Vietnam: Full text of the training program for technical inspections of occupational safety

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Subjects/intended learners

Content of training

Number of minimum learning sessions

Requirements for teachers and instructors of technical inspections of occupational safety

1

General theory/applicable to every learner

Introduction to the legal system document related to technical inspections of occupational safety.

8

- Have at least a bachelor’s degree

- Have at least 5 years of experience in the field of state management on occupational safety and hygiene.

Safety of machinery – Risk assessment (ISO 14121-1:2007)

4

- Have at least a bachelor’s degree in technical specialties.

- Have more than 10 consecutive years of experience in conducting inspections.

- Have knowledge of ISO 14121-1:2007.

Theory and practice on ultrasonic thickness measurement

8

- Have at least a bachelor’s degree in technical specialties.

- Have a valid certificate of ultrasonic testing level 2.

Examination

Theory test

4

2

Inspection of boilers and pressure vessels

Structure and operating principles of boilers, oil boilers, and pressure vessels;

8

- Have at least a bachelor’s degree in suitable technical specialties (Thermal Power Engineering, Heat and Refrigeration Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.).

- Have more than 10 consecutive years of experience in inspection of boilers and pressure vessels.

Structure and operating principles of mechanisms and equipment for measurement and safety protection.

4

Procedures for technical and safe inspections of boilers, oil boilers, and pressure vessels;

8

Practice: instruction on how to use inspection equipment; inspection of entities according to the inspection procedure; handling of inspection results

12

Examination

Theory test

4

Practice test

4

3

Inspection of the pressure pipeline system

Structure and operating principles of pressure pipeline and medical gas pipeline systems; types of refrigeration systems; steam and hot water piping systems; gas, liquefied gas, and dissolved gas preparation and fueling systems.

12

- Have at least a bachelor’s degree in suitable technical specialties (Thermal Power Engineering, Heat and Refrigeration Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.).

- Have more than 10 consecutive years of experience in inspection of pressure equipment systems

Structure and operating principles of mechanisms and equipment for measurement and safety protection.

4

Procedures for technical and safe inspections of pressure pipeline systems, refrigeration systems, steam and hot water piping systems, and gas, liquefied gas, and dissolved gas preparation and fueling systems.

8

Practice: instruction on how to use inspection equipment; inspection of entities according to the inspection procedure; handling of inspection results.

12

Examination

Theory test

4

Practice test

4

4

Inspection of elevators, escalators, conveyors, and hoists.

Structure and operating principles of types of elevators, escalators, conveyors, and hoists.

12

- Have at least a bachelor’s degree in suitable technical specialties (Mechanical engineering, construction machinery, etc.).

- Have more than 10 consecutive years of experience in inspection of elevators, escalators, conveyors, and hoists.

Structure and operating principles of mechanisms and equipment for safety protection.

4

Procedures for technical and safe inspections of types of elevators, escalators, conveyors, and hoists.

8

Practice: instruction on how to use inspection equipment; inspection of entities according to the inspection procedure; handling of inspection results.

12

Examination

Theory test

4

Practice test

4

5

Inspection of types of lifts.

Structure and operating principles of cranes, overhead cranes, gantry cranes, electric hoists, electric cable hoists, electric winches, forklift trucks, man lifts, and lift platforms.

24

- Have at least a bachelor’s degree in suitable technical specialties (Mechanical engineering, construction machinery, etc.).

- Have more than 10 consecutive years of experience in inspection of lifts

Structure and operating principles of mechanisms and equipment for safety protection.

4

Procedures for inspections of cranes, overhead cranes, gantry cranes, electric hoists, electric cable hoists, electric winches, forklift trucks, man lifts, and lift platforms.

12

Practice: instruction on how to use inspection equipment; inspection of entities according to the inspection procedure; handling of inspection results

12

Examination

Theory test

4

Practice test

4

6

Inspection of public recreation facilities.

- Structure and operating principles of mobile stages; roller coasters; slides; ferris wheels;

- Structure and operating principles of mechanisms and equipment for safety protection.

8

- Have at least a bachelor’s degree in suitable technical specialties (Mechanical engineering, construction machinery, etc.).

- Have more than 10 consecutive years of experience in inspection of public recreation facilities or lifts.

Procedures for inspections of mobile stages; roller coasters; slides; ferris wheels;

8

Practice: instruction on how to use inspection equipment; inspection of entities according to the inspection procedure; handling of inspection results

12

Examination

Theory test

4

Practice test

4

7

Inspection of aerial tramways

Structure and operating principles of types of aerial tramways

8

- Have at least a bachelor’s degree in suitable technical specialties (Mechanical engineering, construction machinery, etc.).

- Have more than 10 consecutive years of experience in inspection of public recreation facilities or lifts.

Structure and operating principles of mechanisms and equipment for safety protection.

4

Procedures for technical and safe inspections of aerial tramway systems

4

Practice: instruction on how to use inspection equipment; inspection of aerial tramway systems according to the inspection procedure; handling of inspection results

16

Examination

Theory test

4

Practice test

4