[Labor Accident Case] Hospitalization due to pouring waste liquid into a waste liquid tank filled with water.
A case of chlorine gas poisoning and chemical conjunctivitis occurred when waste liquid was placed into a waste liquid tank filled with water.
During the research process of spices, a victim placed waste liquid containing phosphoric chloride, which was used as a reagent, into a waste tank filled with water for fire prevention. This resulted in a reaction with the water in the tank, producing chlorine gas, leading to exposure. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance and was diagnosed with "chlorine gas poisoning and symptoms of chemical conjunctivitis," resulting in hospitalization. [Recommendation] ■ In addition to risk reduction measures, it is recommended to work while ensuring safety with a gas detection alarm. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Case Summary】 ■Location of Occurrence ・Waste liquid tank in the fragrance research process ■Countermeasures ・If the handling of the waste liquid tank is changed from the conventional method, conduct a risk assessment including safety and health education, ensure that the dangers and hazards are a common understanding among workers, and implement disaster prevention measures. *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.