A place for my personal thoughts/views on safety, with focus on industrial safety.
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Sep 22, 2019
Lightning induced blast
In a crusher quarry, two blasters placed gelatin sticks in the place. Before igniting it, there was huge rain with lightning which lead to blast. The stones fell on the persons and they died at the spot.
Sep 15, 2019
Fall of crane trolley - death of person under
The offence was registered by police under Indian Penal Code Section 304 (causing death due to negligence) against the project engineer and safety supervisor.
Such incidents can be prevented by barricading the area under loads being lifted, placing caution boards and ensuring supervision.
Such incidents can be prevented by barricading the area under loads being lifted, placing caution boards and ensuring supervision.