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Environmental Impact Assessment Report For Proposed Pesticide Manufacturing Unit of M/s Pest Control (India) Pvt. Ltd. Located At Taloja MIDC, Navade Village, Taluka Panvel, District Raigad in Maharashtra State. SEEPL/EIA/F/IND/PCI/001/2016-17/00

Chapter 7: Additional Studies

Sadekar Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd 7-1

Chapter 7 – Additional Studies

7.1 Public Hearing

Public Consultation refers to the process by which the concerns of locals likely to be

affected/all the stakeholders who have plausible stake in the environmental impacts due to the

project activity are ascertained with a view to taking into account all the material concerns in

the proposed project or activity design as appropriate. M/s. Pest Control India Pvt. Ltd. will

execute the proposed project activity at their existing premises located at plot 38 & 39, Taloja

MIDC, Raigad, Maharashtra, India. Now since the unit has been located in Notified MIDC

area, as per the OM No. J-11013/36/2014-IA-I dated 10th December 2014 public hearing is

exempted for the industries which are located in industrial estate or parks notified prior to

14.09.2006 i.e. the EIA Notification 2006 coming into force.

7.2 Risk Assessment

Risk assessment is an essential part of the risk management process and is the overall term

covering the risk identification, analysis and risk evaluation part of the risk management

process. The Risk management process involves the following steps,

1. System Definition

2. Risk Identification

3. Risk Estimation

4. Risk Evaluation

5. Risk Control

6. Risk Monitoring

7. Risk Communication

As indicated in the earlier chapter the company proposed to manufacture Bromodilone

Technical & formulation of Ethylene oxide. The manufacturing activity poses various types

of hazards due to storage, handling and manipulation of different chemicals.




In order to study the risks envisaged by the proposed activities, the following methodology

was adopted.

Detailed study of all manufacturing activities

7.2.1 M.S.D.S.s

Brief M.S.D.S.s of all the chemicals and other raw materials which would be used in the

manufacturing processes of products are used as reference for preparation of HAZOP study.

7.3 HAZOP Study

Introduction

The HAZOP Study for has been prepared considering all the unit operations and processes

involved in the manufacturing of products.

Methodology

The site visit was conducted at the factory in the month of September 2016. The laboratory

scale R&D set up was seen at the site. The documents pertaining to the processes such as

rough process flow diagram and process description of stage wise manufacturing process

made available by the client, MSDS of the substances involved, etc. were made available.

Detailed discussions were held with the concerned officials of the factory regarding the

process.

Based on the above HAZOP worksheets were prepared by applying standard procedures of

using guide words to generate deviations in the process parameters. Corrective actions

wherever necessary were indicated. Based on the above, HAZOP worksheets were prepared

by applying standard procedures of using guide words to generate deviations in the process

parameters. Corrective actions wherever necessary were indicated and presented below as

HAZOP recommendations. The complete HAZOP report is attached as annexure 7.1.

Table No.7.1: HAZOP Study Recommendations

Sr. No. Recommendation

01 Spill control kit to be provided and spill control procedure to be developed

02 Regular calibration of the temperature indicator to be ensued

03 Temperature controller to be provided on the bromine addition line so that if

the temperature goes beyond 20 deg. c., the addition should stop

04 Orifice plate (calibrated) to be provided in the bromine addition line.




05 Provide two valves in the bromine addition line.

06 Procedure to be developed for periodic checking of the integrity of the glass

lining.

07 To provide protective paint on the glass flask so as to ensure that splinters of

glass flask do not take place in case of breakage of the same.

08 Glass flask to be provided with wire mesh protection

09 To obtain a certificate from the suppler of the glass flask to confirm that it

can withstand full vacuum.

10 Scrubber working to be ensured before starting the batch.

11 The reactor is adequately inertised by nitrogen purging to prevent fire and

explosion.

12 The inertisation procedure to be defined and validated

13 Ensure slow addition of dry powder with the help of an earthed SS scoop.

14 The addition of borohydride should be done through glove box

7.4 Aerial Location of Hazardous Atmosphere (ALOHA):

A Quantitative Risk Assessment based on the software ALOHA – Aerial Locations of

Hazardous Atmospheres was carried out. The criteria failure scenarios considered for

ALOHA depend on the type of storage whether above ground tank, drums in storage area or

pressurized cylinders as well as physical state of the chemical stored and chemical properties

of the chemical.

ALOHA (Arial Locations of Hazards Atmosphere) is an atmospheric dispersion

model used for evaluating releases of hazardous chemical vapors. ALOHA is a part of

software called CAMEO (Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operation). CAMEO

is one of the tools developed by EPA‘s Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention

Office (CEPPO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of

Response and Restoration (NOAA), to assist front-line chemical emergency planners and

responders. For the present calculation version 5.4.4 is used.

CAMEO suite consists of three parts viz.

1. CAMEO: It is basically a chemical data base provided for calculations.

2. ALOHA: ALOHA allows the user to estimate the downwind dispersion of a chemical

cloud based on the toxicological/physical characteristics of the released chemical,

atmospheric conditions, and specific circumstances of the release.




3. MARPLOT (Mapping Applications for Response, Planning, and Local Operational

Tasks): Graphical outputs include a "cloud footprint" that can be plotted on maps with

MARPLOT to display the location of other facilities storing hazardous materials and

vulnerable locations, such as hospitals and schools. Specific information about these

locations can be extracted from CAMEO information modules to help make decisions

about the degree of hazard posed.

Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGL):

Figure No. 7.1: Description of AEGL levels

THERMAL RADITION EFFECTS:

A Thermal Radiation Level of Concern (LOC) is a threshold level of thermal radiation,

usually the level above which a hazard may exist.

10 kW/(sq m) -- potentially lethal within 60 sec;

5 kW/(sq m) -- second-degree burns within 60 sec; and

2 kW/(sq m) -- pain within 60 sec.

Below are some effects at specific thermal radiation levels for which software was run.

37.5 kw / m2 (100% lethality),

12.5 kw/m2 (1% lethality),

1.6 kw/m2 (no discomfort)




The thermal radiation effects that people experience depend upon the length of time they are

exposed to a specific thermal radiation level. Longer exposure durations, even at a lower

thermal radiation level, can produce serious physiological effects.

OVERPRESSURE EFFECTS:

A major hazard associated with any explosion is overpressure. Overpressure, also called a

blast wave, refers to the sudden onset of a pressure wave after an explosion. This pressure

wave is caused by the energy released in the initial explosion—the bigger the initial

explosion, the more damaging the pressure wave. Blast waves can damage buildings or even

knock them flat—often injuring or killing the people inside them. The sudden change in

pressure can also affect pressure-sensitive organs like the ears and lungs. The damaging

effects of the overpressure will be greatest near the source of the explosion and lessen as you

move farther from the source.

An Overpressure Level of Concern (LOC) is a threshold level of pressure from a blast wave,

usually the pressure above which a hazard may exist. In vapour cloud explosion scenario,

ALOHA will suggest three default LOC values. ALOHA uses three threshold values to create

the default threat zones:

• Red: 8.0 psi (destruction of buildings);

• Orange: 3.5 psi (serious injury likely); and

• Yellow: 1.0 psi (shatters glass).

ALOHA software is used to estimate the risk associated with release of pressurized gases.

Following table represent the list of chemicals with their storage quantity for which aloha is

performed.




Table No 7.2: Chemical Storage Details for which ALOHA is performed

Sr.

No

Name of Chemicals Maximum Storage

Quantity at any given

time

Dyke Details

1 Methanol 200 kg X 10 Drums Yes

1.5m X 1.5m X 1.0m = 2.25 M3

2 Iso Propyl Alcohol 200 kg X 9 Drums Yes

1.5m X 1.5m X 1.0m = 2.25 M3

3 Acetone 200 Kg X 2 Drums --

4 Acetyl Chloride 30 Lit X 1 Carboy --

5 Acetic Acid 30 Lit X 1 Carboy --

6 Toulene 200 kg X 4 Drums --

7 Bromine 3 kg X 4 Bottle --

8 1,4-Dioxane 200 kg X 8 Drums Yes

1.5m X 1.5m X 1.0m = 2.25 M3

9 Ethylene Dichloride 200 kg X 15 Drums Yes

1.9m X 1.8m X 1.0m = 3.42 M3

10 Ethylene Oxide 35 Kg X 5 Cylinders --

The summary of ALOHA for different scenarios for above chemicals attached in Annexure

7.2. ALOHA footprints for different hazard scenarios are presented in table 7.3

Substance Scenario. Effects

considered

LOC Distance,

m

Methanol Evaporating

Puddle of

Flammable

Chemical

Toxic area of

vapor cloud

AEGL-3 7200 ppm Less than 10

meters

AEGL -2 2100 ppm Less than 10

meters

AEGL -1 530 ppm 18

Flammable area

of vapour cloud

43080 ppm =

60% LEL

Less than 10

meters

7180ppm =

10% LEL

Less than 10

meters

Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

- - No

Explosion




Burning Puddle

of Flammable

Chemical

Thermal

Radiation from

Pool Fire

10.0

kW/(sq m)

potentially

lethal within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

5.0 kW/(sq

m)

2nd degree

burns within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

2.0 kW/(sq

m)

pain within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

Iso Propyl

Alcohol

Evaporating

Puddle of

Flammable

Chemical

Toxic area of

vapor cloud

PAC-3 12000 ppm Less than 10

meters

PAC -2 400 ppm Less than 10

meters

PAC -1 400 ppm Less than 10

meters

Flammable area

of vapor cloud

60% LEL 12000 ppm Less than 10

meters

10% LEL 2000 ppm Less than 10

meters

Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

- - No

Explosion

Burning Puddle

of Flammable

Chemical

Thermal

Radiation from

pool fire

10.0

kW/(sq m)

potentially

lethal within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

5.0 kW/(sq

m)

2nd degree

burns within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

2.0 kW/(sq

m)

pain within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

Acetone Spill of entire

chemical

present in single

drum

Toxic area of

vapor cloud

AEGL-3 5700 ppm 94

AEGL-2 3200 ppm 132

AEGL-1 200 ppm 544




Flammable area

of vapor cloud

60% LEL 15600 ppm 52

10% LEL 2600 ppm 148

Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

Destructio

n of

building

8.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Serious

injury

likely

3.5 psi LOC never

exceeded

Shatter

glass

1.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Acetyl

Chloride

Spill of entire

chemical

present in single

carboy

Toxic area of

vapor cloud

PAC-3 56 ppm 434

PAC-2 9.4 ppm 1.0 km

PAC-1 0.85 ppm 2.9 km

Flammable area

of vapor cloud

60% LEL 43800 ppm 11

10% LEL 7300 ppm 28

Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

Destructio

n of

building

8.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Serious

injury

likely

3.5 psi LOC never

exceeded

Shatter

glass

1.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Acetic Acid Spill of entire

chemical

present in single

carboy

Toxic area of

vapor cloud

ERPG-3 250 ppm 230

ERPG-2 35 ppm 640

ERPG-1 5 ppm 1.6 km

Flammable area 60% LEL 24000 ppm 15




of vapor cloud

10% LEL 4000 ppm 45

Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

Destructio

n of

building

8.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Serious

injury

likely

3.5 psi LOC never

exceeded

Shatter

glass

1.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Toluene Spill of entire

chemical

present in single

Drum

Toxic area of

vapor cloud

AEGL-3 3700 ppm 93

AEGL-2 560 ppm 253

AEGL-1 67 ppm 673

Flammable area

of vapor cloud

60% LEL 6600 ppm 67

10% LEL 1100 ppm 180

Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

Destructio

n of

building

8.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Serious

injury

likely

3.5 psi LOC never

exceeded

Shatter

glass

1.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Bromine Spill of entire

chemical

present in single

bottle

Heavy Gas AEGL-3 8.5 ppm 312

AEGL-2 0.24 ppm 1.5 km

AEGL-1 0.033 ppm 3.2 km

1,4 Dioxane Evaporating

Puddle of

Flammable

Toxic area of

vapor cloud

- 215000 ppm Less than 10

meters




Chemical

- 21000 ppm Less than 10

meters

Flammable area

of vapour cloud

12600 ppm =

60% LEL

Less than 10

meters

2100 ppm =

10% LEL

Less than 10

meters

Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

- - No

Explosion

Burning Puddle

of Flammable

Chemical

Thermal

Radiation from

Pool Fire

10.0

kW/(sq m)

potentially

lethal within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

5.0 kW/(sq

m)

2nd degree

burns within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

2.0 kW/(sq

m)

pain within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

Ethylene

Dichloride

Evaporating

Puddle of

Flammable

Chemical

Toxic area of

vapor cloud

EPRG-3 300 ppm 20

EPRG-2 200 ppm 27

EPRG-1 50 ppm 58

Flammable area

of vapour cloud

27000 ppm =

60% LEL

Less than 10

meters

4500 ppm =

10% LEL

Less than 10

meters

Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

- - No

Explosion

Burning Puddle

of Flammable

Thermal

Radiation from

10.0

kW/(sq m)

potentially

lethal within

Less than 10

meters




Chemical Pool Fire 60 sec

5.0 kW/(sq

m)

2nd degree

burns within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

2.0 kW/(sq

m)

pain within

60 sec

Less than 10

meters

Ethylene

Oxide

Direct –

Leakage in

storage cylinder

Heavy Gas AEGL-3 200 ppm 350

AEGL-1 45 ppm 744

AEGL-1 Not

recommende

d

-

Flammable area

of vapor cloud

18000 ppm =

60% LEL

22

3000 ppm =

10% LEL

68

Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

Destructio

n of

building

8.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Serious

injury

likely

3.5 psi LOC never

exceeded

Shatter

glass

1.0 psi 20

Leaking Tank,

Chemical is not

Burning as it

escape into

atmosphere

Heavy Gas AEGL-3 200 ppm 255

AEGL-1 45 ppm 514

AEGL-1 Not

recommende

d

-

Flammable area

of vapor cloud

18000 ppm =

60% LEL

23

3000 ppm =

10% LEL

59




Blast area of

vapour cloud

explosion

Destructio

n of

building

8.0 psi LOC never

exceeded

Serious

injury

likely

3.5 psi LOC never

exceeded

Shatter

glass

1.0 psi 29

Leaking Tank,

Chemical is not

Burning as it

escape into

atmosphere

Thermal

radiation from

jet fire

10.0

kW/(sq m)

potentially

lethal within

60 sec

10

5.0 kW/(sq

m)

2nd degree

burns within

60 sec

10

2.0 kW/(sq

m)

pain within

60 sec

20

BLEVE of

flammable

liquid in vertical

cylinder tank

Thermal

radiation from

fireball

10.0

kW/(sq m)

potentially

lethal within

60 sec

36

5.0 kW/(sq

m)

2nd degree

burns within

60 sec

51

2.0 kW/(sq

m)

pain within

60 sec

80

General Recommendations for Solvents (Flammable Liquids) Storage:

i) Dedicated storage area to be provided.

ii) Keep containers tightly closed/sealed until ready for use.

iii) Keep containers in cooled and ventilated area.

iv) Avoid all possible source of ignition.

v) Keep away from heat and their sources.

vi) Use suitable PPE during handling of chemicals.




vii) Storage area should be away from incompatibilities such as oxidizing agents,

metals & acid.

viii) Avoid direct contact with body.

ix) Chemical spill kit to be maintained to avoid possible effects from spillage.

x) Chemical transfer line should be periodically inspected and well maintained to

avoid possibility for leakage of chemical.

xi) Periodic inspection of dykes to be done.

General Recommendations for Bromine (Corrosive/Poisonous Liquid) Storage:

i) Dedicated storage area to be provided.

ii) Store away from the combustible materials.

iii) Appropriate PPEs to be used during handling of solutions / chemicals.

iv) Keep containers in tightly closed and in cool, dry and well ventilated area.

v) Keep in proper storage cabinets and shelving. Use lowest shelve possibly.

vi) Assure all bottles are properly labeled.

vii) Bromine gas detector should be installed.

viii) Proper precautions to be taken during chemical preparation.

ix) Wearing PPEs, Laboratory work surface should be cleaned at the end of each

working day.

x) Dispose of contaminated material in accordance with hazardous waste

disposal guidelines.

xi) Decontaminate all the equipments before removing from designated area.

xii) Never work alone with bromine, make sure there is another worker present

who is trained for bromine handling.

7.5 DOW Fire and Explosion Index

The DOW index is performed for all flammable chemicals which is to be stored in raw

material storage building for proposed activity. Details of DOW index is given in table

below,




Table No. 7.4: List of hazardous chemicals and its respective DOW F& E Index

Sr.

No

Name of

Chemical

Qty. at any

given time in

MT

Nh Nf Nr Material

Factor

Fire &

Explosion

Index

Degree

of

Hazards

1 Acetone 0.4 1 3 0 16 54.89 Light

2 Acetyl

Chloride

0.03 3 3 2 24 90.24 Moderate

3 Acetic Acid 0.03 3 2 0 14 41.65 Light

4 Benzaldehyde 0.06 2 2 0 10 26.25 Light

5 Toulene 0.8 2 3 0 16 56.4 Light

6 1,4-Dioxane 1.6 2 3 1 16 56.4 Light

7 Ethylene di

Chloride

3.0 2 3 0 16 56.4 Light

8 Iso Propyl

Alcohol

1.8 1 3 0 16 48.8 Light

9 Methanol 2.0 1 3 0 16 48.8 Light

10 Petroleum

Ether

0.8 1 4 0 21 64.15 Moderate

The DOW Index work sheet and the respective storages and recommendations for all storages

are attached as Annexure - 7.3.

7.6 Toxicity (Monds) Index

Introduction

The principle and general approach used in the DOW method of hazard evaluation have been

further developed by ICI Mond Division, the revised Mond Fire, Explosive and Toxicity

index is a series of papers by Lewis (1979). The main developments made to the DOW Index

in the Mond Index are:

1. It covers a wider range of process and storage installation

2. It covers the processing of chemicals with explosive properties

3. A calculation procedure is included to allow for the off-setting effects of good design and

control and safety instrumentation

4. The procedure has been extended to cover plant layout




5. Separate indices are calculated to access the hazards of fire, internal explosion and aerial

explosion.

To estimate the Monds Index for raw materials in storage area following,

All the raw materials stored in the industry premises are tabulated and data for their N (H)

levels and TLV levels are obtained. Based on their highest toxicity factor and lowest TLV

level Mond‘s Index was calculated for Acetic Acid, Bromine, Biphenyl, Hydrochloric Acid,

Piperidine, Sodium methoxide for drum/bag storages. Detailed methodology of Toxicity

Index and the toxicity index calculations are given in Annexure - 7.4.

Table 7.6 explains the toxicity index and degree of hazard associated with respective raw

material.

Table No. 7.5: Monds Toxicity index of toxic chemicals

Sr.

No

Raw Materials Qty. at any

given time in

MT

Flash

Point

in 0C

UN Classification Health

Hazard

TLV in

ppm

1 Acetic Acid 0.03 39 CLASS 3: Flammable

liquid. Class 8:

Corrosive material

3 10

2 Benzaldehyde 0.06 64.4 CLASS 3:

Combustible liquid

2 --

3 Bromine 0.10 - Class 8: Corrosive

material CLASS 6.1:

Poisonous material.

3 0.1

4 Biphenyl 0.15 112.8 - 2 1.3

5 Hydrochloric

Acid

1.5 - Class 8: Corrosive

material

2 5

6 Peperidine 0.01 16.1 Class 3: Flammable

liquid

3 1

7 Sodium

Thiosulfate

0.01 - - 2 --

8 Sodium

Methoxide

0.05 33 CLASS 4.2:

Spontaneously

combustible substance.

Class 8: Corrosive

material

3 10

9 Sodium

Borohydride

0.02 - CLASS 4.3: Material

that emits flammable

gases on contact with

3 --




water.

Table no. 7.6: Calculated Mond’s Index and degree of Hazard for Hazardous chemicals.

Sr.

No.

Raw Materials Th (Toxicity

factor)

Ts (

Correction

factor)

Mond’s

Index

Degree of

hazard

1. Acetic Acid 250 75 5.83 Moderate

2. Bromine 250 125 7.75 Moderate

3. Biphenyl 125 125 6.56 Moderate

4. Hydrochloric

Acid

250 125 7.75 Moderate

5. Peperidine 250 125 8.81 Moderate

6. Sodium

Methoxide

250 75 5.83 Moderate

Toxicity (Mond) Index recommendations:

1. Toxic material should be stored in cool place. It should be away from heat and

temperature.

2. Toxic material can cause breathing difficulty therefore storage area should be well

ventilated.

3. Spill kit should be provided for storage to limit the spill of materials. Suitable Absorbent

like sodium bi carbonate should be used to absorb the spill.

4. The storage area should not be congested and good housekeeping practice should be

implemented.

5. The chemicals should be stored considering their compatibility with each other.

6. PPE‘s should be used wherever necessary.

7.7 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Objectives of Disaster Management Plan [DMP]

The Disaster Management Plan (DMP) is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of

environment, protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage operations in

the same order of priorities. For effective implementation of the DMP, it should be widely




circulated and personnel training through rehearsals/drills should be organized. Further, the

management should be able to demonstrate that its assessment of the consequences as good

supporting evidence. To tackle the consequences of a major emergency inside the factory or

immediate vicinity of the factory, a DMP has to be formulated and this planned emergency

document is called "Disaster Management Plan". The objective of the Industrial Disaster

Management Plan is to make use of the combined resources of the plant and the outside

services to achieve the following:

Effect the rescue and medical treatment of causalities

Safeguard other people

Minimize damage to property and the environment

Initially control and ultimately bring the incident under control

Identify any casualties

Provide authoritative information to the news media

Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area

Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the cause and

circumstances of the emergency. In effect, it is to optimize operational efficiency to

rescue rehabilitation and render medical help and to restore normalcy.

7.8. Onsite Emergency Plan

The Onsite emergency plan is prepared based on the guidelines mentioned under schedule 6

of the rule 12 (1) of the Maharashtra factories (Control of industrial Major Accidents

Hazards) Rules 2003.

On-Site emergency preparedness plan has the following objectives:

1. Safeguard lives and property at site and in its vicinity area.

2. Contain the incident and bring it under control;

3. Minimize damage to lives, property and environment;

4. Rescue and treat casualties;

5. To train the people to act efficiently and with confidence in an emergency.

6. Evacuate people to safe areas;

7. To minimize its occurrence.




7.8.1. Name & Address of the person furnishing the Information.

Name: Mr. Vilas Andhere

Designation: Factory Manager

Address: Plot No. 38 & 39, MIDC Taloja, District - Raigad, Maharashtra

7.8.1. Key personnel of the organization and responsibility assigned to them in case of

an emergency.

Key Persons in the

Emergency Plan

Mr. Vilas Andhere

Designation - ( Site Main Controller)

Mr. Raghu Kothary

Designation- (Site Incident Controller)

Mr. Mandar Shedge

Designation-( EHS Team Head)

Mr. G. Rao

Designation-( Production Manager)

7.8.1.1. Site Main Controller

During the onsite emergency situation the Site Main Controller shall,

Activate the Emergency Control Centre & personnel

Relieve the Site Incident Controller of overall responsibility during off shift hours

Take stock of situation with SIC & direct operations to control the emergency.

Ensure that all the key persons are called on site. Delegate any extra duty to any

person depending upon the situation and his judgment.

Verify the head count & arrange for search / rescue

Instruct for shutting & evacuation if required.

Seek assistance from external agencies & Mutual aid

Withdraw the staff in case of the human life is in peril.

Liaison with statutory authorities

Arrange to call the experts/ the supplier.

Give All Clear siren when everything becomes normal.

Works as liaison officer between outside fire brigade & police advice on specialized

technical aspects of the materials involved and internal details of the factory.




Report the event to the nearest district police station, fire brigade, civil defense force,

district emergency officer, factory Inspectorate and other voluntary body to assist to

the task.

M/s Pest Control India Pvt. Ltd. will establish an Emergency Control Centre at the cabin of

the Site Main Controller (Factory Manager). It will have external telephone, telefax and telex

facility & contact number of the Incident Controller Officer, Senior Personnel etc.

7.8.1.2. Site Incident Controller

Assume the responsibility of the Site Main Controller till the arrival of the site main

controller.

Brief the Site Main Controller on arrival - during off shift hours.

Be over all in charge of the emergency situation and head of fire fighting team.

Arrive immediately to the site of emergency and issue instructions for speedy combat.

On arrival immediately assess the scale of emergency and decide if a major

emergency exists or is likely.

Report head count to Site Main Controller.

Activate the security head to report the emergency to Site Main Controller.

Activate the Onsite action plan depending on the type of emergency.

Direct all operations and call the external help from emergency control center.

Search for the injured and / or casualties.

Direct the shutdown and evacuation of the plant. Identify the areas likely to be

affected by the emergency.

Provide information to emergency services about the chemicals / incident

7.8.1.3. EHS Team.

In addition to his general duties of maintaining order of administration he shall discharge

following duties:

Execute all directions and instruction of site main controller regarding.

Calling mutual aid members.

Specialist from the supplying company.

Lead the fire fighting & rescue operations




For efficient and successful operation of the plan statutory agencies listed below should be

actively involved for guidance and help: -

o Fire Brigade

o Police Authorities

o Collectorate / revenue officials

o Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health

o Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

o District Health Authorities

o Non Government organization

o Local News Media.

o Local Leaders

Supervise the duties of Security Personnel.

Supervise rescue & medical operations

If injuries and casualties does occur then he shall obtain names and addresses of the

injured and dead.

Arrange for the medical aid. Talk to the hospital and doctors. Report about the type of

injury / burn injuries and or toxic effects.

Report to the hospital and make arrangement for likely more cases of injuries.

In consultation with the site main controller he shall identify the antidote or any

special medical procedure and report the same to hospitals.

7.8.1.4. Production Manager & Team

A. (In affected Plant Area)

Inform EHS Manager / Factory Manager / Plant / Dept Manager or his nominee / Site

Main Controller on the telephone immediately.

Assume the role of Site Incident Controller till his arrival.

Direct employees / contractor's workers / visitors at the assembly point.




Take head count of employees.

Deploy trained Emergency Response Team & direct.

Hold personnel at the Assembly point till ‗All Clear‘ signal is obtained.

Act as per instructions from Site Incident Controller / Site Main Controller.

Open plant drain valves to FWRB

Provide information to external agency about the chemical involved to control

emergency/ treating injured employees.

B. (Non –affected Plant Area)

Ensure that all employees including contractor‘s workers / visitors assemble at the

Assembly Point and take roll call of employees.

Take Head Count & report to SMC at ECC

Switch off all critical operations.

Be Alert for evacuation & evacuate on instructions from SMC

Keep ready - Emergency Response Team members

Provide necessary information and support to affected dept/plant to control

emergency.

Hold personnel at Assembly Point till ‗All Clear‖ siren is raised

7.8.1.5. Security Personnel

In addition to the normal duties of maintaining security at the place of work they shall

discharge following duties:

On hearing the fire alarm, proceed to the incident immediately.

Be in charge of Fire Fighting and rescue operations with the assistance of essential

workers and key personnel till the arrival of Fire Brigade and Police. (These

operations shall be under the direct supervision of Site Incident Controller)

Ask the ambulance to proceed to the scene of the incident in case of serious injury.

Remove obstruction from the road to help Fire brigade to proceed to the scene of fire.




Restrict entry of unauthorized and untrained persons from the scene of incident. Also

don't allow unauthorized persons / vehicles to enter the premises. Control traffic

movement for smooth & normal flow.

Initiate rescue operation if required.

Call for fire brigade & ambulance during off hours

Depending on seriousness arrange to inform police personnel if instructed by Factory

Manager.

7.8.1.6. General Instructions and Response during the Onsite Emergency Situation

1. Major Fire/ Explosion

Operate the nearest fire alarm or alert the personnel by raising an audible alarm or by

shouting Fire!, Fire!!‖

Inform the Manager Production / Shift Supervisor available who is in charge of the

factory at that time about the

Place of Fire / Explosion

Extent of Fire fighting Action taken by him

The material involved

No. of persons affected.

Try to extinguish the fire with the help of fire extinguishers, if without risk. If he is

unable to extinguish the fire, he should see that the fire does not spread to nearby area.

2. Collapse of structure/ Serious Injury

Inform the Manager Production / Supervisor etc.

Remove the injured person to a safe place. Take help of trained first-aiders.

3. Release of toxic and hazardous material

Inform the Manager Production / Supervisor or person available who is in-charge of the

factory at that time about the

Place of Gas leak

Extent of leakage

Action taken by him

The material involved

No. of persons affected.




EMERGENCY DO ‘S DON 'TS DO ‘S

ANY ONE NOTICING AN

EMERGENCY : Actuate nearest fire alarm button and /or

inform the supervisor. Get back to your

normal workstation (if safe) or else report to

the assembly point.

DO NOT panic and avoid running all over

the place prevent others from doing so.

DO NOT enter the site unless instructed if

you are out side and emergency alarm is

heard.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL : Stop work on hearing alarm and assemble at

the ASSEMBLY POINT and be ready to

evacuate.

DO NOT enter the site until it is cleared for

the normal work by Incident Controller.

SECURITY : Keep the gate manned.

Keep the road clear for movement of fire

tenders.

Control traffic at gates.

DO NOT allow unauthorized visitors to

enter.

VISITORS : Leave the place and assemble at assembly

point.

DO NOT enter the site if emergency alarm is

heard.

ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES ON SITE : On hearing Emergency alarm

Get back to work place (if safe) for head

count and get instructions from supervisor.

Be alert.

DO NOT panic/run

DO NOT go to the scene of emergency

unless specifically instructed by Incident

Controller.

7.8.2. Establishment of the Safety Committee

M/s Pest Control India Pvt. Ltd would be having around 50 Nos. of employees during the

proposed activity. Since the company deals with the dangerous operations as mentioned in

the section 87 of the Factories Act 1948, it is mandatory for the company to establish an

safety committee. The safety committee shall include a senior official, safety officer and

representatives of workers & each department. The tenure of the safety committee would be

for 2 years. The Roles and responsibility of the safety committee is listed below,

(a) Assisting and co-operating with the management in achieving the aims and objectives

outlined in the 'Health and Safety Policy' of the occupier;




(b) Dealing with all matters concerning health, safety and environment and to arrive at

practicable solutions to problems encountered;

(c) Creating safety awareness amongst all workers;

(d) Undertaking educational, training and promotional activities;

(e) Deliberating on reports of safety, environmental and occupational health surveys,

emergency plans safety audits, risk assessment and implementation of the recommendations

made in the reports;

(f) Carrying out health and safety surveys and identify causes of accidents;

(g) Looking into any complaint made on the likelihood of an imminent danger to the safety

and health of the workers and suggest corrective measures; and

(h) Reviewing the implementation of the recommendations made by it.

7.8.3. Outside Organization Involvement in assisting during the On-site emergency.

The Outside organization that would be involved during the On-site emergency would be fire,

hospital and Police authority. These authorities would be contacted when the resources

provided within the factory will not fulfill the requirement.

7.8.4. Information on the preliminary hazard analysis.

A detailed HAZOP Study for process operations & Risk Assessment have been prepared

considering all possible and rare events regarding handling, storage of Raw Materials. Based

on the study the maximum credible scenario has been identified for the particular scenario

and recommendation to reduce the effect and its occurrence has been

suggested/recommended.

7.8.5. Details about Safety related features in Plant

a) Location of the Dangerous Substances

The dangerous substances are stored in a demarcated area in the plant premises. The raw

materials are stored based on their compatibility with other raw materials. The raw materials

whose quantity is large will be stored in drums with appropriate safety measures. The plot

layout is marked with the locations of such raw materials.




b) Details of Key Personal

Name Designation Contact No.

Mr. Anil Rao Managing Director 9820045009

Mr. Vilas Andhere Site Controller 9324801572

Mr. G. Rao Production Manager 9869348832

Mr Mandar R Shedge EHS Officer 9820578866

Dr R.B.Kudachi Medical Officer 9004239792

Mr. Raghu Kotary Site Incident Controller 9967391203

c) Emergency Control Room

EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM as marked on site plan will be focal point in case of an

emergency, from where the operations to handle the emergency are directed and co-ordinate

by Site Main Controller. The following information and equipment is provided at the

Emergency Control Centre (ECC):

Intercom, telephone

P and T telephone

Safe contained breathing apparatus

Fire suit/gas tight goggles/gloves/helmets

Hand tools, wind direction/velocities indicators

Public address megaphone, hand bell, telephone directories

(Internal, P and T) factory layout, site plan

Emergency lamps/torch lights/batteries

Plan indicating locations of hazard inventories, plant control room, sources of safety

equipment, work road plan, assembly points, rescue location, vulnerable zones, and

escape routes

Hazard chart

Emergency shut-down procedures

Nominal roll of employees

List of key personnel, list of essential employees, list of Emergency Co-ordinators

Duties of key personnel




Addresses with telephone numbers of key personnel, emergency coordinator, and

essential employees.

Important addresses and telephone numbers including Government agencies,

neighboring industries and sources of help, outside experts, chemical fact sheets,

population details around the factory.




7.8.6. Description of Hazardous chemicals at plant site.

Sr. No

Common Name

of Raw

Material

IUPAC CAS

Number

Chemical

Formula

Molecular

Weight in

g/mol

Physical

State Odor

Flash

Point

(°C)

Boiling

Point (°C)

Melting

Point (°C) Stability Density LEL UEL

1 Acetone

propan-2-

one 67-64-1 (CH3)2CO 58.08 g/mol Liquid. Ethereal 20°C 56.2 -95.35 Stable

0.7845 g/cu

cm at 15o C 2.60% 12.80%

2 Acetyl chloride

Acetyl

chloride 75-36-5 CH3COCl 78.495 g/mol

Liquid.

(Fuming

liquid.)

Strong. 4.4°C 52 -112 Stable 1.1051 at

15o C/ 4o C 7.30% NA

3 Acetic Acid

Acetic

Acid 64-19-7 CH3COOH 60.052 g/mol Liquid. Pungent, 39°C. 118.1 16.6 Stable 1.0446 4% 19.90%

4

Aluminum

chloride

trichloroal

umane

7446-

70-0 AlCl3 133.332 g/mol

Solid.

(Crystals

solid.)

NA NA NA Sublimes Stable 2.48 NA NA

5 Benzaldehyde

Benzeneca

rbaldehyde

100-52-

7 C6H5CHO 106.124 g/mol Liquid NA

CLOSE

D CUP:

64.4°C

OPEN

CUP:

73.9°C

179 -26 Stable 1.050 at 15o

C/ 4o C 1.40% NA

6 Toluene Toluene

108-88-

3 C6H5CH3 92.141 g/mol Liquid.

Sweet,

pungent,

Benzene

-like.

CLOSE

D CUP:

4.4444°

C OPEN

CUP:

16°C

110.6 -95 Stable 0.8623 g/cu

cm at 20o C 1.10% 7.1%

7 Bromine

Molecular

bromine

7726-

95-6 Br2 159.808 g/mol Liquid.

Pungent.

Suffocat

ing.

NA 58.78 -7.25 Stable 3.1023 NA NA




(Strong.)

8 Biphenyl

1,1'-

biphenyl 92-52-4 C12H10 154.212 g/mol

Solid.

(Crystals

solid.)

Characte

ristic.

(Slight.)

CLOSE

D CUP:

112.8°C

254.5 68.9 Stable 1.041 at 15o

C 0.60% 5.80%

9 1,4- Dioxane

1,4-

dioxane-

2,3-diol

123-91-

1 C4H8O2 88.11 g/mol Liquid.

Ethereal.

Pleasant.

(Slight.)

CLOSE

D CUP:

12°C

OPEN

CUP:

18.3°C

101.1 11.8 Stable 2% 22%

10

Ethylene

Dichloride

1,2-

dichloroeth

ane

107-06-

2 C2H4Cl2 98.954 g/mol Liquid. NA

CLOSE

D CUP:

13°C

OPEN

CUP:

18°C

83.5 -35.3 Stable 1.2351 at

15o C 6.20% 15.60%

11 Ferric Chloride

trichloroiro

n-59

7705-

08-0 FeCl3 165.285 g/mol Solid. NA NA 316 306 Stable - - -

12

4-Hydroxy

Coumarine

4-

hydroxychr

omen-2-

one

1076-

38-6 C9H6O3 162.144 g/mol Solid

Not

Avialabl

e

Not

Avialabl

e

Not

Avialable

Not

Avialable

Not

Avialable

Not

Avialable

Not

Avialab

le

Not

Avialab

le

13

Hydrochloric

Acid 30% chlorane

7732-

18-5

&

7647-

01-0

Not

applicable Not applicable Liquid.

Not

available

.

Not

applicabl

e.

The lowest

known

value is

100°C

(212°F)

(Water)

Not

available

Stability:

The product

is stable.

Instability

Temperature

: Not

available.

Conditions

of

Instability:

The highest

known

value is

0.62 (Air =

1) (Water).

- -




Incompatible

materials

14 Iodine

molecular

iodine

7553-

56-2 I2 253.809 g/mol Solid.

Sharp

Characte

ristic.

(Strong.)

NA 184.4 113.7 Stable 4.93 NA NA

15

Iso Amyl

Alcohol

3-

methylbuta

n-1-ol

123-51-

3 C5H12O 88.15 g/mol Liquid

Disagree

able and

choking

42.78°C. 132 117.2 Stable

0.813 at 15o

C 1.20% 9%

16 Methanol Methanol 67-56-1 CH3OH 32.042 g/mol Liquid.

Alcohol

like.

Pungent

when

crude.

CLOSE

D CUP:

12°C

OPEN

CUP:

16°C

64.5 -97.8 Stable 0.7866 6% 36.50%

17 Petroleum Ether -

8032-

32-4 NA NA Liquid. Slight.

CLOSE

D CUP:

Lower

than -

18°C

60 NA Stable 0.7 1.10% 5.9%

18 Peperidine

110-89-

4 C5H11N 85.15 g/mol Liquid. NA

CLOSE

D CUP:

16.1°C

106 -9 Stable 0.86 NA NA

19

Polyethylene

glycol 400

25322-

68-3

H(OCH2CH2

)nOH

400 (380 - 420)

g/mol

Liquid. (

viscous)

Odorless

.

CLOSE

D CUP:

226.67°

C OPEN

CUP:

231.11°

C

NA 4°C - 6 °C Stable 1.1254 NA NA




20

Sodium

thiosulfate

disodium;d

ioxido-

oxo-

sulfanylide

ne-$l^{6}-

sulfane

7772-

98-7 Na2S2O3 248.19 g/mol Solid. NA NA NA

Decompose

s. Stable. 1.73 NA NA

21

Sodium

Methoxide 30%

sodium;me

thanolate

124-41-

4 CH3ONa 54.03 g/mol

Solid. (Solid

powder.

Amorphous

solid powder

or lumps. )

NA

CLOSE

D CUP:

33°C

NA

Decomposit

ion

temperature

: >126°C

Stable. 1.1 7.30% 36%

22

Sodium

Borohydride

sodium;bor

on(1-)

16940-

66-2 NaBH4 37.84 g/mol Solid. NA NA NA

Decompose

s. Stable. 1.074 NA NA




7.8.7. Likely Dangers To The Plant

Sr.

No. Accident Scenario Causes

Consequence

Zone

2. Spill

Pipe line /pump gland leakage, Gasket

failure

Spill of

Flammable solvents : Methanol

- Toluene, Acetyl Chloride etc.

Toxic chemicals - Bromine

Local

3. Large spill Rupture of drum Local

4. Pressure development Pressure development ,

Uncontrolled reaction exothermic Local

5. Fire

Any spill of flammable chemical,

e.g. solvent spill finding source

catching fire on finding of ignition

source.

Local

6. Electric fire At transformer area Local

7.

Release of

Toxic / flammable

Vapors

Distillation column, failure of cooling

water supply, etc. at Condenser.

Lead to an off-

site consequences

8. Fall of structure Earthquake , poor maintenance Local




7.8.8. Details of Safety Systems in the Plant Premises

The below section will explain about the safety features & measures to be adopted by M/s

Pest Control India Pvt. Ltd. for dealing with the onsite emergency situation.

A) Alarm / Siren

There will be totally 10 nos. of hooters located in the plant premises. Once in week by giving

an ―All Clear‖ siren will be sounded for testing purpose. Emergency Alarm annountiator

panel will be located at gate office building.

On hearing alarm the incident controller will activate the action on Disaster control plan by

giving proper instructions or predetermined signals. The alarm code used in the company is

explained below,

ALARM CODE

Sr. No Situation Type of Siren/Alarm

1. Emergency at Site One Minute waxing and wailing siren

2. All Clear One Minute continuous siren

3. Evacuation Three minutes waxing and wailing siren

B) Assembly Points

Numbers of assemblies in the plant location are identified wherein employees who are not

directly connected with the disaster management would be assembled for safety and rescue.

Emergency breathing apparatus, minimum facilities like water etc. would be organized. In

view of the size of plant, different locations are earmarked as assembly points. Two assembly

points are identified by the company i.e. one near the main gate of the company and other one

is located near the second gate of the company. Depending upon the location of hazard, the

assembly points are to be used.




C) Mock Drills

The company organizes periodical mock drill / rehearsal by creating an emergency situation

so as to verify preparedness and awareness as well as shortcomings on the part of the person

to overcome the same. Sufficient time is provided prior to mock drill to the emergency

services and public for proper response to exercise and provide training also. Record the

deficiencies of the system during the trial and take appropriate actions to improve the

efficiency of the plan in terms of preparedness and response.

D) Training

By imparting an effective training from time to time, the awareness is being kept alive all the

time to ensure safety awareness, preparedness for emergency situations, good housekeeping,

discipline, etc. Display of safety slogans, operative instructions and motivation for safety

should is made the part of the company‘s normal activities. All the persons earmarked for the

emergency services are trained to respond to the emergency. The company conducts internal

& external training for Environment Health & safety. The training is conducted at a

documented frequency. The external training is conducted six monthly and internal training is

conducted every month. Training is imparted to the employees by raising siren in specific

pattern. Employees are given training of escape routes, taking shelter, protecting from toxic

effects. Employees are provided with information related to fire hazards and first aid

measures.

E) Emergency Power Supply

Plant facilities would be connected to Generator and is placed in an auto mode. Thus, water

pumps, plant‘s lighting and emergency control centre, administrative building and other

auxiliary services are connected to emergency power supply. In all the blocks, flameproof

type emergency lamps are provided.

F) Wind Sock

Wind sock is provided in the company. The workers are trained in the mock drill regarding

the usage of the wind sock for identifying the directions for taking shelter or identifying the

area of high toxicity in case of emergency.




G) Fire Fighting Facilities

Firefighting equipment suitable for emergency are maintained well in each section in the

plant. This would be developed according to the statutory requirements. However, fire

hydrant line covering major areas has been laid. Fire alarms will be located in the bulk

storage areas. The below details highlights the fire fighting facilities at site.

7.8.9. List of fire extinguishers provided

1. No. of fire extinguishers – 17 no.

2. Type of extinguishers – DCP/ABC

3. Location of Fire Extinguishers: As given below

Table No.7.7: Details of fire extinguishers with location

Sr. No

Ext No.

Location

Type

Capacity

1 U-01 Main Gate ABC 6 Kg

2 U-02 Meter Room ABC 6 Kg

3 U-03 Admin Office ABC 6 Kg

4 U-04 EO Can Filling ABC 6 Kg

5 U-05 MCC Room DCP 25 Kg

6 U-06 Fire Hydrant Room ABC 6 Kg

7 U-07 ETP DCP 5 Kg

8 A-01 Plant Building A-Wing DCP 5 Kg

9 A-02 Plant Building A-Wing DCP 5 Kg

10 B-01 Plant Building B-Wing DCP 5 Kg

11 C-01 Plant Building C-Wing DCP 5 Kg

12 C-02 Plant Building C-Wing ABC 4 Kg

13 R-01 R & D Center ABC 4 Kg

Fire Fighting Tank Details

Capacity of Fire Fighting tanks 250 KL

Type of tank Overhead/ Below head Below Head

Material of Construction RCC

Pump Capacity of fire fighting tank Main pump – 137 m3/hr

No of assembly points 2 Nos Near to each gate

No of exit points for emergency evacuation

6 No

Fire Hydrant system Yes








A. Water requirement for Fire Fighting and Back – up Time Calculation.

The amount of water required for firefighting purpose can be estimated by the below

formula:

Water required in liters per minutes = (A + B +C + D)/20

i.) The total area in sq.mtr of all Floors including galleries in all building of the factory (Total

Built up Area) = 1039.94 sq.m.

ii.) The total area in sq.mtr of all Floors and galleries including open spaces in which

combustible materials = 1686.64 sq.m.

iii.) The total area in sq.mtr of all Floors over 15 mtr above ground level = NIL sq.m.

iv.) The total area in sq.mtr of all floors of buildings other than those of fire resisting

construction of various floors is so certified by any fire association or fire insurance company

= NIL sq.m.

Water required in liters per minutes = (1039.94 +1686.64 + NIL+ NIL)/20

= 136.3 lit/min = 0.136 m3/min

The quantity of firefighting tank is 250 m3.

Time (min) = [Total water in fire fighting tank (m3)]/water required m

3/min

= 250/ 0.136

= 1838 min = 286/60 = 30 Hrs. 63 Minutes.




B. Justification considering pump capacity

The pump capacity in the plant is 137m3/hr, therefore according to the discharge capacity of

the pump installed. The back-up time by which the tank will be empty is calculated below,

Time (min) = [Total water in fire fighting tank (m3)]/discharge capacity (m

3/hr)

= 250/137

= 1.82 Hours

Back-up time will be 1.82 Hrs

7.8.10. Medical Facilities

The total number of employees in M/s Pest Control India Pvt. Ltd would be around 50 Nos.

According to the Factories Act 1948 & Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963, 5 first aiders to be

appointed out of which 1 should be at site at any given time. Occupational Health Center is

provided in which a part time factory medical officer shall visit the factory at least twice in a

week. Also one qualified person on First Aid measures will be on duty. First aid box will be

provided in every department of the company. At present there is only 5 first aid box with 5

people trained in using it. Necessary specific medicines for emergency treatment of burns

patients and for those affected by toxicity would be maintained. Breathing apparatus and

other emergency medical equipment would be provided and maintained in the OHC.

Private medical practitioners & government hospital would be approached in case of

emergency & short supply in the plant.

Names of medical personnel and medical facilities in the surrounding area would be prepared

and updated which can be identified in the security office and emergency control center. The

help of nearby industrial managements would be taken under mutual aid response group

agreement if required.

Keeping in view the nature of the emergency, two levels of co-ordination are proposed. In the

case of an On Site Emergency, resources within the organization would be mobilized as

explained in the above section and in the event of an extreme emergency; local authorities‘

help would be sought.




In the event of an emergency developing into an offsite emergency, local authority and

District Emergency Authority (normally the Collector) would be appraised and under his

supervision, the Off Site Disaster Management Plan would be exercised. The detailed risk

analysis has indicated that the pool fire effects would be felt outside the factory. Therefore it

is necessary to prepare an offsite emergency plan.

For this purpose, the offsite emergency plan has been highlighted in the below section, for the

facilities that are available locally, i.e. medical, transport, personnel, rescue accommodation,

voluntary organizations etc. would be mustered. Necessary rehearsals and training in the form

of mock drills should be organized in consultation with the district emergency authority.

7.9. Off-Site Emergency Preparedness Plan

The off-site plan will be prepared with the help of the local district authorities. The proposed

plan will be based on the following guidelines.

7.9.1. Introduction

Off-site emergency plan follows the on-site emergency plan. When the consequences of an

emergency situation go beyond the plant boundaries, it becomes an off-site emergency. Off-

site emergency is essentially the responsibility of the public administration. However, the

factory management will provide the public administration with the technical information

relating to the nature, quantum and probable consequences on the neighboring population.

The off-site plan in detail will be based on those events, which are most likely to occur, but

other less likely events, which have severe consequence, will also be considered. Incidents,

which have very severe consequences yet have a small probability of occurrence, should also

be considered during the preparation of the plan. However, the key feature of a good off-site

emergency plan is flexibility in its application to emergencies other than those specifically

included in the formation of the plan.

The roles of the various parties who will be involved in the implementation of an off-site plan

are described below. Depending on local arrangements, the responsibility for the off-site plan

should either rest with the works management or, with the local authority. Either way, the

plan should identify an emergency coordinating officer, who would take the overall




command of the off-site activities. As with the on-site plan, an emergency control centre

should be set up with whom the emergency coordinating officer & emergency planning

officer can operate. An early decision will be required in many cases on the advice to be

given to people living "within range" of the accident; in particular, whether they should be

evacuated or told to go indoor. In the latter case, the decision can regularly be reviewed in the

event of an escalation of the incident.

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, although a severe smoke hazard

may require this to be reviewed periodically

If a fire is escalating and in turn threatening a store of hazardous material, it might be

necessary to evacuate people nearby, but only if there is time; if insufficient time

exists, people should be advised to stay indoors and shield themselves from the fire

For release or potential release of toxic materials, limited evacuation may be

appropriate downwind if there is time. The decision would depend partly on the type

of housing "at risk". Conventional housing of solid construction with windows closed

offers substantial protection from the effects of a toxic cloud, while shanty house,

which can exist close to factories, offers little or no protection.




Figure No. 7.2: Organizational Structure For Offsite Emergency Management

7.9.2. Role of the Chief Inspector

Chief Inspectors are likely to want to satisfy themselves that the organization responsible for

producing the off-site plan has made adequate arrangements for handling emergencies of all

types including major emergencies. Chief Inspector may verify the documented procedures

and evidence of exercise undertaken to test the onsite & offsite plan The copy of the

information furnished to the workers, local authority, general public & District Emergency

Authority is submitted to the Chief Inspector for review. If the Chief Inspector is not satisfied

with the content, he may direct the occupier to supply further information to the workers,

authority, general public & District Emergency Authority as deemed necessary.

7.9.3. Role of the Emergency Coordinating Officer

The various emergency services will be coordinated by an emergency coordinating officer

(ECO), who is designated by the District Collector. The ECO will liaise closely with the Site

Controller. Again, depending on local arrangements, for very severe incidents with major or

Site Controller

Emergency Co-ordinating

OfficerAppointed by District Authority

Emergency Planning

Officer Appointed by Local Authority

Chief

InspectorAppointed by State

Gov. Authority

General

Public

Fire

Authority

Heath

Authority

Police

Authority

State Pollution

Control Board

Emergency Plan




prolonged off-site consequences, the external control should be passed on to a Emergency

Planning Officer of the local authority administrator.

7.9.4. Role of the Local Authority

The company will enter into an agreement with the Emergency Planning Officer (EPO) of the

area, within whose jurisdiction the factory is situated for the Emergency officer to take

appropriate steps to inform the general public outside the factory who likely to be affected by

an accident. The information in the prescribed format would be shared with the EPO by the

site controller. The duty to prepare the off-site plan lies with the local authorities. The

emergency planning officer (EPO) appointed should carry out his duty in preparing for a

whole range of different emergencies within the local authority area. The EPO should liase

with the site controller for ensuring that the plan is continually updated.

It is the responsibility of the EPO to ensure that all those organizations, which will be

involved off site in, handling the emergency, know of their role and are able to accept it by

having for example, sufficient staff and appropriate equipment to cover their particular

responsibilities. Rehearsals for off-site plans is organized by the EPO.

7.9.5. Role of Fire Authorities

The control of a fire should normally be the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer

who would take over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller on arrival at the

site. The senior fire brigade officer should also have a similar responsibility for other events,

such as explosions and toxic release. Fire authorities in the region should be apprised about

the location of all stores of flammable materials, water and foam supply points, and fire-

fighting equipment. They should be involved in on-site emergency rehearsals both as

participants and, on occasion, as observers of exercises involving on-site personnel.

7.9.6. Role of Health Authorities

Health authorities, including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances, and similar other

persons/institutions should have a vital part to play following a major accident, and they

should form an integral part of the emergency plan. For major fires, injuries should be the

result of the effects of thermal radiation to a varying degree, and the knowledge and




experience to handle this in all but extreme cases may be generally available in most

hospitals. For major toxic releases, the effects vary according to the chemical in question, and

the health authorities should be apprised about the likely toxic releases from the plant, which

will enable them to deal with the aftermath of a toxic release with treatment appropriate to

such casualties. Major off-site incidents are likely to require medical equipment and facilities

in additional to those available locally, and a medical "mutual aid" scheme should exist to

enable the assistance of neighboring authorities to be obtained in the event of an emergency.

7.9.7. Role of Police Authority

Formal duties of the police during an emergency include protecting life and property and

controlling traffic movements. Their functions should include controlling bystanders,

evacuating the public, identifying the dead and dealing with casualties, and informing

relatives of dead or injured.

7.9.7. Role of Pollution Control Board

Pollution control board has to ensure if there is any release of toxic substances / pollutants

during emergency by carrying site monitoring etc. and inform about the same to district

authority.

7.9.8. External agencies contact details involved during emergency

Table No. 7.8: Details of external agencies to be involved during emergency

Details of Hospitals

Sr.

No.

Name of Hospital Address Telephone Distances

1 Dr. Vaidya,

Central Hospital,

Cbf Building,

Taloja, Raigad-

Maharashtra -

410208

93222 64037 1 km

2 MGM Hospital Sector 4E,

Kalamboli, Navi

Mumbai,

Maharashtra 410218

022 2742 3405 4 km




3 Rana Hospital Taloja Phase 1,

Petali, Sector 2,

Taloja, Navi

Mumbai,

Maharashtra 410208

080823 22200 3.6 km

Details of Police Stations

Sr.

No.

Name of Police

Station

Address Telephone Distances

1 Taloja Police

Station

Maharashtra

Industrial

Development

Corporation, Taloja,

Navi Mumbai,

Maharashtra 410208

27412333/0425 1 km

Details of Fire Stations

Sr.

No.

Name of Fire

Station

Address Telephone Distances

1 Taloja MIDC Fire

station

Plot No 320, Taloja,

Raigad-Maharashtra

- 410208, Near

Deepak Fertilizer

27401055/27411432 2.7 km

Details of MIDC Offices

Sr.

No.

Name of MIDC Address Telephone Distances

1 Taloja MIDC Taloja MIDC 27412260 1 km

Details of Pollution Control Department

Sr.

No.

Name of PCD Address Telephone Distances

1 Maharashtra

pollution control

board ( MPCB)

Raigad Bavan, 7th

floor Sector - 11,

C.B.D Belapur, Navi

Mumbai

022 27572740 8.2km

7.10. Resettlement & Rehabilitation Details

The proposed activity will be carried out at the existing plot of the company located at

notified industrial area, Taloja. Hence rehabilitation & resettlement aspects are not

applicable in this project.

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