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Environment Columns - Sticklish Issues Are industrial units doing enough to avert disastrous gas leaks?
In India, the risk of gas leaks is considered to be an inherent part of the production process. Often, sub-standard machines are bought because they are cheap. The Government must make it mandatory for industrial units to acquire only those machines that pass the prescribed quality test. The Government authorities must conduct periodical inspections to ensure that the old machines are replaced and the existing ones maintained properly. These steps can really go a long way in reducing the risks, even though it may not be completely possible to avert disasters. The companies also must hold seminars, drills and mock exercises to promote safety measures. These initiatives should be extended to small scale and tiny units that are not equipped to handle tough situations.
Regular inspections and heavy penalties should be imposed on companies that do not adhere to safety procedures.
*T.S. Sundareswaran, New Delhi
The rapid growth in industrialisation has increased the chances of major accidents. Proper maintenance, periodical safety checks and a good disaster management plan are mandatory for every company. People living near these companies producing or using dangerous chemicals, gases, etc., should be involved in safety drills and educated about the precautions to be taken in case of any disaster. Though these companies have grown in size and status, they still lack awareness on safety measures. The rehabilitation efforts of the companies also leave much to be desired. Various industry bodies must also take the lead in making the companies comply with the mandatory safety standards. Krithivasan, e-mail More Stories on : Environment | Sticklish Issues
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