应急管理部：今年中央安全生产考核巡查问责将更严格

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Emergency Management has announced stricter accountability measures for safety production assessments and inspections in 2024, aiming to reduce the total number of fatalities from production safety accidents to below 20,000 for the first time and to decrease major accidents to single digits [1][2]. Group 1: Assessment and Inspection Measures - The central safety production assessment and inspection will be more rigorous, with a focus on effective implementation of safety responsibilities [1]. - In October, the ministry will collect public feedback and reports on safety issues, while from November to December, 22 inspection teams will conduct assessments across various regions and government units [1][2]. - The assessment will particularly target key industries and local safety issues, with a focus on the responsibilities of local governments and relevant departments [1]. Group 2: Methods and Focus Areas - The assessment methods will include discussions, public feedback collection, surprise inspections, and expert guidance, emphasizing five key areas of scrutiny [2]. - The five areas include checking the safety responsibility of party and government leaders, the performance of safety duties by relevant departments, the progress of safety improvement actions, industries with a rise in major accidents, and significant issues reported by the public [2]. - The ministry will ensure that identified issues are rectified and will hold departments accountable for local problems, promoting a top-down approach to problem-solving [2]. Group 3: Supervision and Accountability - The ministry will focus on ensuring that identified safety issues are resolved effectively, promoting a comprehensive approach to safety improvements [2]. - Typical cases identified during the assessments will be publicly disclosed, and strict accountability measures will be enforced according to the established regulations [2].