Occupational environment monitoring of a detergent powder manufacturing factory

1. Overview of the detergent powder manufacturing factory

a. What is a detergent powder manufacturing factory?

Factory manufacturing detergent powder is a facility that produces various types of detergent powder for use in washing clothes and other fabrics. Detergent powder manufacturing factories often use raw materials such as sodium carbonate, sodium sulfate, zeolite, enzyme, surfactant, and fragrance to create different types of detergent powder with various functions. The main manufacturing processes in a detergent powder factory include mixing, drying, packaging, and quality inspection.

b. The manufacturing processes in a detergent powder manufacturing factory

A detergent powder manufacturing factory usually has the following main processes:

• Raw material preparation: Detergent powder is made from various ingredients, including soap, detergent, essential oils, additives, and fragrances. These raw materials are prepared for use in the manufacturing process.
• Mixing: The raw materials are mixed in the correct proportions to create detergent powder. This process is usually carried out using equipment such as mixers.
• Grinding and screening: The detergent powder is ground and screened to ensure uniform particle size and free from impurities.
• Spraying and drying: The detergent powder is sprayed onto a conveyor belt and dried using drying equipment.
• Packaging: After the detergent powder has been manufactured and dried, it is packaged into containers such as paper bags or paper boxes.
• Quality inspection: Finally, the detergent powder is tested to ensure that it meets quality and safety standards for users.

c. Types of machinery used in a detergent powder manufacturing factory

In a detergent powder manufacturing factory, the machinery used includes:

• Grinding machine: used to grind the components of detergent powder into fine powder form.
• Mixing machine: used to mix the components of detergent powder together to create a uniform mixture.
• Spray machine: used to spray water onto detergent powder, creating dispersion and dissolution effects in water.
• Drying machine: used to dry the detergent powder after it has been sprayed with water and mixed evenly.
• Packaging machine: used to pack detergent powder into packaging such as paper bags or plastic bags for preservation and user convenience.
• Quality control machine: used to check the quality of products before packaging and release to the market.

d. What occupational diseases can workers in detergent powder manufacturing factories face?

Workers in detergent powder manufacturing factories may face health issues related to inhaling chemical dust and exposure to chemicals during the manufacturing process. The occupational diseases may include:

• Pneumonia: Caused by inhaling dust and toxic fumes in the factory air.
• Skin allergies: Due to contact with chemicals during the manufacturing process.
• Respiratory allergies: Due to inhalation of chemicals, causing coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
• Headaches and dizziness: Caused by inhaling toxic fumes present in the factory air.
• Cardiovascular diseases: Due to working in an industrial environment with potential exposure to harmful chemicals.
• Stress and sleep disorders: Due to work pressure and unfavorable working conditions.

e. Common types of detergent powder in the market

Currently, there are many different types of detergent powder available in the market, varying in properties and ingredients. Some common types include:

• Powder detergent: Traditional detergent powder, in fine powder form and packaged in carton boxes. Usually has strong cleaning and stain removal properties.
• Compressed detergent powder: Detergent powder compressed into compact tablets, convenient for use and hygiene.
• Detergent powder for washing machines: Specially designed detergent powder for use in washing machines, with fast foaming and complete dissolution to prevent damage to the machine while ensuring cleaning efficiency.
• Baby detergent powder: Specially designed detergent powder for children, free of irritating chemicals and safe for sensitive baby skin.
• Chemical-free detergent powder: Detergent powder made from natural ingredients, free of harmful chemicals, suitable for people with sensitive skin and for those who prefer environmentally friendly products.

2. Overview of occupational environment monitoring services

a. What is occupational environment monitoring at a detergent powder manufacturing factory?

Occupational environment monitoring (or workplace environment measurement) at a detergent powder manufacturing factory is the activity of collecting, evaluating, and analyzing measurement indicators of workplace environmental factors at the detergent powder manufacturing factory, in order to implement timely solutions, minimize environmental impacts on workers’ health, and prevent occupational diseases. Occupational environment monitoring is a mandatory requirement for detergent powder manufacturing factories.

Occupational environment monitoring plays the most important role in caring for, protecting, and improving workers’ health, as workers are the main resource of enterprises and directly generate profits. Workers who are frequently exposed to hazardous occupational factors exceeding permissible standards will suffer health impacts and develop occupational diseases.

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b. Occupational environment monitoring program of Nam Viet

The occupational environment monitoring program of Nam Viet is a program developed by monitoring engineers in the field of occupational safety and environmental protection. With the goal of ensuring workers’ health and safety, this program uses modern measurement methods to monitor air quality, water, microclimate, physical factors, dust, and more in the workplace. This program is crucial in ensuring a safe working environment and protecting workers’ health.

In addition, the occupational environment monitoring program of Nam Viet also plays an important role in researching and developing new solutions to improve workplace environmental quality. With the dedication and professionalism of the monitoring experts, the exclusive monitoring program of Nam Viet is becoming a breakthrough in the field of occupational safety management and environmental protection in Vietnam.

c. Standardization in the workplace environment measurement process

Standardization in the workplace environment measurement process of Nam Viet is a very important aspect to ensure the quality of measurement results. To guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the measurement results, this program applies recognized standards and standardized processes of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health. This ensures that the collected data can be used with high reliability in workplace environment assessment and in making decisions to improve workplace environments to protect workers’ health.

These standardized processes also ensure that the measurement results are carried out by a team of monitoring experts with high qualifications and years of experience, helping managers and professionals trust the results from An Toan Nam Viet and make accurate and valuable decisions in protecting workers’ health and the environment.

By applying standardization in the workplace environment measurement process, Nam Viet demonstrates its commitment to ensuring a safe working environment and protecting workers’ health, while also contributing positively to the development and improvement of occupational safety management and environmental protection quality in Vietnam.

d. Monitoring report results at detergent powder manufacturing factories

Occupational environment monitoring results are prepared according to form No. 04 Appendix III issued together with Decree 44/2016/ND-CP and made into two copies: one sent to the labor facility that signed the monitoring contract, and one kept at the monitoring organization.

The storage period of occupational environment monitoring results is indefinite according to legal regulations.

e. Frequency of occupational environment monitoring according to the law

According to Clause 2 of Article 18 of the Occupational Safety and Hygiene Law 84/2015/QH13, employers must organize occupational environment monitoring to assess harmful factors at least once per year.

f. Deadline for submitting occupational environment monitoring reports according to the law

The deadline for report submission is before December 31 every year. Enterprises of compulsory production facilities must submit occupational environment monitoring reports to the Department of Health at the locality where the production facility, business headquarters, and workers are located.

When there are changes in technology processes, manufacturing processes, or when upgrading facilities that may generate new harmful factors affecting workers’ health, enterprises of production facilities must update occupational hygiene records regarding related harmful factors and conduct occupational environment monitoring.

g. Regulations on penalties for violations of occupational environment monitoring for employers

According to Article 27 of Decree No. 12/2022/ND-CP dated January 17, 2022, on penalties for administrative violations in the field of labor, social insurance, and Vietnamese workers working abroad under contracts:

• Clause 2: Fine from 2,000,000 – 5,000,000 VND for employers who do not publicly announce to employees at the workplace about the occupational environment monitoring results and the results of inspections, assessments, and management of hazardous factors immediately after receiving them.
• Clause 3: Fine from 20,000,000 – 40,000,000 VND for employers who do not conduct occupational environment monitoring to control harmful effects on workers’ health according to the law.
• Clause 4: Fine from 40,000,000 – 60,000,000 VND for employers who collude with monitoring organizations to commit fraud in occupational environment monitoring activities, but not to the extent of criminal liability.

3. Harmful environmental factors for workers in the detergent powder manufacturing factory

In the detergent powder manufacturing factory, workers may encounter many harmful environmental factors such as:

• Chemical dust and detergent powder particles: When detergent powder particles are crushed and dispersed into the air, they can cause respiratory irritation for workers, and long-term exposure may lead to respiratory diseases such as asthma, pneumonia,…
• Chemicals: Chemicals such as caustic soda, enzymes, detergents, thickeners,… are used in the detergent powder manufacturing process. Direct contact can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, and pose health risks if workers do not wear adequate protective equipment.
• Noise: During manufacturing, continuously operating machinery can generate noise levels exceeding the permitted limit, affecting workers’ hearing.
• Temperature: Some detergent powder manufacturing stages may require heating at high temperatures, causing heat and discomfort for workers. In addition, air temperature in the factory can also cause discomfort if there is no proper management and control system.
• Humidity: Controlling humidity during detergent powder manufacturing is crucial to ensure product quality. However, high humidity can affect workers’ health if not properly managed.
• Impact from machinery and equipment: Workers in the detergent powder manufacturing factory need to work with machinery and equipment. Without adequate protective equipment, they may face accidents or injuries while working.

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4. Measures to improve the working environment in the detergent powder manufacturing factory

Measures to improve the working environment in the detergent powder manufacturing factory include:

• Ensuring ventilation and dust extraction systems: The detergent powder manufacturing process may generate dust and toxic gases. Therefore, ventilation and dust extraction systems must be ensured to minimize their impact on workers’ health.
• Using personal protective equipment: Workers in the detergent powder manufacturing factory must be provided with personal protective equipment such as masks, safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing, safety shoes… to minimize the risks of exposure to dust and harmful chemicals.
• Organizing training and education: Workers need to be trained on safety procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, and identification of environmental risks during work.
• Regular inspection: Regular inspection of the working environment such as dust concentration, toxic gases, and other factors to ensure a safe working environment.
• Raising workers’ awareness: Workers should be made aware of occupational health and safety issues, and they should also be encouraged to participate in environmental hygiene activities in the factory.
• Regularly organizing occupational environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collecting and analyzing harmful factors for workers, thereby adjusting and reducing hazards to prevent occupational diseases for them.

5. Benefits of regular monitoring in the detergent powder manufacturing factory

An Toan Nam Viet provides businesses with great benefits when using occupational environment monitoring services under Decree 44/2016/ND-CP on the management and control of harmful factors in the working environment affecting workers.

• Businesses can proactively control harmful factors in workshops or factories.
• Receive consultation and recommendations on measures to minimize harmful factors, improving the quality of the working environment.
• Indirectly protect human resources, the key factor in the enterprise’s development process.
• Reduce the harmful effects of occupational diseases on human health, thereby reducing future medical treatment costs.
• Workers’ health is improved, leading to better product quality and stable production output.
• Comply with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create prestige and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the enterprise’s brand value.

The occupational environment monitoring service of Nam Viet is the solution to minimize the harmful effects of occupational diseases, contributing to creating a clean and high-quality working environment.

6. National occupational environment monitoring center

Occupational environment monitoring center of Nam Viet is a professional unit in monitoring and measuring occupational environment quality nationwide across Vietnam. With a team of experienced monitoring specialists, the center uses modern measuring equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

In addition to providing monitoring services, the center also supports customers in planning, handling, and following up on occupational environment issues. With the motto “customers are the center,” the center cares about customer satisfaction, meets all customer needs, and is committed to offering the best solutions for businesses.

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With investments in technology, equipment, and human resources, the monitoring center of Nam Viet has been and is becoming one of the prestigious units in the field of occupational environment monitoring in Ho Chi Minh City with the following objectives:

• We always value our brand reputation and the quality of our service products.
• We provide customers with the best and most suitable solutions possible.
• With a team of experienced Masters and Engineers, we aim to protect the environment and bring benefits to businesses.
• Coming to the Nam Viet environment monitoring team, your company will receive professional services from experts in the monitoring field, along with the best cost benefits.

The occupational environment monitoring process at Nam Viet includes the following basic steps:

• Before performing occupational environment monitoring, our company always ensures that monitoring machinery and equipment are adjusted and calibrated in accordance with legal regulations.
• Performing the occupational environment monitoring process correctly and fully as committed with the Department of Health.
• Honestly reporting occupational environment monitoring results to employers.
• In cases where occupational environment monitoring results are unsafe for workers, Nam Viet company will support by providing corrective solutions, and the workplace will implement as follows:
  • Implement measures to improve working conditions to minimize harmful factors and prevent occupational diseases.
  • Organize health checks to detect early occupational diseases and work-related illnesses for workers in unsafe environments.
  • Provide in-kind allowances for workers according to labor laws.

7. Occupational environment monitoring quotation

To help businesses carry out occupational environment monitoring professionally and effectively, Nam Viet provides customers with a quotation table for occupational environment monitoring services with quality and reasonable costs.

• Our monitoring quotation provides detailed information about the prices of monitoring services we offer, including costs related to transportation, measurement, analysis, and reporting. Customers can be assured of the accuracy and reliability of the monitoring reports we provide.
• We commit to always offering the most competitive and reasonable prices in the market, and we are also ready to provide quick and professional consultation for all inquiries about monitoring services.
• With Nam Viet’s monitoring quotation, customers can easily select service packages that best suit their needs. We are committed to bringing customers the highest satisfaction with professional service quality.