The Ministry of Emergency Management has recently intensified enforcement against illegal and non-compliant practices in higher-risk sectors such as mining, chemical production, fire protection, and industrial and trade operations. For company safety managers and EHS teams, this is both a compliance requirement and an opportunity to review site hazards and strengthen protection. PPE management is a key part of that review.
Routine inspections in higher-risk industries often identify missing PPE, incorrect use, or equipment that has exceeded its service life. Companies should verify PPE compliance before products reach the work site and prevent nonconforming equipment from being issued to workers. This is a basic requirement of efforts to address illegal and non-compliant practices.
Mining and chemical operations can expose workers to hazardous dusts, gases, and vapors. Respiratory protection must be selected according to the contaminant, concentration, exposure conditions, and applicable standards. Use appropriate particulate respirators for dust and cartridge respirators for identified gases or vapors where air-purifying respirators are permitted. Maintain a documented schedule for replacing cartridges and particulate filters.
In machinery shops, warehouses, and emergency-response operations, flying debris, falling objects, and high noise are common causes of injury. Impact-rated head protection can reduce the risk of struck-by injuries, while properly selected earmuffs or earplugs are essential where noise exposure could damage hearing.
Strictly investigating “three violations” on site cannot be separated from refined daily EHS management. Safety managers should establish a complete lifecycle ledger for PPE procurement, acceptance, issuance, use, and disposal. Through regular safety training and on-site supervision, ensure that every employee entering high-risk areas can correctly wear and use qualified protective equipment.
The core of implementing the "cracking down on illegal and non-compliant activities" in key industries lies in internalizing safety standards into the daily management habits of enterprises. Only through risk-based selection, strict management, and standardized use of personal protective equipment can we build a reliable line of defense for frontline employees and promote the continuous and stable improvement of enterprise work safety.
News source:Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China, 2026-07-06: “Press Conference on the Campaign to Crack Down on Illegal and Non-compliant Production and Rectify Violations in Key Industries such as Mining, Chemical, Fire Protection, and Industry and Trade, 2026-07-06 08:51”. This article only interprets PPE knowledge based on public news topics.
