During the holidays, you should pay more attention to fire safety. While having fun, you should also pay attention to safety.
May Day Holiday is Approaching: Your Essential Fire Safety Checklist!
The May Day holiday is a critical period for manufacturing enterprises to conduct equipment maintenance and employee rest. However, this time often coincides with a higher risk of fire accidents due to issues such as aging electrical circuits during shutdowns, accumulation of flammable materials, and reduced on-site supervision. To ensure safe operations, we’ve compiled the following fire prevention guidelines to help you navigate the holiday securely.
Power Down Completely to Prevent Electrical Fires
Before shutting down equipment, disconnect all non-essential power sources and unplug devices. Conduct a full inspection of wiring and electrical panels, replacing aged components promptly. For high-load machinery (e.g., injection molding machines, drying equipment), perform infrared thermal imaging inspections to identify potential short-circuit risks.
Clear Flammables and Organize Storage
Store plastic raw materials, packaging, and other combustibles in designated areas away from heat sources and open flames. Ensure warehouses are well-ventilated, stack heights comply with fire codes (typically ≤2 meters), and maintain clear access to fire exits (minimum 1.5-meter width).
Verify Firefighting Equipment Readiness
Test smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and hydrants to confirm functionality. Clear obstructions from emergency exits. Consider adding fire-resistant coatings or flame-retardant barriers in high-risk zones like raw material storage and electrical rooms.
Assign Dedicated Staff and Scheduled Patrols
Implement a 24/7 shift plan with patrols every 2 hours, focusing on high-temperature equipment and chemical storage areas. Ensure staff are trained in emergency protocols.
Leverage Smart Monitoring Systems
Deploy IoT devices such as thermal cameras and smoke sensors for real-time alerts. Integrate with remote alarm platforms to push notifications directly to supervisors’ mobile devices during anomalies.
Full Equipment Inspection Post-Shutdown
Check motors, heating elements, and plastic processing machinery (e.g., extruders, molds) for moisture or dust buildup. Conduct no-load test runs to prevent short circuits during reactivation.
Mandatory Employee Safety Briefings
Deliver a 10-minute fire safety refresher on reopening day, emphasizing protocols like a strict no-smoking policy, fire extinguisher operation, and evacuation routes.
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Safety Never Takes a Holiday—Act Today.
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