Safety for the industrial automation worker is a two-sided coin. It depends on the safety layers built into the process operations as well as the process operators’ dedication and knowledge of safety strategies and policies. Control systems have automated safety layers that are designed to prevent accidents, but machines and alarms can only handle so […]
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Lack of safety equipment led to steel plant mishap in Andhra Pradesh: Official
Negligence and lack of life-saving equipment, poor monitoring of workers’ safety were found to be the reasons for the gas leakage at Gerdau Steel Pvt Ltd at Tadipatri in Anantapur district in the preliminary inquiry conducted by a three-member committee, constituted by the district administration on Friday. The committee comprising revenue, police, and fire service […]
India needs to adopt fire-resistant wiring standards
IEEMA says most of the deaths during a fire are caused by suffocation and low visibility due to toxic smoke emanating from burning wire casings India needs to adopt more stringent standards for certifying the safety of electricity wires used in homes, according to the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association. The IEEMA President, Shreegopal […]
JMC set to test expensive fire-fighting bikes today
After more than 15 years of the demand for fire fighting bikes for the congested lanes of the city, finally, Jaipur Municipal Corporation has purchased the bikes 15 days back to improve the safety measures in Jaipur. Fire department has recently purchased 22 fire-fighting bikes worth Rs 7.5 lakh each to reach the congested lanes […]
Deadly Potholes Claimed 3,597 Lives Across India In 2017, Terrorist Activities 803
Potholes took a deadly toll in 2017, claiming almost 10 lives daily with annual fatalities in the country adding up to 3,597 — a more than 50% rise over the toll for 2016. Maharashtra recorded a doubling of deaths at 726 year on year — disheartening evidence that road safety remains a casualty in India. […]
ISEA Leads Industry Action on Preventing Workplace Fatalities from…
The International Safety Equipment Association and American National Standards Institute have developed a first-in-the-industry standard aimed at helping employers reduce the risk of dropped objects incidents in industrial and occupational settings. ANSI/ISEA 121-2018, American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions — approved on July 2, 2018 — establishes minimum design, performance, and labeling requirements […]
OSHA Occupational Chemical Database – FULLY Searchable!!!!
This chemical inventory is OSHA’s premier one-stop shop for occupational chemical information. It compiles information from several government agencies and organizations. Information available on the pages includes: Chemical identification and physical properties Exposure limits Sampling information, and Additional resources. OSHA Standards and Exposure Limits Employers must comply with a number of standards where employees are […]
TS to introduce Road Safety Act soon
The largest number of people are not killed by any deadly disease or a prevalent crime, it is a human error in driving that causes these deaths. Police records show that most deaths caused in Telangana are in road accidents, of which, the majority are caused by human error. More than 7,200 people were killed […]
Defunct streetlights jeopardise road safety
Crores of rupees have been spent on upgrading sodium streetlights to LED but the city still lacks proper illumination on many stretches. Even posh colonies like Mahanagar, Gomtinagar, Indiranagar and Aliganj have several dark patches in market and residential areas posing risk to locals and commuters. Streetlights on stretches in New Hyderabad, Vikasnagar, Nishatganj, Kalyanpur […]
Fire NOCs to be mandatory for homes
To ensure fire safety norms are complied with, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is all set to make no objection certificates mandatory for residential buildings. At present, fire NOCs are required for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Taking note of the fact that residential buildings are not equipped with fire-fighting systems, the UT administration has decided […]