Source: Publicity and Education Center, Ministry of Emergency Management
Static electricity is common
It will not only bring inconvenience to production and life
It also produces a discharge spark
Accidents can occur when objects are easily ignited
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Case
On November 17, 2020, an explosion occurred at a chemical company in Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, resulting in two deaths, one serious injury, and five minor injuries. The direct cause of the accident was the explosion caused by static electricity generated during the transfer process.
Do you know about static electricity on gas cylinders?
The electrostatic hazard on the gas cylinder is the spark generated by discharge, which may cause the explosion and combustion accident of combustible gas, the occurrence of electric shock, causing personal injury, and affecting the instrument and equipment.