The Project of Accident Prevention for Toxic and Chemical Substances, 2022~2024
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This project assists the Chemicals Administration of the Ministry of Environment in conducting performance evaluations and inspections for emergency responder training organizations. A total of fifteen supervisory inspections and ten performance evaluations were carried out, revealing no significant deficiencies. Some recommendations were provided and subsequently addressed by the relevant training organizations. All performance evaluation criteria were properly implemented, and the committee’s suggestions have been integrated into the 2024 training organization evaluation plan.
Assisting the Chemicals Administration in reviewing accreditation applications for one emergency consulting organization and one emergency response organization, involving ten document reviews (including on-site inspections) and ten practical testing reviews. Preparation tasks included creating simulation scenarios and deploying the essential equipment and manpower. Two rounds of unannounced practical tests were conducted to verify the capabilities of the response organizations. Additionally, a system for managing accreditation applications for emergency consulting and response organizations was developed and launched on June 20, 2023.
Assisting the Chemicals Administration in preparing the sixth and seventh revisions of the operation plan for preventing and protecting against toxic chemical disasters, which should be approved by the Executive Yuan's Central Disaster Prevention and Response Council. A real-time tracking system module for toxic chemical transportation vehicles was developed, allowing daily monitoring of approximately 1,400 vehicles across Taiwan. Support was also provided in compiling the medium- and long-term plans proposed by relevant authorities for the years 2025 to 2029, including the preparation of related documents and presentations. Meanwhile, the execution results of relevant authorities from the second quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2024 (a total of nine quarters) were summarized, and the annual evaluation reports for 2022 and 2023 were submitted.
Assisting the Chemicals Administration in compiling three sets of course materials for toxic chemical substances management specialists. Four promotional events were organized, including the Green Life Disaster Prevention Education Tour and the Smart City – 2050 Net Zero City Expo. A press conference was held to release the application of the toxic chemical substances disaster training module, with experts demonstrating leak prevention operations and providing AR/VR explanations. Coordinated with the Ministry of Education's 2023 National College and University Environmental Safety and Health Supervisors Joint Conference to organize a two-day, one-night team-building camp, aimed at building consensus on toxic chemical substances disaster prevention and protection. Fifteen meetings were organized, attended by 516 participants, including 56 experts. Assisted in compiling reports on the execution performance of occupational safety and health affairs, as well as the implementation results of the Workplace Safety and Health Week series of activities.
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Emergency response, Chemical accident prevention, Preventive preparation
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