Nothing can be accomplished without rules – A brief discussion on chemical safety

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Our chemical enterprises utilize mature technologies introduced from renowned foreign chemical industries. The entire chemical plant is like a giant machine. It is an overall systems engineering project. There are strict regulations regarding the pressure resistance of pipelines, the flow rate of materials, and their service life. As long as we follow these rules strictly, it will **reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring**. Completely discard the lingering effects of the idealistic notion of \"challenging production limits.\" Only by strictly following the operational requirements set by the intellectual property owners of the chemical plants can one carry out one’s duties properly and prevent problems before they arise. Take bolts as an example: bolts are commonly used in chemical plants to connect flanges. 　　Well, first of all, is this bolt a product manufactured by a factory authorized by the owner of the intellectual property rights for that chemical processing facility? If not, then it is a counterfeit. Secondly, is the bolt compatible with the pressure resistance of the pipeline? 　　There should be clear computer records of when, where, and which team member installed it. Measures have been taken to hold the responsible parties accountable in the event of an accident. Any destruction or tampering with archival evidence will result in legal accountability. It is necessary to act strictly in accordance with the law, run factories according to legal provisions, and replace rule-by-man with the rule of law, so that factories can operate normally. Then various contradictions will not arise. 　　Bolts that have reached their metal fatigue life must be replaced without hesitation; attempting to repair them only creates potential hazards that could lead to accidents. 　　The production processes in our chemical plant are all based on mature foreign technologies. Any so-called minor reforms, inventions, or creations that are made without the permission of the intellectual property owner constitute illegal acts of infringement of intellectual property rights. At the same time, it undermines the overall stability of the chemical plant system’s operation, creating potential hazards for accidents. 　　In chemical production, high temperatures and pressures exist, along with flammable and explosive materials. This requires each of us to follow the operating procedures strictly to ensure proper production operations; there should be no room for shortcuts, and it is essential to respect the rules and regulations. Otherwise, you will pay the \"price of impulsiveness\" for your actions. For example, the factory’s drainage pipes should be kept ventilated continuously to prevent the accumulation of flammable gases. 　　 For example, in the case of Di Jianmin from the linear production workshop at the plastic factory, although the workshop supervisors were unkind and responsible for inadequate supervision, Di Jianmin would not have died if he had worn a chemical protective suit while working. Having worked for many years, I have always preferred to stick to my own opinions, which has made me a thorn in the side of my supervisors. However, with such an outdated management style that relies on human judgment rather than rules and regulations, it was only inevitable that fatal accidents would occur in the linear production facilities. Fires have occurred in areas such as the aluminum alkyl pump rooms, degassing chambers, and air conditioning systems in the linear workshops of former plastic factories, but no production accidents have taken place in the butylene section where I have worked for many years. Because I attach great importance to both personal safety and operational safety. When working at the granulation station, I wore cotton gloves even in the summer. I wasn’t afraid of being laughed at by my supervisors; what I feared was coming into close contact with the 200-degree hot shell of the granulator. I prefer to adhere to legal principles, but I dislike it when leaders replace the rule of law with rule by man; yet under their constant, relentless pressure, I am forced to give in. Maybe I won’t buy it outright; I’ll go and stop Di Jianmin from breaking the rules. The tragedy could have been avoided. 　　Nothing can be accomplished without rules! Failing to follow procedures, acting recklessly, resorting to shortcuts, and engaging in fraud and counterfeiting can lead to production accidents in mild cases, while in severe cases it can cost one’s life and wealth. 　　The chemical industry is a complex organism that incorporates human knowledge in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and the humanities. It embodies humanity’s most precious wisdom. This requires each of our employees to carry out various production instructions with the utmost care, without any tendency to cut corners or be careless. Therefore, for the happiness of your family and for the children who are looking forward to their parents’ safe return, you must work hard and avoid doing anything illegal. Peace is one’s own happiness, as well as the happiness of everyone else.