Nakhon Pathom – Nakhon Pathom Province Calling all relevant parts of the meeting Join to clarify and create knowledge and understanding for the leaders of local government organizations. bring information to villagers to build confidence In the event of a chemical plant leak
Today (24 September) at the meeting room of the Khun Kaew Subdistrict Municipality Office Nakhon Chai Si District Nakhon Pathom Province, Mr. Yongyuth Suanthong, Permanent Secretary of Nakhon Pathom Province, along with Director of the Office of Natural Resources and Environment, Nakhon Pathom Province, Director of the Office of Environment and Pollution Control 5, Public Relations, Nakhon Pathom Province Industrial Representative, Nakhon Pathom Province Nakhon Chaisri, Sampran and Phutthamonthon districts
as well as officials from various departments related attend the meeting to clarify To create knowledge and understanding for leaders of local government organizations, village headmen, and community leaders in the area of Nakhon Chai Si District, Sampran and Phutthamonthon to bring information to be accurately conveyed to the people in the area In the event of an oil leak in the heating system of Indorama Polyester Industry Public Company Limited, Khun Kaew Subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si District which is a plastic pellet factory on September 22, resulting in vapor and foul smell affecting a wide range of people in the aforementioned 3 districts to some areas in Nonthaburi Province and Bangkok
At the meeting, there was a summary of the issues from the fact check that a leak occurred at the hotoil boiler, a chemical in the aromatic benzene group. Biphenyl and diphenyl oxide It has lightweight features. therefore drifting far from the scene of the accident affect when touched will cause respiratory irritation by the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Public Health Office. Affected people have been reported. Received symptomatic treatment on September 22, a total of 17 people, including 5 people in Nakhon Chai Si district, 9 in Phutthamonthon district and 3 in Sampran district. Able to return home as usual. The symptoms were observed and monitored by the village health volunteers or the village health volunteer in the part of the staff working on the day of the accident. No abnormal symptoms were found.
In the part of Nakhon Pathom Province, Mr. Surasak Charoensirichot Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province Has appointed a working group to investigate facts for preventive methods and find ways to heal those affected within 15 days. An order was issued under Section 39, paragraph one of the Factory Act B.E. (The damaged hot oil boiler) until the renovation is complete with the certification of a professional control engineering practitioner before use. In addition, the Department of Industrial Works conducted air quality measurements The concentration of benzene volatile matter, 11 points, the measurement result did not exceed the standard value. According to the announcement of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare Re: Concentration Limits of Benzene Hazardous Chemicals For short-term exposure, less than 15 minutes, benzene was not more than 5 ppm.
While Mr. Samruay Khemthonglang, Nakhon Pathom Province, revealed that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry has assigned the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Industrial Office to have a notice The company that happened by By virtue of Section 39 paragraph one of the Factory Act 1992 Industry in Nakhon Pathom Province person assigned by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry therefore ordered you to halt some factory operations (damaged hot oil boiler) and improve the machine to be normal before doing business with a testimonial from a professional engineering control practitioner
However, the remedial action must be completed by October 22, 2022 and when the factory revision has been completed shall notify in writing to the competent official in order for the competent official to continue to monitor the compliance with the order
Ms. Malakalan Horprathum, Nakhon Pathom Provincial Social Security Office, said employees of affected factories will be entitled to treatment and remedies. It complies with the Company’s employee’s requirements to suffer from work for the employer and the insured under Section 33,39 in the event of an injury or illness resulting from not because of work and the insured under section 40 by law, waiting for coordination to check the conclusion on this matter once more
As for the impact that people are concerned regarding carcinogens from oil vapors leaked, Mrs. Chantana Pakthongsuk, director of the Office of Environment and Pollution Control 5 said that aromatic benzene chemicals Biphenyl and diphenyl oxide an odorous substance Cause irritation such as burning eyes, nasal cavity and irritation in the respiratory system. which people with congenital diseases, children and the elderly may be affected more than usual But it’s not a carcinogen in any way. Therefore, people are asked to follow information from government agencies. For the correct knowledge and understanding. In addition, a set of fast moving operations with air quality monitoring tools out on duty in the affected area If people find the smell of chemicals leaking can contact staff at the phone number 062-369-5198, 081-1955747 and 094-5582884 for urgent inspection
