Safety Thoughts, News and Information

A place for my personal thoughts/views on safety, with focus on industrial safety.

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May 23, 2014

Crowding near the entry point of examination centers

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I went to an examination center to drop my son for medical admission entrance test. The authorities were allowing only the candidates to ent...
May 16, 2014

Do not rate growth of a nation from per capita power consumption

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Judging the growth of a nation based on per capita power consumption is not correct without knowing how effectively this power is consumed. ...

Reflection of sun light from the buildings damages the car parked below

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Though we know reflection of sun rays can cause fire, this news item made me to keep in mind that I should consider this aspect also while ...
May 7, 2014

Stay Covered in the Sun » OHS Insider OHS Insider

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SPOT THE SAFETY VIOLATION: Stay Covered in the Sun » OHS Insider OHS Insider The article explains that those who work under Sun for more...
Apr 29, 2014

Explosive effect of accidents in the chemical industry

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An article about chemical accidents http://www.icis.com/Articles/2010/03/29/9345517/the-explosive-effect-of-accidents-in-the-chemical-indu...

Blast during dismantling of a chemical boiler - 3 persons die due to burns

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Three persons died in a blast that occurred during the dismantling of a chemical boiler in a scrap godown. The contents of the boiler are no...
Apr 27, 2014

Plant shutdown after reaching the target

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I am surprised to read a old news item (see the link below) on the above title. The title of the news item is about an accident causing burn...
Apr 26, 2014

Effectiveness of safety programme - management support

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Appointment of safety officers is a mandatory requirement. When cost cutting is the mantra (rule) everywhere particularly when the company i...
Apr 13, 2014

Easy to blame others for fires in our premises - what about our preparedness?

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Today I read in a news paper that fire services reached late to the site of fire by which some property damage already took place. Such reas...
Mar 1, 2014

Sun flowers for radioactive material decontamination - WTF Facts : funny, interesting & weird facts

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WTF Facts : funny, interesting & weird facts LINK
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V.V.Mahesh Kumar
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Diploma in Industrial Safety. Past experience - design of chemical equipment and piping for 11 yr. Working as an industrial safety professional in a government department for the last 25 years. For last four years, also engaged in advice on radiological safety.
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