Occupational environment monitoring of a phone manufacturing factory

1. Overview of the phone manufacturing factory

a. What is a phone manufacturing factory?

Factory manufacturing phones is a facility that produces electronic technology products, specializing in manufacturing mobile phones and related devices. Phone manufacturing factories usually include production lines, laboratories, design rooms, and different areas for testing and packaging products before shipping.

The phones manufactured in these factories can be distributed worldwide through online sales channels, retail stores, and mobile network carriers.

b. The manufacturing stages in a phone manufacturing factory

The manufacturing stages in a phone manufacturing factory usually include the following steps:

• Product design and research: Engineers and designers create a new product model or improve existing products.
• Ordering components: Electronic components and other parts needed to manufacture phones are ordered from suppliers worldwide.
• Component manufacturing: Electronic components such as screens, processors, and batteries are manufactured using specialized equipment.
• Assembly: The components are assembled on production lines to form complete products.
• Inspection and testing: The phones are thoroughly tested to ensure they function properly and meet quality standards.
• Packing and shipping: Phones are packed and prepared for shipping to retail stores or customers worldwide.

c. Types of machinery used in a phone manufacturing factory

A phone manufacturing factory uses many types of machinery and equipment, depending on each production stage. However, below are some common machinery and equipment used in the phone manufacturing process:

• CNC metal cutting machine: used to cut metal parts such as frames, phone cases, buttons, and other parts.
• Plastic molding machine: used to create plastic parts such as back covers, front panels, buttons, and other phone components.
• Phone testing machine: used to check product quality before mass production, ensuring durability and quality of the phone.
• Printing machine: used to print images, logos, and patterns on the phone surface.
• Assembly machine: used to assemble components such as screens, batteries, cameras, processors, keyboards, and other parts to form a complete phone.
• Packing machine: used to package phones and prepare them for the consumer market.

d. What occupational diseases may workers in phone manufacturing factories face?

Workers in phone manufacturing factories may be affected by many factors causing occupational diseases, including:

• Epilepsy: Caused by light exposure from phone screens, especially when working in environments lacking natural light.
• Eye strain and fatigue: Due to frequently staring at phone screens for long and continuous periods, leading to eye stress.
• Hand, neck, and shoulder disorders: From sitting or standing for long periods, frequently using electronic devices, and repetitive movements.
• Respiratory diseases: Due to dust particles, toxic fumes, and emissions from machines in the factory.
• Cardiovascular diseases: From constantly working in noisy and stressful environments.
• Skin diseases: From exposure to chemicals during the phone manufacturing process.
• Spinal disorders: From long-term sitting or standing postures.

However, these risks can be reduced or completely eliminated through health protection measures for employees in the factory.

e. Popular types of phones on the market

Currently, there are many different types of phones on the market manufactured by various phone brands. Here are some popular phone types:

• iPhone: Manufactured by Apple, iPhone is one of the most popular phones on the market today with many different versions.
• Samsung Galaxy: Manufactured by Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy series is one of the main competitors of iPhone in the smartphone market.
• Xiaomi: A famous Chinese phone brand, Xiaomi is known for its high-quality yet affordable products.
• Oppo: Another famous Chinese phone brand, Oppo is also known for its quality products and unique features.
• Huawei: Another well-known Chinese phone brand, Huawei is also recognized for its quality products and attractive designs.
• Google Pixel: A phone line manufactured by Google, Google Pixel is rated as having the best camera on the market.

In addition, there are many other brands such as Sony, LG, HTC, Motorola,… that also manufacture their own phone lines.

2. Overview of occupational environment monitoring services

a. What is occupational environment monitoring in a phone manufacturing factory?

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

Occupational environment monitoring plays the most important role in caring for, protecting, and improving workers’ health, since the main resource of enterprises and direct profit creators are workers. Workers who are frequently exposed to risk factors and occupational hazards beyond permissible standards will be affected in health and may 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 researched by monitoring engineers in the field of occupational safety and environmental protection. With the goal of ensuring health and safety for workers, this program uses modern measurement methods to monitor air quality, water, and microclimate, physical, dust… factors in the workplace. This is a very important program 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 in ensuring the quality of measurement results. To ensure accuracy and reliability of results, this program applies recognized standards and standardized procedures of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health. This ensures that collected data will be highly reliable for workplace environment assessments and decision-making regarding workplace improvements to protect workers’ health.

These standardized procedures also ensure that the results are carried out by monitoring specialists with high qualifications and many years of experience, helping managers and experts 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 and environmental protection management quality in Vietnam.

d. Occupational environment monitoring report in phone manufacturing factories

Occupational environment monitoring results are prepared according to Form No. 04 Appendix III issued with Decree 44/2016/ND-CP and made into 02 copies: 01 copy sent to the labor facility that signed the contract for occupational environment monitoring and 01 copy kept at the monitoring organization.

The storage period for occupational environment monitoring results follows legal regulations, with records kept indefinitely.

e. Frequency of occupational environment monitoring according to legal regulations

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

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

The deadline for report submission is before December 31 every year, and enterprises belonging to production facilities are required to 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 renovating or upgrading facilities with risks of generating new harmful factors affecting workers’ health, enterprises belonging to production facilities must update occupational hygiene records with related harmful factors that require 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 17/01/2022 on administrative penalties in the field of labor, social insurance, and sending Vietnamese workers abroad under contracts.

• Clause 2: A fine of 2,000,000 – 5,000,000 VND for employers who fail to publicly announce to employees at the occupational environment monitoring site and places where hazard factors are checked, evaluated, and managed immediately after receiving occupational environment monitoring results and hazard factor assessment results in the workplace.
• Clause 3: A fine of 20,000,000 – 40,000,000 VND for employers who fail to carry out occupational environment monitoring to control health impacts on workers as required by law.
• Clause 4: A fine of 40,000,000 – 60,000,000 VND for employers who collude with occupational environment monitoring organizations to commit fraud in occupational environment monitoring activities but not to the extent of criminal prosecution.

3. Harmful environmental factors for workers in the phone manufacturing factory

Harmful environmental factors for workers in the phone manufacturing factory include:

• Dust: The phone manufacturing process generates dust from materials such as metals, plastics, adhesives, especially during grinding and polishing of phone components. Dust can irritate the respiratory tract, causing workers to suffer from respiratory infections, asthma, or other respiratory-related diseases.
• Noise: Phone manufacturing factories often use many complex machines and equipment, generating loud noise during the production process. Noise can affect workers’ hearing, leading to hearing loss and other ear-related problems.
• Lighting: Phone manufacturing rooms are usually illuminated by electric light, LED lamps, and other devices. Strong and glaring light can affect workers’ vision and lead to eye strain and headaches.
• Chemicals: Chemicals used in the phone manufacturing process can be harmful to workers, especially those working in laboratories and production rooms. Common chemicals include solvents, adhesives, cleaning agents, surface coatings, and coloring agents.
• Temperature and humidity: Phone manufacturing rooms may be controlled for temperature and humidity to ensure product quality. However, too high or too low temperatures can affect workers’ health and comfort.
• Impact of electronic devices: Electronic devices used in the phone manufacturing process such as computers, testing, and measuring equipment can have negative effects on workers’ health.

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4. Measures to improve the working environment in the phone manufacturing factory

Measures to improve the working environment in the phone manufacturing factory may include:

• Ensure occupational safety and hygiene: Phone manufacturing factories need to implement safety measures for workers, such as providing adequate protective equipment, complying with occupational safety procedures, controlling risks, and providing safety training for employees.
• Strengthen waste and emissions management: Phone manufacturing factories should invest in effective waste and emissions management systems, including waste treatment systems, exhaust gas treatment systems, and emission reduction measures. This helps minimize impacts on the environment and workers’ health.
• Strengthen air and water quality monitoring: Phone manufacturing factories should invest in air and water quality monitoring systems, including measuring the air and water quality around the factory. This helps assess the environmental quality and promptly detect environmental problems.
• Apply green technologies: Phone manufacturing factories can apply green manufacturing technologies, including the use of renewable energy sources, minimizing waste and emissions, and optimizing the production process to reduce environmental impact.
• Improve working conditions: Phone manufacturing factories can improve working conditions by providing adequate safety equipment, minimizing stress factors for employees, ensuring proper lighting and workspace, and enhancing recreational and fitness activities for employees.
• Regularly organize occupational environment monitoring in factories, collecting and analyzing harmful factors for workers, thereby adjusting and reducing harmful levels to prevent occupational diseases for them.

5. Benefits of periodic monitoring in phone manufacturing factories

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

• Your business can proactively control harmful factors in workshops or factories.
• Receive advice and recommendations on measures to minimize harmful factors and improve the quality of the working environment.
• Indirectly protect human resources, the main factor in the business development process.
• Reduce the harmful effects of occupational diseases on human health, thereby reducing treatment costs in the future.
• Workers’ health is improved, leading to stable and sustainable product quality and output.
• Comply with occupational safety laws and avoid legal risks.
• Create credibility and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the brand for your business.

An Toan Nam Viet’s occupational environment monitoring service is the solution to reduce the harmful effects of occupational diseases, contributing to creating a healthy and quality working environment.

6. National occupational environment monitoring center

Occupational environment monitoring center of An Toan Nam Viet is a professional unit in monitoring and measuring occupational environment quality across all provinces and cities in 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 tracking occupational environment issues. With the motto “customers are the center”, the center cares about customer satisfaction, meeting all customer needs, and is committed to providing the best solutions for businesses.

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With investment in technology, equipment, and human resources, An Toan Nam Viet’s monitoring center 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 goals:

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

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

• Before conducting occupational environment monitoring, our company always ensures that machinery and equipment used for occupational environment monitoring are adjusted and calibrated in accordance with the law.
• Fully and correctly implement the occupational environment monitoring procedures committed to the Department of Health.
• Honestly report occupational environment monitoring results to the employer.
• In case the occupational environment monitoring results are unsafe for workers, An Toan Nam Viet will support in providing remedial solutions and the workplace will implement as follows:
  • Implement measures to improve working conditions to minimize the impact of harmful factors and prevent occupational diseases.
  • Organize health check-ups to detect early occupational diseases and work-related illnesses for workers in unsafe working environments.
  • Provide material allowances for workers in accordance with labor laws.

7. Occupational environment monitoring service quotation

To help businesses carry out occupational environment monitoring in a professional and effective manner, An Toan Nam Viet provides customers with a quotation for occupational environment monitoring services of high quality and reasonable cost.

• Our monitoring quotation provides detailed information about the pricing of the monitoring services we offer. It includes costs related to travel, measurement, analysis, and reporting of results. Customers can be completely assured of the accuracy and reliability of the monitoring reports we provide.
• We are committed to always offering the most competitive and reasonable prices on the market, and we are always ready to provide quick and professional consultation to answer any questions about monitoring services.
• With An Toan Nam Viet’s monitoring quotation, customers can easily select service packages that suit their needs. We are committed to bringing customers the highest satisfaction with professional service quality.