Recently, the Ministry of Emergency Management convened a meeting to outline key safety prevention measures for the fourth quarter.
During the meeting, officials emphasized that through collaborative efforts, the overall safety production situation remained stable in the first three quarters, with strong and efficient responses to various disasters. As the fourth quarter is a peak period for accidents and disasters, there is a pressing need to stay vigilant, implement stringent preventive measures, and rigorously advance annual key tasks to maintain effective control over safety conditions.
One of the primary focuses is to resolutely prevent and curtail major accidents. The government plans to seriously implement a three-year action plan aimed at addressing root causes in safety production. This includes vigorously enforcing the eight hard measures for mining safety and undertaking comprehensive rectification of major hazardous chemicals. High-quality assessments and inspections for safety production and fire prevention will be conducted, ensuring that responsibilities are clarified among regions and departments. Authorities will be urged to enhance safety supervision in response to changes in risk levels, effectively eliminating hidden dangers before they lead to accidents.
Moreover, there is a commitment to accelerate the resolution of safety risks that affect the public. Continuous efforts will be made to improve fire safety, particularly focusing on three high-risk categories: densely populated areas, places with significant risk, and ongoing safety adjustments for electric bicycles. Collaboration with relevant departments will ensure thorough inspections and remediation of housing safety issues. Additionally, there will be heightened safety oversight for tourism and transportation, especially targeting “wild scenic spots” and popular social media locations, with clear warnings and mobile patrols to prevent illegal and risky entries.
The meeting also discussed the importance of preparing for disaster prevention and relief work during the autumn and winter months. An unyielding focus will be placed on forest and grassland fire prevention, with efforts to bolster response capabilities in key areas like the Daxing’anling region. Guidance will be provided to high rainfall areas for thorough inspections of geological hazard “risk points” and timely migration in the event of danger signals. Furthermore, proactive measures will be undertaken to address cold weather, snow, and ice hazards, including the refinement of emergency response plans, pre-positioning emergency supplies, and promoting new frost protection technologies. Comprehensive support will be extended to disaster-affected areas for their winter-spring relief and reconstruction efforts.
Lastly, the meeting stressed the need to combine regulatory enforcement with guidance and service. It is crucial to standardize administrative checks on businesses, avoiding overly simplistic or one-size-fits-all approaches. The government is committed to addressing issues such as arbitrary fines, excessive inspections, and unwarranted closures, actively assisting enterprises in enhancing safety training and promptly eliminating potential hazards. This approach aims to protect the interests of businesses and the public while improving the business environment, ensuring high levels of safety to foster quality development.
