Strengthening the Safety Defense Line: Synorm Successfully Conducts Emergency Drills for Hazardous Chemical Leakage, Fire, and Poisoning Incidents

At 3:00 p.m. on July 18, 2024, a tense yet well-organized emergency drill simulating a hazardous chemical leakage fire and poisoning incident commenced at the aldehyde and electronic specialty materials storage area of Synorm This drill aimed to establish and improve emergency response mechanisms for production safety incidents, scientifically and effectively deploy emergency rescue resources, correctly apply tactical and technical measures, ensure rapid response to emergency rescue operations, enhance employees’ awareness of emergency response and their capability to handle emergencies, and thereby minimize casualties and economic losses to the greatest extent possible. Cheng Liqun, Deputy District Governor of Huizhou District, along with leaders from the Emergency Management Bureau, Management Committee, and Fire Department, personally attended the site to provide guidance and participate in the drill.

Drill site

On-site observation

Gu Dongjin, General Manager of the Aldehyde and Electronic Special Materials Business Division, directed the drill on-site.

Zhou Zi, Executive Deputy General Manager of Synorm, delivered a mobilization speech for the drill.

Deputy District Governor Cheng Liqun of Huizhou District announced the commencement of the drill.

The drill simulated a leakage incident in the company’s epichlorohydrin storage area. Upon discovery, on-site staff immediately reported the incident to the company’s emergency command center in accordance with the emergency response plan. The command center promptly verified the situation and reported the accident information to the relevant departments without delay.

Tank Farm Inspector Reports On-Site Leakage

Simulated accident leakage

Upon receiving the report, the company immediately activated its emergency response plan and established an on-site emergency command center. The command center swiftly deployed emergency rescue operations, and all emergency response teams rapidly assembled and rushed to the accident site.

The Technology and Environmental Disposal Team conducted an on-site inspection wearing gas masks.

The alert and evacuation team swiftly established a cordon around the accident site, directed unrelated personnel to evacuate, ensured on-site order remained stable, and created favorable conditions for subsequent rescue operations.

Security personnel set up a cordon for evacuation.

Upon receiving the alarm, the fire department promptly dispatched fire trucks and firefighters to the scene. The firefighters swiftly launched firefighting operations, using high-pressure water hoses, foam extinguishers, and other equipment to suppress and extinguish the fire.

Firefighters extinguish the fire on site.

The emergency rescue team, equipped with specialized equipment, entered the accident site to seal and control the leakage source, preventing further spread of hazardous chemicals. Meanwhile, effective firefighting measures were taken to quickly extinguish open flames and eliminate fire hazards.

Company Emergency Rescue Team Extinguishes Fire On-Site

The medical rescue team set up a temporary medical treatment site at the accident scene to provide emergency treatment and transportation for poisoned individuals. Medical staff promptly administered first-aid measures—including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and oxygen therapy—to the poisoned individuals, and urgently transferred severely injured patients to nearby hospitals for further treatment.

Emergency rescue team evacuates injured personnel

On-site emergency medical treatment of poisoned individuals by the medical rescue team

Through close coordination and joint operations among all departments, this emergency drill for hazardous chemical leakage, fire, and poisoning incidents was successfully completed. The drill not only validated the scientific rigor and practicality of the company’s emergency response plan but also enhanced interdepartmental collaboration capabilities and emergency response proficiency. Furthermore, it laid a solid foundation for strengthening hazardous chemical safety management and preventing or curbing major and extremely serious accidents.

Cheng Liqun, Deputy District Governor of Huizhou District Government, highly commended this drill, noting that it was well-organized, responded swiftly, and implemented appropriate measures—fully demonstrating the strong professional competence and emergency response capabilities of all relevant departments in handling emergencies. She emphasized that workplace safety is the lifeline of enterprise development; thus, all departments must further enhance their awareness, strengthen emergency management, continuously improve emergency response plans, conduct more frequent emergency drills, and enhance emergency response capabilities to ensure the safety of people’s lives and property as well as social stability.

Deputy District Governor Cheng Liqun of Huizhou District summarized the drill.

In the future, Synorm will take this drill as an opportunity to further strengthen the safety management of hazardous chemicals, continuously improve its emergency management system, enhance employees’ safety awareness and emergency response capabilities, and safeguard the company’s safe production and sustainable development.