RISK ASSESSMENT

&

DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Proposed Expansion of Clinkerization Capacity from 1.98 MTPA to

3.20 MTPA of Cement Plant

At

Villages - Risda and Dhandhani, Tehsil - Balodabazar, District-

Balodabazar - Bhatapara (Chhattisgarh)

By:

M/s. EMAMI CEMENT LTD.

1.1 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN & RISK ASSESSMENT

1.1.1 Risk Assessment and Damage Control

Risk assessment is the determination of quantitative or qualitative value of risk related to a

concrete situation and a recognized threat.

Activities requiring assessment of risk due to occurrence of most probable instances of hazard

and accident are both onsite and off-site.

1.1.1.1 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for Integrated Cement Project

Cement manufacturing industry is labor intensive and uses large scale and potentially

hazardous manufacturing processes. The industry experiences accident rates that are high

compared with some other manufacturing industries. Cement industries experiences risk of a

number of hazards inherent to the cement production process. Following hazards may occur:

� Exposure to High temperatures;

� Physical Hazards;

� Events pertaining to Manufacturing Process;

� Fire;

� Explosion;

� Electrocution;

� Natural and Manmade hazards

These mainly impact on those working within the industry, although health hazards can also

impact on local communities. The potential hazardous areas and the likely accidents with the

concerned area have been enlisted below:

Table 7.1:Possible Hazardous Locations on site

S. No. Hazardous Area Likely Accident

1. Boiler Area Explosion

2. Electrical rooms Fire and electrocution

3. Transformer area Fire and electrocution

4. Cable tunnel Fire and electrocution

5. Storage yard Sliding

6. Crushing and grinding unit Fatal accident

7. Chimney Air pollution

8 Coal / fuel storage area Fire and spillage

9. Turbine room Explosion

1.1.1.2 Exposure to High Temperature

The principal exposures to heat in this sector occur during handling of hot raw meal

(Powdered limestone, laterite additives etc. heated in a pre-heater cyclone), hot clinker and

operation and maintenance of kilns or other hot equipment. Recommended prevention and

control techniques include the following:

� Shielding surfaces where workers proximity and close contact with hot equipment is

expected,

� Using personal protective equipment (PPE), as needed (e.g. insulated gloves and shoes);

� Minimizing the work time required in high temperature environments by implementing

shorter shifts at these locations.

Physical Hazards

Injuries during Project operation are typically related to slips, trips, and falls; contact with

falling / moving objects; and lifting / over-exertion. Other injuries may occur due to contact

with, or capture in, moving machinery (e.g. dump trucks, front loaders, forklifts). Activities

related to maintenance of equipment, including crushers, mills, mill separators, fans, coolers,

and belt conveyors, represent a significant source of exposure to physical hazards. Such

hazards may include the following:

� Falling / impact with objects

� Hot surface burns

� Transportation

� Contact with allergic substances.

Management measures to prevent the physical hazards in the plant are as follows:

� Any person working on equipment with moving parts will personally ensure the

equipment is de-energized, isolated and locked/tagged out.

� Any person working from a position with the potential risk for a fall from height will use

fall protection.

� Any person doing flame welding, cutting or brazing in the proximity of any flammable

material will obtain PPE.

� Safety helmets to be used to protect workers below against falling material.

� Barriers like a toe boards or mesh guards are being / will be provided to prevent items

from slipping or being knocked off the edge of a structure.

� An exclusion zone is to be created beneath areas where work is taking place.

� Danger areas are to be clearly marked with suitable safety signs indicating that access is

restricted to essential personnel wearing hard hats while the work is in progress.

In case of any accident immediate and proper medical care shall be provided at the plant

site.

1.1.1.3 Events pertaining to the manufacturing process

The following areas are identified as hazard prone incase of Integrated Cement Plant where

Disaster management plan is required.

(i) Handling of Coal

1. The coal will be received and stored in Covered Stockpile. The possible hazards are

envisaged due to the slipping of wagon during unloading.

2. During summer season, there is chance of coal catching fire due to spontaneous

heating.

3. Effective sprinkling systems should be provided all round the coal storage yards.

(ii) Handling of Fine Dust

The hot raw meal (Powdered limestone, laterite additives etc will be heated in a multi -

stage pre heater cyclone) will be stored in the raw meal silos. It is very common that the

hot raw meal gets jammed in the chute and screw conveyors. During the maintenance

process, the operator generally works in the pre-heater cyclone and other areas. Always

there is a possibility of hazard that the jammed material falls on the workers and due to

hot temperature of the material, possibility of injury may occur to the workers.

Sufficient care should be taken in the maintenance operations.

(iii) Handling of Hot Clinker

The hot clinker will be transported by chain conveyors to the top of the silo or closed

stock pile for storage. During this operation, there is a possibility of spill out of hot

clinker. Proper care for the conveyor system and the bund wall for the clinker stock pile

should be provided.

(iv) Handling of Cement

Cement is the fine dust which requires proper care in handling, storage and packing to

avoid any health hazards.

(v) Fire

Fire can be observed in the boiler area, Coal storage yard, Fuel spillage, Electrical rooms,

Transformer area etc. due to accidental failure scenario.

(vi) Explosion

Explosion may lead to release of heat energy and Pressure waves. Table below shows

tentative list of Damages envisaged due to different heat loads.

Table 7.2: List of Damages Envisaged at Various Heat Loads

S.

No.

Heat loads

(kW/m²)

Type of Damage Intensity

Damage to Equipment Damage to People

1. 37.5 Damage to process equipment 100% lethality in 1 min. 1% lethality in

10 sec

2. 25.0 Minimum energy required to ignite wood 50% Lethality in 1 min. Significant

injury in 10 sec

3. 19.0 Maximum thermal radiation intensity allowed

on thermally unprotected equipment

--

4. 12.5 Minimum energy required to melt plastic

tubing

1% lethality in 1 min

5. 4.0 -- First degree burns, causes pain for

exposure longer than 10 sec

6. 1.6 -- Causes no discomfort on long

exposures

Source: World Bank (1988). Technical Report No. 55: Techniques for Assessing Industrial Hazards. , Washington, D.C: The World Bank.

This Disaster Management Plan (DMP) explains the code of conduct of all personnel in the

plant along with the actions to be carried out in case of an Emergency. This plan gives the

guidelines for employees, contractors, transporters, etc. It not only defines responsibilities

but also informs about prompt rescue operations, evacuations, rehabilitation, co-ordination

and communication.

1.1.2 Legal Obligation

The preparation and practice of the On-Site Emergency Plan (OEP), with detailed disaster

control measures and keeping it up-to-date is the legal responsibility of the occupier of the

factory as per Section 41-B (4) of the Factories Act, 1948 .

1.1.3 Basis of the Plan

The structure of the revised Plan is based on the Schedule XI of Rule 13(1) of the Manufacture,

Storage & Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 and Elements of the On-site

Emergency Plan suggested in the Guidelines on Chemical (Industrial) Disasters issued in May

2007 by the National Disaster Management Authority, set up under the Disaster Management

Act, 2005.

1.1.4 Need of Disaster Management Plan

The aim of Disaster management plan is concerned with preventing accidents through

following guidelines of good design practice, operation, maintenance and inspection, by

which it is possible to reduce the risk of an accident. Since it is known to all it is not possible to

eliminate entire risk since, absolute safety is not achievable.

This emergency response plan is targeted for following:

• Quick relief and rescue operation without delay contain the effects of the incident

• Minimise casualties and prevent further injuries

• Speed up restoration of normalcy

• Ensure that each member of the emergency operation including response team and

employees are aware of their precise role in an emergency

1.1.5 Objective of Disaster Management Plan

The objective of Disaster Management plan is to give a broad framed layout to tackle

emergency situation that may lead to a hazardous situation. It defines detail organizational

responsibilities, actions, reporting requirements, broad and specific key roles and

responsibilities of personal with Organogram and organisation charts. The overall objectives

of the emergency plan will be:

• To ensure safety of people, protect the environment

• To ensure localization of risk

• To minimize and reduce the effects of the accident on people and property.

• Immediate response to emergency scene with effective communication network and

organized procedures

• To obtain and mitigate early warning of emergency conditions so as to prevent impact on

personnel, assets and environment

• To prevent injuries by following proper onsite, offsite emergency plans that can protect

personnel from the hazard

1.1.6 Emergency Response Onsite

The Plan takes into account the transition from normal operations to emergency operations

and the delegation of authority from operations personnel to emergency response personnel.

For this purpose, it identifies an emergency response organisation with appropriate lines of

authority and the way response management would come into action. It also identifies

position, mission, duties, and reporting relationships of each responder.

1.1.6.1 Concept of Emergency Response Operation

In an emergency, information must be communicated quickly and accurately throughout the

factory. The purpose is to establish an effective emergency communication network and a

procedure for the prompt notification of individuals and agencies involved in an emergency

response

The Emergency Response Organisation is deployed even during those periods when the Plant

is operating in shifts with reduced personnel. Therefore, the responsibility of co-ordinating the

emergency response action lies with the Shift In-charge until he is relieved by higher-ranking

personnel, such as Section Head/HOD.

The Emergency Response Plan is plan for dealing with emergencies are to be implemented

immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion, or release of a hazardous substance that

threatens human health or the environment. The emergency response plan is to be reviewed

and immediately amended whenever:

• The plan fails in an emergency

• The list of emergency contacts change

• The list of emergency equipment changes

• The facility changes in its design, construction, operation, maintenance, or other

circumstances in a way that increases the potential for fire, explosions, or release of a

hazardous substance

A) Incident Response Plan

It is the Frame work of addressing the emergency situation arose due to failure scenario.

• Incident Response Plan(IRP) and Emergency Preparedness Plan

• Incident Response Team (IRT)

• Emergency Response Team (ERT)

• Crisis Management Team (CMT)

• Disaster control Management system

Disaster Management group plays an important role in combating emergency in a systematic

manner. Schematic representation Emergency Control Management system for ECL is shown

in Figure below:

Figure 7.1: Onsite DMP-Disaster Control/Management System

1.1.6.2 Emergency Response Team

Command and control of an emergency condition encompasses the key management

functions necessary to ensure the health and safety of employees, as well as public living in

the vicinity. In addition, the implementation of an Emergency Response Plan relies on a

Site

Controller

Plant

Manager

(FH)

Section

In charge

Medical Co-

ordinator

Site Main

Controller

Emergency

Communication

Co-

-

ordinators

Occupational

Safety

Transport

Co

ordinator

Personal/

Administrative

Manager

Communication

Officer

Fire &

Officer

H.O.D (Process)

number of response functions, which deal with different aspects of emergency, with the most

important ones being:

• Communication and Co-ordination

• Fire and Rescue (Emergency Mitigation)

• Emergency Control Team at Incident Site Medical Services

• Security

• Administration (Logistics and Welfare) Liaison with external agencies

• The factory is headed by Unit (Head), who will get overall responsibility, and identified as

Site Main Controller (SMC). Each Plant unit will have separate Functional Heads(FH). For

smooth functioning of emergency organisation these heads will assigned as alternate Site

Controller (SC) and would always in Emergency Control Centre (ECC) during emergency.

All Information to be conveyed to Central Control Centre (CCR).In absence of SMC, the

Functional Head of the Plant area, where emergency has taken place would be SMC and

other FH would help him in mitigating the emergency.

Fire & Rescue Coordinator SH (Security)

Corporate

Office

Site Main Controller (Unit Head)

Alternate:

FH (Technical-ECL)

FH (CPP)

FH (Mines)

Emergency Support

FH (HR)

FH (F&C)

HOD (Safety)Team

Incident Controller

• HOD –Process (ECL) Alternate: SH (Process-Kiln)

• HOD – Packing (ECL) Alternate: SH (PP-Operations)

• HOD – Opr. (CPP) Alternate: SH (CPP-Operations)

• HOD – Opr. (Mines) Alternate: SH (Operations)

Engineering Control

Coordinator

(Concern plant)

Medical Coordinator

First-Aiders, Ambulance

Figure 7.2: Emergency Team

1.1.6.3 Response Level Matrix during Emergency

S.No. During Normal Operation During Emergency

Designation Location Designation Location

1. Unit Head Admin Block Site Main Controller

(SMC)*

ECC

CCR - ECL Alternate – FH (Technical)

CPP – FH (CPP)

Mines Office – FH (Mines)

2. HOD ( Process) –

ECL

CCR Incident Controller

Site

Alternate – SH (Process

Kiln)

HOD (Packing) –

ECL

Packing

Plant

Incident Controller

Site

Alternate – SH (PP Oprs.)

3.

HOD (Operations)

– CPP

CCR-CPP

Incident Controller Site

Alternate – SH (CPP Oprs.)

4. HOD (Operations)

– Mines

Mines Office Incident Controller

Site

Alternate – SH (Oprs.)

5. FH (HR) Admin Block

Liaison Officer ECC

Alternate – HOD (Admin)

6. FH (F&C) Admin Block

Material Coordinator Site

Alternate – HOD

(Materials)

7. CMO Hospital Medical Coordinator Hospital

Alternate – MO

8. HOD (Safety) Safety Dept. Safety Coordinator ECC

Alternate – SH (Safety)

9.

SH (Security) Security

Dept.

Fire & Rescue Coordinator Site

Alternate – Security Officer

Note:

* Site Main Controller for (Mine, Cement CPP) three plants. In his absence respective plant

functional head (FH) would act as Site Main Controller. In emergency functional head should

rush to the Emergency Control Centre

* Shift In-charge of the incident area will work as Incident Controller till arrival of designated

incident controller as indicated above.

* SH are sectional Head

1.1.6.4 Roles and Responsibility

A) Site Main Controller (SMC)

• To assess the magnitude of the situation and decide whether a major emergency exists or

is likely to develop,

• Assess the situation and conclude whether requires external assistance

• To inform district emergency chief (i.e. District Collector)

• To exercise direct operational control over areas in the plant other than those affected

• Assess the magnitude of the situation and decide if staff needs to be evacuated from the

AP to identified safe places

• To continuously review and direct shutting down of plants or sections of the plant in

consultation with other key personnel

• To liaise with senior officials of Police, Local Government, Fire Brigade, Medical, Pollution

Control Board, Factories Inspectorate, Civil Defence, BARC, CCE, etc. and pass on

information on possible effects on the surrounding areas, outside the factory premises.

• To liaise with various co-coordinators to ensure casualties are receiving adequate

attention and traffic control movement in and around the effected site is well regulated

• To release authorized information to Press through the HR coordinator (Public Relation)

• To control rehabilitation of the affected persons and the affected areas after the

emergency

B) Site Controller (SC)

• To initiate emergency control actions under the direction of the Site Main Controller

• To assess the scale of emergency in consultation with the Deputy Site Incident Controller.

• To Initiate action for isolation of source

• To preserve all evidences so as to facilitate any inquiry into the cause and circumstances

and to arrange photographs, video, etc.

• After the emergency, assess damage and environmental/ toxicity levels before giving all

clear

• To direct all operations within the affected areas giving due priorities for safety of

personnel

• Efforts of minimising damage to plant, property and environment and loss of materials.

• Provide advice and information to fire, medical, safety officers and the local Fire Services,

as and when they arrive.

• To ensure that all non-essential workers and staff within the affected areas are evacuated

to appropriate AP/safe location

• To set up communication points and establish coordination with ECC

• In the event of failure of electricity establish Public Address System (PAS) Report all

significant developments to the On-site Chief Controller and Site Incident Controller

C) Fire Co-ordinators

• To immediately take charge of all firefighting operations upon sounding of the

alarm/siren.

• Activate emergency alarm connected to ECC, Security, Telephone Exchange, Fire Water

Pump House, etc.

• To assess the firefighting team and provide support for effectively combating the fire

D) Safety and Environment Co-ordinators

• To Co-ordinate with Chief Controller and site incident controller

• To arrange external resources from near-by industries with directions of Chief Controller

• Coordinate with statutory authorities in consultation with Chief Controller through HR co-

ordinator (Public Relation).

• To Arrange round-the-clock safety personnel for co-ordination with site incident controller

• To convey and coordinate details of incident, injured and casualties in co-ordination with

chief controller and medical co-ordinator.

• To distribute and take account of PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment)

• To Help and guide in the use of protective and other emergency safety appliances

E) Security Co-ordinators

• To take position at security control room of the works

• To control traffic movement in/out of the factory area

• To prevent entry of unauthorized persons entering Factory Area

F) Engineering Services Co-ordinators

• To Report to the site of incident and ECC

• To Co-ordinate the team with maintenance Dept. to assist the site incident controller in all

possible aspects

• To arrange isolation of electric lines from distribution points/substations as required by

the site incident controller by calling the electrical engineers/electricians.

• To Help in arranging water, power supply, cutting sets & other miscellaneous

requirements

G) Medical Co-ordinators

• To send ambulance with staffs, emergency-kit and first aid to the site of emergency

• To arrange for the first aid team at the plant

H) Materials Co-ordinators

• Availability of materials required by the site incident controller.

• Get the stores opened for requirement of the Firefighting/safety and other materials,

which may be required during emergency.

• Assess the situation in consultation with SMC and IC for any material requirement help at

the affected site.

• Ensure free movement of trucks of bulk material, if required.

• Arrange issue of materials from store round-the-clock during the emergency period.

Other Functions

1. Transport Co-ordinators

• Arrange for transport of victims to hospital/dispensaries.

• Mobilize all available company vehicles for emergency use, along with the drivers.

• Arrange for the duty rota of the drivers to meet with the emergency situation.

• To direct refuelling of vehicles.

2. HR Co-ordinators (Public Relation)

• Get the necessary information and latest status of the incident and affected persons.

• Under the directions of the On-site Chief Controller liaise with various press/TV media and

release written statements to the media.

• Inform State and Central Government and statutory bodies of the nature and magnitude

of the incident, number of casualties etc. in consultation with safety and environment co-

ordinator

• To inform relatives/friends of affected persons, receiving and escorting close relatives to

hospitals

• To ensure that the casualties receive adequate attention and to arrange additional help

(Pension, ex-gratia payments, etc.) if necessitates

3. Telecommunication Co-ordinators

• To liaise with the local meteorological office to receive early notification of changes in

wind direction and weather conditions, and report to ECC

• To take charge of communication system of Telephone, Wireless, Hot Lines

• Inform seniors about the emergency.

• To supervise communications between the On-Site Chief Controller and Site Incident

Controller and other co-coordinators

• To arrange communication facilities to canteen, main gate, incident site, rehabilitation

centre, control rooms etc.

• To ensure that prior agreed inventory of various types of communication equipment is

maintained in working condition and frequent checks carried out and records maintained.

• To maintain a log of the timings about the various communications received and passed

from the emergency control

4. HR Co-ordinators (Administration)

• To inform senior officers and co-ordinate with chief controller at ECC

• To arrange hospitalization and treatment of affected persons in co-ordination with

medical co-ordinator

5. Finance Co-ordinators

• Finances (cash / cheques etc.) to all co-ordinators as directed by the chief controller

• Assist Material Co-ordinator in enactment of emergency procurement procedures

• Liaise with Insurance Company. Assess the damage and prepare the preliminary

estimates.

6. ETP Officer

• Arrange all available resources for efficient housekeeping and cleanliness work of

affected site after the emergency is over.

• Make necessary arrangement for treatment of effluent/fire water/firefighting

foam/chemical spillage satisfactory at the Effluent Treatment Plant to avoid the pollution

control problem.

1.1.6.5 Emergency Control Centre (ECC)

An Emergency Control Centre (ECC) will be established from which emergency operations are

directed and co-ordinated. Centre will be activated as soon as on-site emergency is declared.

The ECC will consist of one room, located in an area that offers minimal risk being directly

exposed to possible accidents. During an emergency, the Emergency Management Staff,

including the main controller will gather in the ECC. Therefore, the ECC will be equipped with

adequate communication systems in the form of telephones and other equipments to allow

unhampered organization and other nearby facility personnel.

A) Facilities in Emergency Control Centre

The ECC will provide shelter to its occupants against the most common accidents; in

addition, the ECC’s communication systems will be protected from possible shutdown.

The ECC will have its own emergency lighting arrangement and electric communication

systems operation. The ECC will always be ready for operation and provided with the

equipment and supplies necessary during the emergency such as:

• Hazard identification chart, All Emergency response plans

• Population around factory

• Internal telephone connections and External telephone connections

• A list of key personnel, with addresses, telephone numbers, etc.

• Hotline connection to district collector, police control room, fire brigade, Hospital etc.

• Public address system (PAS)

• MSDS of all the materials used in Plant site

• List of dispensaries and registered medical practitioners around factory

• Area map of surrounding villages

• Note pads and ball pens to record message received and instructions

• The blown up copy of Layout plan showing areas where accident has Occurred

• Undated copies of the On-site Disaster Management Plan

• Emergency telephone numbers

• The names, phone number, and address of external agencies, response organizations and

neighbouring facilities

• The adequate number of telephone

• Emergency lights

• List of fire extinguishers with their type no. and location, capacity, etc

• Personal protective equipment(PPE)

• Safety helmets

• Clock

• Material safety data sheets for chemicals handled at the facility

• Several maps of the facility including drainage system for surrounding area showing:

- Areas where hazardous materials are stored

- Plant layout

- Plot plans of storage tanks, routes of pipelines, all water permanent lines etc.

- The locations where personal protective equipment are stored

- The position of pumping stations and other water sources

- Roads and plant entrances

- Assembly areas

- Lay out of Hydrant lines

B) Manning of ECC during Emergency

• Site Main Controller and his alternate

• Assistant to SMC

• Telephone Attendant

• Three Messengers

• Key Personnel as per the matrix

1.1.6.6 Central Control Room (CCR) Facility

Following will be the facilities to be provided at the control room of Ms. Emami Cements Ltd

to tackle the emergency failure scenarios:

• Fire Detection System is to be installed in the control room

• VHF base station with a range of 25 km and VHF handsets of range 5 km is to be installed

for ready communication in emergency

• Public address System (PAS) is to be installed to ease the communication to various

corners of the site

• The duties and responsibilities of different co-ordinators of Onsite Disaster Management

Plan is to be displayed in the Control Room.

1.1.6.7 Natural Calamities Crisis Control

The area is vulnerable to earthquake, flood and storm. For quick response to such natural

events a Disaster Management Team has been formed in the factory. The team mainly

consists of fire, security and medical (first-aid trained persons), etc. Section Head (Security &

Fire) would lead the team. Under his guidance team would work during such eventualities.

Functions:

A) Team Leader

i) Guide the team members to handle the crisis due to natural calamities.

ii) Allocate the team members to different locations and brief them about their

responsibility.

iii) Passing of information to senior officers about the warning so that everybody can

take necessary steps to avoid losses/preserve important documents, computers, etc.,

if they are in low-lying areas.

iv) Confirm whether the dewatering pumps are in good working condition and sufficient

fuel oil is available for running them when required.

v) In case of cyclone warning, collect information from the Collector office about data.

B) Team Members

i) Know, understand and follow the operation process to evacuate the people from the

place.

ii) Always consult and take guidance from the Leader.

iii) Bring any injured persons to the plant Dispensary..

1.1.7 Plant Risk Evaluation

Table 7.3: Possible Hazardous Locations Onsite

S. No. Hazardous Area Likely Accident

1. Magazine & Mine Fire & Explosion

2. Boiler Area/ Steam Line Bursting Explosion

3. Oil & Chemical Spillage spillage

4. Coal hopper, storage & Bag

Filter area

Fire and spillage

5. Electrical rooms/ Substation Fire,Short Circuit & electrocution

6. Transformer area Fire and electrocution

7. Cable tunnel Fire and electrocution

8 Storage yard/Fall from heights Sliding

9. Cyclone Jamming Hot material Flow

10. Crushing and grinding unit Fatal accident

11. Chimney Air pollution

12. Turbine room Explosion

13. Electrostatic Precipitator Explosion

14. Gunny Bag Godown Fire

1.1.7.1 Location wise likely Emergencies, their Control Measures and Action Plan

A. Magazine at Mines (Fire/ Explosion)

High explosives of slurry cartridge of 83/125 mm shall be used as a prime& column charge,

where in 20% is prime charge & balance 80% is column charge.

♦ 5,40,000 kgs/annum X 80% = 4,32,000 kgColumn charge/annum

♦ 5,40,000 kgs/annum X 20% = 1,08,000 kg Prime charge/annum

Control measures provided:

• The storage will be bonded and well protected area at a remote place far from population

• Entry will be restricted to authorized personnel only

• The storage building will be fenced and guarded round the clock

• The storage area will be not provided with any type of electrical fittings

• The storage area will be declared as “Non-Smoking” zone

• Two watch towers always manned and powerful siren will be provided at the site Four

security guards are being deployed at the magazine area

• Magazine area is being monitored at Mine office by Close Circuit Camera

In case of emergency

• On hearing the siren, the mines shift in-charge immediately rushes to the site for rescue

operations.

• He will also inform the on duty Security Shift Supervisor at main gate about the

emergency.

• Shift in-charge will get in touch with IC over phone. If emergency will like to make a major

emergency, IC will contact SMC and inform him about declaration of emergency.

B. Explosion in boiler

In case of emergency

• stop fuel feeding in boiler

• Close the main stream stop valve and isolate the boiler.

• maintain the drum level to 50 % till steam temperature comes down to100°C

• stop FD & PA fan

• Keep the I D Fan running

• drain the bed material

• reduce the steam pressure by opening the vent valve

• hand over boiler for maintenance after furnace and steam temperature comes down to

50°C

C. Bursting of steam pipe line

In case of emergency

• Isolate the steam line from boiler; open all drains of the line and ensure that line will

isolated by checking drains and hand over for maintenance.

• In case of steam line of turbine, stop the turbine by tripping from CCR.

• Isolate the steam line from high pressure steam header and open all drains and ensure

that line is drained and hand over for maintenance.

• If any person is injured then take him to dispensary.

• Check the area for any incidence of fire and inform the security dept. immediately.

D. Bursting of Acid Tanks

In Case of Emergency

• wear personal protective equipment

• ventilate area of spillage

• isolate area

• keep away unnecessary and unprotected personals from affected area

• Neutralize with alkaline material i.e. soda ash, lime.

• Absorb liquid in sand and collect absorbed material in a protected container for disposal.

E. Oil and Chemical Spillages:

The review also shows that there will be possibilities of accidental spillages of oil during

various stages of its handling and use in areas like mechanical and electrical, Stores and

during Transportation by Suppliers. Further there are possibilities of spillages of chemical

like acid from acid tanks and alkali from alkali store tanks in Water Treatment Plant Area.

F. HSD Storages (Fire and Spill)

Locations Description

a) Mines Diesel underground storage

b) Workshop/General Storage Petrol/ Diesel storage

c) Near Clinker cooler, Cement Mill & CPP Diesel storage

Control Measures provided

• The storage areas are fenced at specified safe distance and protected free from all grass

growth, waste materials and rubbish

• Bonding will be provided for all the tanks

• The drainage arrangements with dyke will be provided adequately to ensure that no

stagnation of water is feasible

• Adequate number of suitable fire extinguishers will be provided near the storage areas

• Fire hydrant lines will be provided near the storage’s.

In case of Emergency

• The personnel noticing any sort of fire at these storages, shall immediately inform the

Main gate security at phone no. 339 and reveal the location and nature of the fire

• The concerned Process Shift In-charge will immediately rush to the affected site. If the

emergency is of major type and depending upon the gravity of the situation he will inform

the concerned IC.

• The IC will arrive at the site and if situation is beyond control and likely to develop major

emergency, he will inform SMC and then SMC will decide, in consultation with IC about

declaration of emergency.

G. Coal Hoppers, Storage Area & Bag Filters (Fire and Explosion )

Control measures provided:

• If the Filters CO level exceeds 450 ppm, alarm shall get actuated in the CCR.

• If the Fine coal bins temperature exceeds 75°C, alarm shall be actuated in the CCR.

• Carbon Di-oxide fire-extinguishing system is provided for extinguishing the fire in the

Hoppers and bag filters which will operate in manual mode in both the above cases.

Incase of Emergency

• The CCR staff on hearing to the audiovisual alarm for CO increase levels shall immediately

contact the on duty maintenance staff and inform the problem. They will also inform to

the concerned or his designee for taking suitable action.

• The maintenance staff on receipt of the information shall charge the CO2 gas through the

system provided and inform the CCR.

• If the CO levels are in the acceptable limits, the CCR shall start the circuit duly taking

clearance from the mechanical department.

• Incase the magnitude of the problem is severe; the mechanical staff shall assess the

intensity of the problem by opening the inspection doors of the filters and further

execute for the extinguishing of the fire.

• After quenching the fire and bringing the temperature under control, the bags shall be

inspected and the burnt bags if any shall be replaced and the system is re-started.

• Incase of Fine coal hoppers, CO2 gas will be charged further to stop the rise in the

temperature.

• Depending upon the gravity of the situation the process Shift In-charge will immediately

rush to the affected site. If the emergency is of major type he will inform IC and SMC. IC

will get in touch with SMC, if emergency may take place as major emergency, SMC will

declare the on-site emergency.

H. Electro Static Precipitator (Explosion) - Kilns, Coolers and Cement mills

Control Measures Provided:

• The ESP shall trip if the CO levels increases beyond 0.6% in either stream and actuates

alarm in the Central Control room and as soon as the CO level decreases by 0.4%, the ESP

gets charged automatically

• The outlet temperature and inlet pressure will set predetermined values and deviation in

the same shall actuate alarm in CCR.

• During the operation, all the ESP doors shall be in closed condition

In case of Emergency:

• The explosions in ESPs are very rarely seen in Cement Industries.

• In case of any explosion, the CCR operatives shall immediately isolate the power supply to

the ESP.

• Depending upon the gravity of the situation the process Shift In-charge will immediately

rush to the affected site. If the emergency is of major type he will inform to the On-duty

Security Shift Supervisor for help and inform IC and SMC and in consultation with IC he

will inform security at CCR to blow the emergency. IC will take permission from SMC to

declare emergency.

I. Fall From Height

• If the fall to anybody is noticed the first observer immediately inform to ECC.

• Members of rescue team and security in-charge. After getting the information of Fall

from Height the rescue team member will start their operation with all the tools &

tackles of rescue Kit & security In-charge will inform HOD (Personnel), and rush the

Emergency Rescue Team on the location of fall from height.

• After rescue the victim by the Work at Height rescue team the trained First aider will

check the victim & under the care of First aiders the person is taken to OHC, looking into

severity of the Accident the Injured person will be referred to the Hospital for further

Treatment.

J. Cyclone Jamming (Sudden release of Hot Material)

Control measures provided

• All cyclones on the Pre Heater towers Phase I & II are connected with online draught

indicators at the central control room.

• Safe access will be provided for Cyclone jamming removal operations.

• Abundant compressed air lines will be provided to the cyclones with periodic purging of

the air.

• Good housekeeping techniques will be practiced near the cyclones.

• Heat resistant clothing, shoes and head visors will be provided to the operatives working

in these areas.

In case of emergency:

• Any deviations in draught conditions below the predetermined values shall immediately

give rise to the alarm in the CCR

• The CCR operatives on hearing the alarm shall immediately stop the feed to the kiln and

rush to the spot

• The CCR operatives along with the shift staff shall assess the jamming condition by

inspecting the cyclones through the inspection holes provided

• In case of considerable jamming tendency noticed, air lancing is executed to release the

jamming with skilled personnel duty taking care of all the safety precautions and using the

respective personal protective wear keeping safe distance.

• In case of excessive jamming tendency the help of HOD (Process) and HOD (Quality

Control) with senior colleagues and safety officer is taken who will take the situation

under their control and personally supervise the operations.

• HOD (Process) and HOD (Quality Control)shall ensure that the spilled material is removed

to mitigate the environment impacts that may be associated.

• Depending upon the gravity of the situation, the process Shift In-charge will immediately

inform On-duty Shift Supervisor in turn he will inform IC and SMC and if situation demands

then SMC declare the on-site emergency and asked security at CCR to blow siren.

K. Gunny Bags Godown (Fire)

Control Measures Provided:

• The gunny bags storage building will be of high roof design

• Fire hydrant lines will be provided near the bag storage building The storage area is

declared as non-smoking zone

• The electrical fittings will be located in elevated places and the control is given from

outside the storage area

• Suitable fire extinguishers will be provided near the storage Inside smoke detectors are

provided

• On duty staff will be trained in Fire fighting techniques

In case of emergency:

• Incase of major fire, the shift persons shall inform the main gate securityimmediately.

Depending upon the gravity of the situation the Shift In-charge will immediately rush to

the affected site.

• Before the arrival of security staff, the personnel available at the spot shall try to

extinguish the fire with help of fire extinguishers available at the location.

• On hearing the information, the security staff shall immediately rush to the spot with

necessary equipment and extinguish the fire with the help of fire extinguishers or fire

hydrants depending on the impact of the situation

• The security and safety officers shall personally supervise the relief operations

• If the emergency is of major type he will inform IC and SMC. IC will get in touch with SMC,

if it is major emergency he will ask IC to declare on site emergency by blowing the siren.

L. Electrical Sub-Stations (Short circuit and fire)

Control Measures provided:

• Rubber mats are provided in front and rear portions of the MCC Panel Suitable fire

extinguishers are provided in all the sub-stations

• Protection relays have been provided to trip the circuits

In case of emergency:

• The person noticing any short circuit and fire shall immediately contact Electrical Shift

room to isolate the power and inform the main gate security at incase of fire.

• The Electric Shift staff shall immediately arrange for isolation of power and keep their

immediate superior informed.

• Depending upon the gravity of the situation the Electrical Shift In-charge will immediately

rush to the affected site. If the emergency is of major type he will inform IC. If it is major

type SMC in consultation with IC will declare emergency.

M. LPG Storage – Fire and Explosion

Control Measures Provided

• The areas have been identified as “No Smoking Zones”

• The stacking of the cylinders will executed in upright positions

• The LPG Godown will be constructed as per the norms of the respective legislations.

• Suitable Fire extinguishers will be provided near the storage.

In case of emergency:

• Any person noticing fire or explosion in these areas shall immediately inform the Main

gate Security at phone no. 339.

• After the security In-charge has ascertained the gravity of the fire and if the emergency is

of major type, he will inform the Security at CCR to blow siren to declare the onsite

emergency.

1.1.8 Notification of Emergency and Communication Procedure

1.1.8.1 Alarm System /Emergency Siren

A siren (with 5 km range) will be provided under the control of time office in the plant

premises to give warning. The warning signal for emergency follows:

• Emergency Siren: Waxing and waning sound for 1.5 minutes.

• All clear signal: Continuous siren for one minute.

1.1.8.2 Evacuation Plan

To establish method of systematic, safe and orderly evacuation of all the occupants in case of

fire or any emergency, in the least possible time, to a safe AP through nearest safe means of

escape. Additionally to use available fire appliances provided for controlling or extinguishing

fire and safeguarding of human life.

• Facility staff will be notified of evacuation by one or more of the following method(s):

Verbal, Intercom, Portable Radio, Alarm, Other

• Notification to emergency services to ECC

• Staff will follow predetermined evacuation routes and assemble at designated areas.

Evacuation maps must be displayed throughout the facility.

• Individuals responsible for coordinating evacuations must confirm the process

1.1.8.3 Person who notices the Emergency

The initial response by individual to an emergency situation will make the difference, as

seconds count. The people in the departments are trained for using of the fire extinguishers. If

anybody notices the fire or any other emergency they should act as follows:

• Inform immediately about the fire to the concerned process control room and to the

Security Department. Also make the announcement about the fire on PA system, if

available.

• Try to extinguish the fire with the help of fire extinguisher/ fire hydrant system/ CO2 total

flooding valve/deluge valve. Take the help from others if required.

• If the fire is extinguished at its initial stage inform Safety Department and Security

Department.

1.1.8.4 Reporting a Spill Release

If a hazardous substance spill has been released to soil, surface water, drains or air the

following notifications (within 24-hours) are to be performed:

• Fire Department (any release that poses an immediate threat to human health, property

or the environment)

• County Health Department

• Water/Wastewater Management

• Clean Air Agency

• National Response Centre (release of oil or fuel to surface water, or a release of a

chemical with an established Reportable Quantity-RQ)

1.1.9 Preventive and Safety Measures

1.1.9.1 General Recommendations

Following control measures listed in Table below reduce risk of failure at different plant sites.

Table 7.4 Mitigation Measures for ECL

Sl. No. Unit/ Area Name General Mitigation measure

1 Raw Material Storage 1. Stacker & reclaimer system will be used

2. Routine cleaning of area will done

3. Good housekeeping practice

2 Raw Material mill,

Homogenization, Raw meal

storage

1. Use of tag in/tag out system during maintenance

2. Use of closed circuit surveillance system

3. Use of dust suction system

3 Clinker production, 1. Use of safe system to work (tag in/tag out

Sl. No. Unit/ Area Name General Mitigation measure

preheating of material procedure)

4 Kiln Operation 1. Use of a closed surveillance system

2. Use safe system of work (tag in/tag out

procedure)

5 Cooling system 1. Only allowing authorized work personnel

2. Use of dust collection system

3. Use of safe system of work(tag in/tag out

procedure)

6 Cement and raw material

storage silo cleaning

1. Use of dust suction system

2. Floor preparation

3. Use of safety tags and signage

4. Use of blind flanges

5. Provision of adequate lighting

6. Provision of sufficient ventilation if using bag

filters

7 Packing unit 1. Use of dust suction system

2. Use of appropriate PPE’s

3. Proper training to personal

4. Adequate guarding for machinery

5. Use of safety tags and signage

8 Loading and unloading

operations

1. Only allowing authorized work personnel

2. Facilities for appropriate maintenance of lifting

equipment if used

3. Used of load limiting device

4. Routine cleaning of area

9 Fuel storage tanks 1. Only allowing personnel with valid work permit

for working near fuel storage

2. Maintenance and control of Dikes to prevent spill

spreading

10 Maintenance department 1. Use of fume suction system

2. Training to personnel

3. Use of hoists

Sl. No. Unit/ Area Name General Mitigation measure

4. Routine cleanup-good housekeeping practices

5. Use of approved and well maintained hand tool

11 Use of work vehicles 1. Only allowing authorized personnel

2. Training to personnel

3. Provision of work instructions

4. Routine maintenance of work vehicle

5. Labeling of vehicle movement area

12 General process checklist 1. Water supply

2. Fire hydrant and monitor nozzle installation

3. Foam system

4. Water fog and sprinkler system

5. Mobile Firefighting equipment

6. Provide adequate explosion venting in the

elevator casing

7. Automatic detection of smoldering fires in

bunkers, silos and enclosed dust collectors is done

with CO, Hydrocarbon vapor detector, or with

infrared monitoring of the silo/collector wall

temperature .NFPA 850 recommends alarming

level of CO Concentration of 1.25%

8. Provide sensors to detect metal-to-metal contact

inside the elevator and shut it down upon

detection

9. First aid appliances

10. Safety escape routes are provided at strategic

locations at plant site and is accessible

11. Grating and vent panels are provided to minimize

Domino Effects

12. Critical switches and alarm are always kept in line

13. Fire extinguishers are tested periodically and

always kept in operational mode

14. A wind direction pointer is to be installed at

storage site, so that in an emergency the wind

Sl. No. Unit/ Area Name General Mitigation measure

direction can be directly seen and downwind

population cautioned

15. Shut off and isolation valves are made easily

approachable in case of emergencies

16. Periodical mock drills will be conducted so as to

check the alertness and efficiency of the DMP and

records that are maintained

17. Proper training will be given to staff to handle any

emergency situation

18. Signboard including phone numbers, no smoking

signs and type of emergencies installed at various

locations

1.1.9.2 Fire Protection System

Fire protection system for will be designed in accordance with the requirements of OISD,

Tariff Advisory Committee (TAC) of India, NFPA standards. Design requirements and safe

engineering practices and will have full capability for early detection and suppression of fire.

List of extinguisher as per requirement for case and site specific emergency are given in the

below respective Tables.

Table 7.5: List of Extinguisher to be used as case specific

S. No. Chemical Name Type of Extinguisher

1 Coke Use: Water fog, CO2, Foam, Dry Chemical

2 Fuel Oil Use: Water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide

Do Not Use: water jet as an extinguisher, as this will

spread the fire

3 LDO Use: water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide

(CO2) to extinguish flames

4 Fly Ash Non Flammable

5 Gypsum Non Flammable

6 Laterite Non Flammable

7 Slag Certified class D Extinguishing agent

Table 7.6: List of Extinguisher to be used as site specific

S. No. Name of site Type of Extinguisher

1 Cable galleries CO2& Foam type, Dry chemical powder

2 High voltage panel CO2& Foam type, Dry chemical powder

3 Control rooms CO2& Foam type, Dry chemical powder

4 MCC rooms CO2& Foam type, Dry chemical powder

5 Pump Houses CO2& Foam type, Dry chemical powder

6 Guest houses and offices Dry chemical powder, foam type

7 Godowns Foam type

8 Bunkers, Silo, enclosed dust

collector

CO2 type, N2 type, automatic sprinkler, fixed spray

nozzle(unless water reactive)

1.1.9.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipments play a vital role in overcoming major disastrous situation

saving life during onsite emergency. List of recommended Personal Protective equipment

(PPE) is given below.

Table 7.7: Summary of Recommended Personal Protective Equipment according to Hazard onsite

Objective Workplace Hazards Suggested PPE

Eye and face

protection

Flying particles, molten metal,

liquid chemicals, gases or vapors,

light radiation

Safety glasses with side-shields, protective

shades, etc.

Head

protection

Falling objects, inadequate height

clearance, and overhead power

cords

Plastic helmets with top and side impact

protection

Hearing

protection

Noise, ultra-sound Hearing protectors (ear plugs or ear muffs)

Foot

protection

Failing or rolling objects, points

objects. Corrosive or hot liquids

Safety shoes and boots for protection

against moving and failing objects, liquids

and chemicals

Hand

protection

Hazardous materials, cuts or

lacerations, vibrations, extreme

temperatures

Gloves made of rubber or synthetic material

(Neoprene), leather, steel, insulation

materials, etc.

Respiratory

protection

Dust, fogs, fumes, mists, gases,

smokes, vapors

Facemasks with appropriate filters for dust

removal and air purification (chemical, mists,

vapors and gases). Single or multi-gas

personal monitors, if available

Oxygen deficiency Portable or supplied air (fixed lines).

Objective Workplace Hazards Suggested PPE

Onsite rescue equipment

Body / leg

protection

Extreme temperatures, hazardous

materials, biological agents,

cutting and laceration

Insulating clothing, body suits, aprons etc. of

appropriate materials

Contact with

HSD

Fuel Oil storage and Fuel Handling Canister type gas mask. PVC or Rubber.

Goggles giving complete protection to eyes.

Eye wash fountain with safety

Laterite Storage & handling a dust mask/respirator

Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves

Fly Ash Fly ash handling and storage Wear dust-proof goggles and rubber or PVC

gloves.

When using large quantities or where heavy

contamination is likely, wear: coveralls.

At high dust levels, wear: a Full-face Class P3

(Particulate) or an Air-line respirator where

an inhalation risk exists, wear: a Class P1

(Particulate) respirator.

1.1.9.4 Fire Fighting Equipment

All the fire extinguisher system will be controlled by the Security DepartmentSafety

department will consist of qualified safety manager, safety officer and supporting staff. First-

aid firefighting extinguishers (Portable) of various types will be provided in sufficient quantity

all over the plant areas at strategic locations to combat any fire Incident / accident.

• Fire Hydrant system –A well laid out network of automatic Fire Hydrant system will be

provided in plant areas.

• Sprinkler system employed near fire prone areas will be provided.

• CO2 battery systems for fine coal bins and coal hoppers.

1.1.9.5 Medical Facilities Onsite

• Adequate medical facilities will be provided within the plant to facilities the workers.

1.1.9.6 Occupational Health Centre

• Occupational Health Centre will be provided onsite.

1.1.9.7 First Aid

A first aid centre with adequate facilities is to be provided. It is to be maintained round the

clock by a compounder cum dresser and a doctor. An ambulance is to be available with plant

same and also be used at site to carry affected people to hospital.

1.1.10 Normalcy restoration after Emergency

1.1.10.1 Assembly Points (AP) and Head Count

The persons, those are not part of immediate response teams, would evacuate their work

area after announcement/informed by section head and report at the designated Assembly

Point (AP). The decision to evacuate the work area will be taken by SMC after getting

feedback from the Incident Controller. Evacuating visitors would be the responsibility of the

concerned officer. Department Head should take care to evacuate any handicapped person in

his area.

The above Point in charges will decide by the time office under the guidance of FH-HR and act

as Emergency Wardens. In case of disaster they should take the roll call and ensure safety of

personnel. If the wind direction for a particular AP is not favorable, the concerned AP point in-

charge would have to take on the spot decision for shifting the personnel under their control,

to a safer location. In case someone is suspected to have been entrapped in the emergency,

they should immediate inform to SMC and IC through personal mobile or use nearest contact

point.

1.1.10.2 Communication at the end of Emergency

After all clear siren, the all AP in-charge will report to ECC with list of all roll call one by one.

1.1.11 Training of Personnel & Mock Drills

1.1.11.1 Training

On job training to the engineers on various stages of risk analysis and preparedness during

emergency to reflect in the operation of terminal, especially from the safety stand point. The

fire team belonging to the fire fighting department are to be intensively trained for the use of

all equipment and in various fire fighting methods for handling different types of fires.

1.1.11.2 Mock Drill

• The plant is to ensure that a mock drill of the on-site emergency plan is conducted every

six months.

• A detail report of the mock drill conducted will be made immediately available to all the

concerned authority

• Also, Major Fire and Minor Fire mock drills will be conducted once in three months and

one month respectively.

1.1.12 Off-site Emergency Planning & Responsibility

The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any hazard control system. It is based on

those accidents identified by the works management, which could affect people and the

environment outside the works. Thus, the off-site plan follows logically from the analysis that

took place to provide the basis for the on-site plan and the two plans therefore complement

each other. The roles of the various parties that may be involved in the implementation of an

off-site plan are described below. The responsibility for the off-site plan will be likely to rest

either with the works management or with the local authority. Schematic representation of

various organisation involved during emergency is shown below in Figure- 37.

Either way, the plan must identify an emergency coordinating officer who would take overall

command of the off-site activities. Consideration of evacuation may include the following

factors:

• In the case of a major fire but without explosion risk (e.g. an oil storage tank), only houses

close to the fire are likely to need evacuation

• If fire is escalating very fast it is necessary to evacuate people nearby as soon as possible

• In acute emergency people are advised to stay indoors and shield themselves from the

fire.

Figure 7.3: Various Organization involved during Emergency

1.1.12.1 Organization

Organizational details of command structure, warning systems, implementation procedures,

emergency control centres include name and appointments of incident controller, site main

controller, their deputies and other key personnel involved during emergency.

Medical Aid

Local Authority

EnvironmentalHealth

& SafetyDepartment

District Level Emergency Committee

Plant Level EmergencyCommittee

Hazard works

Management

Fire Departmen

EmergencyControl Center

Chief Co - Ordinators

Police/TrafficDepartment

Public Education

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1.1.12.2 Communications with surrounding pre & Post Emergency

Identification of personnel involved, communication centre, call signs, network, list of

telephone numbers of Govt. Statutory Bodies, Fire Fighting, Medical Services and media.

1.1.12.3 Special Emergency Equipment

Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear specified fire-fighting equipment,

fireboats etc. to be planned in consultation with senior officials (SMC, SC & FH) and Helping

Aids.

1.1.12.4 Voluntary Organization

Details of Voluntary organizations, telephone numbers nearby of hospitals, Emergency

helpline, resources etc. are to be available with chief authorities.

1.1.12.5 Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

NGO’s could provide a valuable source of expertise and information to support emergency

response efforts. Members of NGOs could assist response personnel by performing specified

tasks, as planned during the emergency planning process.

1.1.12.6 Chemical information

Details of the hazardous substances (MSDS information) and a summary of the risks

associated with them will be made available at respective site.

1.1.12.7 Humanitarian Arrangement

Transport, evacuation centres, emergency feeding, treatment of injured, first aid, ambulances,

temporary mortuaries are to be made systematic.

1.1.12.8 Public Information

• Dealing with the media-press office Informing relatives, etc

1.1.12.9 Assessment Post Emergency

• Collecting information on the causes of the emergency

• Reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan.

1.1.12.10 Role of local authority

Local Authorities like Panchayat, Sabha, Samity, municipalities can help in combating

emergency situation after assessing the impact scenario in rescue phase.

1.1.12.11 Role of Police

The police is to assist in controlling of the accident site, organizing evacuation and removing

of any seriously injured people to hospitals.

• Co-ordination with the transport authorities, civil defence and home guards

• Co-ordination with army, navy, air force and state fire services

• Arrange for post mortem of dead bodies

• Establish communication centre with easy contact with ECC

1.1.12.12 Role of Fire Brigade

The fire brigade will be organized to put out fires and provide assistance as required during

emergency.

1.1.12.13 Media

• The media will have ready and continuous access to designated officials with relevant

information, as well as to other sources in order to provide essential and accurate

information to public throughout the emergency and to avoid commotion and confusion.

• Efforts are made to check the clarity and reliability of information as it becomes available,

and before it is communicated to public.

• Public health authorities are consulted when issuing statements to the media concerning

health aspects of chemical accidents.

• Members of the media are to facilitate response efforts by providing means for informing

the public with credible information about accidents involving hazardous substances.

1.1.12.14 Role of Health care authorities

• Hospitals and doctors must be ready to treat all type of injuries to causalities during

emergency.

• Co-ordinate the activities of Primary Health Centres and Municipal Dispensaries to ensure

required quantities of drugs and equipments.

• Securing assistance of medical and paramedical personnel from nearby

hospitals/institutions.

• Temporary mortuary and identification of dead bodies.