AI Enhances Safety for Cargo Tank Hazmat Offload at Semiconductor Factory
Hazardous chemicals such as metals, organic solvent, photoactive chemicals, and toxic gases are essential ingredients for semiconductor production processes. Upon delivery, personnel must offload these materials from the cargo tank motor vehicle into onsite storage facilities. The offloading procedure requires proximity to these potentially dangerous materials, and although the operation is safe, there is the potential for accidents if the process is not handled correctly. Due to the potential for harm, a range of safety precautions, such as the PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Regulations in the US, are put into place to minimize potential damage and ensure that offloading proceeds smoothly and safely. Compliance with these rules is typically the supervisor's task, manually checking adherence to established safety protocols. However, human error due to negligence, omission, or tiredness can inhibit the effectiveness of these checks. Protecting people from harm is a top priority.
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