Occupational environment monitoring at the lighter factory

1. Overview of lighter factory

a. What is a lighter factory?

Factory lighter is a manufacturing facility specialized in producing different types of lighter. A lighter is usually made from metals such as steel, aluminum, or alloys, designed to hold a lighter or fire stick to create fire when needed. Through this production process, the factory manufactures lighter with diverse designs and materials to meet market demand.

b. Production stages in a lighter factory

In the lighter production process, the main stages may include:

• Material preparation: Purchase metal sheets or metal rolls from suppliers, check quality, and prepare for the next stage.
• Cutting and bending: Use cutting and bending machines to create the desired shapes and sizes for lighter components.
• Welding and assembly: Weld the metal parts together to form the final shape of the lighter. Then, carry out assembly steps such as attaching lids, locks, and other components.
• Quality inspection: Thoroughly inspect the assembled lighter to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.

c. Types of machinery used in a lighter factory

In a lighter factory, the following types of machinery may be used:

• Metal cutting machine: Used to cut metal sheets into suitable sizes and shapes for lighter.
• Metal pressing machine: Used to press metal sheets into lighter components, including bottoms, lids, and other parts.
• Metal bending machine: Used to bend metal parts to create suitable shapes and sizes for lighter.
• Metal welding machine: Used to weld metal parts together to form a complete lighter .
• Printing machine: Used to print images, logos, or information on the surface of lighter.
• Surface processing machine: Used to process the surface of lighter, including grinding, sanding, or plating.
• Packing machine: Used to pack lighter into packages or cartons for transportation and storage.

d. What occupational diseases may workers in a lighter factory face?

In a lighter factory, workers may suffer from the following occupational diseases:

• Respiratory diseases: Exposure to metal dust, welding fumes, or toxic vapors from production processes can cause respiratory inflammation, pneumonia, or other respiratory problems.
• Skin diseases: Contact with chemicals, oils, or other materials can cause skin irritation, dermatitis, eczema, or other skin problems.
• Occupational accidents: During work with machinery, workers may face safety hazards such as machine accidents, cuts, punctures, or injuries from handling heavy materials.
• Diseases from physical causes: Activities involving muscle strain, heavy loads, or working in unfavorable positions may cause back pain, cervical spine degeneration, or musculoskeletal problems.
• Light-related diseases: Activities using strong light, such as in printing or quality inspection, may cause eye damage such as eye strain, conjunctivitis, or vision problems.

To ensure safety and protect workers’ health, personal protective measures, safe working procedures, workplace environmental control, and health monitoring are necessary in a lighter factory.

e. Popular types of lighter on the market

There are many popular types of lighter on the market, including:

• Plastic lighter: Made from plastics such as PVC, ABS, or polystyrene. Plastic lighter come in diverse colors and designs, suitable for traditional lighter products.
• Metal lighter: Made from metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, or alloys. Metal lighter often have a luxurious, sturdy, and durable appearance. In addition, metal material helps protect the flame from wind and external impacts.
• Leather-covered lighter: Made from synthetic leather, genuine leather, or artificial leather. Leather-covered lighter create a stylish and luxurious look, often used as gifts or decorations.
• Wooden lighter: Made from natural woods such as walnut, rosewood, ebony, or pine. Wooden lighter have a natural and attractive appearance, creating a cozy and sophisticated feel.
• Watch lighter: A special type of lighter designed specifically for storing and displaying lighters with unique designs, suitable for lighter collections.
• Lamp lighter: A type of lighter integrated with LED lights or surrounding lights, creating a beautiful lighting effect when opened.
• Multi-functional lighter: A lighter combined with different functions such as bottle opener, fuel measurement, or integrated flashlight.

2. Overview of occupational environment monitoring service

a. What is occupational environment monitoring in a lighter factory?

Occupational environment monitoring (or workplace environment measurement) in a lighter factory is the activity of collecting, evaluating, and analyzing measurement indicators of workplace environmental factors in the lighter factory, in order to take timely measures, minimize environmental harm to workers’ health, and prevent occupational diseases. Occupational environment monitoring is a mandatory regulation for lighter factories.

Occupational environment monitoring plays the most important role in caring for, protecting, and improving workers’ health because the main resource of the enterprise and the direct source of profit is the workers. Workers frequently exposed to risk factors and occupational hazards exceeding permissible standards will have their health affected and may suffer from 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 workers’ health and safety, this program uses modern measurement methods to monitor air quality, water, microclimate, physical, dust… factors in the workplace environment. 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 expert team, the exclusive monitoring program of Nam Viet is becoming a breakthrough in occupational safety management and environmental protection in Vietnam.

c. Standardization in workplace environment measurement procedures

Standardization in workplace environment measurement procedures of Nam Viet is a very important aspect in ensuring the quality of measurement results. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement results, this program uses recognized standards and standardized procedures of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health. This ensures that the collected data will be reliably used in workplace environment assessment and decision-making on improving the workplace environment to protect workers’ health.

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

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

d. Occupational environment monitoring report of lighter factory

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

The retention period for occupational environment monitoring results is indefinite according to legal regulations.

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 assess harmful factors at least once a year.

f. Deadline for submitting occupational environment monitoring report according to legal regulations

The deadline for report submission is before December 31 every year. Enterprises in 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, production processes, or when renovating or upgrading workplaces that may generate new harmful factors to workers’ health, enterprises in production facilities must update occupational hygiene records on relevant harmful factors that require occupational environment monitoring.

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

According to Article 27 of Decree No. 12/2022/ND-CP dated January 17, 2022 on administrative penalties in the fields 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 workers at the occupational environment monitoring location and the inspected, evaluated, and managed hazardous factors immediately after occupational environment monitoring results and hazardous factor assessment results at the workplace are available.
• Clause 3: Fine from 20,000,000 – 40,000,000 VND for employers who fail to conduct occupational environment monitoring to control health hazards for workers as required by law.
• Clause 4: Fine from 40,000,000 – 60,000,000 VND for employers colluding with occupational environment monitoring organizations to commit fraud in monitoring activities but not to the extent of criminal prosecution.

3. Harmful environmental factors for workers in the lighter factory

In the lighter factory, workers may be exposed to several harmful environmental factors, including:

• Chemicals: The lighter production process may involve the use of chemicals such as solvents, adhesives, coatings, and other additives. Exposure to these chemicals can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Some chemicals may also have toxic effects on the nervous system, liver, and other organs if not handled properly.
• Dust and particles: Processing, cutting, drilling, and grinding in lighter production may generate dust and fine particles. Inhalation of this dust and particles can cause respiratory problems and other health issues such as asthma and pneumonia.
• Noise: Machinery and equipment in the lighter factory generate high noise levels. Continuous and intense noise can harm workers’ hearing, cause auditory disorders, hearing loss, and stress.
• Lighting: Some stages of lighter production require bright light or strong light sources. Prolonged exposure to strong light can cause eye strain, fatigue, and vision problems.
• Temperature and humidity: Some lighter production processes require specific temperature and humidity conditions. High or low temperatures and inappropriate humidity can cause discomfort and imbalance in the body, leading to fatigue, discomfort, and affecting work performance.

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4. Measures to improve the working environment in the lighter factory

To improve the working environment in the lighter factory and protect workers’ health, the following measures can be applied:

• Ensure occupational safety management system: Establish occupational safety policies and procedures, ensure compliance with legal regulations and relevant safety standards. At the same time, provide training and guidance for employees on occupational safety and safe working procedures.
• Adjust production processes: Review and improve production processes to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals, dust, and particles. Apply modern technologies and production methods to reduce negative impacts on the working environment.
• Provide protective equipment: Ensure workers are fully equipped with personal protective equipment such as masks, safety glasses, helmets, gloves, and protective clothing. Employees need to be instructed on the proper use and maintenance of protective equipment.
• Good working conditions: Ensure comfortable working conditions in terms of temperature, humidity, and lighting. Install systems to manage temperature, humidity, and ensure sufficient natural or suitable artificial lighting. At the same time, improve ventilation and noise control systems to minimize the impact of these environmental factors.
• Regular inspection and maintenance of machinery: Conduct regular inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of machinery and equipment in the factory to ensure safe operation and minimize risks of incidents.
• Education and awareness raising: Organize training courses and share information related to occupational safety, health, and working environment. Raise awareness of the impact of the working environment on health and encourage workers to implement safety and personal health protection measures.
• Regularly organize occupational environment monitoring in factories, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, thereby adjusting to reduce risks and prevent occupational diseases for them.

5. Benefits of periodic monitoring in the lighter factory

An Toan Nam Viet provides excellent benefits for enterprises when using occupational environment monitoring services according to Decree 44/2016/NĐ – CP on the management and control of harmful factors in the working environment affecting workers.

• Enterprises can proactively control harmful factors at workshops or factories
• Receive consulting and recommendations on measures to minimize harmful factors, improving the quality of the working environment.
• Indirectly protect human resources, the key factor in the development of the enterprise
• Minimize the harmful effects of occupational diseases on human health, thereby reducing treatment costs in the future.
• Workers’ health is improved, leading to ensured and maintained product quality and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create prestige and professionalism in all aspects, thereby enhancing the enterprise’s brand.

The occupational environment monitoring service of Nam Viet is the solution to minimize the harmful effects of occupational diseases, contributing to creating a healthy 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 the quality of the occupational environment across all provinces in Vietnam. With a team of experienced monitoring specialists, the center uses modern measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.

In addition to providing monitoring services, the center also supports customers in planning, handling, and monitoring occupational environment issues. With the motto “customers are the center,” the center focuses on customer satisfaction, meeting all customer needs, and committing to providing the best solutions for enterprises.

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With investment in technology, techniques, and human resources, Nam Viet’s monitoring center has become one of the prestigious units in the field of occupational environment monitoring in Ho Chi Minh City with the following goals:

• We always value brand reputation and the quality of our service products.
• We provide customers with the best and most suitable solutions possible.
• Together with a team of experienced Masters and Engineers with expertise, we aim to protect the environment and benefit enterprises.
• With the Nam Viet Monitoring team, your company will receive professional services from experts in the monitoring field. At the same time, you will receive the best cost benefits.

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

• Before conducting occupational environment monitoring, our company always ensures that the machinery and equipment used for monitoring are calibrated and adjusted in accordance with legal regulations.
• Strictly implement the occupational environment monitoring process committed to the Department of Health.
• Honestly report occupational environment monitoring results to the employer.
• In cases where occupational environment monitoring results do not ensure worker safety, Nam Viet company will support providing remedial solutions, and the workplace shall implement as follows:
  • Implement measures to improve working conditions to minimize the impact of harmful factors and prevent occupational diseases.
  • Organize health examinations to detect occupational diseases and job-related illnesses early for workers in unsafe working environments.
  • Provide in-kind benefits for workers according to labor law regulations.

7. Occupational environment monitoring service quotation

To help enterprises carry out occupational environment monitoring in a professional and effective manner, Nam Viet provides customers with a high-quality and reasonably priced occupational environment monitoring service quotation.

• Our monitoring quotation provides detailed information on the prices of monitoring services we are offering. This includes costs related to transportation, measurement, analysis, and reporting 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 in the market, and we are also ready to promptly and professionally consult and answer any questions about monitoring services.
• With Nam Viet’s monitoring quotation, customers can easily choose service packages that suit their needs. We are committed to bringing customers the highest satisfaction with professional service quality.