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 Planning for safety - Definition , Purpose , Nature , Scope & Procedure , Range of planning , Types of Plans General Definitions of the Planning -  1) Planning refers to a preview of future activities.                             Or 2) Planning is that function of manager in which he decides in advance what he will do.                            Or 3) Planning is the first function or element of the management process.                             Or 4) Planning is defined as the activity by which managers analyze present condition to determine ways of reaching a desired future stage.     Planning for Safety-  Safety planning as the first step of safety management wherein safety managers decides in advance safety objectives, policy, proc...

Notifiable Occupational  Diseases under the Factories Act  1948   Notifiable Diseases under the Factories Act  1948 - Under Sections 89 and 90 above, the Third Schedule gives a list of Notifiable (occupational)  Diseases as under : 1.Lead  poisoning  including  poisoning  by  any preparation or compound of lead or their sequelae. 2.Lead tetra-ethyl poisoning. 3.Phosphorus poisoning or its sequelae. 4.Mercury poisoning or its sequelae.  5.Manganese poisoning or its sequelae.  6.Arsenic poisoning or its sequelae.  7.Poisoning by nitrous fumes.  8.Carbon disulphide poisoning. 9.Benzene poisoning, including poisoning by any of its homologues, their nitro or amino' derivatives or its sequelae.  10.Chrome ulceration or its sequelae.  11.Anthrax.  12.Silicosis. 13.Poisoning by halogens or halogen derivatives of the hydrocarbons of the aliphatic series.  14.Pathological manifestation due to  (a) Radiu...

 Management by Objectives (MBO)-  What is MBO-  This concept was first given by Alfred Slown in 1950 but Peter Drucker popularized it in 1954 in his book 'The Practice of Management' It is a system of management where- (i) goals for the business as a whole are set and  (ii) managers and staff members at every organizational level are actively involved in goal setting.  The idea is that when employees are involved in goal setting for them, they will put their heart to achieve them. This approach is also known as management by results, goal management, performance management and accountability management. Characteristics of the MBO -  1. It is a system approach integrating all employees for goal setting and achievement. 2. It is a behaviorist approach where human element is recognized at each level.  3. It is democratic approach because it is participative. 4. It measures results with the standards prescribed and suggests corrective measures...

 Building and other construction workers (Regulation of employment  and conditions of service) Act 1996 and the central rule 1998 and state rule Why building & other construction workers legislation brought out and what are the responsibilities of the principal employer as per legislation-  Building and other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 was framed to regulate the employment and conditions of service of building and other construction workers and to provide for their safety, health and welfare measures and for other similar matters. The responsibilities of a principal employer as per this legislation is to comply with the provisions of this Act, maintain lifting appliance, transport equipment and all safety devices conforming to safety standards, testing etc. discover and report defects if any, not to remove or interfere with fencing, gangway, gear, ladder, life saving appliances etc., to use only safe means of ac...

On-site Emergency Response Plan , Off-site Emergency Response Plan  Onsite Emergency Response Plan -   Rule-13 Preparation of on site emergency plan by occupier-  (1) An occupier shall prepare and keep update an on-site emergency plan containing details specified in schedule 11 and detailing how major accident will be dealt with on-site on which industrial activity is carried on and that plan shall be include name of the person who is responsible for safety on on-site and the names of those who are authorized to take action in accordance with plan incase of emergency.  (2) Every person on the site who is affected by the plan is informed  (3) Mock drill is conducted every 6 months (4) A detailed report of the mock drill is conducted  Schedule 11 Rule no-13(1) details to be furnished in the ONSITE emergency plan - 1) Name and address of the person furnishing the information 2) The key personnel of the organization and responsibilities assigned to them in...

  Introduction to concept : Criteria for siting and layout of chemical plant, Hazardous area classification, Layers of Protection analysis, Instrumentation for safe and efficient operations of plants, safety Integrity level.  Criteria for siting and layout of chemical plant-  1.PLANT SITING AND LAYOUT- Rural, Urban with mixed areas, low population density of high population density. If hazard is toxic gas release, effect of distance to reduce gas concentrations. 2. PLANT LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS- Segregation of different risks. Ø   Separation of flameproof and non-flameproof areas as per Factories Act and Tariff Advisory Committee. Ø   Segregation of Plants having explosion potentials, keeping costs on utilities low. Ø   Minimization of vulnerable pipe work. Ø   Containment of accidents. Ø   Efficient and safe construction of match factories light roof construction. Ø   Facilitation of process operations. Ø   Effici...