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Save this practical manual on production safety to your collection

Currently, we are in a period of active production and operation and a period of superimposed seasonal risks, and various safety hazards are intertwined. Based on the recent notification from the State Council Safety Committee Office and the work deployment of the Emergency Management Department, we have sorted out the risk areas and prevention points that need to be focused on at present. Please collect this practical manual on production safety.

Limited space operations: Be wary of “invisible killers”

The State Council Safety Committee Office issued a risk warning in September, reporting 6 major accidents involving limited space operations in the industry and trade industry this year. These six accidents were widely distributed, ranging from marine biological products companies in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, to textile companies in Mianyang, Sichuan, from ash industry companies in Yuncheng, Shanxi, to paper companies in Zhengzhou, Henan, to calcium industry and technology companies in Guiyang, Guizhou, and Longyan, Fujian. Without exception, they were poisoning accidents.

A limited space refers to a space that is closed or partially closed, has narrow entrances and exits, is not designed as a fixed workplace, has poor natural ventilation, and can easily cause the accumulation of toxic, harmful, flammable and explosive substances or insufficient oxygen content. Such as: basement, sewer, septic tank, sewage well, cellar, cable well, sewage treatment tank, deep foundation pit, boiler, etc.

In the vast majority of accidents, workers failed to complete the work approval procedures, failed to ventilate and detect gases in the limited space, and entered the work without permission without wearing qualified safety protection equipment. They completely ignored the most basic safety guidelines. Their "ignorance and fearlessness" eventually led to tragedy.

In more than 80% of fatal accidents in limited spaces, blind rescue efforts lead to increased casualties. The on-site personnel lacked scientific rescue knowledge. Without taking personal protection and without the conditions for rescue, they ventured into the pool to rescue with only their passion. In the end, they not only failed to rescue the people in distress, but also put themselves in danger, causing the number of casualties to double.

The companies involved generally had problems such as weak safety awareness among the main persons in charge, failure to establish and improve the safety production responsibility system, failure to organize special safety training in limited spaces, failure to formulate emergency plans and conduct drills, lack of on-site monitoring personnel, failure to equip gas detectors and emergency rescue equipment, etc. The safety management layer failed, which ultimately led to accidents.

Tunnel construction: full life cycle safety management

my country's tunnels (cavities) are under construction on a large scale, with many long tunnels and extra-long tunnels. Some projects face multiple risks such as collapse, water and mud intrusion, and gas explosions. "Major accidents occur from time to time, and the production safety situation is severe and complex."

In early September, the Office of the State Council Safety Committee, in conjunction with nine departments including the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and the Ministry of Transport, issued a notice aiming at full life cycle safety management and focusing on the "one thing" full-chain rectification of tunnel construction safety. The notice focuses on key aspects such as excavation methods, bidding management, construction period control, fund guarantee, advanced geological forecast, concealed engineering construction, design changes, material and equipment procurement, etc., and requires promoting the orderly connection of tunnel project planning, survey, design, construction, operation and other aspects.

Industrial and trade industry: Fire risks cannot be ignored

Fire risks in the industrial and trade industries have distinct seasonal characteristics. Although it has entered autumn, high temperatures still persist in some areas, and the power consumption load of enterprises is relatively large. Some labor-intensive enterprises have problems such as private circuit connections, aging lines, and blocked fire escapes. "Once an accident occurs in a production workshop, it is easy to cause large casualties."

Precautions:

——Strengthen fire protection zoning

Production areas and storage areas must be physically separated, and "all-in-one" mixing is strictly prohibited. Use firewalls and fire doors to avoid "burning the camp".

——Standardize the management of flammable materials

Chemicals, plastic particles, etc. must be stored in special warehouses, stacked in limited quantities, and kept away from fire sources. Clean up dust, fibers and other floating combustible debris in a timely manner, and store flammable items according to standard classifications.

——Strictly carry out hot work

Welding, cutting and other operations require approval, fire extinguishing equipment is provided on site, and personnel are specially assigned to monitor the work. Employees must hold certificates to work to prevent illegal operations.

——Training drills for all staff

Carry out regular fire safety publicity and education, and organize fire drills every quarter to ensure that employees master the use of fire extinguishers and evacuation and escape skills. New employees must pass the "safety check" before joining the company and master the basic skills of fire extinguishing, evacuation, escape and self-rescue. Develop fire-fighting and emergency evacuation plans, and organize targeted fire drills.

——Putting responsibilities to people

Implement the fire safety responsibility system and formulate fire safety systems and fire safety operating procedures. Carry out regular fire prevention inspections and inspections to eliminate fire hazards in a timely manner, establish a fire safety ledger, and clarify the fire prevention responsibilities of management, workshops, and teams. A 24-hour inspection system is implemented to detect and correct hidden dangers immediately.

——Upgrade fire protection facilities

Equipped with automatic sprinkler systems and smoke alarms, fire-fighting facilities and equipment should be regularly maintained and maintained, and damage, misappropriation, and obstruction are strictly prohibited.

Responsibility implementation: the "narrow nose" of safe production

The executive meeting of the State Council clearly requires that effective measures be taken to effectively solve problems such as lax implementation of rules and regulations, subcontracting of projects at different levels, and inadequate safety supervision. It is necessary to strictly implement territorial management, implement the requirements of "three managements and three musts", and further tighten the responsibility for safe production.

The "three managements and three musts" mean that the industry must manage safety, the business must manage safety, and the production and operation must manage safety. The core of this principle is that security is not a "one-man show" of a certain department, but a basic requirement that runs through the entire process of industry management and business operations.

In June this year, the Office of the State Council Work Safety Committee reported some typical cases of fraud in the field of production safety, involving multiple aspects such as survey, design, construction, supervision, evaluation, testing, and inspection. The State Council Office of Work Safety requires resolute efforts to curb fraud in the field of production safety and plug loopholes in safety management.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day approach, people will visit relatives and friends and go out for more activities. The flow of people, logistics, and vehicles will be concentrated, and safety risks will be intertwined and superimposed.

The heads of emergency management departments in many places said that they will continue to fully promote various special rectification actions and effectively strengthen the investigation of fire hazards in key industries and places. At the same time, we will closely implement the "protection net" of responsibilities, combine targeted efforts with prevention and inspection, and focus on key areas such as production and operation, transportation, and tourism to ensure that various safety arrangements are implemented accurately and create a safe and stable social environment for the festival.