The \"Requirements for the Management of Responsibilities of Supervisors for Special Operations\" have been issued and put into effect

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On December 8, the group standard \"Requirements for the Management of Responsibilities of Supervisors for Special Operations\" (T/CCSAS 061—2025), jointly developed by the China Chemical Safety Association, Beijing Zhongying Anhe Technology Co., Ltd., the Shanghai Branch of CNOOC Safety Technology Service Co., Ltd., and Qinhuangdao Bohé Technology Development Co., Ltd., was officially released and put into implementation. This standard focuses on the role of supervisors for special operations, setting clear requirements regarding their qualifications and capabilities, training and assessment, as well as the fulfillment of their responsibilities. Its aim is to enhance the qualifications and capabilities of these supervisors in order to strengthen risk management throughout the entire process of such operations. Regarding the qualifications and capabilities of guardians, the standards require them to possess the necessary safety knowledge, awareness, and sense of responsibility, so as to be able to carry out safety supervision tasks effectively ； At the same time, one should also possess relevant practical production experience, be familiar with the production site, understand the risk characteristics of the types of operations under supervision, be aware of the appropriate risk control measures, and have the necessary capabilities for emergency rescue. Regarding the training of guardians, the standards specify that guardians must acquire relevant knowledge through training and pass assessments, and they should also receive further training on an annual basis. In addition, the standard takes into account the respective risk characteristics and control requirements of the eight types of special operations, and clearly defines the key points for supervision in three phases: before the operation, during the operation, and after the operation. For example: Before carrying out hot work, the supervisor should ensure that the area or equipment where the work will be done has been handed over in accordance with standard requirements, and that the work site meets the conditions necessary for safe operation ； During the operation, the supervisor shall ensure that it is carried out in compliance with safety management requirements. For example, before working in a confined space, the supervisor should ensure that the external conditions of such space meet the requirements for carrying out the work, and that the emergency rescue facilities and measures are in order ； During the operation, the supervisor must provide constant supervision from outside the confined space, and ensure that the persons inside remain within the supervisor’s line of sight, or that their actions can be observed through a video monitoring system. Statistics show that over 40% of chemical production safety accidents are related to special operations. The difficulty in managing special operations lies in the high degree of uncertainty regarding the objects of the operations, the personnel involved, the operating environment, and the timing of these operations; furthermore, risks experience a cumulative amplification effect over time and space. In implementing effective safety risk control for special operations, supervisors play a crucial role. The capabilities or role of the supervisor directly determine whether safety risks associated with special operations are identified, whether appropriate measures can be implemented, and whether abnormal situations can be addressed in a timely manner. As an important supplement to the \"Safety Specifications for Special Operations in Hazardous Chemical Enterprises\" (GB 30871—2022), the \"Requirements for the Management of Responsibilities of Supervisors for Special Operations\" helps to standardize the behavior of these supervisors and strengthen the implementation of responsibilities. It will provide strong support for further improving the safety management level of special operations in chemical enterprises and reducing the occurrence of safety accidents.