Safety Thoughts, News and Information

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

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Mar 10, 2021

EHSTODAY.COM article on "Reduce arc flash risks with MCCs"

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In the article (link below), the author makes suggestions / methods to reduce arc flash risks (remote access and monitor, proper installatio...
Mar 9, 2021

Fatal fire in a multistorey building in Kolkota

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In a fire incident that happened yesterday at about 1810 hr on the 13th floor of a building, seven persons including firefighters and police...
Mar 5, 2021

Silly funny selfie by an intern in a prison causes change of 600 locks

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An intern in a prison took a selfie and posted it. But the selfie revealed the picture of the master key that could have compromised the sec...
Mar 4, 2021

Attitude for safety

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Every day we hear or read about accidents during transport, in factories, etc. Most of the time, reasons appear to be silly which could have...
Mar 3, 2021

Death of crane operator

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In a reported incident, a crane operator fell out on the road, after hitting another crane moving ahead on the road. The crane toppled and t...
Mar 1, 2021

Power failure - exposure to toxic gases - deaths and injuries

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As per reports on the internet, 5 persons died and 8 persons got injured on exposure to toxic gases. It is stated that a short circuit led t...
Feb 27, 2021

Significance of Leadership for Safety in Licensee Organizations: Self-Regulation

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Yesterday, I listened to a seminar through virtual mode on the above topic. The message conveyed through all presentations was good. The pre...
Feb 25, 2021

EHS article on, how to identify fake N95 masks

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https://www.ehstoday.com/ppe/article/21155518/how-to-identify-fake-n95-masks?oly_enc_id=1936G3569489I9F
Feb 24, 2021

High levels of PM2.5 and PM10 during early hours - morning exercisers to protect themselves

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It is reported that particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 levels are very high even during early hours, particularly in winter. This is when the...
Feb 13, 2021

Importance of readily available data for preventing disasters - an article

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Recently, I came across an article  from Kinsmen Group, as given below. It discussed the importance of readily available data on workplace a...
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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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