Ten Rules to Prevent Poisoning and Asphyxiation

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Ten rules to prevent poisoning and asphyxiation: 1. Personnel engaged in work involving toxic substances or risks of asphyxiation should receive education on knowledge related to preventing poisoning and first aid. 2. The oxygen level in the working environment (equipment, containers, underground areas, trenches, etc.) must be above 20%, and the concentration of toxic and harmful substances must meet **the specified requirements before work can proceed. 3. When working in toxic environments, protective equipment must be worn, and supervision must be provided. 4. When entering equipment filled with oxygen-deficient or toxic gases for work, the pipes connected to it should be isolated using blind flanges. 5. For workplaces that are toxic or pose a risk of asphyxiation, emergency response measures should be established, along with appropriate protective equipment and devices. 6. The concentration of harmful substances in toxic and hazardous areas should be regularly monitored to ensure it complies with **standards. 7. Special personnel must be assigned to manage various toxic substances and gas protection equipment, with regular inspections conducted. 8. Equipment and instruments used for monitoring toxic substances in rental use should be inspected regularly to ensure they remain in good condition. 9. In cases of poisoning or suffocation among people, the response and first aid must be timely and proper. 10. Improve the management system for toxic and harmful substances and enforce it strictly. Workplaces that fail to meet the specified health standards over an extended period should cease operations.