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To ensure the safety in the production, use, and storage of explosive hazardous chemicals such as *ao acid an, as well as other highly regulated hazardous chemicals, Heilongjiang Province has issued a plan for the targeted identification and rectification of safety risks associated with these hazardous chemicals. Six specific measures are taken to strengthen the control and mitigation of such safety risks. http://p5.itc.cn/images01/20201015/2ab444453c9242a18e8eab3880c5d2d0.png Implementation period: From October 2020 to the end of December, comprising three phases – corporate self-inspection, supervision and inspection, and rectification and acceptance. Scope of investigation and management: This includes enterprises involved in *ao acid production, as well as five types of enterprises that handle hazardous chemicals prone to explosion, such as those that produce or store nitrocellulose, potassium chlorate, sodium chlorate, liquid chlorine, and other hazardous chemicals used in nitration processes. It also covers enterprises with major hazards related to hazardous chemicals, as well as those involved in the storage and transportation of explosive goods. In addition, it includes ports, docks, storage areas, and chemical industrial parks that deal with explosive goods. For this special campaign to identify and address safety risks associated with hazardous chemicals, a joint working system has been established at the provincial level under the leadership of the Safety Committee Office, involving the Department of Emergency Management and the Fire and Rescue Corps. A special task force has been formed to carry out this work. Following a \"three-level coordination\" approach that involves central oversight at the ministerial level, coordinated management at the provincial level, and on-site implementation at the municipal level, as well as a set of \"six centralized\" practices including centralized discussions, training, inspections, supervision, public disclosure, and drills, key areas for inspection have been identified. Experts are assigned to oversee and direct the entire process of identifying and addressing these risks, thereby creating a cohesive approach to handling the issue. At the municipal and county levels, specific measures are taken to implement a coordinated mechanism that integrates safety management and regulatory functions; relevant departments are organized to conduct follow-up inspections on the rectification of existing problems and risks, with a view to further improving the identification and mitigation of risks in key areas such as the storage and transportation of explosive hazardous goods. The Provincial Work Safety Committee Office has put forward six requirements for the special inspection and rectification of safety risks and hazards related to hazardous chemicals, specifying concrete measures: first, it is necessary to clarify the current situation. Strictly enforce responsibilities, thoroughly assess the situation regarding *ao acid an, five types of key explosive hazardous chemicals, enterprises with major hazard sources, and entities dealing with explosive hazardous materials; establish two lists – one for identified problems and risks and another for corresponding corrective measures – to ensure that the basic data is accurate and detailed, and that the problems and solutions are clear and specific. Second, a mechanism needs to be established. Adhere to the joint office and unified supervision system to establish a working framework characterized by clear division of responsibilities, seamless coordination, and collaborative governance. Third, the measures must be practical. In the work of investigation and rectification, actions must be coordinated and standards must be adhered to to achieve \"full coverage in both aspects.\" On-site inspections and supervision should cover all major hazard sources at level 4 and above; serious potential hazards must be promptly assigned for handling and monitored ； Innovative working methods involve adopting effective, practical, and useful approaches and measures to ensure that specialized inspections and rectification efforts yield tangible results. Fourth, guidance must be adequate. Integrate expert guidance services with targeted inspections and rectifications, transforming the expert service model from a \"proxy system\" to a \"mentor system\"; enterprises should conduct self-inspections first in order to enhance their own capabilities as well as the professional skills of the experts. Fifth, the key points need to be highlighted. Focusing on the three-year campaign for special rectification of hazardous chemicals safety, efforts are being accelerated to carry out assessments and improvements in chemical industrial parks; enterprises are urged to undergo rectification and to cease operations where necessary. Strict actions are taken to address illegal and unauthorized small-scale chemical manufacturing operations” ； The three tasks of promoting the development of a risk monitoring and early warning system for major hazard sources, establishing a responsibility mechanism for enterprises managing such hazards, and creating a coordinated joint supervision mechanism between relevant authorities must all be fully implemented. http://p8.itc.cn/images01/20201015/422a0908dd3d43d98b24eefe1797a7e3.jpeg The sixth is a challenge that needs to be overcome. Close attention is paid to key areas, key enterprises, and critical links within the jurisdiction; pilot projects are launched and exemplary practices are promoted to foster a culture of competition and improvement. Strict supervision and evaluation are carried out for those with inadequate work styles or poor performance. Heilongjiang Province has strengthened the management of hazardous chemicals, conducted thorough inspections to identify potential safety risks associated with them, analyzed specific issues in detail, focused on key points, and overcame difficulties in order to resolve problems efficiently. The main content of this article is taken from the Ministry of Emergency Management