Must read! Experts explain in detail the risks of safe production in winter and corresponding strategies!

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This post was last edited by wang*nhua77020 on 2016-12-4 08:51. December has arrived, and snow is starting to fall in many areas. According to the media, this winter is going to be extremely cold. What risks does such a cold winter pose to safe production? How should we deal with them? Today, the editor has invited Li Husheng, deputy chief engineer at the China Academy of Safety Science, to explain in detail the risks associated with safe production in winter and the strategies for addressing them. 1. Five major hazards for safe production in winter: Low temperatures and cold snaps. Prolonged low temperatures can cause direct harm to the human body (frostbite, illness, death); low temperatures combined with bulky clothing can affect a person’s sense and motor functions, leading to mistakes or slips that result in indirect harm or accidents. Low temperatures can also cause electronic components, plastics, and metal parts to fail, thereby triggering accidents. 　Rain, snow, and ice: The physical effects of rain, snow, and ice—such as gravity, dynamic forces, phase changes, and penetration—can cause damage or collapse of buildings, roads, pipelines, and other structures. Roads become slippery due to freezing, electrical wires and appliances are damaged, and airports, ports, and highways may have to be closed temporarily. This can lead to disruptions in power, transportation, and communication systems, as well as interruptions in the supply of water, gas, coal, oil, and other resources. 　　With dry weather, there is an increase in combustible materials such as fallen leaves outside, which can easily lead to fire accidents; in factories and workshops, static electricity can occur, resulting in fire and explosion incidents. 　Inadequate heating or protective measures: Improper installation and use of coal stoves, water heaters, etc. can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning; poisoning and suffocation accidents occur when working in enclosed spaces; improper wearing of clothes, shoes, and hats can result in injuries such as falls, falls from heights, and accidents involving bicycles and motorcycles. 　Social factors: There are many holidays during winter, with traditional festivals such as New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, and Lantern Festival falling relatively close to each other. The setting off of fireworks and firecrackers, the holding of festive gatherings, as well as the high volume of people and goods in movement can all lead to various work-related safety accidents, including fires, explosions, crowd crushes, and transportation accidents. 2 Key industry sectors regarding work safety risks: coal mines and non-coal mines. These include accidents resulting from injuries to workers, gas-related disasters, mine flooding incidents, collapses of tailing ponds and waste dumps, as well as various accidents caused by attempts to increase production rates abruptly. 　 Production, storage, and transportation of hazardous chemicals: Damage to factories, production equipment, and storage and transportation facilities caused by rain, snow, and ice, as well as road transport accidents. Production, transportation, and sales of fireworks and firecrackers: accidents resulting in injuries to people, fires and explosions, as well as damage to factories, production equipment, and storage and transportation facilities caused by rain, snow, and ice. 　Metallurgy and machinery manufacturing: Personnel injury accidents, as well as damage to factories, production equipment, and storage and transportation facilities caused by rain, snow, ice, and similar conditions. Construction: Accidents caused by working in low-temperature outdoor conditions, as well as damage to production equipment, failure of building components, and collapse of structures due to rain, snow, ice, and similar conditions. Heating supply: Boiler explosions, pipe ruptures, and production interruptions caused by shortages of coal, fuel, electricity, etc. Crowded places: accidents resulting from injuries to people, fires and explosions, crowd crushes, etc. 3. Measures to address safety production risks in winter: Ensure proper prevention and emergency preparedness. Strengthen the management of safety risks and the identification and resolution of potential hazards; improve emergency plans and enhance the stockpiling of emergency supplies and equipment. Carry out targeted educational campaigns, training sessions, and drills to improve employees’ ability to cope with risks. Issue early warning messages in a timely manner. Strengthen duty shifts and emergency response efforts, pay attention to weather forecasts and warning notifications, and use various methods to deliver warning and safety alerts to all relevant personnel. Take early warning actions promptly. Strengthen individual protection (keeping warm, protecting against wind, rain, snow, etc.) and equipment protection (maintenance, reinforcement, anti-slip, anti-freezing, leak prevention, etc.). Arrange work hours and tasks reasonably, and if necessary, implement measures such as staggered working hours or even suspending operations and classes. 　Carry out emergency rescue actions promptly. (1) Personal self-rescue and mutual rescue: Obtain weather forecasts and warning information in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary travel; use safe and fast modes of transportation such as the subway whenever possible; operate equipment carefully and drive safely; avoid entering structures that are prone to collapse, such as greenhouses, ditches, and temporary buildings, during rainy or snowy weather; pay attention to the safety of water, electricity, gas, and heating at home or at the workplace; take proper safety measures when clearing snow or working outdoors to prevent injuries; if an accident occurs and injuries result, call for help immediately and carry out self-rescue and mutual rescue. 　　(2) Emergency response by enterprises and institutions: Activate emergency plans and strengthen leadership over emergency response efforts; enhance safety measures and inspections for work positions and equipment that are vulnerable to rain, snow, and freezing conditions; in the event of injuries or accidents, promptly organize rescue and relief operations, and report disaster information as well as seek assistance. Carry out recovery and reconstruction properly: provide rehabilitation and support for those who have been injured or affected by the disasters, as well as repair the damaged equipment and facilities; promptly summarize the lessons learned and take measures to make improvements.