April 13, Pengzhou, Sichuan
A septic tank gas poisoning accident occurred in a pig farm
Seven people were killed in the accident
Septic tanks, cellars, basements, pipes, etc
Enclosed or semi-enclosed, poorly ventilated spaces
are limited spaces with risks
Rush into it
It is easy to be poisoned, suffocated and even killed
Blind rescue will lead to more casualties
Accident cases
01
On the morning of October 15, 2023, Hu, a villager in Xiabaoping, Yichang, Hubei Province, accidentally slipped into the tank in the process of cleaning the septic tank of his pigsty. Nearby villagers rushed to the scene to rescue when they heard the news, and 4 of them slipped into the pool during the rescue process, and after rescue efforts failed, 5 people died one after another.
02
On May 1, 2023, a villager in Yudu County, Jiangxi Province, fainted due to biogas poisoning during an inspection in the fertilizer pond of his orchard, and then five of his relatives were poisoned one after another due to improper rescue, resulting in a total of 5 deaths and 1 injury.
03
On July 11, 2022, during the construction of a fattening farm in a company in Heilongjiang, one person accidentally fell into the septic tank, and three people fell into the septic tank during the rescue process, resulting in four deaths.
Safety tips for working in confined spaces
Limited space is infinite danger
What is a limited space, and what is the limited space around us?
Let's take a look at the guide below
Common misconceptions about confined space operations
➤ "I" didn't smell or see any danger, so it's okay to enter
➤ "I" just probe in to see, not really to go in
➤ "I" take a look when I go in and come out quickly
➤ "I" have checked it all, no problem, you don't need to test the instrument
➤ Once something happens, pinch your nose and hold your breath to escape
Confined Space Accidents
Don't blindly rescue
When you find someone fainting in a limited space, do not blindly enter the rescue, and call 119 and 120 as soon as possible. While waiting for rescue, the forced air supply equipment can be used to forcibly supply air inward at the entrance and exit to increase the oxygen content in the limited space.
Due to the special structure of the limited space, the rescue is usually difficult, even if it is a professional rescuer, it is necessary to take the correct and effective rescue method according to the on-site situation.
Source: Jilin Emergency Management
Producer: Ma Jiyu
Editor-in-charge: Zhang Yajiao
Editor: Xu Jing