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    Chemical spill emergency response (1)

    • Last Update: 2022-02-07
    • Source: Internet
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    I.


    Chemical leaks in chemical laboratories include flushing and spilling during reaction or post-processing, damage to storage containers (bottles, barrels, tanks) caused by damage, leakage, overturning or collapse, damage to gas cylinders or improperly closed valves, etc.


    2.


    Chemical laboratory research and development personnel, distribution workers, cleaners, maintenance and repair workers of equipment and facilities, etc.


    3.


    (1) Once a chemical leak is discovered, the person responsible or the person who discovers it should be calm and calm.


    (2) Alarm content: accurately report the location, type and quantity of chemical leaks, as well as contact methods such as the name and telephone number of the reporter


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    (1) After receiving the alarm, the security department or supervisor organizes manpower and rushes to the scene with equipment (positive pressure breathing apparatus and absorbent materials, etc.


    (2) After emergency personnel arrive at the scene, if the disaster is serious, they should immediately follow the fire and explosion accident handling workflow to determine the commander-in-chief, and immediately divide the on-site personnel into four groups according to the situation, and carry out orderly handling under the command of the commander-in-chief


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    (1) Basic principles

    The basic principles of leakage disposal include the principle of saving people first, as well as the principle of stopping and controlling the leakage first, cleaning the site afterwards, and then disposing of the leaked material


    (1) Rescue first means that if someone is injured by chemicals at the spill site, the primary task of emergency personnel is to rescue the injured person


    (2) According to the nature of the leaked chemicals, scientific and proper measures should be adopted to stop and control the leak, and not to do recklessly to prevent the emergency personnel from being injured; then clean up the leaked material on the basis of stabilizing and continuing the leak; finally Dispose of spilled material


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