The Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched 7 expert teams to thoroughly assess the safety risks and other aspects of fluorine chemical enterprises
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The reporter learned from the Ministry of Emergency Management that the ministry has recently launched expert guidance services for fluorine chemical enterprises. For this guidance and support initiative, experts in areas such as process engineering, equipment, electrical and instrumentation systems, and safety were drawn from the China Chemical Safety Association, the China Fluorosilicon Organic Materials Industry Association, and several key enterprises to form 7 expert groups. Building on prior centralized training, these groups will conduct thorough assessments by examining the results of self-inspections carried out by enterprises as well as the supervision and inspections conducted by local emergency management departments. This will help to gain a comprehensive understanding of the types of process installations used in fluorine chemical enterprises across the country, as well as the safety risks they face and the level of safety management in place. Through self-inspection and improvement, supervision, and expert evaluations, and in conjunction with efforts to classify and rectify hazardous chemical enterprises, tailored solutions will be developed for each fluorine chemical enterprise. This approach aims to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of such enterprises, enhance their ability to manage major safety risks, and prevent or mitigate serious accidents. At the same time, common and specific issues faced by fluorine chemical enterprises will be summarized and analyzed; meetings for feedback and training will be held; relevant standards and regulations will be reviewed and improved; exchanges within the industry will be enhanced, with the aim of promoting safe and high-quality development in the fluorine chemical sector. During this guidance and support process, the expert team will promptly refer the major safety hazards and prominent issues identified to the provincial emergency management departments for supervised handling, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. At present, various expert teams have been sent to Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, Fujian, Shandong, Heilongjiang, Qinghai and other places to provide guidance and support. (CCTV correspondent Tang Guorong)
It seems that 7 expert groups might not be enough
On the first day, orders were issued to rectify the parking situation in several businesses, and one of them had its safety production license temporarily suspended. Strict.
On the 10th of the month, the First Department for Hazardous Chemicals Supervision under the Ministry of Emergency Management, the China Chemical Safety Association, and the China Fluorosilicon Organic Materials Industry Association organized a training session on expert guidance services for fluorine chemical enterprises, thereby officially launching such services for these enterprises. It is understood that Cheng Changjin, the head of the Office of the Coordination Group for Expert Guidance Services to fluorine chemical enterprises and the chief engineer of the China Chemical Safety Association, explained the background, content, objectives, and expected outcomes of these expert guidance services for such enterprises, emphasizing the necessity and importance of such services. Guo Xuesong, head of the expert group for guidance services, introduced the schedule, precautions, and work discipline for the guidance services provided to fluorine chemical enterprises, and put forward requirements and expectations for the expert group, regulatory authorities, and the enterprises receiving such services. Following the training session, the 7 expert teams set off immediately for the field, where they will provide guidance and support to 110 fluorine chemical enterprises across the country over the next four weeks. The purpose of this expert guidance service is to prevent and mitigate major safety risks in fluorine chemical enterprises by carrying out systematic inspections for safety hazards, thereby enhancing the enterprises’ ability to manage such risks.
Based on the \"Safety Risk and Hazard Inspection Form for Fluorine Chemical Enterprises,\" a systematic inspection of the safety risks associated with such enterprises was carried out, covering everything from the key aspects that need to be checked regarding safety risks to basic safety management, plant operation, equipment, and electrical instruments. Weak points in the enterprise’s processes, equipment, electrical instruments, and safety management were identified, and guidance was provided to improve the level of intrinsic safety within the enterprise, thereby facilitating its safe and sustainable development.
Wave after wave, the inspections never end
The Ministry of Emergency Management has still not identified the key aspects of safety supervision; relying on experts to identify potential hazards only provides temporary solutions rather than addressing the root causes. What’s really important is the implementation of safety responsibilities at the grassroots level – implementation, again and again.
By sector, in order to prevent and mitigate major safety risks for enterprises and enhance their capacity to manage such risks, the Ministry of Emergency Management has recently launched expert guidance services for companies involved in the production of polysilicon, silicone monomers, functional silanes, and related products. Following the expert training session on guidance and support services for silicone/polysilicon enterprises organized by the Guidance and Service Coordination Group on May 8, the three expert teams set out immediately for the field areas, where they will provide guidance and support to silicone/polysilicon enterprises in provinces such as Qinghai, Sichuan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Hubei over the next week.
From July 11th to 12th, the third team of the expert guidance and service group for fluorine chemical enterprises, composed of the First Department for Hazardous Chemicals Supervision under the Ministry of Emergency Management, the China Chemical Safety Association, and the China Fluorosilicon Organic Materials Industry Association, went to Shanghang County to provide expert guidance and services to fluorine chemical enterprises there. With the holding of the launch meeting for the expert guidance services provided by fluorine chemical enterprises, the official commencement of these guidance services was marked. A total of 25 people attended the meeting, including relevant leaders at the provincial, municipal, and county levels, safety supervision officials, local experts, and enterprise representatives. At the meeting, Song Lichao, a senior engineer with the China Chemical Safety Association, explained the significance and objectives of this safety guidance service. Chen Peilei, the head of the expert group, emphasized the basic requirements, precautions, and disciplinary rules for the expert guidance service. Lin Xiaoyi, a third-level senior specialist at the Hazardous Chemicals Division of the Provincial Emergency Management Department, emphasized that enterprises receiving expert guidance should take these examples as a guide to carry out necessary rectifications. He also urged other enterprises to conduct self-inspections and self-corrections based on the issues identified by the experts, in order to genuinely improve their safety management standards. Que Shenghua, Secretary of the Shanghang County Party Committee and Executive Deputy County Head, introduced the situation regarding work safety in our county and put forward requirements for future actions. He emphasized the need to focus on identifying and addressing issues, enforce strict safety supervision, improve emergency response capabilities, and strengthen duty monitoring. He also required the companies participating in the guidance and support programs to cooperate fully, be willing to learn, engage in active communication, and use these experiences to address existing problems. This is aimed at preventing and mitigating major safety risks in fluorine chemical enterprises, thereby further enhancing their safety management standards and their ability to control safety risks. After the meeting, Song Lichao put forward specific requirements for the experts participating in the inspection regarding the details and methods of the expert guidance services. Subsequently, the expert team visited Fujian Deli Technology Co., Ltd. By combining the review of relevant reports with on-site inspections, and in accordance with the \"Safety Risk Assessment Form for Fluorine Chemical Enterprises,\" they conducted a systematic assessment of the company’s safety risks. This assessment covered various aspects, from key areas that require attention regarding safety risks in fluorine chemical enterprises to basic safety management, plant operations, equipment, and electrical instruments. By doing so, they identified the weak points in the company’s processes, equipment, electrical systems, and safety management, and provided guidance aimed at improving the company’s inherent safety level, thereby facilitating its safe and sustainable development.
On July 14, a team from the expert group of the Ministry of Emergency Management conducted guidance and support services at Shanxian Xirun Chemical Co., Ltd. Accompanying them were Lu Guangsheng, head of the Hazardous Chemicals Section of the Provincial Emergency Management Department; Chen Yapeng, head of the Inspection and Supervision Section of the Municipal Emergency Management Bureau; Shi Shengxu, secretary of the Party Committee of the County Emergency Management Bureau; and Yan Zhaoquan, director of the same bureau. The expert group visited Shanxian Xirun Chemical Co., Ltd. in depth, and through a combination of listening to the company’s presentations, reviewing relevant documents, and inspecting the site, they provided systematic guidance and support regarding the company’s safety management and plant operations, in accordance with the \"Safety Risk Assessment Form for Fluorine Chemical Enterprises\". After the inspection, the expert group provided feedback on the issues identified and suggestions for improvement. It is also pointed out that accelerating the transformation and upgrading of fluorine chemical enterprises, enhancing communication within the industry, and promoting safe and high-quality development in the fluorine chemical sector can effectively improve the ability to manage major safety risks and prevent and contain severe accidents. After the meeting, the company’s representative stated that, in response to the potential risks identified by the expert group as well as their recommendations for improvement, a plan for corrective actions will be developed. The company will address each of these issues carefully, following the guidance provided by the experts, in order to effectively enhance its safety management standards.