescue when an occupational accident occurs.
6. Knowledge of work environment protection.

In addition, the training content can 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 specified in form 08, appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP and is issued to groups 1, 2, 5, 6.
• Accordingly, the certificate template has a size of 13 cm x 19 cm, with a sky-blue outer surface.

• The content of the certificate’s front is shown in the image above.
• The inside of the certificate has a white background and the content is shown below.

Occupational Safety Card

• The template for the occupational safety card is detailed in form 06, appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.
• Group 3 employees will be issued an occupational safety card (also commonly called a Group 3 occupational safety certificate).
• Accordingly, the card template has a size of 60 mm x 90 mm, and the content on the front and back is shown in the image below.

The employer can issue a Group 3 safety card to the trained employee after they pass the required examination and a labor contract exists between the two parties.

Trainee Tracking Logbook

• The template for the trainee tracking logbook for groups 1, 2, 5, 6 is detailed in form 09, appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.
• The template for the trainee tracking logbook for group 3 is detailed in form 10, appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.
• The template for the trainee tracking logbook for group 4 is detailed in form 11, appendix II of Decree 44/2016/ND-CP.
• Only group 4 is issued a tracking logbook and not a Group 4 safety certificate.
• The content in the Group 4 tracking logbook is shown in the image below.

3. Employment Issues in Long An

• The employment situation in Long An is currently quite positive, with many job opportunities created by the industrial parks and developing businesses and services in the area.
• Industrial parks in Long An, such as Long Hau Industrial Park, Tan Kim Industrial Park, and Thuan Dao Industrial Park, are attracting a large number of investors, thereby creating many jobs for workers. In addition, Long An also has key manufacturing sectors such as processed agricultural products, processed seafood, electronics components, footwear, and apparel.
• Other sectors such as tourism, services, retail, and healthcare are also developing in Long An, creating many jobs for local residents and those from neighboring areas.
• However, like other localities, Long An was also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many businesses have faced financial and employment difficulties.

4. Occupational Accident Situation in Long An

• The occupational accident situation in Long An in recent years has seen a significant improvement thanks to the serious implementation of occupational safety measures.
• According to a report from the Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs of Long An province, in 2020, the total number of occupational accidents was 74, a decrease of 33 compared to 2019, including 21 accidents causing injury and 8 fatalities. The occupations with a high risk of occupational accidents in Long An include construction, mechanical engineering, agriculture, and fisheries.
• Occupational safety measures in Long An include strengthening inspection and supervision of construction sites, minimizing dynamic loads and putting machinery into use, improving working conditions, and training workers in safety skills.

5. Measures to Control Occupational Accidents

To control and mitigate the consequences of occupational accidents in Long An, a number of measures can be applied:

• Raise workers’ awareness: It’s necessary to provide occupational safety training programs to increase workers’ awareness. These programs can be conducted by research organizations or occupational safety consulting units.
• Strengthen inspection and supervision: The authorities need to increase inspection and supervision of businesses to ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations. If violations are found, timely and strong handling measures are needed to prevent occupational accidents.
• Invest in personal protective equipment: Businesses need to invest in personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of workers. This equipment includes helmets, 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 processes and regulations should be established so that workers can perform their jobs safely.
• Support injured workers: If an occupational accident occurs, measures should be taken to support the injured workers and their families. These measures may include financial assistance, healthcare, psychological counseling, etc.
• Research and propose new solutions: It is necessary to conduct research and propose new solutions to reduce occupational accidents.
• Periodically conduct work environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze harmful factors to workers, and then adjust to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases.

6. Benefits of Occupational Safety Training in Long An

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

• Employees can recognize the potential risks of occupational accidents and take preventive measures to avoid them.
• Your business can establish risk prevention measures in the production, operation, and maintenance processes.
• Reduce costs when safety risks occur in the workplace.
• Uninterrupted production will help increase labor productivity and product quality.
• Comply with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create a reputation and professionalism in all aspects, thereby elevating your business’s brand.

Nam Viet’s training courses are a solution to prevent and combat external factors affecting individuals so they can avoid dangers that can lead to injury or, more seriously, death.

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7. Customer Feedback after Occupational Safety Training in Long An

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 extremely valuable to Nam Viet, which is why our Occupational Safety Training is always focused on becoming more and more professional. The motivation for An Toan Nam Viet’s current strong development comes from the positive feedback and suggestions from our partners. Below are the testimonials from our valued partners whom we have served.

KOSIA E&C CO., LTD

“I am very satisfied with the safety training service of An Toan Nam Viet, the quality of teaching meets the standards we set. It helps our company reduce one issue that needs to be handled, so 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 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 fast and convenient for our company, thank you very much for the service of An Toan Nam Viet!”

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 occupational safety and completing safety records for the work process. The team of consultants is enthusiastic and timely in answering our questions. 5 stars for An Toan Nam Viet”

Truong Ba Ngoc Minh / Chairman of the board

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8. An Toan Nam Viet’s Occupational Safety Training Capability

An Toan Nam Viet is a reputable and high-quality occupational safety training center in Vietnam today. Occupational safety training sessions are held continuously at production workshops, factories, or construction sites across the country (all 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 Safety Bureau of the Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs as qualified to operate occupational safety and health training. This further strengthens our capacity in occupational safety training.

• Training materials and lectures
  • Before occupational safety training materials are used in occupational safety training courses, they are reviewed and approved to ensure that the lectures are factually correct and effective when applied.
  • The teaching method of our instructors is standardized according to An Toan Nam Viet‘s teaching standards, which is a method that experts in occupational safety and health training have researched and refined during their teaching to bring the highest knowledge absorption efficiency to trainees.
• Facilities
  • Controlling the factors in the classroom that affect the training process will increase teaching performance and the effectiveness of student knowledge absorption.
  • Our training support facilities always provide spacious classrooms that meet standards for area, lighting, training equipment, etc.

9. Reputable and quality occupational safety training center nationwide

• At An Toan Nam Viet, we always prioritize our professional dedication to occupational safety training. For us, imparting knowledge on self-protection to workers so they are well-equipped on their career journey contributes to building the nation.
• To ensure effective training, we meticulously and carefully prepare every single detail, no matter how small. From preparing tools, equipment, teaching aids to curriculum, materials, audio, and lighting.
• Our occupational safety training instructors are experts with many years of experience in the field. They even have research projects identifying hazards in all professions and how to prevent them.
• The instructors’ lectures are distilled from practical experience and conveyed in the most vivid and easy-to-understand way for workers. These factors help workers feel comfortable during their study time and absorb our teaching 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. They can also apply this knowledge most appropriately 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 while still ensuring training quality.
  • Flexible training schedule to suit the production situation of the company.
  • Fast and legally compliant procedures for issuing occupational safety training certificates.
  • Training instructors are highly experienced professionals.
  • Classrooms are controlled for factors affecting the training process, increasing teaching efficiency and student knowledge absorption.
  • Lectures are compiled to be suitable for occupational safety work at businesses.
  • An Toan Nam Viet works with dedication and professionalism to provide accurate and fast support to customers.

10. See more occupational safety training materials in Long An

• Occupational safety training materials
• Occupational safety training test

11. Occupational safety training activities in Long An

• INTERHOUSE LA Joint Stock Company
• Bac Nam E&C Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company
• KOSIA E&C Co., Ltd.
• PHU THANG GRAND TRADING AND SERVICE CO., LTD.
• AN HOA CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION JOINT STOCK COMPANY IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION
• LE LONG VIETNAM CO., LTD.
• SEEN MIEN NAM ONE-MEMBER CO., LTD. (Project in Long An)
• ECONUTI FOOD JOINT STOCK COMPANY
• TRAFFIC CONSTRUCTION WORKS JOINT STOCK COMPANY 674
• QUOC KHANG PHAT CO., LTD.
• TAM THUAN TIEN PAPER PACKAGING CO., LTD.