It was assigned by the Ministry of Public Health Disease Control Department together with the Ministry of Industry Prepare Give advice to the people Receive transportation of cadmium waste Return to the area of Tak province. for the safest landfill Under the control and supervision of those who have the knowledge
Today (April 28, 2024) Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health There is concern about people traveling together. Assignment to the Department of Disease Control to participate in preparations for the transportation of cadmium waste. By Dr. Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn The Director General of the Department of Disease Control has appointed Dr. Apichat Vachiraphan as Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control. Participate in safety planning to prevent danger from cadmium waste during transportation. Ready to give advice public behavior Travelers on the road Following the transportation route of cadmium waste from the source in 3 provinces, namely Samut Sakhon, Chonburi and Bangkok, to Tak province. See the train carrying cadmium waste. and drive consciously along the road You should use the speed specified by law. And beware of accidents with vehicles carrying cadmium waste. This could cause the container containing the cadmium waste to break. or leaked Until it can cause contact with the driver or people involved in the accident. to the general public who can travel If such an event had actually happened and there was contamination by cadmium residues. Victims should not come into direct contact with it. It should be far away and in the direction of the north wind. To prevent dust from spreading to your body Wear a protective N95 or at least KN95 mask and move away immediately. The rescue team had to intervene urgently. To save human lives according to resuscitation standards But the injured man was contaminated with cadmium residues. Wear standard or available protective equipment. Therefore proceed with more caution than usual. To save the lives of victims first When the mission is over Workers not wearing full protective gear Must start the process of monitoring and follow-up of symptoms resulting from exposure to cadmium waste. Contaminated Rescue Section Rescue teams must wear standard personal protective equipment, including a metal dust mask, goggles, gloves and a full-body gown. and wear boots Before entering the rescue operation
“However The possibility of an accident would be very low. Because it was a well-planned move and every step was carried out according to standards. Therefore, there is a possibility that dust resulting from cadmium residues will spread and contaminate the road during normal trip. Probably impossible Members of the public who were traveling during the transport of cadmium waste Don’t worry.
The focus is on workers transporting cadmium waste from one vehicle to another, where there is a high likelihood of exposure. You must wear goggles, gloves, wear a metal dust mask, N95, KN95 or FFP2 level or higher, and wear a chemical-protective gown. and always wear boots while working and once you have finished loading or unloading the vehicle. You should immediately take a shower to purify your body. And it is strictly prohibited to have people or staff in the room carrying cadmium waste.
This moving operation IS under the control and supervision of those who have the knowledge. and has been well planned. Maximum safety is therefore expected to be achieved for the general public traveling on roads.
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Information from: Division of Occupational Diseases/Office of Risk Communication, Department of Disease Control
April 28, 2024
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