推动化工过程安全管理更高水平运用——2025中国国际化工过程安全会议召开

Core Viewpoint - The conference emphasized the importance of chemical process safety management in enhancing safety standards and promoting high-quality development within the chemical industry [1][3] Group 1: Chemical Process Safety Management - Chemical process safety management is recognized internationally as an effective method for controlling major safety risks associated with hazardous chemicals [1] - China has adopted this management concept for decades, with the release of the industry standard "Guidelines for Chemical Process Safety Management" in 2022, which includes 20 management elements [1] - Challenges in implementing process safety management in China include a lack of systematic consideration in regulations and standards, unclear safety management responsibilities, and insufficient professional capabilities [1][2] Group 2: Accident Statistics and Causes - A statistical analysis of 182 significant accidents in the chemical industry from 2010 to 2024 revealed that the main causes were uncontrolled chemical reactions, chemical leaks, failure of protective layers, non-compliance with operational procedures, and insufficient capabilities [2] - From 2013 to 2024, 144 significant safety accidents occurred, with 56.9% of these accidents related to permit operations, highlighting the importance of contractor management in chemical safety [2] Group 3: Future Directions and Support - The vision for improved chemical process safety involves government leadership, proactive enterprise engagement, and technical support from associations [3] - The conference aimed to promote the establishment of demonstration enterprises and elements, leveraging AI to enhance digital management capabilities in the industry [3]