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Since September 23, 16 comprehensive supervision and inspection teams dispatched by the State Council’s Work Safety Committee have carried out follow-up supervision and inspections as part of a thorough work safety audit in 31 provinces (regions and municipalities) as well as the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. From November 7th to 11th, a comprehensive supervision and inspection team went to Baiyin City and Jinchang City in Gansu Province to conduct follow-up supervision and inspections as part of the safety production inspection campaign. Hazardous materials companies lacking escort vehicles and driver information – The transportation of hazardous materials is also a key focus of this supervision and inspection. Fujingyuan Oxygen Station is a small hazardous chemicals enterprise located on Baoji Road Street in Pingchuan District, Baiyin City. On November 10, the inspection team learned from the person in charge of the oxygen station that oxygen cylinders, carbon dioxide cylinders, and similar items were all escorted by vehicles sent by the company. “Oxygen cylinders, carbon dioxide cylinders, and similar items are classified as hazardous chemicals and require to be transported using specialized vehicles; how can they be simply carried by a regular truck? ”Experts warn that having unqualified personnel or vehicles transport hazardous chemicals is an illegal act. “The personnel lack the necessary qualifications and training; in the event of an accident during the transport of hazardous chemicals, they lack the ability to handle such situations on site, which could lead to more serious consequences. ” While reviewing the company’s shipment records, the inspection team found that only information such as the destination was available; there were no records of the quantity shipped, nor any details regarding the vehicles used for transporting hazardous materials, the drivers, or the escorts. “Information such as escort vehicles and personnel is recorded in order to enable tracing and accountability in the event of an incident. ”Experts say. The supervision and inspection team randomly inspected a hazardous materials transport vehicle in the parking lot and found that the two portable fire extinguishers on board had expired in August 2022, yet the safety inspection record from October indicated that the fire-fighting equipment was still valid.