Toxic and harmful in the chemical industry
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As a chemical engineer, I’ve always been worried about the various materials I come into contact with on a daily basis in my job. In our storage area, we have pure benzene, MTBE, ethylene, propylene, C4 hydrocarbons, hydrocracked gasoline, and crude cracked gasoline, among others. Logically, our position should be considered a hazardous one, but currently the management says that it isn’t classified as such; moreover, there is no provision for health benefits. We have approached the company’s management on several occasions, but they say that this is determined by Sinopec. Here, I would like to ask my colleagues: is it the same for you as well? Also, in our unit, if managers at the department level are 55 years old, they can retire and no longer need to go to work; they still receive 90% of their salary and bonuses. Yet those of us who work on the front line and are exposed to toxic and harmful substances have to keep working until the age of 60. What’s your opinion on this?
Even the positions at CNPC are considered toxic and hazardous!
Let’s not talk about the leaders for now. Your position must be considered a hazardous one; you can report this to the Safety and Environment Department
There’s nothing to do; you have to take care of yourself. It’s up to you to decide what happens to your life
When you’re on the verge of starving, there won’t be so many complaints
Those working in toxic and hazardous jobs should be able to retire 5 years earlier; consult the labor department for details.
To say nothing of anything else, pure benzene alone is highly toxic and a strong carcinogen. The rest are all flammable and explosive substances. It definitely belongs to a toxic and hazardous job position.
Your position must be a hazardous one, and you should be entitled to health benefits as well. Regarding retirement, it’s not up to any individual leader to decide; **there are regulations in place. In the chemical industry, those working in hazardous positions retire at 55. Check your labor record and you’ll know.
It’s definitely toxic and harmful, and it’s also very large. For those of us who work in tank areas on a long-term basis, the risks are extremely high; thick concentrations of oil and gas are constantly present in those areas. I have often experienced the adverse effects of MTBE, especially in pump rooms – if ventilation is not ensured promptly, it can cause symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. Therefore, in daily operations, it is still essential to pay attention to these matters – personal protective equipment must be of qualified standard. A gas mask must always be used when the oil and gas concentration is high. The body is one’s own, even if a lot of money for healthcare has been given to you. . .
If the raw materials or finished products in contact contain toxic or harmful substances, it is considered a toxic and hazardous workplace
We are hydrocracking units – they present the greatest risks: high temperatures and pressures, highly toxic hydrogen sulfide, as well as hydrogen, which is flammable and explosive
According to you, the position you hold must be a hazardous one, and you should certainly be entitled to corresponding benefits. You can use various channels to protect your legitimate rights and interests; if that doesn’t work, you can resort to legal proceedings