Precautions for hazardous materials warehouses

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In the chemical industry, many hazardous materials warehouses place great emphasis on safety equipment such as respirators and fire extinguishers, but they often overlook the installation of eyewash stations, which are extremely important in such warehouses. This is because hazardous material warehouses store harmful chemical substances that are highly prone to explosion or combustion in the presence of acids, bases, membranes, impacts, or heat; such chemicals require specialized storage facilities as well as professional safety equipment. As a professional hazardous chemicals warehouse, its structure and building materials must have a fire resistance rating of at least level 2, and it must be located at least 30 meters away from residential buildings. The warehouse must be equipped with lightning and explosion protection measures, and no more sockets should be installed inside it. In addition, fire extinguishers of appropriate types must be provided, taking into account the special properties of hazardous chemicals, as well as eye wash stations for such warehouses. Professional personal protective equipment, such as gas masks, insulating gloves, and chemical-resistant suits, is also necessary.