Leather Industry - Labor Protection for Viscose Workers

The leather industry has a large number of viscose operations. Adhesives contain a variety of organic solvents such as benzene, toluene, xylene, dichloroethane, and esters, which can cause harm to the human body. So, how should we do the labor protection of viscose workers?
(1) Enterprises should pay attention to labor protection and improve workers' working conditions. Such as the reform process, as far as possible the use of mechanized, automated equipment, in order to reduce the impact of poisons on workers; the use of non-benzene, dichloroethane or less containing toluene, xylene adhesive: When using manual operation, should install partial exhaust detoxification Equipment and strengthening the ventilation of the entire workshop, so that the concentration of toxicants in the air to meet the "industrial design standards for health."
(2) Formulate and strictly enforce safety procedures and establish labor hygiene rules and regulations.
(3) Regularly check whether the working conditions are in compliance with the hygienic requirements, and conduct regular environmental monitoring on the workshop.
(4) Try to shorten the time for workers to touch and reduce poisons into the body. For example, the working time of the anti-drug operation shall not exceed 8 hours.
(5) Do a good job of personal hygiene protection. Wear activated carbon protective masks and rubber gloves when working. At the same time should pay attention to personal hygiene, wash your face and wash your hands after work.
(6) Perform pre-employment medical examinations and regular medical examinations after employment to detect occupational contraindications or early symptoms of chronic poisoning as soon as possible, and promptly handle and treat them. For example, those who are sensitive to poisons are required to change the type of work. At the same time, an employee health profile should be established to provide basic information for the dynamic observation of occupational diseases.

China Labor Insurance Network