Safety Thoughts, News and Information

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

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May 20, 2018

Death during filling of balloons with helium gas

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During the filling of balloons with helium gas from a cylinder, suddenly it exploded. Due to the impact of explosion, the boy aged 17 years ...

Under construction bridge / flyover collapse in Varanasi on 15.05.2018 - reasons

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As per reports, the bridge / flyover collapse leading to 18 deaths was due to issues involving design, quality, barrication, supervision. Pr...
May 11, 2018

At least 8 students, 1 teacher injured in chemical fire at Hendersonville school

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At least 8 students, 1 teacher injured in chemical fire at Hendersonville school : An official with the Hendersonville Fire Department said ...
Apr 23, 2018

Ammonia causes chemical burns

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During unloading, ammonium hydroxide from the tank splashes on the face of the person causing chemical burns. The person was taken to hospit...
Mar 9, 2018

Fire and explosion in pharma factory

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In an incident of explosions in pharmaceutical factories that stored combustible chemicals, one person died, few persons suffered burn in...
Dec 29, 2017

14 killed in roof top pub fire at Mumbai

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In a fire incident at a roof top pub fire at 0100 hr (in the early morning hours), at least 14 persons lost their lives. About 50 persons w...
Dec 14, 2017

Some times, strange clues help in investigation

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Please see the attached link on the topic. https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/m.timesofindia.com/city/hyderabad/mutton-soup-burns-lovers-acid...
Dec 3, 2017

Underground metro travel exposes to carcinogens

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http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/current-affairs-trends/underground-metro-exposes-commuters-to-cancer-causing-agents-study-2451331.ht...
Nov 27, 2017

Issue of safety kit to registered construction workers by Maharashtra government

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Maharashtra government decided to issue safety kit and essential items kit containing safety shoe, helmet, gloves, reflective jacket, dust m...
Nov 23, 2017

Operator is crushed fatally due to trapping of hand between rollers in a rubber factory

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In a rubber factory, while pushing a sheet into rollers, his hand got dragged and was crushed to death.  Such accidents can be prevented by...
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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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