Xiegang Sub-bureau of the Dongguan Emergency Management Bureau Holds Talks on Non-Compliant Installation of Spray-Type Eyewash Stations


Release Date:

2026-03-03

“The cameras in the explosion-proof areas of the plant are not explosion-proof; the wiring for the electric fans in the explosion-proof zones of the repackaging workshop is not explosion-proof; and the installation of the sprinkler eyewash stations in the production workshops is non-compliant... These seemingly minor details in workplace safety pose significant safety hazards for hazardous chemical enterprises!” On May 24, 2021, reporters learned from the Xiegang Sub-bureau of the Dongguan Municipal Emergency Management Bureau that, in order to urge hazardous chemical enterprises within its jurisdiction to strengthen safety precautions, intensify the identification and remediation of workplace safety risks, and effectively prevent accidents involving hazardous chemicals, the Xiegang Emergency Management Sub-bureau recently convened a warning and admonitory meeting on workplace safety with enterprise representatives. Lu Lin, Deputy Secretary of the Xiegang Town Party Committee, and Zhu Jinqiang, Director of the Emergency Management Sub-bureau, personally held talks with the heads of four hazardous chemical enterprises in the area that had been found to have the aforementioned safety hazards, urging them to carry out rectification within a specified time frame. During the meeting, the heads of the four companies subject to the admonition each made statements on the spot, acknowledging that inadequate assignment of responsibilities among internal staff and insufficient self-inspection of potential hazards had led to oversight of safety risks during production. Following reflection and self-criticism, the companies immediately implemented corrective measures to eliminate these hazards. Director Zhu Jinqiang told reporters that the four companies under admonition primarily exhibited the following safety hazards: cameras in the plant’s explosion-proof areas are not explosion-proof; the wiring for electric fans in the explosion-proof zones of the repackaging workshop is not explosion-proof; the backup power supply for combustible gas detectors is malfunctioning; personnel on duty in the fire control room are unfamiliar with operating procedures; and the installation of eyewash stations in the plant’s production workshops is non-compliant…

“The cameras in the explosion-proof areas of the plant are not explosion-proof; the wiring for the electric fans in the explosion-proof area of the sub-packaging workshop is not explosion-proof; the production workshops in the plant…” Eyewash station “Non-standard installation... These seemingly minor, localized issues in workplace safety pose significant safety risks for hazardous chemical enterprises!”

On May 24, 2021, reporters learned from the Xiegang Sub-bureau of the Dongguan Municipal Emergency Management Bureau that, in order to urge hazardous chemical enterprises within its jurisdiction to strengthen safety precautions, enhance the identification and remediation of workplace safety risks and hazards, and effectively prevent accidents involving hazardous chemicals, the Xiegang Emergency Management Sub-bureau recently convened a warning and admonitory meeting on workplace safety with enterprise representatives. Lu Lin, Deputy Secretary of the Xiegang Town Party Committee, and Zhu Jinqiang, Director of the Emergency Management Sub-bureau, personally held talks with the heads of four hazardous chemical enterprises in the jurisdiction that had been found to have the aforementioned safety hazards, urging them to carry out rectification within a specified time limit.

During the meeting, the heads of the four companies that were summoned to the briefing each made a statement on the spot, acknowledging that, due to inadequate internal division of responsibilities and insufficient self-inspection for potential hazards, they had overlooked safety risks in their production processes. In response, the companies conducted a thorough reflection and self-criticism, promptly implemented corrective measures, and eliminated these hazards.

Director Zhu Jinqiang told reporters that the four companies summoned for talks primarily exhibited the following safety hazards: cameras in the plant’s explosion-proof zones are not explosion-proof; wiring for electric fans in the explosion-proof areas of the repackaging workshop is not explosion-proof; the backup power supply for the combustible gas detectors is malfunctioning; on-duty personnel in the fire control room are unfamiliar with operating procedures; and eyewash stations in the production workshops are installed in non-compliant manner…

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