Occupational environment monitoring of a jewelry manufacturing factory

1. Overview of the jewelry manufacturing factory

a. What is a jewelry manufacturing factory?

Factory manufacturing jewelry is a factory or workshop that manufactures jewelry products, including rings, chains, necklaces, earrings, gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, and other gemstones. These factories use specialized technologies, techniques, and equipment to manufacture jewelry with high quality and precision.

b. Manufacturing stages in a jewelry manufacturing factory

The manufacturing stages in a jewelry manufacturing factory may include:

• Design: Designers create drawings or models of jewelry based on ideas or customer requirements.
• Selecting materials: Manufacturers choose materials such as gold, silver, diamonds, gemstones, pearls, or other materials to use in jewelry manufacturing.
• Cutting and grinding: Materials are cut and ground to create the desired shape and size.
• Casting or pressing: Materials are cast or pressed to form specific shapes, such as casting rings or pressing pieces together to form a complete piece of jewelry.
• Grinding and polishing: Jewelry is ground and polished to create a smooth and shiny surface.
• Stone setting: If the jewelry contains gemstones or pearls, they are set into the jewelry.
• Plating: Jewelry is gold-plated or silver-plated to enhance aesthetics and durability.
• Assembly: Jewelry components are assembled together to form a complete piece.
• Quality inspection: Jewelry is checked to ensure the quality and precision of details.
• Packing and delivery: Jewelry is packed and prepared for delivery to customers.

c. Types of machinery used in jewelry manufacturing factories

Popular types of machinery used in jewelry manufacturing factories include:

• Wire saw machine: used to cut metal bars into pieces of desired sizes.
• Metal stamping machine: used to stamp metal pieces into desired shapes.
• Polishing machine: used to grind and polish jewelry details.
• Metal rolling machine: used to roll metal pieces into desired shapes.
• Metal pressing machine: used to press metal details together.
• Metal drilling machine: used to drill holes in metal details.
• Metal welding machine: used to weld metal details together.
• Printing machine: used to print images or letters on jewelry surfaces.
• Engraving machine: used to engrave images or letters on metal details.
• Spray painting machine: used to spray paint on jewelry details to create various colors.

d. Occupational diseases for workers in jewelry manufacturing factories

Health risks that workers in jewelry manufacturing factories may face include:

• Risk of injury: Due to working with sharp and abrasive tools, workers in jewelry manufacturing factories are at risk of cuts, scratches, punctures, or other injuries.
• Risk of skin abrasions and irritation: The jewelry manufacturing process may involve the use of chemicals, such as cleaning solutions and dyes, which can cause skin irritation or allergies.
• Risk of chemical poisoning: Prolonged exposure to chemicals such as dyes, solvents, and heavy metals can harm workers’ health, including both acute and chronic toxicity.
• Risk of vision problems: Working with small machines, using digital magnification tools, and requiring high concentration can cause eye strain, dry eyes, tearing, and ocular imbalance.
• Risk of noise impact: Some stages of jewelry manufacturing may generate noise, affecting workers’ hearing.

To prevent these risks, jewelry manufacturing factories may apply safety measures such as providing personal protective equipment, ensuring occupational hygiene, and minimizing noise and other health impacts on workers.

e. Popular types of jewelry on the market

There are many popular types of jewelry on the market, some of which include:

• Bracelets: Bracelets can be made from various materials, including gold, silver, gemstones, pearls, wood, leather, and many others.
• Rings: Rings are also made from various materials, including gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, gemstones, and other stones.
• Earrings: Earrings are often made of gold, silver, diamonds, gemstones, pearls, and many other materials.
• Necklaces: Necklaces can be made from various materials, including gold, silver, gemstones, pearls, and many others.
• Stud earrings: Stud earrings are inserted into pierced ears, made from materials such as gold, silver, gemstones, pearls, and others.
• Bangles: Bangles are jewelry shaped like a bracelet wrapping around the wrist, made from various materials.
• Anklets: Anklets are jewelry shaped like a bracelet wrapping around the ankle, made from various materials.

These are just some examples of popular types of jewelry on the market, as there are many others depending on users’ preferences and needs.

2. Overview of workplace environmental monitoring services

a. What is workplace environmental monitoring in a jewelry manufacturing factory?

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

Workplace environmental monitoring plays the most important role in taking care of, protecting, and improving workers’ health because the main resource of the enterprise and the direct source of profit is the worker. Workers who are regularly exposed to hazardous factors beyond allowable standards will suffer health impacts and occupational diseases.

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b. Nam Viet’s workplace environmental monitoring program

Nam Viet’s workplace environmental monitoring program is 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 factors, physical elements, dust, and others in the workplace environment. This program is very important in ensuring a safe working environment and protecting workers’ health.

In addition, Nam Viet’s workplace environmental monitoring program 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, Nam Viet’s exclusive monitoring program is becoming a breakthrough in occupational safety management and environmental protection in Vietnam.

c. Standardization in workplace environmental measurement procedures

Standardization in Nam Viet’s workplace environmental measurement procedures is a very important aspect of ensuring the quality of measurement results. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement results, this program uses recognized standards and standardized procedures from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health. This ensures that collected data will be used reliably in assessing workplace environments and making decisions to improve working conditions and protect workers’ health.

These standardized procedures also ensure that measurement results are conducted by monitoring experts with high qualifications and many years of experience, enabling managers and specialists to trust An Toan Nam Viet’s results and make precise and valuable decisions in protecting workers’ health and the environment.

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

d. Reporting workplace environmental monitoring results in jewelry manufacturing factories

Workplace environmental monitoring results are prepared according to Form No. 04, Appendix III issued with Decree 44/2016/ND-CP and made in 02 copies: 01 copy sent to the workplace that signed the monitoring contract and 01 copy kept at the monitoring organization.

The storage period for workplace environmental monitoring results is indefinite according to the law.

e. Frequency of workplace environmental monitoring as required by law

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

f. Deadline for submitting workplace environmental monitoring reports according to the law

The deadline for submission is before December 31 every year. Enterprises belonging to manufacturing facilities are required to submit workplace environmental monitoring results to the Department of Health in the locality where the manufacturing facility has its head office and where workers are employed.

When there are changes in technology, manufacturing processes, or when renovating or upgrading facilities that may generate new hazards to workers’ health, enterprises belonging to manufacturing facilities must update occupational hygiene records regarding harmful factors requiring workplace environmental monitoring.

g. Penalties for violations of workplace environmental monitoring for employers

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

• Clause 2: A fine of VND 2,000,000 – 5,000,000 for employers who do not publicly announce to employees at the workplace being monitored and at the inspected site immediately after receiving workplace environmental monitoring results and inspection results.
• Clause 3: A fine of VND 20,000,000 – 40,000,000 for employers who fail to conduct workplace environmental monitoring to control health hazards as required by law.
• Clause 4: A fine of VND 40,000,000 – 60,000,000 for employers who cooperate with monitoring organizations to commit fraud in workplace environmental monitoring activities but not to the extent of criminal liability.

3. Harmful environmental factors for workers in jewelry manufacturing factories

Harmful environmental factors for workers in jewelry manufacturing factories may include:

• Strong light and ultraviolet rays: These agents can harm workers’ eyes and skin if they are not properly protected.
• Toxic gases: Jewelry manufacturing processes can emit toxic gases such as heavy metals, ammonia, hydrogen chloride, sulfuric acid, vapors, and other solvents. If not properly treated, these substances can cause health damage to workers, such as skin irritation, breathing difficulties, headaches, nausea, and eye pain.
• Dust and metal particles: During processing, the use of tools and machinery can generate dust and metal particles. If not properly controlled, they can cause respiratory problems and skin issues.
• Temperature: Jewelry manufacturing processes can generate high or low temperatures. If not properly adjusted and controlled, these temperatures can cause health problems such as headaches, dizziness, and poor health.
• Behavior and stress: Workers in jewelry manufacturing factories must perform detailed and sophisticated tasks. This can cause behavioral and psychological stress, affecting their health.
• Heavy labor: Some jobs in the jewelry manufacturing process may require workers to handle heavy tools or work for long periods. This can lead to fatigue, back pain, and other injuries if not properly protected.

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4. Measures to improve the working environment in jewelry manufacturing factories

Measures to improve the working environment in jewelry manufacturing factories include:

• Ensuring electrical safety: Electrical equipment in the factory must be periodically inspected to ensure worker safety.
• Waste management: Properly organizing waste management and conducting treatment and classification of waste to minimize impacts on the environment and workers’ health.
• Using safe materials: Using safe materials in jewelry manufacturing, avoiding materials harmful to both users and producers.
• Improving ventilation and air conditioning systems: Enhancing ventilation and air conditioning systems in factories to supply fresh air, reducing the impact of dust and chemicals on workers’ health.
• Employee training: Training employees on occupational safety knowledge, environmental protection, health, as well as manufacturing and management skills to minimize accidents and occupational diseases.
• Improving working conditions: Improving the design and arrangement of work areas to ensure spacious, airy, clean, and safe workplaces for workers.
• Periodically conducting occupational environment monitoring in factories, collecting and analyzing harmful factors for workers, thereby adjusting and reducing risks to prevent occupational diseases.

5. Benefits of periodic occupational environment monitoring in jewelry manufacturing factories

An Toan Nam Viet provides enterprises with outstanding 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 employees.

• Enterprises can proactively control harmful factors at workshops or factories.
• Receive consultation and recommendations on measures to minimize harmful factors and improve the quality of the working environment.
• Indirectly protect human resources, the main factor in enterprise development.
• Reduce the impact of occupational diseases on human health, thereby reducing future medical costs.
• Improve workers’ health, leading to stable and sustainable product quality and output.
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety laws and avoid legal risks.
• Create credibility and professionalism in all aspects, thereby elevating the enterprise’s brand.

The occupational environment monitoring service of Nam Viet is the solution to minimize the impacts 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 supervising and measuring the quality of the occupational environment nationwide across 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 investments in technology, equipment, and human resources, the Nam Viet 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.
• Together with a team of experienced Masters and Engineers, we aim to protect the environment and benefit enterprises.
• By choosing the Nam Viet Occupational Environment Monitoring team, your company will receive professional services from experts in the monitoring field, along with the best cost advantages.

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

• Before conducting occupational environment monitoring, we always ensure that machinery and equipment used for monitoring are adjusted and calibrated in accordance with the law.
• Complying fully with the occupational environment monitoring process committed to the Department of Health.
• Reporting occupational environment monitoring results truthfully to employers.
• If occupational environment monitoring results do not ensure workers’ safety, Nam Viet will support in providing solutions, and the workplace will implement the following:
  • Implement measures to improve working conditions to minimize harmful factors and prevent occupational diseases.
  • Organize health checks to detect early occupational diseases and job-related illnesses for workers in unsafe working environments.
  • Provide material benefits to workers in accordance with labor laws.

7. Occupational environment monitoring service quotation

To help enterprises conduct occupational environment monitoring in a professional and effective way, Nam Viet provides customers with a quotation for occupational environment monitoring services with high quality and reasonable cost.

• Our quotation provides detailed information about the pricing of monitoring services we offer, including 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 are committed to offering the most competitive and reasonable prices in the market, and we are always ready to provide fast and professional consultation for any inquiries regarding monitoring services.
• With Nam Viet’s quotation, customers can easily choose service packages that suit their needs. We are committed to delivering the highest satisfaction with our professional service quality.