What Safety Regulations Does a Guangdong Vacuum Flask Factory with Over 20 Years of Operation Have? Part Eight

Every cup has a story, and life has warmth. Hello everyone, welcome to "Dong Dong's Cup Talk". As our factory’s business continues to expand, we have been conducting more factory audits for major brands from different countries and regions this year. We have found that safety standards are the most critical part of all audit items. https://www.umbottle.com/ProductsDetail-VB-10423.htmlRequirements for human rights and other audit contents vary among different brands and regions. Today, we share our factory’s safety standards with you, hoping they will be helpful. We also hope this sharing will help you gain a more comprehensive understanding of our factory.

Safety requirements differ due to different job types, production characteristics, materials, and working environments. We have tried to elaborate in detail. Given the extensive content, we will share it in multiple episodes. https://www.umbottle.com/ProductsDetail-VB-10423.htmlBased on our factory’s scale, headcount and various production workshops, we will introduce our safety regulations in detail from five dimensions: general management, workshop-specific rules, key control, emergency support and compliance cooperation.

2.4 Safety Regulations for the Spraying Workshop

The spraying workshop is responsible for surface coating of stainless steel and plastic vacuum flasks, equipped with one spraying line. https://www.umbottle.com/ProductsDetail-VB-10423.htmlKey safety controls focus on chemical safety, fire and explosion risks, static electricity protection and waste gas treatment, strictly complying with international safety standards for the coating industry.

The workshop adopts closed management, and unauthorized personnel are strictly prohibited from entering. Warning signs such as “NO SMOKING, NO OPEN FLAMES”, “CAUTION: TOXIC RISK” and “CAUTION: STATIC ELECTRICITY” are posted inside. https://www.umbottle.com/ProductsDetail-VB-10423.htmlSpecial fire-fighting equipment, explosion-proof facilities, ventilation and exhaust systems, and static elimination devices are provided to prevent potential safety hazards in all aspects.

Chemicals used for spraying, including coatings and thinners, all meet international environmental and safety standards. https://www.umbottle.com/ProductsDetail-VB-10423.htmlThey are stored in a dedicated chemical storage area (separated from the spraying zone), equipped with spill containment pallets and absorbent pads, with MSDS and warning signs clearly posted.

A registration system is implemented for the collection and distribution of chemicals, which shall be properly kept after use; leakage and waste are strictly prohibited. Operators must wear full protective equipment at all times, including gas masks, acid-alkali resistant gloves, face shields, anti-static clothing and anti-static shoes. Working without proper protective gear is strictly forbidden.

During the operation of the spraying line, ventilation and exhaust systems must be continuously turned on to strictly control the concentration of coating vapor in the workshop. https://www.umbottle.com/ProductsDetail-VB-10423.htmlWaste gas is treated to meet discharge standards before emission, in line with international waste gas emission standards.

All equipment and electrical appliances in the workshop are explosion-proof; non-explosion-proof equipment and electrical appliances are strictly prohibited to avoid sparks that may cause fire or explosion. https://www.umbottle.com/ProductsDetail-VB-10423.htmlOperators shall take effective static protection measures. Carrying flammable and explosive materials into the spraying area, using open flames and smoking are all strictly prohibited.

Before debugging or maintenance of the spraying line, power supply, air supply and coating supply must be cut off, warning signs shall be hung up, and dedicated personnel assigned for supervision. https://www.umbottle.com/ProductsDetail-VB-10423.htmlOperating procedures must be strictly followed to prevent chemical leakage and injuries caused by accidental equipment startup.

Waste coatings, waste thinners, waste rags and other hazardous wastes generated from spraying shall be stored in special explosion-proof waste bins and disposed of uniformly by professional institutions on a regular basis; https://www.umbottle.com/ProductsDetail-VB-10423.htmlrandom disposal is strictly prohibited.

The workshop regularly conducts emergency drills for chemical leakage to ensure that operators are proficient in leakage response and disposal skills.