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PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE ACT 1991 Q) Highlight the basic objective of Public liability Insurance act 1991 and elaborate the elaborate the important provision made under public liability insurance act?

The main objective of the Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 is To provide for damages to victims of an accident this occurs as a result of handling any hazardous substance. The Act applies to all owners associated with the production or handling of any hazardous chemicals.

The Public Liability Insurance act, 1991 is an Act to provide for public liability insurance for the purpose of extending immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling any hazardous substance in a project, industry or storage and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The broad provisions of this act are: 1. Owner of the project is to provide relief, as specified, in case of death, or injury to any person (other than workman); or damage to property from an accident occurring while handling specified hazardous substances, 2. Owner is to draw an insurance policies equal to the paid‐up capital of the undertaking, but less than or equal to Rs. 50 crores (max), before handling any hazardous substances.

3. “Paid‐up Capital” in case of an owner not being a company (may be proprietorship partnership firm) implies the market value of all assets and stocks of the undertaking or the date of insurance.

4. Owner is to pay additional amounts, as prescribed, to the insurer not exceeding the amount of premium, as contribution to the Environmental Relief Fund established under the Act. 5. Owner is to pay the amount of an award as specified by the Collector in the prescribed manner 6. Owner is to comply with the directions under the Act issued in writing by the Central Government, within the specified time, as mentioned in the order. The directions may include:   Prohibition or regulation of handling of any hazardous substances; or  Stoppage or regulation of the supply of electricity, water or any other service.

The above Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 22nd January, 1991. The act has 23 sections.

An Act to provide for public liability- insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling any hazardous substance and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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 1[(a) "accident" means an accident involving a fortuitous, sudden or unintentional occurrence while handling any hazardous substance resulting in continuous, intermittent or repeated exposure to death, of or injury to, any person or damage to any property but does not include an accident by reason only of war or radio-activity.  "handling", in relation to any hazardous substance, means the manufacture, processing, treatment, package, storage, transportation by vehicle, use, collection, destruction, conversion, offering for sale, transfer or the like of such hazardous substance;  (d)"hazardous substance" means any substance or preparation which by reason of its chemical or physio chemical properties of handling is liable to cause harm to human being, other living creature. Plants, micro-organism, property or the environment.

2. Liability of Owner  Every owner shall take out, before he starts handling any hazardous substance, one or more insurance policies to ensure himself against liability to give relief under subsection (1) of section 3 (Where death or injury to any person (other than a workman) or damage to any property has resulted from an accident)  Every owner shall also, together with the amount of premium, pay to the insurer, for being credited to the Relief Fund established under section 7A, such further amount, not exceeding the amount of premium, as may be prescribed.  No insurance policy taken out by an owner shall be for an amount less than the amount of the paid-up capital or the market values of all assets and stocks but not exceeding fifty core rupees, as may be prescribed.

2. Schedule of relief  Reimbursement of medical expenses Upto Rs 12500 in each case  For fatal accident Rs. 25000 per person in addition to 12500 above  For total or partial disability, injury or sickness, reimbursement of medical expenses Upto 12500 and cash relief based on percentage of disablement certified by authorised doctor.  For loss of wages due to disability Rs. 1000 per month Upto three months provided to victim of age 16 years and hospitalised for at least 3 days  Upto 6000 for damage to private property 3. Relief Procedure  The collector shall verify the occurrence of an accident.  Application (Form I) shall be made to the collector within % year of an accident.  The collector holds inquiry and gives award of relief within 3 months from the date of receipt of relief application.  The owner shall deposited amount as directed by collector within 30 days.  The collector shall arrange to pay from the environmental relief fund established by centre government.

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 Under section 2d of PLI act, Scheduled is notified of hazardous substance. Liability of PLI act arise if Hazardous substance is handled in quantity equal to or more than this quantity Q) What is Public Liability Insurance act? What is frame work of medical and other benefit to be paid under the act?

Public Liability Insurance act The above Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 22nd January, 1991. The act has 23 sections.

An Act to provide for public liability- insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling any hazardous substance and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Medical Benefits  Reimbursement of medical expenses Upto Rs 12500 in each case  For fatal accident Rs. 25000 per person in addition to 12500 above  For total or partial disability, injury or sickness, reimbursement of medical expenses Upto 12500 and cash relief based on percentage of disablement certified by authorised doctor.  For loss of wages due to disability Rs. 1000 per month upto three months provided to victim of age 16 years and hospitalised for at least 3 days  Upto 6000 for damage to private property Other Benefits  The collector shall arrange to pay from the environmental relief fund established by centre government.  In addition to relief under this act, Right to get compensation under any other law is also maintained.

Q) What are the duties of the owner and collector under PLI act?  Collector shall arrange to deliver copies of the award to the parties concerned expeditiously and in any case within a period of fifteen days from the date of the award.  The collector shall verify the occurrence of an accident.  The collector holds inquiry and gives award of relief within 3 months from the date of receipt of relief application.  The collector shall arrange to pay from the environmental relief fund established by centre government.  Every owner shall take out, before he starts handling any hazardous substance, one or more insurance policies to ensure himself against liability to give relief under subsection (1) of section 3 (Where death or injury to any person (other than a workman) or damage to any property has resulted from an accident)  Every owner shall also, together with the amount of premium, pay to the insurer, for being credited to the Relief Fund established under section 7A, such further amount, not exceeding the amount of premium, as may be prescribed.

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 No insurance policy taken out by an owner shall be for a amount less than the amount of the paid-up capital or the market values of all assets and stocks but not exceeding fifty core rupees, as may be prescribed  The owner shall deposited amount as directed by collector within 30 days.

Q) Explain PLI Act are important to industrial Labour?

Workman’s Compensation Act 1923 Q) Define the term role and responsibilities of employer, managing agent, and wages as given under workman compensation act 1923. Explain the disabilities under the act and mode of compensation?

Definition1. Employer - "employer" includes anybody of persons whether incorporated or not and any managing agent of an employer and the legal representative of a deceased employer, contractor ETC. 2. Managing Agent- "managing agent" means any person appointed or acting as the representative of another person for the purpose of carrying on such other person's trade or business but does not include an individual manager subordinate to an employer; 3. Wages- "wages" includes any privilege or benefit which is capable of being estimated in money other than a travelling allowance or the value of any travelling concession or a contribution paid by the employer of a workman towards any pension or provident fund or a sum paid to a workman to cover any special expenses entailed on him by the nature of his employment; 4. Disablement-Disablement means  Any loss of capacity to work or move.  May result in loss or reduction of his earning capacity  Disablement may be Total {sec.2.1(g)} Partial {sec 2.1(l)} Temporary  permanent  Disablement, is said to be total when if Incapacitates a worker for all work he was capable of doing at the time of the accident resulting in such disablement.  "Total disablement" is considered to be permanent if a workman, as a result of an accident, suffers from the injury specified in Part I of Schedule I or suffers from such combination of injuries specified in Part l of Schedule I as would be the loss of 

earning capacity when totaled to one hundred per cent .

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undertaking at the time of the accident. Every injury specified in Part II of Schedule I 

is deemed to result in permanent partial disablement.

Where the disablement is of a temporary nature and reduces the earning capacity of a workman in the employment in which he was engaged at the time of the accident it is "temporary partial disablement.

Amount of compensationSection 2 (1) & (4) of the Act defines the amount of compensation to be paid in the case of death, permanent total disablement and Permanent partial disablement due to an injury while on duty or due to disease contracted which is peculiar to that environment also called “occupational disease”.

The following is the amount payable in different cases:— (a) On death an amount equal to 50% of the monthly wages last drawn by the deceased workman multiplied by the relevant factor or Rs.80,000/- whichever is more. (b) Where permanent total disablement occurs an amount equal to 60% of the monthly wages last drawn by the injured workman multiplied by the relevant factor or Rs.90, 000/- whichever is more. (c) In case of permanent partial disablement the amount payable will be a percentage of the amount payable due to permanent total disability and the percentage is specified in the act. Some examples are:  Amputation through shoulder joint - 90%  Loss of thumb - 30%  Loss of four fingers of one hand - 50%  Loss of middle finger (whole) - 12%  Loss of Ring or little finger (whole) - 7% d) In case of temporary total or partial disablement a half monthly payment of the sum equivalent to 25% of the monthly wages of the workman.

In addition to the above in case of death of an employee, a sum of Rs.2,500/- is required to be deposited by the employer with the commissioner for payment to the eldest surviving dependant of the workman towards funeral expenses. Some examples of occupational disease are: 1. Hearing impairment caused by noise.

2. Lung cancer caused by asbestos.

3. Lung disease caused by cotton, flex, hemp etc.

4. Skin disease caused by physical, chemical or biological agents.

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Employer Liability (Sec 3) - He is liable to pay compensation if accident arise out of and in course of employment.

He is not liable for injury If disablement lasts less than 3 days  If the workman takes drinks or drugs  Wilfully disobeys any order or rule of safety 5

 Wilfully removes or disregards any safety guard or device provided for his safety But he is liable even under such condition if injury results in death or permanent total disablement – If a worker contracts any occupation disease (i) in part A of schedule III OR (ii) in part B of Schedule III if he is in continuous service of more than six month OR (iii) in part C of schedule III if he is in service of one or more employers for continuous period as may be prescribed, it shall be deemed to be an injury by accident arise out of and in course of employment liable for compensation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q) Explain the Silent feature of Employee compensation Act? Workman Compensation Act 

The Employees Compensation Act, 1923 extends to the whole of India.

It came into force on the first day of July, 1924. It is social security legislation.  It covers 36 sections in 4 chapters (as below) and Three Schedule.

1. Preliminary 3. Commissioners 2. Workman compensation 4. Rules  The object of this Act is to make provision for the payment of compensation to a workman only i.e. to the concerned employee himself in case of his surviving the injury in question and to his dependents in the case of death.  The growing complexity of industry in the country, with the increasing use of machinery & consequent danger to workmen, along with the comparative poverty of the workmen themselves renders it advisable that they should be protected from hardship out of accidents.  A legislation of this kind helps to reduce the number of accidents in a manner that cannot be achieved by official inspection and to mitigate the effect of accidents by provision for suitable medical treatment, thereby making industry more attractive to labour & increasing its efficiency.  The Act provides for cheaper & quicker disposal of disputes relating to compensation through tribunals than was possible under the civil law.  The Employees Compensation Act, 1923 imposes statutory liability upon an employer to discharge his moral obligation towards employees when they suffer from any physical disabilities or diseases, during the course of employment in hazardous working conditions.  The aim of the Act is to provide quick and cheaper disposal of disputes relating to the compensation which is not possible in comparison in case of proceedings of civil law.

The Act also helps the dependents to get relieved from the hardship, rising from accident.    Coverage of the act - Applicable to:  Mines –  Transport Establishments –  Factories –  Construction Works –  Plantations –  Railways - Ships – 6

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CircusesNot applicable to: Members of armed forces of union – Employees covered by ESI Act, 1948. (Dependent’s benefits available) Casual Workers & workers employed otherwise than for employer’s trade or business Employees Compensation Act, 1923 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CENTER MOTOR VEHICLE ACT 1989

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Emergency information panel

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In India, it is mandatory for the vehicles transporting hazardous chemicals to display Emergency Information Panel (EIP) with details and at places as specified under Rule 134 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 as shown in the next figure.

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Every goods carriage used for transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall be legibly and conspicuously marked with an emergency information panel in each of the three places as specified, so that the emergency information panel faces to each side of the carriage and to its rear and such panel shall contain the following information viz.,  The correct technical name of the dangerous or hazardous goods in letters not less than 50 mm high.  The United Nations class number for the dangerous goods in letters not less than 100 mm high (Rule 137).  The class label of the dangerous or hazardous goods in the size of not less than 250 mm square.  The name and telephone number of the emergency services to be contacted in the event of fire or any other accident in letters and numerals that are not less than 50 mm high and the name and telephone number of the consignor of the dangerous or hazardous goods or of some other person from whom expert information and advice can be obtained concerning the measures that should be taken in the event of emergency.

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Every class label and emergency information panel (EIP) shall be marked on the goods carriage and shall be kept free and clean from obstruction at all times.

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The Emergency Information Panel (EIP) should have dimensions as shown in the next figure.

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Q) List of central motor vehicle rules as amend in 2000

1. Short title. - This Act may be called the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2000.

2. Substitution of new section for section 52.-, Alteration in motor vehicle.

3. Amendment of section 58. - In section 58 of the principal Act, sub- section (4) shall be omitted.

4. Amendment of section 66. - In section 66 of the principal Act, in sub- section (3), clause (h) shall be omitted.

5. Insertion of new section 217A. - After section 217 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:-" 217A. Renewal of permits, driving licenses and registration granted under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939  

Q) Write the provision under CMV rule 1989 about the transport of hazardous goods?

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Q) What are different types of record need to be ready for inspection under ESIC act 1948? http://www.esicjk.org/Inspection.htm

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The ESI Inspector or any other authorized officer normally sends advance intimation regarding the inspection of records of a factory or an establishment in his area of operation. On such occasions, the essential records and documents are to be kept ready for inspection and produced on demand before the inspecting authority.

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Inspections records to be produced:

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Attendance Registers(s)/Muster Roll(s) in respect of all employees including those employed through contractors Wages Register Cash Book /Bank Book Accounts Books including Ledgers with profit and loss account, balance sheet, bills & vouchers Employees' Register (Form 7) Accident Book Returns of Contribution (Form 6) Returns of Declaration Forms (Form 3) Copies of Challan Inspection Book

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Q) Explain the different types of benefits workman get under this act.

Emphasise the percentage of benefits decided under different cases? http://www.esic.nic.in/benefits.php

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The section 46 of the Act envisages following six social security benefits-

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Medical Benefit : Full medical care is provided to an Insured person and his family members from the day he enters insurable employment. There is no ceiling on expenditure on the treatment of an Insured Person or his family member.

Medical care is also provided to retired and permanently disabled insured persons and their spouses on payment of a token annual premium of Rs.120/- .

Sickness Benefit (SB) : Sickness Benefit in the form of cash compensation at the rate of 70 per cent of wages is payable to insured workers during the periods of certified sickness for a maximum of 91 days in a year. In order to qualify for sickness benefit the insured worker is required to contribute for 78 days in a contribution period of 6 months.

  Extended Sickness Benefit (ESB) : SB extendable Upto two years in the case of 34 malignant and long-term diseases at an enhanced rate of 80 per cent of wages.   Enhanced Sickness Benefit : Enhanced Sickness Benefit equal to full wage is payable to insured persons undergoing sterilization for 7 days/14 days for male and female workers respectively.   Maternity Benefit (MB) : Maternity Benefit for confinement/pregnancy is payable for three months, which is extendable by further one month on medical advice at the rate of full wage subject to contribution for 70 days in the preceding year.

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 Disablement Benefit:   Temporary disablement benefit (TDB) : From day one of entering insurable employment & irrespective of having paid any contribution in case of employment injury. Temporary Disablement Benefit at the rate of 90% of wage is payable so long as disability continues.   Permanent disablement benefit (PDB) : The benefit is paid at the rate of 90% of wage in the form of monthly payment depending upon the extent of loss of earning capacity as certified by a Medical Board   Dependants' Benefit (DB) : DB paid at the rate of 90% of wage in the form of monthly payment to the dependants of a deceased Insured person in cases where death occurs due to employment injury or occupational hazards.

Funeral Expenses: An amount of Rs.10, 000/- is payable to the dependents or to the person who performs last rites from day one of entering insurable employment.  

Q) Silent feature of ESI ACT?

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 The ESI scheme, introduced by an Act of Parliament in 1948, is a unique piece of Social Legislation in India. It aims at bringing about social justice to the poor Labour class of the land.  The circulation of Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 envisaged an integrated need based social insurance scheme that would protect the interest of workers in contingencies such as sickness, maternity, temporary or permanent physical disablement resulting in loss of wages or earning capacity and death due to employment injury.  The Act also guarantees reasonably good medical care to workers and their immediate dependents.  The Act is based on employer’s / employee’s contribution. All contributions paid by the insured workers, their employers and income from other sources are pooled into a common fund called the Employees State Insurance Fund. The Corporation functions as the trustee of this fund which in turn is used for making social security provisions etc.  The section 46 of the Act envisages following six social security benefits Medical Benefit :  Sickness Benefit (SB) a) Extended Sickness Benefit (ESB) : b) Enhanced Sickness Benefit :

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  Dependants' Benefit (DB) :  Funeral Expenses:  The provisions of the ESI Act have also been extended gradually to the following classes of establishments:  a. Shops  b. Hotels & Restaurants  c. Road Motor Transport Undertakings  d. Cinemas, including preview theatres  e. Newspaper establishments  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GAS CYLINDER RULE 2004

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Q) Explain in detail safety requirement for storage, transportation and handling of gas cylinders as specified under Gas Cylinder Rule 2004?

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Handling and use.—

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(1) Cylinders shall be adequately supported during handling.

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(2) Conveyors, trolleys and cradles of adequate strength shall, as far as possible, be used when moving the cylinders.

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(3) The cylinders shall be handled carefully and not be allowed to fall upon one another or otherwise subjected to any undue shock.

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(4) Sliding, dropping or playing with cylinders is prohibited.

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(5) Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders and cylinders containing liquefiable gases shall always be kept in an upright position and shall be so placed that they cannot be knocked over.

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(6) Cylinders used in horizontal position shall be so secured that they cannot roll.

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(7) Open flames, lights, mobile phones, lighting of fires, welding and smoking shall be prohibited in close proximity to any cylinder containing flammable gases except those while in use for welding, cutting or heating.

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(8) Working places shall not be classified as storage places for the purpose of licensing.

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(1) Cylinders shall be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated place under cover, away from boilers, open flames, steam pipes or any potential sources of heat and such place of storage shall be easily accessible.

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(2) The storage room or shed shall be of fire resistant construction.

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(3) Thin wall cylinders such as liquefied petroleum gas cylinders and dissolved gas cylinders shall not be stacked in a horizontal position.

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(4) Cylinders containing flammable gases and toxic gases shall be kept separated from each other and from cylinders containing other types of gases by an adequate distance or by a suitable partition wall.

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(5) Cylinders shall not be stored under conditions, which will cause them to corrode.

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(6) Cylinders shall not be stored along with any combustible material.

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(7) Empty cylinders shall be segregated from the filled ones and care shall be taken that all the valves are tightly shut.

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Transport of cylinders by vehicles.  a) Cylinders filled with any compressed gas shall not be transported by a bicycle or any other two wheeled mechanically propelled vehicle.  (b) Cylinders shall be so transported as not to project in the horizontal plane beyond the side or ends of the vehicle by which they are transported. 

(c) There shall be no sharp projections on the insides of the vehicle.

 (d) Cylinders shall be adequately secured to prevent their falling off the vehicle and being subjected to rough handling, excessive shocks or local stresses.  (e) Cylinders transported in vehicles shall be blocked or braced and be so secured to prevent movement, striking each other or falling down.  (f) Cylinders filled with any compressed gas shall not be transported along with any other article of a highly flammable or corrosive nature. 

2. Restriction on transport.  (a) Cylinders containing flammable gases shall not be transported along with the cylinders containing any other type of compressed gas.

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 (b) Cylinders containing toxic or corrosive gas shall not be transported along with food-stuffs. 

3. Unloading for transport.  (a) No lifting magnet shall be used in loading or unloading of cylinders filled with any compressed gas.  (b) Where any such operation is carried on by means of a crane or a fork-lift truck, a proper cradle with chains or wire rope slings shall be used

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4. Protection of valve during transport  Cylinders containing highly toxic gases like Hydrogen cyanide, Phosgene, Cyanogen’s, Cyanogen’s chloride gases, shall have their valves protected with gastight metal caps or covers

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Q) Write the content of Warning attached to every gas cylinder?

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Labelling of cylinders.—

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(1) Every cylinder shall be labelled with the name of the gas and the name and address of the person by whom the cylinder was filled with gas.

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(2) A warning in the following terms shall be attached to every cylinder containing permanent or liquefiable gas, namely: “Warning” GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2004 

(i) Do not change the colour of this cylinder.

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(ii) This cylinder should not be filled with any gas other than the one it now

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(iii) No flammable material should be stored in the close vicinity of this

cylinder or in the same room in which it is kept. 

(iv) No oil or similar lubricant should be used on the valves or other fittings of

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(v) Please look for the next date of test, which is marked on a metal ring

inserted between the valve and the neck of the cylinder, and if this date is over, do not accept the cylinder for filling. 

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(d) The name of the company filling the gas on the last date of the filling.

Q) What role is played by IS 3933 and IS 4379 in identification of gas cylinder?

Identification colours: (1) Every person filling any cylinder with any compressed gas shall, before it is stored or despatched, see that the cylinder is painted with appropriate identification colours specified in IS:4379 for industrial cylinders and IS:3933 for medical cylinders.

(2) Cylinders used for new gases and gas mixtures for which identification colours are not provided in sub-rule (1) shall be painted with the colours indicated in the following table,    

Non-flammable and non-toxic Non-flammable but toxic Flammable but non-toxic Flammable and toxic

White White Yellow White Red White Red and Yellow

Q) Write the precaution to be taken to store different type of gas cylinders as per gas cylinder rule?

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Gas cylinders should not be stored for excessive periods of time. Only purchase sufficient quantities of gas to cover short-term needs.

Rotate stocks of gas cylinders to ensure first in is first used.

Store gas cylinders in a dry, safe place on a flat surface in the open air. If this is not reasonably practicable, store in an adequately ventilated building or part of a building specifically reserved for this purpose.

Gas cylinders containing flammable gas should not be stored in part of a building used for other purposes.

Protect gas cylinders from external heat sources that may adversely affect their mechanical integrity.

Gas cylinders should be stored away from sources of ignition and other flammable materials.

Avoid storing gas cylinders so that they stand or lie in water.

Ensure the valve is kept shut on empty cylinders to prevent contaminants getting in.

Store gas cylinders securely when they are not in use. They should be properly restrained, unless designed to be free-standing.

Gas cylinders must be clearly marked to show what they contain and the hazards associated with their contents.

Store cylinders where they are not vulnerable to hazards caused by impact, e.g. from vehicles such as fork-lift trucks.

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Static and Mobile (Unfired) Pressure Vessels Rules 2000 Q) Explain the Salient rules and regulation as amended in SMPV rules 2000?  ======Refer Page No 28-12 to 28-15============  Q) Discuss the provision for storage of vessels under SMPV Rule 1981? =========Chapter III Storage ========== Q) Define Filling Density and pressure vessels. What are the essential item shown on permanent marking plate fixed on pressure vessels?

Filling Density-means the ratio of the weight of the liquefiable gas allowed in pressure vessels to the weight of water that the vessel will hold at 15 degree Celsius.

“Pressure vessel” means any closed metal container of whatever shape, intended for the storage and transport of any compressed gas which is subjected to internal pressure and whose water capacity exceeds one thousand litters and includes inter connecting parts and components thereof Upto the first point of connection to the connected piping and fittings, but does not include containers wherein steam or other vapour is or is intended to be generated or water or other liquid is or is intended to be heated by the application of fire or the products of combustion or by electrical means, heat exchangers, evaporators, air receivers, steam type digesters, steam type sterilizers, autoclaves, reactors, calorifiers, pressure piping components such as separators or strainers and vessels containing a liquid under a blanket of compressed inert gas; Marking on Vessels Should indicate Manufactures Name and identification Standards or code Official stamp of the inspector Date of test Hydrostatic test pressure Water capacity Gas Capacity Names or chemical symbol of the gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ELECTRICITY ACT 2000 AND RULES 1956 Q) Explain the electricity act 2000 in brief. Explain the general safety requirement as given under electricity rules 1956

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The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 26th May, 2003, and amends in same year with effect from 21.1.2004.

It has 18 parts 185 section and a schedule Its preamble runs underAn Act to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to development of electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting interest of consumers and supply of electricity to all areas, rationalization of electricity tariff, ensuring transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign policies, constitution of Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions and establishment of Appellate Tribunal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

General safety requirement as given under electricity rules 1956 ==============Refer page no 28-4====================== BOILER ACT 1923 O) Write down the important mounting and accessories to be provided on boiler as per boiler act 1923 also state there safety precaution?

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The following mountings are usually installed on the boiler.

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1. Two safety valve

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5. Steam stop valve

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2. Two water level indicators

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6. Feed check valve

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3. Pressure gauge

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7. Blow-of cock

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4. Fusible plug

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The following accessories are given below.

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A) SAFETY VALVE: The function of the safety valve is to permit the steam in the boiler to escape to atmosp0here when pressure in the steam space in the boiler. The commonly used safety valves are given below:

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ii) Lever safety valve

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iii) Spring loaded safety valve

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iv) High steam-low water safety valve

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B) WATER LEVEL INDICATOR: The function of the water level indicator is to ascertain constantly and exactly the level of water in the boiler shell. It is fitted in the front of the boiler from where it is easily visible to the operator.

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C) FUSIBLE PLUG: The function of the fusible plug is to extinguish the fire in the event of the boiler shell failing below a certain specified limit.

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Periodically for any one of the following reasons:

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1) To discharge mud, scale and other impurities which settle down at the bottom of the boiler?

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2) To empty the boiler for internal cleaning and inspection.

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3) To lower the water level rapidly if the level becomes too high.

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F) FEED CHECK VALVE: The feed check valve has the following two functions to perform:

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1. To allow the feed water to pass into the boiler.

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2. To prevent the back flow of water from the boiler in the events of the failure of the feed pump.

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I) AIR PREHEATER: Air heater or air pre-heater is waste heat recovery device in which the air on its way to the furnace is raised in temperature by utilizing the heat of the exhaust gases. Air pre-heater are classified into the following two categories.

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· Recuperative Air heater

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· Regenerative Air heater

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J) ECONOMISER: The economizer is a device, which serves to recover some of the heat being carried by exhaust flue gases. The heat thus recovered is utilized in raised temperature in feed water being supplied to the boiler.

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The economizer unit is installed in the path of the flue gases between the boiler and the chimney.

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K) STEAM SUPER HEATER: The steam generated by a simple boiler in generally wet or at the most dry saturated. Steam super heater is a surface heat exchanger in

which the wet steam is first dried at the same temperature and pressure and then raised to temperature above the saturation temperature at constant pressure. Heat of flue gasses utilized in super heating the steam and as the super heater is placed in the path of the flue gasses, 

Since superheating result in the increased efficiency and economy of the steam plant.

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L) FEED WATER EQUIPMENT: The pressure inside a steaming boiler is high and so the feed water has to be raised in pressure before its entry can be affected in the boiler. Feed pump is a device which raised the pressure of water and forces it into the boiler.

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Q) Define boiler and explain the safety preventive and protective measure to be taken in safe working of boiler in industries in line with legislative and administrative requirement? “boiler” means a pressure vessel in which steam is generated for use external to itself by application of heat which is wholly or partly under pressure when steam is shut off but does not include a pressure vessel, (i) With capacity less than 25 litres (such capacity being measured from the feed check valve to the main steam stop valve); (ii) With less than one kilogram per centimetre square design gauge pressure and working gauge pressure; or (iii) In which water is heated below one hundred degrees centigrade; Safety Instruction

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Manufacturer's Instructions - Equipment manufacturer's instructions should be followed.

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Training - Employees must be trained in safety prior to operation of the equipment.

The training in safety should be a continuous process for the purpose of educating employees to recognize and to keep safety in their minds throughout their careers. A training program should be established and maintained.

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Housekeeping - Good housekeeping is essential for safety and good plant operation. Poor housekeeping results in increased safety hazards. A clean and orderly environment will foster safety.

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Clothing and Protective Equipment - Proper clothing should be worn at all times.

Avoid loose clothing and jewellery. Protective equipment must be worn when necessary (i.e.: hard hats, respirators, ear plugs, goggles, gloves, safety shoes, etc.).

Never operate rotating equipment, mechanically automated devices, or electrically and pneumatically operated control components unless guides, shields, or covers are in place.

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Hot Surfaces - Many hot surfaces exist in a boiler area and even non-heated surfaces can become uncomfortably warm, therefore, employees, especially new employees, must be made aware of these conditions. Refractory and insulation are typically provided to encounter elevated surface temperatures in some installations.

Care must be exercised to prevent burns and other thermal hazards when near the boiler. Never enter the boiler until an adequate cool-off period has been observed and the Owner's entry procedures have been completed.

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Lockout and Tagout Procedures (LOTO) - Every plant should have a formalized lockout and tagout procedure that is strictly enforced.

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Remote Starting of Equipment - Much of the equipment in plants are started remotely and/or automatically without warning; therefore, employees must be alert to avoiding that equipment which can be started remotely. If work is to be done on any equipment, lockout and tagout procedures must be followed. Attach signs to equipment such as "DO NOT START - MEN AT WORK". Attach a similar sign on the equipment control panel.

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Unexpected Noise - A sudden and/or unexpected noise may cause employees to move involuntary. Such reaction may result in injury. Precautions against this are hard to take out but experience probably is the best teacher to prevent such inadvertent responses.

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Unconventional Fuels - Sometimes unconventional fuels need to be burned in boilers. When this is done, particular attention should be paid to the hazards that can result. Theses may from characteristics in the fuels, toxic chemicals in the fuel, and toxic chemicals produced through combustion. Persons knowledgeable in the use of such unconventional fuels should be consulted concerning the problems that may be encountered. Because of the wide variety and limited use, such fuels are not addressed in this manual.

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Fire and Explosion Hazards - A fired boiler utilizes fuels which are flammable and potentially explosive. Extreme care should be exercised when making fuel-piping connections. Use the correct gasket, bolts, thread lubricants, and tightening torque to prevent leaks. It is recommended that drain valve and/or vent piping be channelled to safe locations. Valve packing should be periodically tightened and a rigorous leak check program be implemented as part of the Owner’s preventative maintenance program.

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Electrical Hazards - Potentially hazardous voltages exist in control cabinets and electrically actuated control components. These components should only be serviced when system power is removed and only by qualified electrical or instrumentation servicemen.

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INSECTICIDE ACT Q) Silent feature of insecticide ACT? THE INSECTICIDES ACT, 1968

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An act to regulate the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution and use of insecticides with a view to prevent risk to human beings on animals and for matters connected therewith.

The Scheme of Implementation of Insecticides Act, 1968 commenced after framing of the Insecticides Rules in 1971

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Salient features

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The components of the Scheme are :-

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i) Central Insecticides Laboratory (CIL)- under Section 16 of the Act for analysis of samples of insecticides under Section 24 (4) as well as pre and post-registration verification of the properties, performance and hazards of pesticides ;

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ii) Secretariat of Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB & RC)- for mandatory registration of insecticides for regulating their import and manufacture as well as to monitor the administration of the Act;

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iii) Regional Pesticides Testing Laboratories (RPTLs)-for supplementing the resources of States/ UTs in monitoring the quality of pesticides by providing the work place to the notified Insecticide Analysts for undertaking analysis of pesticide samples under Section 24(1) of the Act.

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iv) Coordination Cell (CC) at Headquarters- for policy planning of the Scheme, coordination of the work of RPTLs, appointment and coordination of the work of Central Insecticide Inspectors and scrutiny of proposals, release and monitoring of grants-in-aid for strengthening and setting-up of State Pesticides Testing Laboratories(SPTLs) ; and

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v) Grants-in-aid to States/ UTs for strengthening/ setting-up of State Pesticides Testing Laboratories (SPTLs).

EXPLOSIVE ACT AND RULE Q) What are explosive classify them into different categories. Elaborate answer by mentioning of provision and legislative requirement as define under act?

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Section 4(d) in the Explosives Act, 1884

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(d) “Explosive” means gunpowder, nitro-glycerine, nitroglycol, gun-cotton, di-nitrotoluene, tri-nitro-toluene, picric acid, di-nitro-phenol, tri-nitro-resorcinol (styphnic acid),

cyclo-trimethylene-tri-nitramine,

penta-erythritol-tetranitrate,

tetryl,

nitro-

guanidine, lead azide, lead styphynate, fulminate of mercury or any other metal, diazo-di-nitro-phenol, coloured fires or any other substance whether a single chemical compound or a mixture of substances, whether solid or liquid or gaseous used or manufactured with a view to produce a practical effect by explosion or pyrotechnic effect; and includes fog-signals, fireworks, fuses, rockets, percussioncaps, detonators, cartridges, ammunition of all descriptions and every adaptation or preparation of an explosive as defined in this clause  5. Chapter III Classification of explosives.—  

SCHEDULE— I Part—1

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Classification of explosives (see rule 4)

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Explosives are divided into 8 classes as follows:

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Class 1 Gunpowder Class

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Class 2 Nitrate-Mixture Class

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Class 3 Nitro-Compound Class

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Class 4 Chlorate-Mixture Class

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Class 5 Fulminate Class

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Class 6 Ammunition Class

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Class 7 Fireworks Class

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Class 8 Liquid Oxygen Explosives Class.

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Class 1—Gunpowder Class-

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“Gunpowder” means gunpowder ordinarily so called.

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Class 2—Nitrate Mixture Class

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"Nitrate-mixture" means any preparation, other than gunpowder which is formed by the mechanical mixture of a nitrate with any form of carbon or with any carbonaceous substance not possessed of explosives properties,

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Class 3- Nitro-Compound Class

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"Nitro-compound" means any chemical compound which is possessed of explosive properties or is capable of combining with metals to form an explosive compound, and is produced by the chemical action of nitric acid (whether mixed or not, with sulphuric acid), or of a nitrate mixed with sulphuric acid, upon any carbonaceous substance,

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Class 4-Chlorate mixture Class

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(1) "Chlorate-mixture" means any explosive containing a chlorate.

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(2) Chlorate-mixture class has 2 divisions namely Division 1 and Division 2.

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3) Division 1, comprising any chlorate preparation which consists partly of nitroglycerine or of some other liquid nitro-compound.

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(4) Division 2, comprising any chlorate mixture which is not comprised in Division 1.

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Class 5 -Fulminate Class

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1) "Fulminate" means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture which from its great susceptibility to detonation, is suitable for employment in percussion-caps or any other appliances for developing detonation,

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Class 6-Ammunition Class

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(1) “Ammunition" means an explosive of any of the previous classes when the same is enclosed in any case or device, adapted or prepared so as to form:

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(a) A cartridge or charge for small arms

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(b) A safety or other fuse for blasting

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(c) A tube for firing explosive,

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(d) War rocket or any other contrivance other than a firework.

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Class 7-Fireworks Class

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(i) Sound emitting fireworks.—Fireworks with sound level not exceeding 125 dB or 145 dB at 4 meters distance from the point of bursting.

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(ii) Colour or light emitting fireworks.—such fireworks which emit colour or light and having sound level not exceeding 90 dB at 4 m distance from the point of bursting;

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(iii) Display Fireworks. — Any product of fireworks assembled at the site for the purpose of display

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(iv)Fireworks for export purpose.—Firecrackers for the purpose of export may be manufactured with high sound level

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Class 8-Liquid Oxygen Explosives Class

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"Liquid Oxygen Explosives" means an absorbent carbonaceous material such as wood pulp. Carbon black, metal powder, coal dust etc. impregnated with liquid air or liquid oxygen with or without the addition of other substances.

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PETROLIUM ACT 1934 AND RULE 2002 Q) Classify the petroleum under the petroleum Act. Explain the various requirements made for bulk storage of petroleum class A? “Classification”:- There are 3 classes of petroleum as under – Petroleum Class ‘A’ - means petroleum having a flash point below 230. (e.g. Petrol, Hexane, Toluene, Naphtha) Petroleum Class ‘B’ - means petroleum having a flash point of 230 C. and above but below 650C. (E.g. HSD, SKO, MTO etc.)

Petroleum Class ‘C’ - means petroleum having a flash point of 650C and above but below 930C.

Q) Give the salient feature of petroleum Rule? ========28-6 To 28-10========== Q) What is the requirement of petroleum rules 2002 for (i) Transport petroleum by vehicle =======28-7 Chapter IV======== (ii) licence requirement for petroleum storage ====Chapter V 28-9====== Radiation Protection Rules 1971 Q) Explain Radiation protection and preservation rule?

Environment Protection Act 1986 Q) Explain the POWER OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE MEASURES TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT of EPA act 1986?

POWER OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE MEASURES TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government, shall have the power to take all such measures for the purpose of protecting and improving the quality of the environment and preventing controlling and diminishing environmental pollution (2) Such measure may Include

by coordinate action by state government officers and other othorities

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planning and execution of a nation-wide programme for the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution;

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laying down standards for the quality of environment in its various aspects;

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laying down standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources

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restriction of areas in which any industries, operations or processes or class of industries, operations or processes shall not be carried out or shall be carried out subject to certain safeguards;

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laying down procedures and safeguards for the prevention of accidents which may cause environmental pollution and remedial measures for such accidents;

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laying down procedures and safeguards for the handling of hazardous substances;

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examination of such manufacturing processes, materials and substances as are likely to cause environmental pollution;

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carrying out and sponsoring investigations and research relating to problems of environmental pollution;

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inspection of any premises, plant, equipment, machinery, manufacturing or other processes, materials or substances and giving, by order, of such directions to such authorities, officers or persons as it may consider necessary to take steps for the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution;

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establishment or recognition of environmental laboratories and institutes to carry out the functions entrusted to such environmental laboratories and institutes under this Act;

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collection and dissemination of information in respect of matters relating to environmental pollution;

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preparation of manuals, codes or guides relating to the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution;

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Q) Salient Feature of Environmental Act 1986?

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This Act has been brought into force from November, 1986. Its salient features are:

 (a) Conferring powers on the Central Government to: 

(i) Take all necessary measures for protecting quality of environment,

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(ii) Co-ordinate actions of States, officers and other authorities under this Act,

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(iii) Plan and execute a nationwide programme for prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution,

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(iv) Lay down standards for discharge of environmental pollutants,

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(v) Empower any person to enter, inspect, take samples and test,

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(vi) Establish or recognise environmental laboratories,

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(vii) Appoint or recognise government analysts, (viii) lay down standards for quality of environment,

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(ix) Restrict areas in which any industries, operations or processes may not be carried out subject to certain safeguards,

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(x) Lay down safeguards for prevention of accidents and take remedial measures in case of such accidents,

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(Xi) Lay down procedures and safeguards for handling hazardous substances,

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(xii) Constitute an authority for exercising powers,

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(xiii) Issue directions to any person, officer or authority including the power to direct closure, prohibition or regulation of any industry, operation or process,

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(xiv) Require any person, officer or authority to furnish any prescribed information and

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(xv) Delegate powers to any officer of a state or authority;

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(b) It confers powers on persons to complain to courts regarding any violation of the provisions of the Act, after a notice of 60 days to the prescribed authorities;

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(c) The Act makes it obligatory for the person in charge of a place to inform the prescribed authorities regarding any accidental discharge of any pollutant in excess of prescribed standards.

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The concerned authorities, on receipt of such information, shall take remedial measures to prevent or mitigate pollution caused by such accidents and expenses incurred by the authorities in respect of remedial measures are recoverable with interest from the polluter;

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(d) It prescribes stringent penalties for violation of the provisions of the Act; Chemical Accident (emergency Planning preparedness and Response) rules 1996 http://www.hpsdma.nic.in/On%20&%20Offsite%20emergency%20plans %20of%20factories.pdf Q) What are chemical accidents? Explain main function of Crisis alert system and different crisis group?

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"Chemical accident" means an accident involving a casual, or Sudden or unintended occurrence while handling any hazardous chemicals resulting in continuous, intermittent or repeated exposure to death, or injury to, any person or damage to any property but does not include an accident by reason only of war or radio­activity

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Crisis Alert System: ­ The Central Government shall,­

(a) set up a functional control room (b) set up an information networking system with the State and district control rooms; (c) Appoint adequate staff and experts to man the functional control room; (d) Publish a list of Major Accident Hazard installations; (e) Publish a list of major chemical accidents in chronological order; (f) publish a list of members of the Central, State and District Crisis Groups (g) Take measures to create awareness amongst the public with a view to preventing chemical accidents.  1. Functions of the Central Crisis Group: 1. To provide expert guidance for handling major chemical accidents.

2. continuously monitor the post­accident situation arising out of a major chemical accident and suggest measures for 3. review the progress reports submitted by the State Crisis Groups; 4. post­accident analysis of such major chemical accidents and evaluate responses; 5. Review district off­site emergency plans with a view to examine its adequacy in accordance with the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals, Rules, and suggest measures to reduce risks in the Industrial pockets; 6. Respond to queries addressed to it by the State Crisis Groups and the District Crisis Groups; 7. Publish a State­wise list of experts and officials render, 8. All financial and infra­structural help as may be necessary.

9. Information to public  2. Functions of the State Crisis Group:   1.

*******Same as Function No 1 to 7 Mentioned above******** assist the State Government in the planning, preparedness and mitigation of major

chemical accidents at a site in the State; 2.

continuously monitor the post­accident situation arising out of a major chemical accident in the State and forward a report to the Central Crisis group;

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review the progress report submitted by the District Crisis groups;

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respond to queries addressed to it by the District Crisis groups;

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Publish a list of experts and officials in the State who are concerned with the management of chemical accidents.

 3. Functions of the District Crisis Group:  1. Assist in the preparation of the district off­site emergency plan; 2. assist the district administration in the management of chemical; 3. continuously monitor every chemical accident; 4. review all the on­site emergency plans prepared by the occupier of Major Accident Hazards Unit 5. Ensure continuous information flow from the district to the Central and State Crisis Group regarding accident situation and mitigation efforts; 6. Forward a report of the chemical accident within fifteen days to the State Crisis Group; 7. Conduct at least one full scale mock­drill of a chemical accident at a site each year and forward a report of the strength and the weakness of the plan to the State Crisis Group.   4. Functions of the Local Crisis Group:  1. prepare local emergency plan for the industrial pocket; 2. train personnel involved in chemical accident management; 3. ensure dovetailing of the local emergency plan with the district off­site emergency plan; 4. Educate the population likely to be affected in a chemical accident about the remedies and existing preparedness in the area.

5. conduct at least one full scale mock­drill of a chemical accident at a site every six months forward a report to the District Crisis Group; 6. Respond to all public inquiries on the subject.   Q) What is emergency Planning, preparedness and response with respect to Chemical industries? Explain the organisation and responsibility of key personnel in effective functioning of on-site disaster management plan?   Organisation   The OnSEMP shall identify the safe transition from normal operation to emergency operations and systematic shut down  For this purpose, the plan shall identify an emergency response organisation with appropriate lines of authority with succession planning and actuating the response management.  Responsibilities for decision making shall be clearly shown in an emergency organisation chart. Overall objectives of an emergency control organisation shall be:

 1. To promptly control problems as they develop at the scene.

2. To prevent or limit the impact on other areas and off-site.

3. To provide emergency personnel, selecting them for duties compatible with their normal work functions wherever feasible. The duties and functions assigned to various people shall include making full use of existing organisations and service groups such as fire, safety, occupational health, medical, transportation, personnel, maintenance, and security.

4. Employees must assume additional responsibilities as per laid down procedure of OnSEMP whenever an emergency alarm sounds.

5. In setting up the organisation, the need for round-the-clock coverage shall be essential. Shift personnel must be prepared to take charge of the emergency control functions or emergency shutdown of system, until responsible personnel arrive at the site of emergency. The organisation should have an alternate arrangement for each function   Roles and Responsibilities  Responsibilities of the Chief Incident Controller shall include the following: 1. Preparation, review and updating of the OnSEMP 2. Assessment of situation and declaration of emergency; 3. Mobilisation of main coordinators and key personnel.

4. Activation of Emergency Control Centre; 5. taking decision on seeking assistance from mutual aid members and external agencies like Police, Fire Brigade, Hospitals etc.; 6. Continuous review of situation and decide on appropriate response strategy; 7. Taking stock of casualties and ensure timely medical attention; 8. Ensuring correct accounting and position of personnel after the emergency; 9. Ordering evacuation of personnel as and when necessary; 10. Taking decision in consultation with District Authorities when an Off-site emergency to be declared. file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/015234/My %20Documents/Downloads/Theme-13-fb.pdf  Q) Write the content of emergency preparedness Plan of Chemical Plant?   Emergency Plan should contain 1. Site plan and topographic plan.

2. Plan showing the firefighting facilities.

3. Plan showing hazardous material storage area.

4. Material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals.

5. Facilities available in main control centre.  Internal and external communication.  Computer and other essential records.  Daily attendance of workmen employed in factory.  Storage of hazardous material records and manufacturing records.  Pollution records.  Walky-talky.

6. List of emergency facilities  Fire protection and firefighting facilities.  Emergency lighting and standby power.  Emergency equipment and rescue equipment :-

7. List of Safety Equipment.  Respirators.  Safety shoes.  Safety helmets.  Asbestos Rubber hand gloves.  Goggles and face shield.  Toxic gas measuring instruments. g. Explosive meter.  Oxygen measuring instruments.  Toxic gas measuring instrument  Wind direction indicator.

8. List of important telephone numbers and addresses.  Nearest hospitals and ambulance service centre.  Nearest fire station.  Govt. Officials.  Transport provider.

9. Names and address & contact telephone number of Key Personnel.   Q) Which Statute prescribes the necessity of an onsite emergency plan? What are the content of an onsite emergency plan?   On-Site Emergency Plan  Statutory Provision   After the Bhopal gas tragedy (1984) the Govt. of India has made some important amendments to the Factories Act 1948 in the year 1987 with incorporation of special provisions relating to hazardous process.  Under Section 41(B) (4) every occupier is to prepare On-site Emergency Plan and detailed disaster control measures for his factory.  Again under provision of Rule 13 of the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989, the occupier shall prepare and keep up to date On-site Emergency plan containing details of how major accidents will be dealt with on the site on which the industrial activity is carried on and that plan shall include the name of the persons who is responsible for safety on the site and names of those who are authorized to take action in accordance with the plan in case of emergency.   Q) Give the composition and Function of local Crisis Group?  1. Sub-divisional Magistrate / District Emergency Authority (Chairperson) 2. Inspector of Factories (Member Secy).

3. Industries in the District/ Member Industrial area/ industrial pocket 4. Transporters of Hazardous Chemicals(2 Numbers) " 5. Fire Officer “ 6. Station House Officer (Police) “ 7. Block Development Officer “ 8. One Representative of Civil Defence “ 9. Primary Health Officer " 10. Editor of local Newspaper “ 11. Community leader/Sarpanch/Village “ 12. Pradhan nominated by Chair-person “ 13. One Representative of Non-Government “ 14. Organisation to be nominated by the Chair-person "

15. Two Doctors eminent in the Local area, to be " nominated by Chair-person 16. (xvi) Two Social Workers to be nominated by the Chair-person "       

Q) Role of Crisis Group in Emergency Control? ============ Refer above crisis Function========== Q) U. N Classification of hazardous Goods?

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UN Hazard Identifiers

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Divisi on

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Description

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Explosives

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Divisio n 1.1

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Explosives with a mass explosion hazard

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Divisio n 1.2

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Explosives with a projection hazard

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Divisio n 1.3

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Explosives with predominantly a fire hazard

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Divisio n 1.4

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Explosives with no significant blast hazard

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Divisio n 1.5

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Highly insensitive explosives with a mass explosion hazard

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Divisio n 1.6

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Extremely insensitive articles

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Gases

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Divisio n 2.1

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Flammable gases

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Divisio n 2.2

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Non-flammable, non-toxic (non-poisonous) gases

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Divisio

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Toxic (poisonous) gases

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C l a s s

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Flammable liquids (and Combustible liquids [U.S.])

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Flammable solids; Spontaneously combustible materials; and Dangerous when wet materials/Water-reactive substances

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Divisio n 4.1

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Flammable solids

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Divisio n 4.2

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Spontaneously combustible materials

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Divisio n 4.3

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Water-reactive substances/Dangerous when wet materials

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Oxidizing substances and Organic peroxides

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Divisio n 5.1

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Oxidizing substances

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Divisio n 5.2

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Organic peroxides

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Toxic (poisonous) substances and Infectious substances

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Divisio n 6.1

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Toxic (poisonous) substances

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Divisio n 6.2

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Infectious substances

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Radioactive materials

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Corrosive substances

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Miscellaneous hazardous Substances, or Organisms

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Q) Explain Chemical Accident emergency preparation Planning responsibilities of various levels of management as per act 1986?

and