A case of oxygen deficiency occurring during the opening operations of hatches and other areas after the completion of wood fumigation in the ship's hold.
On the day before, gas concentration measurements were conducted in the cargo hold where fumigation had taken place, under the supervision of a quarantine officer. As a result, the effectiveness of the fumigation was confirmed, and the opening work for the hatches of each cargo hold began. Since the victim had not returned, a search was conducted, and it was discovered that there was a hatch on the deck that was left open. Looking down from there, the victim was found lying on their back with a gas mask on. Although gas measurements were taken, oxygen concentration measurements were not conducted, leading to a state of asphyxiation, resulting in death due to oxygen deficiency. [Recommendation] ■ For safety confirmation, it is recommended to use a portable gas monitor capable of detecting multiple gases with one device. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Case Summary】 ■Location of Occurrence - During the gas discharge operation after wood fumigation on board the ship ■Countermeasures - Additionally, depending on the conditions of the work area and the raw materials used, measures against oxygen deficiency, poisoning from specific chemicals, explosions, and fires should also be implemented. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Riken Keiki Co., Ltd. was established as one of the companies in the "Riken Foundation" group and has since focused on the scientific and technological advancements of the Riken Institute. As a specialized manufacturer of industrial gas detection and alarm equipment, we have worked to ensure industrial disaster prevention safety by preventing explosions caused by flammable gases and monitoring harmful gases in the workplace. Moving forward, we aim for zero loss of precious human lives and valuable assets, further strengthening our technological development capabilities. We will supply high-quality industrial gas detection and alarm equipment, as well as various excellent gas sensors, to countries around the world, contributing to the assurance of industrial disaster prevention safety.