- It was found that the unit has problems such as failure of the spraying facilities in the liquid ammonia warehouse, no water in the eye washer in the hydrochloric acid tank area , no water in the eye washer at the entrance of the production workshop, and no water in the eye washer on the east side of the operating platform on the second floor ;
- A fine of 20,000 yuan (20,000.00)
Case name XX Co., Ltd. did not carry out regular maintenance and maintenance of safety equipment Punishment Decision Document No. (Luo) Emergency Punishment [2021] Wei No. 006 Punishment Decision Time March 15, 2021 The result of the punishment imposed a fine of 20,000 yuan (20,000.00 ) Reasons for administrative penalties Water, the eyewash at the entrance of the production workshop and the eyewash at the east side of the operating platform on the second floor have no water, etc. This behavior violates the second paragraph of Article 33 of the “Safety Production Law”. Basis for punishment According to Article 96, Paragraph 3 of the “Safety Production Law”: If a production or business unit commits any of the following acts, it shall be ordered to make corrections within a time limit, and a fine of less than 50,000 yuan may be imposed; (3) Failure to conduct regular inspections on safety equipment Sexual maintenance, maintenance and regular testing. And refer to the “Safety Production Law” and the provisions of the corresponding discretionary benchmarks in the relevant administrative penalty discretionary benchmarks (trial) (No. 19) of local regulations and rules.
Do the eye washes used by your company meet the latest standards and specifications?
On July 1, 2020, my country’s first national standard for eyewash devices GB/T 38144.1-2019 “Eye and Face Protection Emergency Spray and Eye Wash Equipment Part 1: Technical Requirements” and GB/T 38144.2-2019 “Eye and Face Protection Emergency Spray and Eyewash Equipment Part 2: Guidelines for Use” was officially promulgated. The terms and definitions involved in the standard will not be explained in detail here, and everyone is encouraged to read the standard by themselves. Today we focus on sharing several key technical requirements in the standard:
The regional arrangement of the eyewash
Emergency shower and eyewash equipment should be installed in an area within 10 seconds of the operator (generally, when people walk at a normal pace, they can walk an average of 15m in 10 seconds). The eyewash should be installed on the same plane in the potentially hazardous area, taking into account the avoidance of obstacles in the route to the device.
Rinse fluid temperature
The suitable temperature range for the flushing fluid at the water inlet of emergency shower and eyewash equipment is 16ºC to 38ºC. Flushing fluids with a temperature below 16ºC can immediately slow down the chemical reaction, but prolonged exposure to cold fluids can affect the body’s required body temperature and cause premature interruption of emergency treatment .
alarm system
The alarm device is suitable for some areas with few people or remote areas, and the relevant security department can be reported to the relevant security department for rescue in time
Maintenance and personnel training
It is recommended that emergency shower and eyewash equipment be inspected and maintained at least weekly and recorded.
If parts are found to be damaged during maintenance, they should be replaced in time. If necessary, it is recommended to replace the equipment.
For employees who may be exposed to hazardous materials, it is most important to ensure that they know the location and proper use of emergency shower and eyewash equipment. First aid training for employees before the equipment is installed and put into use is crucial, and should be conducted every six months thereafter