Occupational Environment Monitoring at Hair Dryer Manufacturing Factory

1. Overview of hair dryer factory

a. What is a hair dryer factory?

Factory hair dryer is a place that manufactures various types of hair dryers, which are electrical devices used to dry and style hair after washing. This factory has a specialized production process to create hair dryer products with reliable quality and features.

b. Production stages in the hair dryer factory

The production stages in the hair dryer factory may include:

• Manufacturing and assembling the frame: At this stage, components such as the frame, control buttons, protective cover, and other parts are manufactured and assembled into a complete frame.
• Installing controllers and circuit boards: The controllers and circuit boards are installed into the hair dryer to adjust the operating modes and provide electrical power to the device.
• Attaching accessories and other parts: Accessories such as airflow nozzles, hair clips, temperature and speed adjustment buttons are attached to the hair dryer to provide functionality and convenience for users.
• Quality inspection and adjustment: Each hair dryer is thoroughly inspected to ensure quality and proper functionality as required. Parameters such as power, temperature, airflow speed, and electrical safety are also checked and adjusted.
• Packing and boxing: After quality inspection, hair dryers are packed and boxed to prepare for transportation and sales. Packing and boxing must comply with standards and regulations on product preservation and transportation.
• Delivery and distribution: Finally, hair dryers are transported to stores, distributors, or end customers for sale and use.

c. Types of machinery used in the hair dryer factory

In the hair dryer factory, the following types of machinery may be used:

• Plastic molding machine: This machine is used to mold plastic and form plastic parts of the hair dryer, such as protective cover, control buttons, and other components.
• Cutting and bending machine: This machine is used to cut and bend components such as power cords, electrical wires, and airflow tubes of the hair dryer.
• Welding machine: The welding machine is used to weld joints of electronic components and other parts in the hair dryer.
• Assembly machine: This machine is used to assemble parts and components into a complete hair dryer, including frame assembly, control buttons, airflow nozzles, and other accessories.
• Quality testing machine: The quality testing machine is used to check the technical parameters and functions of the hair dryer, including power, temperature, airflow speed, electrical safety, and other features.
• Printing machine: The printing machine is used to print labels, user manuals, and product information on the surface of the hair dryer.
• Packing machine: The packing machine is used to pack hair dryers into packaging or boxes for preservation and transportation.

d. What occupational diseases may workers in hair dryer factory face?

Workers in the hair dryer factory may encounter health issues and occupational diseases such as:

• Hearing problems: Noise from machinery and hair dryers can damage hearing if workers are not adequately protected. Continuous exposure to noise may cause hearing loss or ear problems.
• Respiratory diseases: During production, dust and chemical fumes from processing and material use may arise. Inhaling dust and chemical fumes in poorly ventilated environments can cause respiratory issues such as bronchitis, asthma, and other problems.
• Skin problems: Due to exposure to materials, chemicals, and oils during production, workers may face skin issues such as dermatitis, eczema, skin allergies, and other problems.
• Hand and neck diseases: Stages such as assembly, machine operation, or handling components may cause strain and injuries to hands and neck. Problems may include neck pain, muscle inflammation, ligament injuries, and others.

To ensure safety and health for workers, the hair dryer factory must apply occupational safety measures, including providing appropriate personal protective equipment, ensuring effective ventilation and exhaust systems, training on occupational safety, and monitoring workers’ health.

e. Popular types of hair dryers on the market

There are many popular types of hair dryers on the market, each with special features and designs. Below are some common types:

• Handheld hair dryer: This is a regular type of hair dryer, compact and easy to use. It has multiple heat and airflow levels to adjust according to drying needs.
• Wall-mounted hair dryer: This type is mounted on the wall in bathrooms or styling rooms. It provides convenience, space saving, strong airflow, and adjustable temperature.
• Hair dryer with negative ion technology: This type uses negative ion technology to reduce static electricity in hair, making it smooth and minimizing damage from high temperature.
• Hair dryer with hair care features: Some hair dryers come with hair care features such as providing nutrients, steam, or moisture-locking functions to prevent hair from drying or being damaged by heat.
• Compact or travel hair dryer: This type is usually small and easy to carry, suitable for travel or use in places with limited space.
• Professional hair dryer: These are types used in professional hair salons or industrial environments. They usually have high power, durability, and flexible temperature and airflow adjustment features.

2. Overview of occupational environment monitoring services

a. What is occupational environment monitoring in the hair dryer factory?

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

Occupational environment monitoring plays the most important role in protecting and enhancing workers’ health because the main resource of enterprises and the direct creator of profits is the worker. Workers frequently exposed to hazardous occupational factors exceeding allowable standards will have their health affected 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 working 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 the quality of the working environment. 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 occupational environment measurement process

The standardization in occupational environment measurement process of Nam Viet is a very important aspect in ensuring the quality of measurement results. To ensure accuracy and reliability of the measurement results, this program uses recognized standards and standardized procedures of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health. This ensures that collected data will be used with high reliability in assessing the occupational environment and making decisions to improve the working environment to protect workers’ health.

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

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

d. Monitoring report results in the hair dryer factory

The occupational environment monitoring results are prepared according to form No. 04 Appendix III issued with Decree 44/2016/ND-CP and prepared in 02 copies: 01 copy sent to the workplace that signed a contract to perform occupational environment monitoring and 01 copy kept at the organization conducting occupational environment monitoring.

The storage period for occupational environment monitoring results is regulated by law as permanent record keeping.

e. Frequency of occupational environment monitoring according to legal regulations

According to clause 2 article 18 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 submitting reports is before December 31 every year, enterprises under production facilities are required to submit occupational environment monitoring results to the Department of Health at the localities where the production facilities, businesses are headquartered, and where workers are employed.

When there are changes in technology processes, production processes, or when upgrading facilities that may generate new harmful factors to workers’ health, enterprises under production facilities must update occupational hygiene records regarding harmful factors that require occupational environment monitoring.

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

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

• Clause 2: A fine of 2,000,000 – 5,000,000 VND for employers who do not publicly announce to workers at the workplace being monitored and assessed about hazardous factors immediately after having occupational environment monitoring results and results of inspection, assessment, and management of hazardous factors at the workplace.
• Clause 3: A fine of 20,000,000 – 40,000,000 VND for employers who fail to conduct occupational environment monitoring to control harm to workers’ health as prescribed by law.
• Clause 4: A fine of 40,000,000 – 60,000,000 VND for employers who collude with organizations conducting occupational environment monitoring to commit fraud in occupational environment monitoring activities but not to the extent of criminal prosecution.

3. Harmful environmental factors for workers in the hair dryer factory

In the hair dryer factory, there are several environmental factors that can be harmful to workers. Below are some potential environmental factors:

• Noise: Hair dryers generate loud sounds, and when working in a high-noise environment, workers may face risks of hearing loss, insomnia, and stress.
• High temperature: Hair dryers generate hot airflow to dry hair. Workers have to work in a high-temperature environment, which can cause discomfort, fatigue, and dehydration.
• Dust and chemical vapors: The hair dryer production process may generate dust from material processing and use chemicals during manufacturing. Workers may be exposed to dust and chemical vapors that cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
• Humidity and odors: The production processes of hair dryers may create a high-humidity environment and odors from materials and chemicals used. This can cause discomfort and loss of concentration for workers.
• Strong lighting: Hair dryer factories often need to use strong lighting for detailed work. Continuous strong lighting may cause eye strain and discomfort for workers.

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4. Measures to improve the working environment in the hair dryer factory

To improve the working environment in the hair dryer factory, the following measures can be applied:

• Ventilation system: Ensure a good ventilation system to provide fresh airflow and reduce temperature and humidity in the working environment. This can be achieved by using ventilation fans, air purifiers, and air conditioning systems.
• Dust extraction system: Install an effective dust extraction system to reduce dust and small particles in the air. This helps reduce workers’ exposure to dust and lowers the risk of respiratory irritation.
• Lighting: Provide appropriate natural and artificial lighting to ensure good working conditions for workers and reduce eye strain. Use strong lighting and distribute lamps appropriately in the workplace.
• Personal protective equipment: Provide workers with personal protective equipment such as masks, safety glasses, gloves, and protective clothing to protect against dust, chemical vapors, and other harmful agents.
• Training and education: Training and educating workers about potential risks and safety measures is an effective way to reduce the risk of injuries and occupational diseases. Ensuring workers are instructed on proper use of protective equipment and compliance with safety procedures is important.
• Waste management: Safely and legally handle waste from the production process to prevent environmental pollution and potential health risks to workers.
• Periodically organize occupational environmental monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, and then adjust to reduce risks in order to prevent occupational diseases for them.

5. Benefits of periodic environmental monitoring in the hair dryer factory

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

• Your business can proactively control harmful factors at workshops or factories.
• Receive consultancy and recommendations on measures to minimize harmful factors and improve the quality of the working environment.
• Indirectly protect human resources, the key factor in the enterprise’s development process.
• Minimize the harmful effects of occupational diseases on human health, thereby reducing future treatment costs.
• Workers’ health is improved, leading to guaranteed and maintained product quality as well as productivity.
• Comply with occupational safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create reputation and professionalism in all aspects, thereby elevating your business brand.

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

6. National occupational environmental monitoring center

Occupational environmental monitoring center of Nam Viet is a professional unit in monitoring and measuring the quality of the working environment across all provinces and cities in Vietnam. With an experienced team of 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 environmental 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 businesses.

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With investment in technology, techniques, and human resources, Nam Viet’s monitoring center has been and is becoming one of the reputable units in the field of occupational environmental monitoring in Ho Chi Minh City with the following goals:

• We always value our brand reputation and the quality of our products and services.
• We provide customers with the best and most suitable solutions possible.
• Together with a team of Masters and Engineers with rich experience and expertise, we aim to protect the environment and benefit businesses.
• By working with the Nam Viet Environmental Monitoring team, your company will receive professional service from experts in the monitoring field, along with the best cost incentives.

The process of implementing occupational environmental monitoring at Nam Viet includes the following basic steps:

• Before carrying out occupational environmental monitoring, our company always ensures that machinery and equipment serving occupational environmental monitoring are adjusted and calibrated in accordance with legal regulations.
• Fully and properly implement the occupational environmental monitoring process committed to the Department of Health.
• Honestly report occupational environmental monitoring results to employers.
• In cases where occupational environmental monitoring results do not ensure workers’ safety, Nam Viet company will support by providing corrective 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 examinations to detect early occupational diseases and related illnesses for workers in unsafe working environments.
  • Provide material benefits for workers in accordance with labor laws.

7. Occupational environmental monitoring quotation

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

• Our quotation table provides detailed information on the prices of monitoring services we are offering. This includes costs related to transportation, measurement, analysis, and reporting of results. 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 on the market, and we are always ready to provide quick and professional consultation for all inquiries about monitoring services.
• With Nam Viet’s quotation table, customers can easily choose service packages suitable for their needs. We are committed to bringing customers the highest satisfaction with professional service quality.