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At the welding and cutting operation site, toxic and harmful gases and smoke pose a constant threat to the health and safety of workers, and gas masks are the key defense line to protect lives. Scientific selection, correct wearing, and standardized management of gas masks are fundamental guarantees for preventing occupational hazards and avoiding safety accidents.
1. Gas masks must comply with relevant national standards, and the use of unqualified or substandard products is strictly prohibited. The filtration effect of such products cannot be guaranteed, which can easily lead to workers inhaling harmful substances and causing safety accidents.
2. The filter element has a clear usage cycle and needs to be replaced in a timely manner based on the operating time and pollutant concentration; During the homework process, if there is any odor or increased respiratory resistance inside the mask, it should be replaced immediately and not forced to be used.
3. When wearing, it is necessary to ensure that the face is free of oil stains and hair cover. Operators with long hair should comb their hair neatly and place it inside the mask; Personnel wearing glasses should choose face mask styles that are compatible with glasses to avoid poor sealing or fogging of the lenses.
4. When doing homework, it is necessary to use ventilation facilities in conjunction. Before starting the homework, start the ventilation device and wait for toxic gases and smoke to spread before starting the homework; After the homework is completed, continue to open the ventilation for a period of time to ensure that pollutants are completely discharged.
5. The operators need to receive professional training, master the selection, wearing, and maintenance methods of gas masks, understand the toxic and harmful factors in the operation, and emergency measures; If there is an emergency situation such as poisoning or suffocation, evacuate immediately to a safe area and call the rescue hotline.
6. Enterprises need to strengthen safety management and health monitoring, regularly organize occupational health examinations, and promptly identify hidden dangers; Set up warning signs in prominent locations in the workplace to remind workers to wear protective equipment in a standardized manner and fulfill safety responsibilities.
The occupational health and safety of welding and cutting operations are related to the vital interests of workers and the sustainable development of enterprises. The standardized use of gas masks is the key to preventing health risks. Operators should enhance their awareness of protection and strictly comply with regulations; Enterprises need to fulfill their main responsibilities, improve protective measures, jointly curb the occurrence of occupational diseases, safeguard the lives and health of workers, and promote the safe and orderly development of industry.
