China to check hazardous chemicals in educational institutions

China's Ministry of Education (MOE) on Wednesday told departments and schools to check their stocks of inflammable and explosive chemicals.

Education departments will check research institutions, teaching laboratories, storehouses and other sites with hazardous chemicals.

Oil and gas pipelines, electric grid and other areas will also be checked, the MOE said, adding that risks found should be rectified and emergence plans made. Safety facilities, personal protective equipment and other safety facilities should be put in place and fully operational.

The MOE told local departments and schools to carry out fire control checks on a regular basis, as well as a fire control education and drill. Endi