Is it necessary to have someone on duty when factories are not operating at night?
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Let’s discuss it. We do not produce at night, but operators need to be on duty. Do factories that do not produce at night still require operators to be on duty, or is it enough to have only security guards?
It is still necessary, after all, device safety needs to be monitored, and major issues must be addressed; safety accidents have occurred during shutdown periods in related factories.
Whether to assign someone to be on duty depends on the specific circumstances. After a normal plant is shut down and there are no rotating equipment, if there are no valuable equipment instruments, it may not be necessary to assign someone on duty. If the device contains many valuable pieces of equipment such as flow meters and electric valves, it is best to arrange for duty shifts. Is it secure and theft-proof?
During the shutdown for major repairs, shifts are arranged; even though working on shift means sleeping, it’s still better to have someone on duty!
The characteristics of chemical production include high temperature and pressure, as well as the risk of fire, explosion, and poisoning. After parking, the residual materials in the system are hazardous, so proper monitoring is necessary. Some devices also require pressure and fluid retention after shutdown to facilitate system restart, and it is necessary to arrange for duty shifts.
Since production does not take place at night, it is not necessary to assign operators to be on duty in principle. Furthermore, the poster should clarify the responsibilities of \"operators on duty.\" If it involves security-related duties, this is obviously necessary, but not all operators are suitable for such roles; such personnel must receive specialized training and obtain the relevant qualifications before they can take on these duties. :victory:
Night shifts are still necessary, as most of the substances in chemical plants are hazardous. The duty personnel can identify problems promptly and address them in a timely manner.
It’s definitely needed. Even though it’s no longer being produced, are there still areas with grooves or something like that? The temperature of raw materials and such also needs to be controlled, after all, many of them are flammable, explosive, or toxic substances. What if a reaction occurs and an explosion happens? So, it’s still necessary to assign operators to be on duty...
If the factory is small, having a gatekeeper is sufficient; there is no need to assign additional staff on duty； If the area is large, it is still necessary to assign personnel on duty.
Of course it's needed! Protection is just one aspect; during shutdowns, process adjustments and equipment maintenance are often required, and some units may continue to operate. Additionally, unexpected situations can arise at any time – for example, equipment explosions or overheating of reaction reactors have all happened!
Being on duty is still necessary; it’s much better than working in three shifts
Given the nature of oil refining and chemical plants, even when they are shut down, they remain connected to external systems; valuable equipment such as instruments must be protected from theft. Moreover, despite being shut down, there is still a risk of fires and explosions, making it inevitable to have personnel on duty.
At the chemical plant where I used to work, shifts were arranged on a daily basis: one shift in the administrative office, and one shift in each workshop. In the workshops, it was usual for team leaders and technicians to take turns working shifts.
Our factory has a large area, and taking everyone’s opinions into account, it seems necessary to have people on duty. After all, the workshops contain certain hazardous materials, and there are many tasks that security personnel alone cannot handle; someone who understands the manufacturing processes must be present on site.
It is necessary to arrange shifts so that any unexpected issues that arise on the equipment can be dealt with; this is different from security, as security personnel generally do not have the ability to handle problems on-site.
Safety comes first; hazardous materials companies have many flammable and explosive substances, so it is necessary to have personnel on duty in order to prevent accidents, loss of valuable items, and damage to instruments and equipment.
Night shifts are very necessary; monitoring is also required even after the vehicle has stopped. What if something abnormal occurs?
Someone needs to be on duty; there are some issues that can only be resolved by technical personnel.
It is necessary to have personnel on duty, as the operators are familiar with the site environment and equipment, which allows for quicker response in case of emergencies and helps minimize losses in such situations
It is necessary to assign personnel for duty. 1. Although the production has stopped, various materials are still present, so the risk remains high, especially in chemical enterprises. 2. During storage, abnormal situations may occur due to changes in the environment; therefore, an alarm must be detected and addressed by someone. 3. Since work is done during the day, if anything changes at night, it’s possible to keep track of it; otherwise, problems are likely to arise. 4. Theft prevention is also a reason.
It depends on the leader. That’s just how things are in China. The employees just need to follow their supervisors’ instructions`