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A fire broke out at the Indian Oil Corporation refinery in Gujarat's Vadodara today. The blaze started at plant number A-1, A-2 and a boiler around 2 pm. The boiler exploded with a loud sound and the fire spread to the storage tanker as well .
A Contractual worker Dhimant Makwana of 32 years died in this fire at the refinery .
* I'm traying to prepare R C A (Root Cause Analysis ) and Probability of this pathetic accident. Suggestions from any end specially from Safety professionals are well come .
RCA -
Immediate Causes -
1. *Boiler explosion*: Probable cause of initial fire.
2. *Ignition source*: Unknown ignition source (electrical, mechanical, or human error).
3. *Fuel source*: Presence of flammable materials (oil, gas).
Underlying Causes-
1. *Maintenance deficiencies*: Inadequate boiler maintenance.
2. *Safety protocol non-compliance*: Potential lapses in safety procedures.
3. *Inadequate training*: Insufficient training for contractual workers.
4. *Equipment design/flaws*: Potential boiler design or manufacturing defects.
5. *Inadequate supervision*: Insufficient oversight.
Root Causes-
1. *Procedural deficiencies*: Inadequate safety protocols and procedures.
2. *Organizational culture*: Lack of safety emphasis or accountability.
3. *Resource allocation*: Insufficient resources (funding, personnel).
4. *Regulatory compliance*: Potential non-compliance with safety regulations.
5. *Communication breakdown*: Inadequate communication between workers, supervisors.
Contributing Factors-
1. *Human error*: Potential mistakes by workers or supervisors.
2. *Environmental factors*: Weather conditions, plant layout.
3. *Equipment aging*: Aging infrastructure.
4. *Contractor management*: Inadequate contractor oversight.
5. *Safety audits*: Inadequate or infrequent safety audits.
Recommendations -
1. *Investigate boiler maintenance records*: Review maintenance schedules and procedures.
2. *Conduct safety audits*: Comprehensive safety audits.
3. *Enhance training programs*: Regular training for workers.
4. *Implement safety protocols*: Standardize safety procedures.
5. *Review contractor management*: Strengthen contractor oversight.
6. *Install explosion-proof equipment*: Upgrade equipment.
7. *Emergency response planning*: Review and enhance emergency response plans.
Probability :
Pre-accident metrics-
1. *Historical accident rate*: Review previous refinery accidents.
2. *Boiler maintenance records*: Assess maintenance frequency and quality.
3. *Safety audit results*: Evaluate recent safety audit findings.
4. *Employee training*: Review training programs for contractual workers.
Probability calculation-
(Assuming)
1. Historical accident rate: 0.01 (1% chance)
2. Boiler maintenance quality: 0.8 (80% effective)
3. Safety audit compliance: 0.9 (90% compliant)
4. Employee training effectiveness: 0.85 (85% effective)
Using FTA/ETA:
1. *Boiler explosion probability*: 0.005 (0.5%)
2. *Fire spread probability*: 0.03 (3%)
3. *Fatal accident probability*: 0.001 (0.1%)
4. *Combined probability*: 0.0081 (0.81%)
Risk matrix-
| Risk Level | Probability | Severity | Mitigation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| High | ≥0.01 | Fatal/Critical | Immediate action |
| Medium | 0.001-0.01 | Serious | Scheduled maintenance |
| Low | ≤0.001 | Minor | Routine inspection |
*Recommendations*
1. Enhance boiler maintenance
2. Improve safety audits
3. Upgrade employee training
4. Implement explosion-proof equipment
5. Review emergency response plans .
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Workers struck by toppled glass doors
On 2 February 2023, a group of workers was unpacking glass doors from a shipping container when nine of the doors (each weighing about 120 kg) toppled and struck two of the workers. One worker died of his injuries while the other had to be hospitalised.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the glass doors were being unpacked from the shipping container without any form of support or restraint.
Transportation of heavy material not secured in a stable position, such as glass panels stacked vertically, poses a high risk of the material toppling onto workers. The WSH Council calls on all companies handling heavy material, including glass panels, to undertake an urgent assessment of their safety measures.
What companies should do
Companies should urgently assess and ensure that their WSH management system includes the following measures or checks:
• Container packing plan: Request from the supplier a detailed packing plan which provides information on the contents of the shipping container such as the cargo inventory list, the weight of each cargo item, arrangement of cargo within the container, and how each item has been secured. If feasible, ask suppliers to pack the cargo in a stable or secured way, such that they will not topple during unpacking.
• Safe unpacking method: Obtain from the supplier the instructions for safe container unpacking. The unpacking method depends on how the cargo was packed. The following are two recommended packing/ unpacking methods:
1. Bundling cargo into a crate or case within the container. The crate or case may then be moved in or out of the container using a purpose-built overhead travelling crane and/ or forklift with telescopic handlers.
2. In the case of glass panels, strap them onto palletised A-frame racks which can be moved in or out of the container using pallet jacks and/ or forklifts.
• Secured cargo: If the cargo cannot be bundled into a crate or strapped onto A-frame racks, ensure the cargo is secured in place with mechanical support (e.g. props, braces or frames) and/ or restraint belts attached to the anchor points inside the container. To prevent toppling and facilitate unpacking, remove the supports and restraints one at a time only for the cargo being moved whilst ensuring that the remaining items are still secured.
• Safe Work Procedure (SWP): Establish and implement a SWP for handling heavy cargo with toppling risks. The SWP should include the safe unpacking method, risk controls, safe working positions, and the mechanical handling equipment to be used. Train workers (including contractors and outsourced workers) on the safe unpacking method and provide on-site supervision to ensure the SWPs are closely followed.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provide workers with the necessary PPE (e.g. safety helmet, safety shoes, safety eyewear, gloves, high-visibility reflective vest) for the unpacking task.
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Workers struck by toppled glass doors
On 2 February 2023, a group of workers was unpacking glass doors from a shipping container when nine of the doors (each weighing about 120 kg) toppled and struck two of the workers. One worker died of his injuries while the other had to be hospitalised.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the glass doors were being unpacked from the shipping container without any form of support or restraint.
Transportation of heavy material not secured in a stable position, such as glass panels stacked vertically, poses a high risk of the material toppling onto workers. The WSH Council calls on all companies handling heavy material, including glass panels, to undertake an urgent assessment of their safety measures.
What companies should do
Companies should urgently assess and ensure that their WSH management system includes the following measures or checks:
• Container packing plan: Request from the supplier a detailed packing plan which provides information on the contents of the shipping container such as the cargo inventory list, the weight of each cargo item, arrangement of cargo within the container, and how each item has been secured. If feasible, ask suppliers to pack the cargo in a stable or secured way, such that they will not topple during unpacking.
• Safe unpacking method: Obtain from the supplier the instructions for safe container unpacking. The unpacking method depends on how the cargo was packed. The following are two recommended packing/ unpacking methods:
1. Bundling cargo into a crate or case within the container. The crate or case may then be moved in or out of the container using a purpose-built overhead travelling crane and/ or forklift with telescopic handlers.
2. In the case of glass panels, strap them onto palletised A-frame racks which can be moved in or out of the container using pallet jacks and/ or forklifts.
• Secured cargo: If the cargo cannot be bundled into a crate or strapped onto A-frame racks, ensure the cargo is secured in place with mechanical support (e.g. props, braces or frames) and/ or restraint belts attached to the anchor points inside the container. To prevent toppling and facilitate unpacking, remove the supports and restraints one at a time only for the cargo being moved whilst ensuring that the remaining items are still secured.
• Safe Work Procedure (SWP): Establish and implement a SWP for handling heavy cargo with toppling risks. The SWP should include the safe unpacking method, risk controls, safe working positions, and the mechanical handling equipment to be used. Train workers (including contractors and outsourced workers) on the safe unpacking method and provide on-site supervision to ensure the SWPs are closely followed.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provide workers with the necessary PPE (e.g. safety helmet, safety shoes, safety eyewear, gloves, high-visibility reflective vest) for the unpacking task.
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Effect of noise on a worker can include
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POST- Fire & Safety officer -01
EXPERIENCE -5 or 10yrs
Salary -depends you &last salary
Qualification = bsc Be.fire . sub fire officer course . mba fire
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Permanent job
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Urgent requirement for the safety professional
Position:- Safety Officer/Executive.
Location: Kerala, UP, Gujarat, Bihar, and other locations.
Salary:- 18k to 40k/- P/M
Qualifications:- Degree/ Diploma in engineering with ADIS/PDIS/ State technical board.
The candidate should have good experience in metro, bridges, flyovers, road projects, and communication skills, be computer literate, and have roles & responsibilities.
Note: minimum experience 2 years, Nebosh IGC and the Nikmar pass-out candidates will be preferred.
Total Requirments: 85nos.
If interested, please send CV to
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Urgent requirement for
Safety officer
Location- Nabinagar, Bihar FGD project
Qualifications- technical degree + ADIS AICTC approved
Salary 25000+ accommodation
Contact. +917004525699
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Urgent requirement for
Safety officer
Location- Nabinagar, Bihar FGD project
Qualifications- technical degree + ADIS AICTC approved
Salary 25000+ accommodation
Contact. +917004525699
@safetyiseverywhere @job opening
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