Some people in Foshan Lighting, which have received much attention from the society, have made new progress in urinary mercury exceeding the standard. On the 24th, the Gaoming District Government announced the urine test report of 590 employees of the Foshan Lighting Factory. The results showed that 9 of the subjects were suspected of occupational chronic mercury poisoning, and 143 were elevated urinary mercury (ie, urinary mercury exceeded the standard). In the next phase, nine suspected occupational chronic mercury poisoning workers will undergo further diagnosis. The labor department said that the workers could apply for compensation and then file compensation.
Keyword 1: Test results
About 1/4 of employees were found to have urinary mercury problems
According to Yu Zhouhong, deputy head of Gaoming District, Foshan City, after the incident of excessive urinary mercury in some employees of Foshan Lighting Co., Ltd., in order to ensure the health of employees and ensure timely diagnosis and treatment, the health administrative department and Foguang Lighting Co., Ltd. In accordance with the requirements of the district task force, the Guangdong Provincial Occupational Disease Prevention and Control Institute (hereinafter referred to as the Provincial Vocational Defense Institute) was divided into three batches from December 18 to 20 last year to collect urine samples from 590 employees in the whole factory who were exposed to mercury. Test.
On the morning of the 24th, Gaoming District finally received a medical report from the Guangdong Provincial Defense Agency on the inspected employees. The results showed that of the 590 employees who participated in the medical examination, 9 were suspected occupational chronic mercury poisoning and 143 were elevated urinary mercury. According to Guo Yong, a member of the Guangdong Provincial Occupational Health Experts Library and deputy chief physician, the urinary mercury is elevated, that is, the mercury content in the human body exceeds the national standard, but it does not show clinical symptoms, and the poisoning is in addition to the appearance of urinary mercury exceeding the standard. Significant clinical signs have emerged.
To this end, the relevant authorities decided that, in the next step, nine workers who were suspected of having occupational chronic mercury poisoning would be arranged for further diagnosis by qualified occupational disease testing institutions, and 143 employees who detected elevated urinary mercury would also accept Mercury treatment after diagnosis. In addition, other employees may apply for re-examination if they have objections to the medical report.
Keyword 2: Disposal situation
The three production lines closed in the early stage have been rebuilt
Yesterday, Yu Zhouhong, deputy head of Gaoming District, told the reporter that after the incident, the district government further improved the work plan for the disposal of urinary mercury exceeding the standard, and strived to properly handle the incident as soon as possible. The task force invited the experts of occupational disease prevention to go to Foguang Lighting Co., Ltd. to conduct lectures on occupational disease prevention and control for all employees, eliminate the panic of workers and improve the self-protection and prevention awareness of workers.
According to Yu Zhouhong, at present, three liquid mercury production lines closed in the T8 workshop of Foshan Lighting Co., Ltd. have been completed, and the remaining three are being intensified. After the results of the medical examination are announced, Gaoming District will do its utmost to do the treatment work, and supervise and guide the Buddha Lighting Gaoming Branch to implement treatment arrangements and related treatment for employees diagnosed with suspected occupational chronic mercury poisoning and elevated urinary mercury to ensure the body of employees. health.
According to Guo Yong, a member of the Guangdong Provincial Occupational Health Experts Library and deputy chief physician, both mercury poisoning and mercury exceeding the standard can be cured. Suffering from mild to moderate chronic mercury poisoning, timely hospitalization, generally 6 to 7 days for a course of treatment, 1 to 2 courses can reduce urinary mercury below normal.
Keyword 3: Compensation issues
Poisoned employees can apply for an appraisal and file a claim
How do employees who suffer from mercury poisoning protect their legitimate rights and interests? Yesterday, at the briefing, the relevant person in charge from the labor department of Gaoming District responded that as long as they suffer from mercury poisoning, employees can protect their rights and interests in accordance with relevant state laws and regulations. According to the relevant procedures, the first step is to apply to the labor department first; the second step is to carry out the labor ability appraisal; the third step is to go to the arbitration institution for compensation and settlement.
Yesterday, the labor department said that in the near future, relevant departments such as the judiciary, labor and social security will be organized to conduct consulting activities at the factory to answer relevant national policies, laws, regulations and procedures, and to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of workers.
In addition, for Foshan Lighting, some employees have exceeded the standard of urinary mercury. As a business, will it be subject to relevant penalties? In this regard, the relevant person in charge of the Gaoming District Health Bureau clearly stated that it will impose penalties on Foshan Lighting in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. At the same time, it will strengthen supervision and inspection, urge enterprises to speed up the implementation of rectification measures, improve the production environment according to requirements, and protect workers' health.
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