Baotou Railway Company: QR Codes Assist in Fire Equipment Inspections
To enhance the efficiency and accuracy of fire safety management, Baotou Railway Company has established an electronic "one code, one record" management system for all fire equipment within the station area using the CaoLiao QR code platform. This system enables real-time status viewing of equipment, traceable inspection records, and rapid reporting of issues and potential hazards. Staff can obtain equipment details and complete inspections with uploads simply by scanning the codes, truly achieving "electronic ID-style" management, which effectively improves the standardization and response speed of daily inspections. The following content shares the practical experience published by this organization for reference.
Original article published on the WeChat Public Account [Safety First Bureau, Character First Bureau], article link: "Safety Enhanced with 'Codes', Preventing Hazards 'Subtly' – QR Codes Assist in Fire Equipment Inspections"
In recent years, there have been numerous typical cases where failure to extinguish fires in their initial stages, leading to more severe fire accidents, was caused by reasons such as substandard quality of fire equipment, poor maintenance, improper configuration, and unfamiliarity with the usage methods of fire equipment.
Recently, Baotou Railway Company of Rail Transit Operations (New Operations) Company has actively introduced innovative measures, utilizing QR code technology for the intelligent management and inspection of fire equipment. Inspectors can immediately access the "identity" information, inspection items, equipment status, and other details of fire equipment by scanning the QR code on fire hydrants. The top of the page also displays real-time popular science tips and usage methods related to fire safety and electricity.
Issuing "Electronic IDs" for Fire Equipment
To address the pain points in fire safety management and shift away from inertial management thinking, the branch company has focused on the integrated sharing of "data resources" this year, establishing a pilot "one code, one record" system for fire facilities. This achieves an online "one code management" application matrix. This involves uniformly numbering the fire equipment under its jurisdiction, then using the CaoLiao QR code generator to input relevant information such as equipment number, location, name, validity period, responsible person, and contact number. A QR code is generated and affixed to the corresponding numbered fire equipment, giving each piece of fire equipment its own exclusive QR code, akin to an "electronic ID card."
Fire Safety Cannot Be "Code"-ly Neglected
In previous fire equipment management, issues such as untimely updates of fire equipment information and difficulty in tracing inspection records were common. With the application of QR code technology, this situation has been significantly improved. After inspecting fire equipment, fire inspectors can open the WeChat QR code scanning function on their mobile phones, aim the camera at the QR code on the equipment, and scan it. Instantly, a detailed information page for that equipment pops up on the screen, clearly displaying the model, manufacturer, production date, last inspection time, maintenance records, etc. Inspectors carefully verify the inspection content against the actual state of the corresponding fire equipment, upload real-time photos of the equipment status, and sign and submit after confirmation. If any issues are found, they can be recorded and fed back promptly in the system.
Fire Inspection Monitored "Code"-ly in Real-Time
After each fire equipment inspection is completed, the system automatically records the time and results of the inspection. Relevant departments can monitor the status of fire equipment at any time, promptly identify issues, and take targeted measures, forming a complete inspection trail for easy subsequent querying and tracing. The use of QR codes not only effectively avoids errors and omissions possible with manual recording but also facilitates real-time tracking of equipment status. Whether for daily patrols or regular inspections, it becomes more convenient to grasp the actual condition of the fire equipment.
This intelligent management approach adds a solid layer of protection for fire safety. Employees have widely praised this innovative practice, believing that it not only enhances their sense of security but also embodies the perfect integration of technology and fire safety work.
In the next step, Baotou Railway Company will continue to explore and improve the application of QR code technology in other areas, continuously raising the level of intelligence in safety management work to safeguard enterprise safety and the lives and property of employees.