Occupational environment monitoring at the phone accessories factory

1. Overview of the phone accessories factory

a. What is a phone accessories factory?

Factory for phone accessories is a manufacturing and assembly facility for mobile phone accessories and components. This factory usually specializes in producing phone accessories such as phone cases, leather covers, power banks, headphones, charging cables, chargers, tempered glass, and other components related to enhancing features or protecting mobile phones.

b. Production stages in a phone accessories factory

Phone accessories factories often have modern production lines and organize work in stages. The production stages include:

• Preparation and cutting of raw materials: Materials such as plastic, leather, metal, and other components are prepared and cut into suitable sizes and shapes for each phone accessory.
• Manufacturing and assembly: Parts and components are assembled according to proper processes and techniques, using appropriate machines and tools. The stages include assembly, welding, heat pressing, cutting, gluing, and attaching components.
• Quality inspection: After production, phone accessories are inspected to ensure they meet the required standards and quality requirements. Inspections may include functionality, durability, compatibility, and aesthetics.
• Packing and boxing: After quality inspection and control, phone accessories are packed and boxed according to regulations and customer or market requirements.
• Transportation and distribution: After production, phone accessories are transported and distributed to retailers or agents for end users.

c. Types of machinery used in phone accessories factories

Phone accessories factories use a variety of machines and equipment to carry out production and assembly stages. Below are some common types of machinery used in phone accessories factories:

• Heat press machine: Used to press plastic or leather parts together or with other components during assembly. Heat press machines usually have molds and adjustable pressure to ensure firm and neat connections.
• Laser cutting machine: Uses laser technology to precisely cut materials such as plastic, leather, and thin metal, helping to create precise parts according to accessory requirements.
• CNC lathe machine: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathes are used to process metal components such as phone cases or other parts. CNC lathes help create precise details as required.
• Tempered glass laminating machine: Used to laminate tempered glass onto phone screens to protect against impact and scratches. These machines usually allow adjustment of pressure and temperature to ensure firm adhesion without bubbles.
• Button press machine: Used to attach buttons or functional keys onto accessory surfaces, ensuring sensitivity and good performance.
• Laser printing and engraving machine: Used to print and engrave images, text, logos, or designs on phone accessories such as cases, leather covers, or tempered glass. These machines ensure precision and neatness.
• Packing machine: Used to pack phone accessories after production. Packing machines may include heat sealers, vacuum machines, labeling machines, and barcode printers to produce complete packages ready for shipping.

d. What occupational diseases may occur for workers in phone accessories factories?

Workers in phone accessories factories may suffer from several occupational diseases related to the working environment. Below are some common occupational diseases that may occur in the phone accessories manufacturing industry:

• Respiratory diseases: Workers may be affected by chemicals, dust, and fumes generated during the production of phone accessories. For example, exposure to metal compounds, toxic chemicals, or dust from processing can cause pneumonia, asthma, and other respiratory issues.
• Skin diseases: Contact with chemicals, solvents, or irritating materials may cause dermatitis, eczema, or allergic skin reactions.
• Eye diseases: Workers may risk eye damage when working in environments with strong light, ultraviolet rays, or reflective substances from production processes.
• Heat-related illnesses: In some phone accessories factories, heating equipment may be used, which can increase the risk of burns or heat shock for workers.
• Occupational accidents: The risk of workplace accidents can also occur in phone accessories factories, such as cuts, injuries from machinery, or tools used during work.

To ensure worker safety, personal protective equipment, risk management, and occupational safety training are necessary to minimize the risks of occupational diseases.

e. Popular types of phone accessories on the market

Below are some popular types of phone accessories on the market:

• Cases and leather covers: Accessories that protect and decorate phones. There are many types of cases and leather covers made from materials such as silicone, plastic, leather, and fabric.
• Touchscreen protectors: Protect phone screens from scratches and cracks. Types include tempered glass, scratch-resistant, and anti-smudge protectors.
• Charging and connection cables: Used to charge and connect phones to computers or other devices. Types include standard cables such as Micro-USB and USB-C, as well as connection cables such as HDMI or OTG cables.
• Headphones: Used for listening to music, calls, and conversations. Types include wired headphones, Bluetooth wireless headphones, over-ear headphones, and in-ear headphones.
• Power banks: Portable power sources for charging phones when no electrical source is nearby. Available in various capacities and sizes to suit different needs.
• Tempered glass: Protects phone screens from cracks and scratches. It is a thin protective layer attached to phone screens.
• Chargers and adapters: Used to charge phones from power outlets. Available in various plug types and capacities to match phone charging standards.
• LED flashlights: Accessories providing light for photography in low-light conditions.
• Selfie stick: Helps take selfies from wider angles. Often includes a phone holder and Bluetooth connectivity for remote control.
• External flash and lens kits: Used to enhance photo quality with phones. Flash kits provide better lighting in low light, while external lenses provide different effects and shooting angles.

2. Overview of occupational environment monitoring services

a. What is occupational environment monitoring at a phone accessories factory?

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

Occupational environment monitoring plays the most important role in caring for, protecting, and improving worker health because the main resource of businesses and the direct creators of profit are the workers. Workers regularly exposed to risk factors and occupational hazards exceeding permitted standards will suffer health impacts and occupational diseases.

REGISTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MONITORING SERVICE

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 health and safety for workers, this program uses modern measurement methods to monitor air quality, water, microclimate, physical factors, dust, and more in the working environment. This is a very important program to ensure a safe workplace and protect worker 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 occupational environments. 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 processes

Standardization in occupational environment measurement processes of Nam Viet is a very important aspect to ensure the quality of measurement results. To guarantee accuracy and reliability of results, this program uses recognized standards and standardized procedures of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health. This ensures that collected data can be reliably used in evaluating occupational environments and making decisions to improve workplace conditions and protect worker health.

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

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

d. Monitoring reports at phone accessories factories

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 workplace that signed the monitoring contract and 01 copy kept at the monitoring organization.

The retention period of occupational environment monitoring results is in accordance with the law, which is permanent record storage.

e. Frequency of occupational environment monitoring according to law

According to Clause 2 of 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 reports according to law

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 in the locality where their headquarters and employees are working.

When there are changes in technology processes, production processes, or when renovation and upgrading of facilities may generate new harmful factors affecting worker health, enterprises must update occupational hygiene records with relevant contents requiring occupational environment monitoring.

g. Penalties for violations in occupational environment monitoring for 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: A fine from 2,000,000 – 5,000,000 VND for employers who fail to publicly announce to workers at the monitoring location and at the site of inspection, evaluation, and management of dangerous factors immediately after receiving occupational environment monitoring results and inspection results.
• Clause 3: A fine from 20,000,000 – 40,000,000 VND for employers who fail to conduct occupational environment monitoring to control health hazards to workers as required by law.
• Clause 4: A 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 level of criminal liability.

3. Harmful environmental factors for workers in the factory producing phone accessories

There are several harmful environmental factors that can affect the health of workers in the factory producing phone accessories, including:

• Dust and fine particles: The production process of phone accessories can generate dust and fine particles from materials such as metal, plastic, paint, and coatings. Inhaling these fine particles can irritate the respiratory tract and cause health problems such as pneumonia and allergies.
• Toxic chemicals: The use of materials and chemicals in the production process of phone accessories can expose workers. Some chemicals can be hazardous to health such as organic solvents, cleaning agents, dyes, and coloring agents.
• Noise: Machinery and equipment in the factory producing phone accessories can generate high noise levels, causing stress and affecting workers’ hearing. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing damage and other health issues.
• Glare: The production processes of phone accessories often use strong and glaring light, such as colored light and laser light. Prolonged exposure to glare can cause eye strain, discomfort, and eye damage.
• Unsafe working conditions: In some cases, unsafe working conditions may exist in the factory producing phone accessories, including the use of substandard equipment, lack of personal protective equipment, and lack of effective safety control and risk management.

REGISTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MONITORING SERVICE

4. Measures to improve the working environment in the factory producing phone accessories

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

• Manage and minimize dust and fine particles: Ensure the use of effective dust extraction and ventilation systems to reduce dust and fine particles in the air. Provide protective equipment such as masks and safety glasses to prevent inhalation of harmful particles.
• Use safe materials and chemicals: Select non-toxic or low-risk materials and chemicals to ensure workers’ safety. Implement proper storage and transportation of chemicals and ensure clear communication about the materials and chemicals used.
• Noise control: Use soundproofing measures, noise-reducing equipment, and ensure a safe distance between noise-generating equipment and workers. Provide protective headphones to reduce noise to a safe level for hearing.
• Lighting adjustment: Ensure the use of natural light and soft lighting to reduce glare. Provide shades and protective glasses to protect the eyes from strong and glaring light.
• Implement safety regulations and workplace hygiene arrangements: Ensure compliance with occupational safety and hygiene regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment, regular inspection and maintenance of machinery and equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the workplace.
• Training and educating employees: Provide training and guidance for employees on occupational safety, safe work procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and correct responses in case of incidents or accidents.
• Continuous assessment and monitoring: Carry out regular assessments and monitoring of the working environment to identify potential issues and implement corrective or effective improvement measures.
• Regularly organize occupational environment monitoring in factories, collect and analyze harmful factors for workers, thereby adjusting and reducing hazards to prevent occupational diseases for them.

5. Benefits of periodic monitoring of factories producing phone accessories

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

• Enterprises can proactively control harmful factors at 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 development process of enterprises.
• Minimize the impact of occupational diseases on human health, thereby reducing future medical treatment costs.
• Workers’ health is improved, leading to guaranteed and sustained product quality and output.
• Comply with labor safety laws, avoiding legal risks.
• Create reputation and professionalism in all aspects, thereby elevating the brand for enterprises.

The environmental monitoring service of Nam Viet is the solution to minimize the impact of occupational diseases, contributing to creating a fresh 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 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 environment issues. With the motto “customer-centered,” the center cares about customer satisfaction, meeting all customer needs, and is committed to providing the best solutions for enterprises.

REGISTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MONITORING SERVICE

With investment in technology, equipment, and human resources, Nam Viet’s monitoring center has been and is becoming one of the reputable 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 and professional Masters and Engineers with the desire to protect the environment and benefit enterprises.
• Coming to the Nam Viet Environment Monitoring team, enterprises will receive professional service from experts in the monitoring field, as well as 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 machinery and equipment serving monitoring activities are adjusted and calibrated in accordance with legal regulations.
• Fully and correctly implement the occupational environment monitoring process committed to the Department of Health.
• Honestly report occupational environment monitoring results to employers.
• In cases where occupational environment monitoring results are unsafe for workers, Nam Viet company will support by providing solutions and the labor facility will carry out the following:
  • Implement measures to improve working conditions to minimize the impact of harmful factors and prevent occupational diseases.
  • Organize health checks to detect occupational diseases and work-related illnesses early for workers in unsafe working environments.
  • Provide physical benefits for workers in accordance with labor laws.

7. Occupational environment monitoring quotation

To help enterprises carry out occupational environment monitoring in a professional and effective way, Nam Viet provides customers with a price list of occupational environment monitoring services with quality and reasonable cost.

• Our monitoring price list provides detailed information on the costs of monitoring services that we are providing. This 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 in the market, and we are also always ready to provide quick and professional consultation to answer any questions about monitoring services.
• With the monitoring price list of Nam Viet, customers can easily choose service packages that suit their needs. We are committed to bringing customers the highest satisfaction with professional service quality.