On July 16, Wanxiang Qianchao held a safety conference to implement the instructions on safety work given by Chairman Weiding, and to carry out safety tasks in accordance with the provisions of the "Wanxiang Qianchao Safety Management System." The conference also summarized this year's comprehensive and in-depth "Safety Production Month" activities at Wanxiang Qianchao. Four companies, including Qianchao Bearing, and 12 teams, such as the MC Wing Shaft Line of the First Metalworking Department of the Universal Joint Factory, were awarded the "Advanced Safety Collective Award." Twenty-two individuals, including Cai Honglei from the Second Metalworking Department of the Universal Joint Factory, were awarded the "Advanced Safety Worker Award." Representatives of the advanced safety collectives and advanced safety individuals shared their experiences. The Safety and Environmental Department of Wanxiang Qianchao presented its work report for 2022, and Li Pingyi outlined the key tasks for the next phase of safety and environmental work.

The conference called on all recipients of the Safety Management Awards to keep up their efforts, remain vigilant, and continue to provide strong support for the company’s development. All companies and employees are encouraged to take these award winners as role models, staying constantly alert and mindful in their daily production and business activities, strictly enforcing safety regulations, and earnestly carrying out all safety measures to achieve the goal of “zero accidents.”

The meeting pointed out that safety is the greatest attitude, safety is the greatest benefit, and safety is the greatest responsibility. When managing business operations, we must also manage safety; when overseeing production and operations, we must prioritize safety as well. We should closely follow Chairman Wei Ding’s call to “avoid repeating mistakes” and Ni Pin’s instructions to “highlight exemplary cases, step up publicity efforts, and combine rewards with punishments.” We must uphold the accountability system and ensure its implementation at all levels; persist in conducting rigorous supervision and inspections to eliminate unsafe factors, improve safety measures, and nip safety incidents in the bud; intensify publicity efforts to further enhance everyone’s awareness of workplace safety and foster a positive safety culture; provide ongoing training to help employees gain a deep understanding of safety risks and improve their capabilities in safety management; highlight exemplary cases and combine rewards with punishments, making safety a key consideration in performance evaluations; standardize management practices, strengthen our systems, and continuously refine our risk-based control system and the dual preventive mechanism for identifying and addressing potential hazards. The meeting emphasized that safety work has no beginning and no end—it’s an ongoing journey. Let us take action now!

Sharing Experiences of “Advanced Safety Workers”

(Equally-speed drive shaft factory, Zhang Song)

As the team leader for metallographic inspection, I bear primary responsibility for the safety of our team. I carry out safety work in the following areas:

I. Provide employees with systematic safety knowledge training.

Through training, we aim to enhance employees’ awareness of safe production, boost their safety consciousness, and strengthen their self-rescue capabilities. In the event of an accident, they will be able to immediately initiate self-rescue or assist others, minimizing losses to the greatest extent possible.

In terms of safety training, we focus primarily on the five key elements: people, equipment, materials, methods, and environment. This includes pre-employment safety training for new employees, regular daily safety training for all staff, and specialized training for personnel working in hazardous or specialized roles. Regarding equipment training, we develop detailed operating procedures for each piece of equipment and provide guidance to employees on how to operate them correctly according to these procedures. We also evaluate the operational processes and annually organize reviews and revisions of these procedures by our staff. As for material training, we emphasize safe transportation and proper placement of materials, as well as preventive measures against materials slipping or tipping over—especially when handling chemicals. We strictly control the quantities issued, maintain thorough records of issuance and usage, and ensure that each user is fully responsible for their actions. Furthermore, we rigorously implement 5S management on-site, clearly delineating work areas and assigning specific 5S responsibility persons to each area. Equipment within each area is the responsibility of its user, who must clean it immediately after use. Public hygiene is the responsibility of designated individuals, and I personally oversee and inspect these activities, promptly holding accountable those responsible for any issues identified. A clean and organized work environment can effectively reduce the likelihood of employee errors and minimize the occurrence of accidents.

2. Conduct daily safety inspections and keep detailed records.

Every day, I conduct safety inspections in the area under my management, focusing on three main aspects: First, people—whether employees are performing tasks in violation of regulations and whether they are properly wearing personal protective equipment; second, equipment—whether pre-operation checks have been carried out, whether safety devices are functioning effectively, whether the equipment is operating normally, and whether there are any unusual signs; and third, the work environment—whether there are oil or water leaks on the floor and whether the air quality is clear.

III. Properly address and rectify potential hazards.

For hazards identified by daily staff or discovered during my inspections, I assign specific responsible individuals to carry out corrective actions within set deadlines. For each hazard, I maintain a detailed ledger to facilitate regular tracking and verification, ensuring that all hazards are promptly addressed and resolved in a closed-loop manner. For hazards that are particularly difficult to rectify or require an extended period for correction, I implement temporary safety measures and inform every employee accordingly. The above represents my practices and experiences—summarized in one sentence: Enhance awareness, eliminate hazards, prioritize prevention, combine prevention with control, adopt a collaborative management approach, and ensure safety.