EHS Legal Regulations Training

19 January 2016
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Introductions

Workshop Outline
• Introductions
• Overview of the Indian EHS Regulatory Framework
• Key Environmental Legislations Applicable
• Group Exercise
• Overview of Indian Industrial Health and Safety Framework
• Key H&S Legislations Applicable
• Group Exercise
• Open discussion- Q&A Session
• Conclusion
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Workshop Objectives
At the end of this program participants should be able to:
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs EHS performance in India;

• Understand key provisions of the EHS regulations applicable;
• Describe the actions required and responsibilities of various stakeholders, in
maintaining in compliance with the EHS regulations;
• Identify sources from which to access up to date information regarding regulations;
• Identify potential violations of EHS regulations when you review a condition;
• and
• Understand industry best practices related to aspects of compliance.

Session Plan: Day 1
• 09:15 to 09:30 Safety Brief, Safety Moment • Regulations on Electrical Safety
• 09:30 – 09:40 Introductions • 15:30 to 15:40 Tea/ Coffee Break
• 09:40 to 11:30 Session 1 • 15:40 to 17:30 Session 4

• Introduction to EHS Regulations & Regulatory Framework • Regulations on Fire Safety & NBC 2005 Requirements
• Introduction to the Basics of EHS Liability • Regulations on Petroleum Safety
• Regulations on Water Use; Wastewater Discharge & Air • Regulations on Gas Cylinder Safety
Emissions • Regulations on Radiation Protection
11:30 to 11:40 Leg-Stretch Break
• 17:30 to 17:45 Tea/ Coffee Break
• 11:40 to 13:00 Session 2
• 17:45 to 19:30 Session 5
• Regulations on Hazardous Chemicals & Hazardous Wastes
• Consent Conditions;
• Regulations on Bio-medical Wastes, E-Wastes & Battery
wastes • Regulations on Medical Surveillance
• Regulations on Ambient Noise, Ozone Depleting Substances, • Public Liability Insurance

& Groundwater • Q&A, Open Forum, Feedback & Conclusion of Training
• 13:00 to 13:30 Lunch Break

13:30 to 15:30 Session 3
• Recap
• Occupational Hazards Prevention and Control Regulations on
Electrical Safety
• Training and Qualification Requirements
Part 1
Compliance Requirements:
Environment
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Session 1
• Introduction to EHS Regulations

• Introduction to Basics of EHS Liability
• Regulations on Water, Wastewater and
Air Emissions
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Exercise 1: Your Understanding of ENV Regulations
• Do cooling tower blowdown and boiler blowdown need to be declared as trade
effluent in CTO application?
• Do vents of the local exhaust system need to be included in the CTO application
under the Air Act 1981?
• Do parts of the regulations not stated/ referenced in the Consents and
Authorization apply to the industry?
• Is a CTE and revision of Consent required if the industry moves from oil-fired
boilers to biomass-fired boilers, thereby reducing fossil fuel use?
• Is Water Cess to be paid separately, if the industry pays the industrial development
corporation for the water consumed each month?
• Does an industry that reuses all wastewater have to measure and record the
quantity of water reused and the applications it is used for? Does this need to be
reflected in the water cess returns?

Basic EHS Regulation Chronology
250 B.C.: Emperor Ashoka becomes the first statesman in recorded

history to establish an environmental department in his administration.
Article 21- Citizens’

Fundamental Right: to a
wholesome Environment,
granted under the
Fundamental Right to Life
1949: Incorporated protection of the environment as

one of the fundamental duties of every citizen.
Article 48A- Commitment of
the State: to protect the 1976: amended the constitution empowering the state to
Environment (Directive
Principles of State Policy and protect and improve the environment for safeguarding
Fundamental Duties chapters) public health, forest and wildlife.
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Regulatory Timelines
Haz Waste Rules 2008
EIA Notification, 2006
PCBs Case (2005)
Pesticide Residue Case (2004, 2005, 2006)
EP Rules (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
Haz Waste Case (2003)
Haz Waste Rules Amendment (2003)
Noise Rules (2002)
Battery Rules (2001)
Air Quality Case (2001)
Delhi Landuse Case (2000)
ODS Rules (2000)
Haz Waste Rules Amendment (2000)
Haz Chem Rules Amendment (2000)
Municipal Waste Rules (2000)
Biomedical Waste Rules (1998)
Bichhri Case (1996)
Vellore Tannery Case (1996)
PLI Act (1991)
Haz Waste Rules (1989)
EPAct (1986)
Delhi Gas Leak Case (1985)
Bhopal Disaster Case (1984)
Air Act (1981)
Water Act (1974)
1970 1980 1990 2000

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Chetriya Pardushan Mukti Sangarsh Samiti Vs. UP (1990);

Subhash Kr Vs. State of Bihar (1991);
Virender Gaur Vs. State of Haryana (1995), etc. –
Right to Life includes Right to Wholesome, Pollution-Free
Environment
The Delhi Gas Leak Case, 1986 –
Concept of Absolute Liability for
Hazardous Substances The Vellore Tanneries Case, 1996 –
Concept of Precautionary Principle
The Bichhri Case – 1994
Strict Liability & Concept of Polluter Pays
Research Foundation for Science v. Union of India,

WP 657/1995, Supreme Court Judgment dated 14 October 2003
Hazardous Waste Management – Disclosure of Information
Sterlite Tuticorin, 2013

Exemplary Financial Penalty
Legal Provisions on Liability for Environmental Harm
• Absolute, Non-Delegable Liability
• Exceptions to Strict Liability under Rylands vs. Fletcher (i.e. Acts of God; Act of Third Party; Plaintiff’s
Own Fault, Consent of Plaintiff and Statutory Authority), Do Not Apply.
• ‘Onus of Proof’ regarding origin of impacts/ contamination lies with the occupier.
• ‘Precautionary Principle’ - where there are threats of serious and irreversible damage, lack of scientific
certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation.
• ‘Polluter Pay’s Principle’ - liability is on ‘owners’ and ‘operators’ of the property. The penalties imposed
have included closure and recovery of cost of remediation from the responsible industries. The liability
typically extends to individuals who have operational control and/or executive powers and/or
individual or joint ownership of assets. Former owners can be held liable for remediation, if they are
proved to be the ‘polluter’.
• For impacts/ contamination from hazardous wastes, the authorities can demand payment of the entire
remedial cost in advance and levy penalty in addition.
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Legal Provisions on Liability for Environmental Harm
• It is a criminal offence to cause or knowingly permit any groundwater/ water body/ land contamination.
• Disclosure -“forthwith information” is to be given in cases of known or suspected contamination.
• Standards - no specific soil or groundwater contamination standards. Contamination is identified and

evaluated subjectively based on actual impact, potential impact or risk to natural resources (soil quality
and productivity, surface water, groundwater, etc.) and human health. Indian drinking water standards
(IS:10500) and WHO guidelines values have statutory relevance.
• Investigation – Periodic (preferably annual), soil and groundwater monitoring is required, if the facility
falls within the purview of the Hazardous Wastes Rules 2008.
• Central Pollution Control Board has developed a scientific framework and procedure to fix and
apportion environmental liability, including in cases where there is more than one polluting industry.
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Institutional Framework for Environment
Ministry of Environment & Ministry of Water

Forests (MoEF&CC) Resources
Central Ground Water Authority

Regional Offices Central Pollution
(CGWA) & Board (CGWB)
of MoEF &CC Control Board (CPCB)
State Govt.’s Ministry of

Environment National Green
Zonal Offices of CPCB Tribunal
State Pollution Control Boards/ Other Environment Protection

Committees (SPCBs) Bodies (SEIAA/ SEAC)
Regional Offices of SPCBs
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Institutional Framework for Environment
Parliament & Government of India
National Acts [Tier 1A]
Ministry of Environment, Forests &

Climate Change (MoEF&CC); and National Rules [Tier 1B]
Ministry of Water Resources
Central Pollution Minimum National Standards

Central Ground Water Authority
Control Board (CPCB) (through Notifications) [Tier 1C]
(CGWA) & Board (CGWB)
State Legislatures & State

Governments State Acts [Tier 2A]
State’s Ministry of Environment

State Rules [Tier 2B]
State Pollution Control Boards/

Committees (SPCB/ SPCC) Minimum Standards
For States (through Notifications)
[Tier 2C]
Regional Offices of SPCB
District-specific Orders & Site-specific Permits &
SEIAA Directions (Tier 3) Directions (Tier 4)
State Groundwater Board
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Institutional Framework for H&S
Ministry of Labour &
Employment
Ministry of Commerce &

Industry
Dept. of Explosives
Directorate Generals of Directorate General Factory Advice
Mines Safety (DGMS) Service & Labour Institute (DGFASLI)
Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health

(DISH)
Petroleum & Explosives
Organisation (PESO)
Central Labour Institutes Regional Labour Institutes
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Institutional Framework for H&S
Parliament & Government of India
National Acts [Tier 1A]
Ministry of Labour & Employment

Ministry of Commerce; Ministry of National Rules [Tier 1B]
Petroleum; Ministry of Mines
Central Regulators (e.g. DISH, PESO, Minimum National Standards

DGMS) (through Notifications) [Tier 1C]
State Legislatures & State

Governments State Acts [Tier 2A]
State’s Ministry
State Rules [Tier 2B]
State Regulators
Minimum Standards
For States (through Notifications)
[Tier 2C]
State Regulators
Industry-specific Orders & Site-specific Permits &
Directions (Tier 3) Directions (Tier 4)
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Key Environment Laws: Water & Wastewater
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Rules, 1975
25th March, 1974
• Obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) under the Water Act (before starting
any construction activity on site)
• Obtain Consent to Operate (CTO) (before commissioning of the facility).
All types of wastewater discharges (Process/Domestic) with their actual
quantities shall be included in the Consent;
• Comply with the Consent Conditions on an ongoing basis and make
regular submissions to the SPCB as per the frequency mentioned in the
Consent.
• Renew the Consent periodically.
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Key Environment Laws: Wastewater Discharge
25th March, 1974
• Record if the prescribed Discharge Limit for any of the regulated parameter is exceeded. If the matter is serious enough,
the SPCB should also be informed.
• Periodically conduct Performance Evaluation of its wastewater treatment systems and take appropriate corrective actions
based on the analysis results of treated effluent. These may include adoption of new treatment technologies, up-gradation
of existing treatment system, etc.
• Prevent mixing of different streams of wastewater discharges on site (e.g. process wastewater with storm water OR
sewage with storm water).
Apply for fresh Consent in case of a change in senior management,

product, quantity of production, rate of production, type and
quantity of wastewater discharges, etc..
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Key Environment Laws: Wastewater Discharge
25th March, 1974
• Provide appropriate treatment to various types of wastewater discharges (e.g. in a STP/ ETP/
Common ETP, etc.).
• Provide flow meters to measure the quantity of various types of wastewater discharges
(sewage/process) from the facility and to ensure compliance with the Discharge Limits
(specified in the facility's Consent for Sewage & Process Wastewater).
• Make provisions for sampling at appropriate locations to facilitate sample collection of
wastewater discharges.
• Conduct regular analysis of wastewater discharges (both treated and untreated) to verify
and demonstrate compliance with specific Discharge Standards
• General Wastewater Discharge Standards
• Minimal National Standards (for Specific Industries)
• Any standards specified in the facility's Consent
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Key Environment Laws: Water & Wastewater
The Water (Prevention And Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 and Rules, 1978
7th December, 1977
• Affix calibrated meters for measurement of water consumption for

determination of all declared end uses
• Submit water cess returns before 5th of each month (Rule 4)
• Pay water cess (a consumption based tax) as per prescribed interval
upon receipt of the assessment order.
• Allow access to officers of the State Pollution Control Board to inspect
water meters and their readings.
• Pay interest in case of delay in water cess within specified time.
• Liability for penalty for non-payment of cess includes monetary penalty
(in addition to the interest).
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Key Environment Laws: Air Emissions
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Rules, 1982
16th May, 1981
• Obtain consent for establishment (CTE)

• Obtain consent for operation (CTE) and renewal from time to time
• Furnishing of information to SPCB
• Provide access to officials (and other prescribed agencies) for inspection &
sample collection for analysis purposes
• Comply with prescribed consent conditions (General & Specific)
• Not to release emissions in excess of prescribed standards
• Comply with directions issued by SPCB
• Take regular measurements of all point source of emissions and ambient air
and keep records thereof.
• For point sources of emission (such as DG stacks, chimneys, process vents
etc..) for the parameters from Schedule VI of Environment Protection Rules,
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Key Environment Laws: Environment Protection
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules, 1986
19th November, 1986
• Obtain prior “Environmental Clearance” in case of new project or

modernization/ expansion project
• Comply with the directions of Central / State Government
• Not to discharge/emit pollutants in excess to prescribed standards
• Furnishing of information to prescribed agencies in certain cases
• Submit Annual “Environmental Statement” (Form V)
• Allow entry and inspection
• Allow Central Government/ empowered official for collection of samples
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Key Environment Laws: Environment Protection
The Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006
15th September, 2006
• Identify the applicability of EIA notification based on the Schedule (Annex)

• Obtain prior “Environmental Clearance” in case of new project or modernization/ expansion project by making an
application in Form 1 and Form 1A (in case of Building and construction projects
• Stages in Environment Clearance (EC) process.:
1. Screening
2. Scoping
3. Public Consultation
4. Appraisal
• Submit half-yearly compliance reports in hard and soft copies to regulatory authority
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Tea/ Coffee Break
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Session 2
• Regulations on Hazardous Chemicals &

Hazardous Wastes
• Regulations on Bio-medical Wastes, E-
Wastes & Battery wastes
• Regulations on Ambient Noise, Ozone
Depleting Substances, & Groundwater
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Exercise 2: Definitions & Concepts
Discuss in your groups the following questions and present on a flip
chart:
• What constitutes ‘Hazardous Chemical’, ‘Hazardous Wastes’ and ‘Hazardous

Materials’? How are they different?
• Is it a regulatory requirement to conduct and maintain a chemical compatibility
matrix for all the chemicals in an industry?
• Could an industry involved be held liable for environmental injury or damage to 3rd
parties, due to hazardous chemicals/ hazardous wastes generated by it, for actions of
its subcontractor/ transporter?

Key Environment Laws: Hazardous Chemicals
Manufacture, Storage and Import Of Hazardous Chemicals Rules (MSIHCR), 1989
19th January, 2000
• As per MSIHC rules, any chemical which satisfies any

of the criteria laid down in
Part I or Schedule I or listed in column 2 of Part
II are classified as hazardous chemicals;
any Chemical listed in Column 2 of Schedule 2;
any chemical listed in Column 2 of schedule 3.
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Key Environment Laws: Hazardous Chemicals
Manufacture, Storage and Import Of Hazardous Chemicals Rules (MSIHCR), 1989
19th January, 2000
• Identify and mitigate “Major Accident Hazards” (MAH) on site

• Information, training and equipment including antidotes necessary to ensure of
safety of on-site personnel
• Notification of Major Accident occurring at the Site.
• Report for the Notification of Site before starting the industrial activity
• Submission of Safety Reports once in three years and updating as necessary
• Up-to-date an On-site Emergency Plan and its communication
• Information to authority for Off-site Emergency Plan preparation
• Material Safety Datasheets (MSDS)- Schedule 9
• Control over Import of Hazardous Chemicals
• Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals as per provisions of CMVR, 1989*
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Hazardous Chemicals: Safety Data Sheet
1. Product Information 10. Stability and Reactivity
2. Product Ingredients 11. Toxicological Information
3. Hazards Identification 12. Ecological Information
4. First Aid Measure 13. Product Information
5. Fire Fighting Measures 14. Transportation Information
6. Accidental Release Measures 15. Regulatory Information
7. Storage and Handling 16. Other Information
8. Personnel Protection
9. Physical Properties

Hazardous Chemicals: Action Items
• Provide Labeling to all containers of hazardous chemicals (Rule 17(4)):
'Every container of a hazardous chemical shall be clearly labeled or marked to identify-
(a) the contents of the container,

(b) the name and address of manufacturer or importer Of the hazardous chemical;
(c) the physical, chemical and toxicological data as per the criteria given at Part I of Schedule 1.'
• Develop and maintain MSDS for all Hazardous Chemicals as per

Schedule 9 format
• Provide training, information and equipment to workers handling
hazardous chemicals
• Take all possible measures to prevent the release of hazardous
chemicals and minimize the consequences on humans and
environment.
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• Regulations on Hazardous Wastes
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Key Environmental Laws: Hazardous Waste
• It means any waste, due to any of its physical, chemical, reactive,

toxic, flammable, explosive or corrosive characteristics causes
danger or is likely to cause danger to health or environment,
whether alone or when in contact with other wastes or substances
and shall include :-
Waste specified in column 3 of Schedule I of HWR, 2008.
Waste having constituents specified in schedule II of HWR,

2008 (if their concentration is equal to or more than the
limit, then the waste shall be considered as hazardous)
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Key Environment Laws: Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling &Trans-boundary Movement) Rules (HWR), 2008
24th September, 2008
Summary Requirement:
• Identify all hazardous waste streams generated in the facility (Schedules)
• Obtain authorization before starting handling of hazardous wastes and get renewal from time to
time (Form 1)- Specific conditions.
• Maintain record of hazardous wastes generation at the site (Form-3)
• Submit annual hazardous waste returns (Form 4)
• Measures for prevention of accidents & mitigation of impact/ consequences
• Information, training and equipment necessary for the safety of workers
• No storage allowed beyond 90 days without written permission from SPCB
• Packaging, labeling (Form 12) and transport as per CMVR, 1989
• NOC from SPCBs for Interstate Movement of Hazardous Waste
• 6-copy waste manifest system (Form 13) & TREM Card (Form 11)
• Control over on-site use, import and export of hazardous waste
• Reporting of accident occurred while handling hazardous wastes to SPCB (Form 14)
• Responsibility to restore damaged environment and monetary liabilities
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Dedicated Hazardous Waste Store Room
• Hazardous waste must be stored in closed containers in an isolated weather-proof area, with
impermeable floor and walls.
• The storage area must be fenced properly and sign of “Danger” should be placed at the storage
site. Signboards showing “Restricted Entry”, “Hazardous Waste Storage Area” must be displayed
outside the earmarked area for storage of hazardous waste.
• The designated hazardous waste storage area must have proper enclosures, including safety
requirements such as fire extinguishers, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and spill
management kit.
• Hazardous Waste and Non-hazardous Waste should be segregated and stored separately. Different
hazardous wastes must not be mixed.
• Form 12 shall be displayed for hazardous waste.
• Maintain tracking register for hazardous waste storage and disposal.

Hazardous Waste Disposal: Responsibilities of Site
• Ensure that the recycler has valid authorization from State Pollution
Control Board (SPCB) or registration from Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB).
• Ensure that the recycler has both Air and Water Consent.
• Ensure that the Authorized Recycler has enough balance capacity for the
year to handle your waste based on the maximum quantity of waste he is
allowed to handle every year (from the Passbook).
• Ensure that the authorized recycler get its Registration Certificate

endorsed every time he accepts hazardous waste from any facility.
• Reporting of any accident that occurs while handling hazardous wastes to

SPCB (Form 14)
• Responsibility to restore damaged environment and pay

compensation for loss to environment or to third party.
Hazardous Waste Documentation
Form 3 (Internal Records for Hazardous Waste Management) :
• For capturing generation of hazardous waste handling and disposal.

Form 3
• As a BMP, Form-3 can be submitted to KSPCB on Quarterly basis.
Form 4 (Annual Returns)
• Yearly submission of consolidate quantity of Haz waste generation and disposal from the Microsoft Word
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Form 11 Transport Emergency (TREM) Card

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• Handed over by Facility to transporter who is carrying the hazardous waste each time. 97 - 2003 Document
Form-11 consists the safety precaution and emergency contact numbers.
Form 12 Label for Hazardous Wastes
• To be completed and affixed to each container of hazardous wastes. At least when the
container leaves the site. Preferably add label on the date of generation of the wastes.
Form-13 : Manifest
Occupier shall prepare 6 copies of manifest in Form-13 comprising of six (6) form in
different colour codes. All six manifest shall be signed by the transporter and occupier.
Occupier (Waste
Generator)
SPCB
Transporter
Operator
(Recycler)

Regulations on Bio-medical
Wastes, E-Wastes & Battery Wastes
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Key Environment Laws: Bio-medical Waste
The Bio-medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998
20th July, 1998
• Segregate BMW at source and observe compliance with the provisions of

Schedule II.
• Labeling as per Schedule III
• Label as per Schedule IV for containers tendered for off-site transport
• Transport only in approved vehicles
• No storage of untreated BMW beyond 48 hours to be allowed without
written permission from SPCB
• Obtain BMW Authorization, if applicable
• If granted authorization, submit annual reports (Form II)
• Notice of accidents involving BMW (Form III)
• Provide training, equipment and information to waste handlers
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Bio-medical Waste: Action Items
• Colour coding system for Biomedical Waste containers (Schedule II):
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Bio-medical Waste: Action Items
• Provide prominent and non-washable labels for biomedical Waste Containers (Schedule IV):
• Provide label for containers used for transport of Bio-medical wastes (Schedule III):
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Key Environment Laws: Lead Acid Batteries
The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001
16th May 2001
• Consumer/ Bulk Consumer to ensure that used batteries are not disposed
off in any manner other than depositing with the dealer, manufacturer,
importer, assembler, registered recycler, reconditioned or designated
collection centers.
• Bulk consumer includes ‘companies who purchase hundred or more
batteries per annum’.
• Bulk consumer may auction used batteries to registered recyclers only
• Bulk consumers to submit half yearly returns to SPCB in Form VIII.
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Key Environment Laws: E-wastes
The E-waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011
1st May 2012
• Identify all types of electronic and electrical wastes generated in the

facility (Schedule I).
• Consumers to send E-waste to authorized collection centers or
registered dismantlers or recyclers or return it to the pickup or take
back services provided by the producers
• Maintain records of e-waste generated by them in Form 2 and make the
same available for scrutiny by SPCBs/ PCCs.
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Key Environment Laws: Ambient Noise
The Noise Pollution (Management & Control) Rules, 2000
14th February 2000
• Comply with the Maximum Permissible Noise Levels prescribed for various zones, based on land use.
Area Code Category of Area/ Limit in dB(A) Leq
Zone
Day Time Night Time
(0600 – 2200) (2200 – 0600)
A Industrial Zone 75 70
B Commercial Zone 65 55
C Residential Zone 55 45
D Silence Zone 50 40
• Conduct periodic Ambient Noise Monitoring Surveys at three locations within the site (not necessarily on boundary) to
demonstrate compliance to abovementioned standards (or as prescribed under the Consent to Operate).
• Frequency of monitoring ambient noise: At least once a year OR as specified in the Consent to Operate.
• Time weighted monitoring is required. Most regulators suggest measuring noise over at least a 4-hour period.
• Conduct periodic noise monitoring of diesel generators (DG) to demonstrate compliance with Schedule I of
Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 (Serial Number 94):
• Insertion loss for acoustic enclosure: >25dB(A) Leq
• Maximum permissible noise level (1 m away from DG): < 75 dB(A)Leq
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Key Environment Laws: Ozone Depleting Substances
The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation & Control) Rules (ODSR), 2000
17th July 2000
Indian Regulations:
• Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000 (as
amended through 18th September 2007).
• This rule lays down regulations in respect of Production, Consumption,
Export/Import, Sale, Purchase and Use of ODS.
• ODS grouped into 9 broad Groups;
• Presently Group VI (HCFCs such as R-22, R-134A) are being phased out.
Phase-out Plans need to be developed for complete phase out by 2040.
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Key Environment Laws: Ozone Depleting Substances
The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation & Control) Rules (ODSR), 2000
17th July 2000
• Identify all categories of ODS used at the facility (Schedule I)

• No equipment using banned Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) is
purchased
• Completely phase out certain ODS (Gp I – Gp V) which includes
CFCs, by 2010.
• Prepare and implement Phase-Out Plans for Group VI ODS (i.e.
HCFCs such as R-22 and R-134A):
• 35% reduction by 01 Jan 2020
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• 97.5% reduction by 01 Jan 2030; and
• 100% reduction by 01 January 2040.
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Key Environment Laws: Groundwater Abstraction
• Regulated by Central Groundwater Authority (CGWA) at the National Level.
• Regulated by Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA), that also acts as the State
Groundwater Authority within Maharashtra.
• CGWA has notified 162 critical/ overexploited areas for control and regulation of development of GW
resources.
• Within Pune District, only Purandhar and Baramati Talukas are categorised as Semi-Critical. All other parts
of Pune are within the ‘Safe’ zone for groundwater.
• For enforcement of the regulatory measures in these areas, concerned Deputy Commissioners/ District
Magistrates / Head of Municipality have been directed to regulate GW development in the notified areas
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Key Environment Laws: Groundwater Abstraction
Criteria for Evaluation of Proposals/Requests for Ground Water Abstraction
Key Provisions:
• Notified Areas:
Permission to abstract groundwater through any energized means will not be accorded within
Notified Areas for any purpose other than drinking water.
• Non-notified Areas:
Category (GW Recycle/Reuse(for various Withdrawal permitted

Resource Estimation, purposes except recharge to (% of proposed recharge)
2011) ground water)
Safe Mandatory recycling and reuse NOC is required if GW abstraction is for industrial purposes. Artificial Recharge to
of water groundwater to be adopted. No exemption for water intensive industries from obtaining
NOC.
Semi critical Major and Medium industries Withdrawal may be permitted subject to undertaking of recharge** measures. The
shall recycle and reuse at least withdrawal should not exceed 200% of the recharged quantity
50% of the wastewater
Critical Major and Medium industries Withdrawal may be permitted subject to undertaking of recharge** measures. The
should fully recycle and reuse withdrawal should not exceed 100% of the recharged quantity
the waste water
Overexploited Full utilization of recycled water Withdrawal may be permitted subject to undertaking of recharge** measures.
(except for water and reuse of water should be The withdrawal should not exceed 50% of the recharged quantity.
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intensive industries) mandatory
Environmental Permitting Requirements
• Environmental Clearance: (Project Approval Phase)
• Consent to Establish (CTE) under Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981: (Start of Construction)
• NOC from State GWA for Groundwater Abstraction: (Start of Construction)
• Consent to Operate (CTO) under Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981: (Start of Operation)/ Renewal
• Hazardous Waste Authorisation under Hazardous Waste Rules, 2008: (Start of Operation)/ Renewal
• Site Notification and Safety Report under MSIHC Rules, 1989: (Start of Operation)/ Renewal
• Biomedical Waste authorisation under Biomedical Waste Rules, 1998: (Start of Operation)/ Renewal
• E-waste Authorisation under E-waste Rules, 2011: (Start of Operation)/ Renewal
• Memberships with Waste Disposal Facilities (TSDF, CETP etc.): (Start of Operation/ Renewal
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Permitting: Key Regulatory Submissions
Name of Submission Prescribed Format Concerned Authority When to be submitted?
Water Cess Returns Form 1 of Water Cess Rules, SPCB 5th of each month for water consumed
1978 in preceding month.
Annual Report for Biomedical Form II of Biomedical Waste SPCB 31st January, for preceding Calendar
Wastes Rules, 1998 year
Annual Hazardous Waste Returns Form 4 of HWR, 2008 SPCB 30th June for the preceding Financial
year
Annual Environment Statement Form V of EPR, 1986 SPCB 30th September for the preceding
Financial year
Half-yearly Returns for lead acid Form VIII of Batteries Rules, SPCB Before 30th June & 31st December of
batteries 2001 each year
Hazardous Waste Label Form 12 of HWR, 2008 SPCB As performed
Hazardous Waste Manifests Form 13 of HWR, 2008 SPCB As performed
Note: Other submissions, in addition to the above, may be required at such intervals as prescribed under the specific/ general conditions of
Consents/ Authorizations
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Key Recordkeeping Requirements
Name of Record Prescribed Format Name of Record Prescribed Format
Record of water meter readings & Qty None Bio-medical Waste records None
of Water Consumption and
Wastewater generation
TREM Card Form 11 of HWR, 2008
Reports for Treated and Untreated None
Wastewater Analysis (Hazardous) Chemical Inventory None
ETP operation log & Energy Meter None
Readings MSDS of Hazardous Chemicals Schedule 9 of MSIHCR,
1989
Reports of Stack monitoring None
Ambient Air and Noise Monitoring None
Operation Log for Air Emission None Reports
Sources (say, DG)
E-waste Records Form 2 of E Waste Rules,
Waste Management Records Form 3 of HWR, 2008 2011
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Lunch
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Session 3
• Recap
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Session 3
• Regulations on Occupational Hazards

& their Control (including Trainings)
• Regulations on Electrical Safety
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Exercise : Your Understanding of H&S Regulations
In pairs, discuss two questions each and then present to the group.
• Do contract workers need to undergo annual medical examinations?

• Per the regulations, what are the differences in the trainings required to be imparted
to contract workers and permanent workers?
• Are job-specific medical check-up’s required for workers, or are these a best practice?
• Is workplace monitoring a regulatory requirement for industries?
• Are there regulatory requirements that govern the eligibility of persons to be
appointed ‘Safety Officer’ for factories?
• Is Lock Out/ Tag Out (LOTO) a regulatory requirement in India?

Key Definitions
The Factories Act, 1948 and State Factories Rules
23rd September 1948
• “Factory” means any premises including the precincts thereof-

(i) whereon ten or more workers are working, and in any part of which a
manufacturing process is being carried on with the aid of power, or
(ii) whereon twenty or more workers are working without the aid of power
• “Worker” means any person employed, directly, or by or through any agency

(including a contractor) with or without the knowledge of the principal employer, in
any manufacturing process, or in cleaning any part of the machinery or premises
used for a manufacturing process, or any other kind of work incidental to or
connected with the manufacturing process
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Key Permissions
23rd September 1948
• OCCUPIER & MANAGER are the responsible persons for implementation of the provisions envisaged in the
Act.
• Notification about the change in management within a week’s time to the Inspector
• Powers of Inspectors and Certifying Surgeons
• Prior Approval of Plans (New Construction/ Expansion/ Change in Layout- New machines/ re-siting)- Deemed
Approval after 3 months
• Registration of Factory and yearly license renewal (Amendments/ Transfer of License) (15 days before start
of operations/ proposed change)- deemed registration after 3 months (Limits- Number of Workers, Horse
Power, Kilo Watt)- Transfer of License from one occupier to another
• Temporary surrender of license- application be made 2 months before the expiry of license
• Notice of closure- (full or part thereof)
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General Duties of Occupier
23rd September 1948
• Section 7A of Factories Act, 1948: Every occupier shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the
health, safety and welfare of all workers while they are at work in the factory.
• This includes:
• Providing and maintaining plant and systems that are safe and without risks to health;
• Arrangements to ensure safety in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of substances;
• Providing such information, instruction, training and supervision as are necessary to ensure the health and
safety of all workers at work;
• Maintaining all work places in a condition that is safe and without risks to health
• Providing safe means of access and egress;
• Providing, maintaining and monitoring working environment that is safe, without risks to health.
•
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Industries Involving Hazardous Processes
23rd September 1948
• 29 industries have been listed as industries involving hazardous processes have been listed in
THE FIRST SCHEDULE of Factories Act, 1948
1. Ferrous Metallurgical Industries 16. Electro – plating industries

2. Non-ferrous Metallurgical Industries 17. Chemical industries
3. Foundries (ferrous and non-ferrous) 18. Insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and other pesticides industries
4. Coal (including coke) industries 19. Synthetic resin and plastics
5. Power generating industries 20. Man-made fiber (cellulosic and non-cellulosic) industry
6. Pulp and paper (including paper products) industries 21. Manufacture and repair of electrical accumulators
7. Fertilizer industry 22. Glass and ceramics
8. Cement industries 23. Grinding or glazing of metals
9. Petroleum industries 24. Manufacture, handling and processing of asbestos and its products
10. Petrochemical industries 25. Extraction of oils and fats from vegetable and animal source
11. Drugs and pharmaceutical industries 26. Manufacture, handling and use of benzene and substances containing
benzene
12. Fermentation Industries (Distilleries and Breweries)
27. Manufacturing processes and operations involving carbon disulphide
13. Rubber (Synthetic) industries
28. Dyes and dyestuff including their intermediates
14. Paints and pigment industries
29. Highly flammable liquids and gases
15. Leather tanning industries
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Hazardous Processes: Specific Requirements
23rd September 1948
Clearance for siting industries
Dissemination of information on hazards, measures
Preparation of on site emergency plan
Safety committee
Health and safety policy
Medical examinations – availability of health records
Decontamination facilities
Occupational health centres/ ambulance van
Employment of qualified and competent supervisors
Conducting periodical safety audits
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Dangerous Operations
23rd September 1948
25 operations or processes have been identified as dangerous and comprehensive rules in respect of each operations or
processes have been prescribed, under Rule 114 of Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963
1. Manufacture of aerated water and processes incidental thereto. 14. Processes involving manufacture use or evolution of carbon disulphide and
hydrogen sulphide.
2. Electrolytic plating or oxidation of metal articles by use of an electrolyte
containing chromic acid or other chromium compounds. 15. Manufacture and manipulation of dangerous pesticides.
3. Manufacture and repair of electric accumulators. 16. Compression of oxygen and hydrogen produced by electrolytic process.
4. Glass manufacture. 17. Manufacture and manipulation of asbestos.
5. Grinding or glazing of metals. 18. Manufacture and manipulation of manganese and its compounds.
6. Manufacture and treatment of lead and certain compounds of lead. 19. Carbon-di-sulphide Plants.
7. Generation of gas from dangerous petroleum as defined in clause (b) of 20. Benzene.
section 2 of the Petroleum Act 1934.
21. Process of extracting oils wax and fats from vegetables and animal sources in
8. Cleaning or smoothing of articles by a jet of sand, metal shot or grit or other Solvent Extraction Plants.
abrasive propelled by a blast of compressed air or steam.
22. Manufacture and manipulation of Carcinogenic Dye Intermediates.
9. Liming and tanning of raw hides and skins and processes incidental thereto.
23. Highly Flammable liquids and Flammable compressed Gasses.
10. Manufacture of chromic acid or manufacture of recovery of the dichromate of
sodium, potassium or ammonium. 24. Operations Involving High Noise Levels.
11. Manufacture or manipulation of nitro or amino compounds. 25. Handling and processing of cotton.
12. Handling and manipulation of corrosive substances.

13. Manufacture of bangles and other articles from cinematograph film and toxic
and inflammable solvents.
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Dangerous Operations: Specific Requirements
23rd September 1948
Prohibits the employment of women, adolescents or children
Mandates for periodical medical examinations of persons employed or seeking to be employed
Prohibits the employment of persons not certified as fit for such employment.
Emphasizes on specific personal protective equipment and clothing's
Prescribes additional welfare facilities.
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Ventilation & Dust Control
23rd September 1948
• Fresh circulation of air by ensuring cross ventilation. Air movement of at

least 30 m per minute shall be maintained
• Adequate openings, 15% of floor area shall be kept open on the walls for
natural ventilation.
• Mechanical system of ventilation to be provided in case of shortage of
windows.
• Mechanical means of ventilation should provide at least six air changes per
hour.
• Effective measures to prevent accumulation of dust or fume in any
workroom
• Above requirements are mentioned in under
65 o Rule 22, of Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963,
Occupational Noise
23rd September 1948
• Manufacturing operations involving high noise levels are classified as

being "dangerous operation". Per the Schedule, any noise level measure
equal to or greater than 90 dB on the A-weighted scale is considered “high
noise”.
• Suitable engineering control or administrative measures required to ensure,
that no worker is exposed to high noise level to the extent practical.
• No Exposure is allowed (for however small a period), to noise exceeding
115 dB(A);
• Audiometric Tests required: Once at 14 days after worker’s first
employment and thereafter Once in 12 months
The above requirements are mentioned in under
66 o Schedule XXIV under Rule 114, of Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963,
Personal Protective Equipment
23rd September 1948
• All personal protective equipment provided to the workers as required under the act shall
have certification by ISI or any equivalent standard approved by the state government.
• No fee or charge shall be realized from any worker in respect of any arrangements or
facilities to be provided or any equipment on appliances to be supplied by the occupier
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Manual Handling
23rd September 1948
• No worker unaided by another person shall lift, carry or move by hand or on head any material, article, tool or appliance
exceeding the maximum specified below
Max Limit- Maharashtra Factories
Rule, 1963 (Rule 66)
Adult Male 55kgs
Adult Female 30kgs
Young Person (Male 15- 30kgs

18 Years)
Young Person (Female 15- 20kgs
18 Years)
Young Person (Male 14- 16kgs

15 Years)
Young Person (Female 14- 14kgs

68 15 Years)
Medical Officer
23rd September 1948
• For factories engaged in ‘Hazardous Processes’ one full-time Factory Medical Officer is required if employing more than 250
workers (up to a total strength of 500 workers; beyond which one more FMO is required for every additional 1,000 workers or
part thereof).
• Separate rules governing duties, qualification and conditions of service are in force.
• Qualifications are prescribed.

• The above requirements are mentioned under:
o Rule 73(W) of Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963
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First Aid
23rd September 1948
• First aid boxes or cupboards shall be distinctively marked with a red cross on white background and
contain the equipment prescribed.
• Equipped first aid boxes shall be kept in charge of persons trained in the first aid treatment.
• First aider should hold certificate in first aid treatment recognized by the state government.
• No. of first aid boxes and cupboards shall be one for every 150 workers.
• A notice containing the names of the persons working in the factory and who are trained in the first aid
treatment shall be posted on or near the first aid boxes or cupboards.

o Rule 73(W) and Rule 76 of Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963
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Medical Facilities: Ambulance Room
23rd September 1948
• Needed if number of workers is above 500
• Minimum floor area of 24 m2
• List of equipment to be provided is prescribed
• Attached toilet and urinal facility + drinking water facility
• Name & address of factory medical officer, phone number of nearest hospital to be displayed.
• Ambulance room to be in charge of a whole time medical practitioner, qualified nurse or dresser
compounder, nursing attendant in each shift.
• An ambulance van to be available to transfer serious cases of accident or serious sickness
• The above requirements are mentioned under;

o Rule 78 of Maharashtra Factories Rule 1963
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Safety Officers
23rd September 1948
• Safety officers are required where 1000 or more workers are employed (more may be required).
• Qualifications of Safety Officer :

o Degree in any branch of engineering & has practical experience of working in a factory in a supervisory capacity for
two years; OR
o Degree in physics or chemistry & has practical experience of working in a factory in a supervisory capacity for five
years; OR
o Diploma in any branch of engineering & has practical experience of working in a factory in a supervisory capacity
for five years.
o Possess degree or diploma in industrial safety recognized by the state government; AND
o Has adequate knowledge of the local language
o Rule 2 of Maharashtra Safety Officers (Duties, Qualifications and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1982
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Competent Person
23rd September 1948
• Competent Person recognized by the directorate to conduct required tests and examinations prescribed under the
act for the following;
Lifting machines, hoists, lifting tackles
Equipment or part of the equipment working under pressure.
Power presses
Gas holders
Blasting enclosures
Equipment or system provided for extraction of dust
Solvent extraction plants
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Lifting Machine, Hoists and Lifting Tackles
23rd September 1948
Requirements Karnataka Maharashtra Haryana Uttarakhand

Test and Examination
required by competent Yes Yes Yes Yes
person ?
Frequency Once in Once in Once in Once in
every twelve months every twelve every twelve every twelve
months months months
Form Form 32 Form 11 &Form 12 NA NA
Register required? Yes/ No Yes Yes Yes

As per 60A 3(a) As per 55A 3
Citation for above Rule 64 Rule 64 Rule 60 A Rule 55 A
requirement under
Factories Rules
Form 11: Prescribed for Report of Examination of Hoist or Lift;

Form 12: Prescribed for report of examination of the lifting machines, ropes and
lifting tackles
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Pressure Vessels
23rd September 1948

Test and Examination required by
competent person ? Yes Yes Yes Yes
Frequency of Inspection externally Once in six months Once in six months Once in six Once in six
months months
Frequency of Inspection internally Once in twelve Once in twelve Once in twelve Once in twelve
months months months months
Hydro statically tested Once in four years Once in four years Once in four years Once in four
years
Form ( examination report from Form 7 Form 13 Form 8 Form 9
competent person
Register required? No Yes No No
Citation Rule 65 Rule 65 (7)(a) Rule 61 Rule 56
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Ovens and Driers
23rd September 1948

Applicability Ovens and driers, which are not used in lab and kitchen and its capacity > 325Liters
Test and Examination Yes (for the first time or No No Yes (for the first time or
required by competent after any repair or after any repair or
person ? alteration works) alteration works)
Frequency of Inspection Tested at frequent Tested at frequent Tested at frequent Tested at frequent
interval by a interval by a interval by a interval by a
responsible person responsible person of a responsible person responsible person
designated by factory. designated by designated by
manager manager manager
Form No No No No
Register required? Yes Yes Yes Yes

As per Rule 88(B) As per Rule 73(ZB) As per Rule 66(E) As per Rule 62(A)
(12)(b) (9)(ii) (12)(b) (12)(b)
Citation Rule 88B Rule 73(ZB) Rule 66(E) Rule 62 A
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Power press
23rd September 1948

competent person ? Yes NA Yes NA
Frequency of inspection of power Once in NA Once in NA
press every twelve every twelve months
months
Frequency of inspection of Safety Once in NA Once in NA

devices every six months every twelve months
Inspection report Yes NA Yes NA
As per Schedule As per Schedule VI (6)
VI (6) (4) (4)
Citation Schedule VI NA Schedule VI NA
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Blasting Enclosure
23rd September 1948

competent person ? Yes Yes Yes NA
Frequency of inspection of blasting Once in Once in a week Once in NA

enclosure a week a week
Frequency of inspection of Once in Once in every three Once in NA

ventilation system every month months every month
Register required Yes NA Yes
Citation Schedule VIII(4) Schedule VIII(4) Schedule VIII NA
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Pressure Vessels
23rd September 1948
Test and Examination required by competent

person ? Yes
Frequency of Inspection externally Once in six months
Frequency of Inspection internally Once in twelve months
Hydrostatic tests Once in four years
Form ( examination report from competent Form 13

person
Register required? Yes
Citation Rule 65(7)(a)
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Accident Reporting and Investigation
23rd September 1948
Reportable Accidents: Notice & Report of Accidents:

• Fatalities AND Format:
• Accidents which causes any bodily injury by reason of Form No 24 (Maharashtra)
which the person injured is prevented from working for a By Whom?:
period of 48 hours or more immediately following the
accident. THE MANAGER,
To Whom?:
Chief Inspector
Administrative Medical Officer of ESI
District Magistrate or Sub divisional magistrate
Officer in charge of the nearest police station
Relatives of the Injured or deceased person
WHEN?:
Within 4 hours
Within 12 Hours
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Dangerous Occurrences
Dangerous Occurrences: Notice & Report of Dangerous Occurrence:
• Bursting of plant or vessel working under pressure Format:
• Collapse of lifting equipment Form No 16 (Maharashtra)
• Explosion or fire causing damage By Whom?:

THE MANAGER,
• Collapse of floor, gallery, roof, etc.
To Whom?:
Chief Inspector
District Magistrate or Sub divisional magistrate
Officer in charge of the nearest police station
Relatives of the Injured or deceased person
WHEN?:
Notice Within 4 hours
Within 12 Hours
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Regulatory Submissions under Factories Rules
KA MH PB UP
Annual returns In Form 20 Under Rule (134) In Form 27 Under Rule 119) In form 21 Under Rule 107 In form 21 Under
Rule 107
Submission of By 1 February By 1 February Under By 15 January, Under Rule 107 By 15 January,
annual returns Rule(134)(1) Rule(119) Under Rule 120
Half Yearly In Form 21 Rule(134) NA In form 22 Under Rule 107 In form 22 Under
Returns Rule 120
Submission By 15th July Rule (134) NA By 15th July Rule (107) By 15th July
Rule (120)
Accident Return NA NA In form 21 Under Rule 107 NA
(Annually)
Submission NA NA By 15 January, Under Rule 107 NA
Accident report/ In Form 17 and 17 A Rule (130) In Form 24 and Form 24A In Form 18 and 18A Rule (103) In Form 18 and
Dangerous (Rule 115) 18A Rule (110))
occurrence
H&S policy A copy to appraisal A copy to appraisal A copy to appraisal A copy to

committee (Under Rule 88 D) committee (Under Rule 73 K) committee (Under Rule 70 A) appraisal
Emergency Plan committee
(Rule 63 A)
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Laws on Electrical Safety
Central Electricity Authority (Measures related to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010
20th September 2010
Key Action Items

• Regulation 3- Maintenance of list (in a register) of authorized/ designated persons with certificate of
Competency or Electrical Work Permit
• Regulation 5.4- Designation of Electrical Safety Officer for all factories where connected load is > 250kW
• Regulation 6- Qualifications and training of Engineers, supervisors and technicians (Also see Schedule I)
• Regulation 13- Consumer to take reasonable care of supplier’s equipment located within his premises and ensure
that the installation under his control is in a safe condition
• Regulation 16- Earthing system to be installed and maintained by consumer if voltage is > 250 V, in addition to
the supplier’s earthing terminal at the point of supply
• Regulation 17- Ensure that no bare conductors are accessible
• Regulation 18- Provide Danger Notices on all installations with voltage exceeding 250 V
• Regulation 19- Electrical plants be isolated (and locked out) to prevent accidental energization
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20th September 2010
Key Action Items

• Regulation 20- Supply to vehicles and cranes
• Regulation 21- Cables for portable and transportable apparatus
• Regulation 23- Street boxes
• Regulation 24- Distinction of Circuits (AC and DC circuits)
• Regulation 25- Distinction of feeds
• Regulation 26- Precautions against Accidental Charging
• Regulation 27- Protective Equipment
• Regulation 28- CPR Notice to be displayed
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20th September 2010
Key Action Items

• Regulation 29- Electrical Work for Supply: Precautions
• Regulation 30- Periodic Inspection and Testing of Installations (once in every 5 year)
• Regulation 31- Testing of Consumer’s Installation (after a 6-month period)
• Regulation 32- Testing of Generating Units
• Regulations 33 to Regulation 35- Provides technical standards for control gear for supply of electricity
• Regulation 36- Provides provisions for supply and use of electricity in High rise buildings
• Regulation 37- Conditions for Voltage > 250 V

Earthed conduits to be used for wiring. (non-metallic conduits may be used for voltages <650V)
All metals works other than conductors to be earthed
Clear space of 1 metre in front of switch boards (at back 25cm >x > 75cm)
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20th September 2010
Key Action Items

• Regulation 41- Conditions for Earthing of Systems at Voltage >125 V <650 V
Earthing using two separate and distinct connections with minimum two different (or more) electrodes both at generating station,
sub-stations etc.
Testing of earthing systems on dry day during the dry season (once every two years) and records kept for 2 years
• Regulation 42- Earth leakage protective device

All installations other than those whose voltage <250V or power below 5kW
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20th September 2010
Key Action Items

• Regulation 43 & 44- Conditions for Voltage > 650 V
Testing of circuits and approval from Electrical Inspector
All conductors and apparatus to be kept inaccessible except for a designated person
Separate installation with access for supplier (locked, weather proof, fire proof)
Minimum safety working clearances to be observed for bare conductors or live parts in outdoor substations (Schedule VII)
Lower side of the transformer to be earthed for accidental overcharging
Safe provisions for use of oil cooled transformers
Transformers above 10MVA (or above 2000 litres) to be provided with nitrogen injection fire protection systems (or as per IS
3034:1993)
All equipment to be protected from lightning
Equipment exceeding 220KV to be protected against switching over voltages
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20th September 2010
Key Action Items

• Regulation 45- Indicative list of Interlocks to be provided for use of Voltage > 650 V
Between isolators and control circuit breakers
Between earthing switches and isolators
between the linkled switches or circuit breakers of parallel feeds to same circuit
Between the primary and secondary circuit breakers of transformers connected in parallel
Between the gates/ doors of an installation and the operation of live parts housed therein
Between generator breakers and the earthing switch of the system neutrals, while two or more generators operate in parallel
Automatic Overcurrent protection
Automatic Earth fault protection
And many more others….
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20th September 2010
Key Action Items

• Regulation 46- provides the testing, Operation and maintenance requirements for installations of Voltage >
650 V
Failure report of transformers of 20 MVA to be sent to CEA
• Regulation 46- provides the earthing requirements for voltage> 650V
• Regulation 49- provides for general conditions for the transformation and control of energy
• Regulations 55 to 57- provides for safety requirements for overhead and underground cables and generating
stations
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20th September 2010
Key Action Items

• Regulation 60- Clearance requirements for buildings from overhead lines
No new buildings to be constructed under an existing overhead line
Voltage Vertical (m) Horizontal (m)

<650 2.5 1.2
High voltage lines <33kV 3.7 1.2
11Kv- 33 KV 3.7 2
For >33kV 3.7 2
For every additional 33KV or part thereof 0.3 0.3
• Regulation 64- Transport and storage near overhead lines

Supervision for transport of materials under overhead lines
No storage of flammable material under the lines
No fire over underground lines or below overhead lines
• Regulation 76- No underground cable to be laid without a minimum depth of 1.2 metres
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Tea/ Coffee Break
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Session 4
• Regulations on Fire Safety
• Regulations on Petroleum Safety
• Regulations on Gas Cylinder Safety
• Regulations on Radiation Protection
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Fire Safety: Maharashtra State Regulations
Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006
&
Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Rules, 2009
“The owner or where the owner is not traceable, the occupier, of a building as classified in the Schedule-I or part of any
such building shall provide fire prevention and life safety measures in such building or part thereof, minimum fire fighting
installations as specified against such building in the said Schedule ; and
the owner or, as the case may be, the occupier shall maintain the fire prevention and life safety measures in good
repair and efficient condition at all times, in accordance with the provisions of this Act or the rules”
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Action Items
• Provide all required Fire fighting Installations : Section 3(1) of MFPLS Act, 2006
• Schedule I (Requirement as per occupancy type)
• Fire installation/ maintenance works to be carried out by licensed agency

only: Rule 10 of MFPLS Act, 2006;
• Exemption to this should be in writing
• Certificates of compliance to be Submitted to the Fire Officer: Section 3(3)of MFPLS Act, 2006 & Rule 4 of MFPLS
Rules, 2009;
• Form A issued by a Licensed Agency: To be submitted by the owner or occupier
• Form B issued by a Licensed Agency: To be submitted by the owner or occupier twice a year (January and July)
• Apply for assessment for Fire Service Fees by the Authority: Rule 18 of MFPLS Rules, 2009
• FORM P at the time of applying for building construction by the owner
• Payment of Fire Service Fees: Section 11of MFPLS Act, 2006;

• As per notice of assessment issued by the authority
• Annual fire service fee should also be paid (by the owner or occupier as the case may be)
• Appoint a fire officer or fire supervisor for buildings with height 30 meters: Section 45 of MFPLS Act, 2006
• Duties and responsibilities to be specified in the Fire Service manual of Maharashtra
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Fire Safety: National Building Code Guideline, 2005
ACTION ITEMS UNDER NATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2005
• Adequate passageway and clearances required for firefighting vehicles to enter the
premises shall be provided at the main entrance; the width of such entrance shall be
not less than 4.5 m;
• Air-conditioning and ventilating systems circulating air to more than one floor shall be
provided with dampers designed to close automatically in case of fire and thereby
preventing spread of fire or smoke and shall be in accordance with the accepted
standard;
• Separate air handling units for the various floors shall be provided so as to avoid the
hazards arising from spread of fire and smoke through the air-conditioning ducts;
• Every exit, exit access or exit discharge shall be continuously maintained free of all
obstructions or impediments to full use in the case of fire or other emergency;
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Fire Safety: National Building Code Guideline
• Exits shall be clearly visible and the route to reach the exits shall be clearly marked and
signs posted to guide the occupants of the floor concerned. Signs shall be illuminated
and wired to an independent electrical circuit on an alternative source of supply;
• Fire doors with 2 h fire resistance shall be provided at appropriate places along the
escape route and particularly at the entrance to lift lobby and stair well where a ‘funnel
or flue effect’ may be created, inducing an upward spread of fire to prevent spread of
fire and smoke;
• No exit doorway shall be less than 1000 mm in width except assembly buildings where
door width shall be not less than 2000 mm. Doorways shall be not less than 2000 mm in
height;
• All means of exit including staircases lifts lobbies and corridors shall be adequately
ventilated;
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• No gas piping or electrical panels shall be allowed in the stairway. Ducting in stairway
may be permitted if it is of 1 h fire resistance rating;
• Exit doorways shall open outwards, that is, away from the room, but shall not obstruct
the travel along any exit. No door, when opened, shall reduce the required width of
stairway or landing to less than 900 mm; overhead or sliding doors shall not be installed;
• The pressurization of staircases shall be adopted for high rise buildings and building
having mixed occupancy/multiplexes having covered area more than 500 m2;
• Where applicable, fire lifts shall be provided with a minimum capacity for 8 passengers
and fully automated with emergency switch on ground level. In general, buildings 15 m
in height or above shall be provided with fire lifts;
• Ensure that fire alarm call points and firefighting equipment’s provided along the
escape routes can be readily located;
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• The emergency lighting system shall be well maintained by periodical inspections and
tests so as to ensure their perfect serviceability at all times;
• A satisfactory supply of water for the purpose of firefighting shall always be available in
the form of underground/terrace level static storage tank with capacity specified for
each building with arrangements or replenishment by mains of alternative source of
supply at the rate of 1000 I/min for underground static tank;
• Firefighting equipment shall be suitably located and clearly marked by luminous signs;
• A sign shall be posted and maintained on every floor at or near the lift indicating that in
case of fire, occupants shall use the stairs unless instructed otherwise. The sign shall also
contain a plan for each floor showing the locations of the stairways;
• Service ducts and shafts shall be enclosed by walls of 2 h and doors of 1 h, fire rating. All
such ducts/shafts shall be properly sealed and fire stopped at all floor levels;
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• The inspection panel doors and any other opening in the shaft shall be provided with
airtight fire doors having fire resistance of not less than 2h;
• Fire drills shall be conducted, in accordance with the Fire Safety Plan, at least once
every three months for existing buildings during the first two years. Thereafter, fire drills
shall be conducted at least once every six months;
• All the occupants of the building shall be given a Personal Fire Instruction Card giving
the details of the floor plan and exit routes along with the instruction to be followed in
the event of fire.
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Exercise: Petroleum Safety Requirements
In groups of three, discuss one of the questions below and then present.
• Does the facility need to obtain a license from PESO to store the following? Please
explain with reasons:
• isoPropyl Alcohol (exceeding 30 KL in bulk)
• Fuel Oil (exceeding 45 KL in bulk)
• What are the violations in the manner in which LPG cylinders are stored in the
photos below?
(Time: 5 minutes)

Petroleum Product Safety
Petroleum Act, 1934
Petroleum Rules, 2002
The Petroleum Act,1934 defines petroleum as:
• Petroleum means any liquid hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons, and any inflammable mixture (liquid, viscous or
solid) containing any liquid hydrocarbon;
• Petroleum Class A means petroleum having a flash point below twenty-three degrees Centigrade;
• Petroleum Class B means petroleum having a flash point of twenty -three degrees Centigrade and above but below
sixty-five degree Centigrade.;
• Petroleum Class C means petroleum having a flash point of sixty -five degrees Centigrade.
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Action Items
• Obtain license (and renewals from time to time) to store petroleum from Chief Controller of Explosives (CCoE):
Section 7 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 and Rule 116 of Petroleum Rules, 2002: A license is required if:
• The total quantity of possession, of Petroleum Class A, is more than 30 Litres
• The total quantity of possession, of Petroleum Class B, at any place is more than 2,500 Litres or petroleum is contained in a receptacle
exceeding 1,000 Litres in capacity.
• The total quantity of possession, of Petroleum Class C, at any place is more than 45,000 Litres.
• Obtain a Certificate of Safety by a Competent Person prior to storage of petroleum in AST or UST:
Rule 130 of Petroleum Rules, 2002 (proforma is available): to be furnished to the licensing authority
• before any petroleum is stored in an installation for the first time or whenever any additions or alterations to the enclosure walls and
embankments are carried out or when any tank is installed or its position shifted.
• Hydrostatic testing of Petroleum receptacles and pipelines: Rule 126 of Petroleum Rules, 2002
• By a competent person after being installed and secured in the final position or after undergoing re-installation or any major repair, shall,
before being put into use (Proforma is given in rule)
• Notification of accidents involving petroleum
Section 27 of Petroleum Act, 1934 and Rule 200 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:
• to the Chief Controller by telephone/fax and also by telegram followed within 24 hours by a letter giving particulars of the occurrence;
and
• to the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station by the quickest means of communication.
102
Action Items
• Hazardous Areas: Rule 103 of Petroleum Rules, 2002: an area shall be deemed to be a hazardous area, where –
• petroleum having flash point below 650 C or any inflammable gas or vapour in a concentration capable of ignition is likely to be present.
• Petroleum or any inflammable liquid having flash point above 650 C is likely to be refined, blended, handled, stored at above its flash point.
• Classification of Hazardous Areas: Rule 104 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:

• a zone “0” area, if inflammable gas or vapours are expected to be continuously present in the area; or
• a zone “1” area, if inflammable gases or vapours are likely to be present in the area under normal operating conditions; or
• a zone “2” area, if inflammable gases or vapours are likely to be present in the area only under abnormal operating conditions or failure or rupture of
an equipment.
• Extent of Hazardous Areas: Rule 105 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:

• Set back distances set out in Fourth Schedule
• Electric Apparatus inside Hazardous Areas: Rule 106 & Rule 107 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:
• Technical requirements for flame proof, intrinsically safe and spark proof electric apparatus (Rule 106)
• Requirements for fixed wiring (Rule 107)
• Certificate by Competent Person for first time and after each repair (Rule 114)
• Designated Supervisor for storage area: Rule 118 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:
• Exclusion of Unauthorized personnel: Rule 121 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:

• Fence / wall of 1.8 meters height
103
Action Items
• Earthing of all electric Apparatus inside Hazardous Areas: Rule 106 & Rule 107 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:
• Repairs/ Test Work or Hot work within hazardous Areas: Rule 113 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:
• Bonding and earthing of the tankers and unloading pipelines: Rule 108 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:
• Precautions against Fire: Rule 117 of Petroleum Rules, 2002
• Marking of tanks: Rule 123 of Petroleum Rules, 2002:
• Earthing of tanks: Rule 127 and 128 of Petroleum Rules, 2002
• Public liability Insurance & additional requirements for Major Accidental Hazard Installations (if applicable)
104
Inflammable Substances
Inflammable Substance Act, 1952
06 March 1952
The Inflammable Substance Act, 1952 declares the following substances as being dangerously inflammable:
• Acetone
• Calcium phosphide
• Calcium carbide
• Cinematographic films having a nitro-cellulose base
• Ethyl alcohol
• Wood naphtha
Provisions of Petroleum Act, 1934 and rules thereunder are applicable to the abovementioned substances.
105
Compressed Gas Cylinders
Gas Cylinders Rules, 2004
21 September 2004
'Gas Cylinder' is defined as 'closed metal container having a volume exceeding 500 ml but
not exceeding 1000 litres intended for the storage and transport of compressed gas... but
not including any other such container fitted to a special transport or under-carriage and
includes a composite cylinder, however, the water capacity of cylinders used for storage of
CNG, nitrogen, compressed air, etc. …may exceed 1000 litres up to 2500 litres provided the
diameter of such cylinder does not exceed 60 cm
‘Compressed gas’ means any permanent gas, liquefiable gas or gas dissolved in liquid under
pressure or gas mixture which in a closed gas cylinder exercises a pressure either exceeding
2.5 kgf/cm2 abs (1.5 kgf/ cm2 gauge) at +150 C or a pressure exceeding 3kgf/ cm2 abs (2 kef/
cm2 gauge) at + 500 C or both;
106
Action Items
• Obtain license (and renewals from time to time) to possess Compressed Gas Cylinders from Chief Controller of
Explosives (CCoE): Rule 43 of Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004: A license is NOT required if:
• LPG, when the total quantity of gas does not exceed 100 kg at any one time.
• Any other flammable but non-toxic gas when the total number of cylinders containing such gas does not exceed 25 or the total weight of gas does
not exceed 200 kg., whichever is less, at any one time.
• Any non-flammable non-toxic gas when the total number of such cylinders does not exceed 200 at any one time.
• Any toxic gas when the total number of such cylinders does not exceed 5 at any one time.
• Acetylene gas contained in cylinders in dissolved state when the total number of such cylinder does not exceed 50 at any one time.
• Periodic Examination and Testing of Gas Cylinders: Rule 35 of Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004:
• Labelling of the cylinder: Rule 9 of Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004:
• Notice of Accidents: Rule 67 of Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004:

• to the Chief Controller by telegram/fax/ email and also by telegram followed within 24 hours by a letter giving particulars of the occurrence;
• To the district magistrate; and
• to the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station by the quickest means of communication.
107
Action Items
• Colour coding of Cylinders: Rule 8 Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004
• IS: 4379 for Industrial Cylinders and IS 3933 for medical cylinders
• Precautions against fire: Rule 14 of Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004:

• Display of prohibition signage
• Designated Supervisor for storage area: Rule 17 of Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004:
• General Safety Precautions: Rule 15 of Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004:
• Handling and Use: Rule 18 Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004
• Storage of Cylinders: Rule 21 of Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004:
108
Radiation Safety
Atomic Energy Act, 1962
Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004
• License: License is required for sources and practices associated with the
operation of:
(i) nuclear fuel cycle facilities; (ii) land based high intensity gamma irradiators other than
gamma irradiation chambers; (iii) particle accelerators used for research and industrial
applications; (iv) neutron generators; (v) facilities engaged in the commercial production
of radioactive material or radiation generating equipment; (vi) tele gamma and
accelerators used in radiotherapy; (vii) computed tomography (CT) unit; (viii)
interventional radiological x-ray unit; (ix) industrial radiography; and (x) such other
source or practice as may be notified by the competent authority, from time to time.
• Authorization: is required for sources and practices associated with the

operation of:
(i) brachytherapy; (ii) deep x-ray units, superficial and contact therapy x-ray units;
(iii) gamma irradiation chambers; (iv) nuclear medicine facilities; (v) facilities engaged
in the commercial production of nucleonic gauges and consumer products containing
radioactive material; and (vi) such other source or practice as may be notified by the
competent authority, from time to time;
109
Action Items
• Registration: is required for sources and practices associated with the operation of:
(i) medical diagnostic x-ray equipment including therapy simulator; (ii) analytical x-ray
equipment used for research; (iii) nucleonic gauges; (iv) RIA laboratories; (v) radioactive sources
in tracer studies; (vi) biomedical research using radioactive material; and (vii) such other source
or practice as may be notified by the competent authority, from time to time
• Consent: A consent is required for:
(i) approval for siting, design, construction, commissioning and decommissioning of a radiation
installation; (ii) approval for sealed sources, radiation generating equipment and equipment
containing radioactive sources, for the purposes of manufacture and supply; (iii) approval for
package design for transport of radioactive material; (iv) approval for shipment approval for
radioactive consignments; and (v) such other source or practice as may be notified by the
competent authority, from time to time;
• Modification of radiation installation or change in working condition: No modification to
an existing radiation installation or no change in working conditions therein, affecting safety
shall be done without the prior approval of the competent authority.
110
Action Items
• Radiation symbol or Warning sign: To be displayed on:
a. on externally visible surfaces of radiation equipment, and containers for storage of radioactive
materials; packages for radioactive materials and vehicles carrying such packages;
b. at the entrance to the room housing the radiation generating equipment; and
c. at the entrance of controlled area and supervised area.
• The specification of the radiation symbol or warning sign shall be as prescribed by the competent
authority, by order for that purpose.
• Restriction on Employment of Certain Persons: No person under the age of 18 years shall be
employed as a worker. No person under the age of 16 years shall be taken as trainee or employed
as an apprentice for radiation work.;
• Classified Workers: The employer shall designate as classified workers, those of his employees, who are
likely to receive an effective dose in excess of three tenths of the average annual dose limits notified by
the competent authority and shall forthwith inform those employees that they have been so designated.
• Radiological Safety Officer: Every employer shall designate, with the written approval of the
competent authority, a person having appropriate qualifications as Radiological Safety Officer.
111
Action Items
• Responsibilities of Employer:
a. ensure that provisions of these rules are implemented by the licensee, Radiological Safety Officer and other worker(s),
b. provide facilities and equipment to the licensee, Radiological Safety Officer and other worker(s) to carry out their
functions effectively in conformity with the regulatory constraints,
c. prior to employment of a worker, procure from his former employer, where applicable, the dose records and health
surveillance reports,
d. upon termination of service of worker provide to his new employer on request his dose records and health surveillance
reports,
e. furnish to each worker dose records and health surveillance reports of the worker in his employment annually, as and
when requested by the worker and at the termination of his service,
f. inform the competent authority if the licensee or the Radiological Safety Officer or any worker leaves the employment,
and
g. arrange for health surveillance of workers as specified under rule 25.
The employer shall be the custodian of radiation sources in his possession and shall ensure physical security of the sources
at all times.
The employer shall inform the competent authority, within twenty four hours, of any accident involving a source or
loss of source of which he is the custodian.
112
Action Items
• Responsibilities of Licenses:
1. Every licensee shall establish written procedures and plans for controlling, monitoring and assessment of exposure for
ensuring adequate protection of workers, members of the public and the environment and patients, wherever applicable.
2. The licensee shall:

a. not allow workers, other than those with appropriate training (in addition to appropriate qualification).
b. maintain records of workers;
c. arrange for preventive and remedial maintenance of radiation protection equipment, and monitoring instruments;
d. in consultation with the Radiological Safety Officer, investigate any case of exposure in excess of regulatory limits
received by individual workers and maintain records of such investigations;
e. inform competent authority promptly of the occurrence, investigation and follow-up actions in cases of exposure in
excess of regulatory limits, including steps to prevent recurrence of such incidents;
f. carry out physical verification of radioactive material periodically and maintain inventory;
g. inform appropriate law enforcement agency in the locality of any loss of source;
h. inform the employer and the competent authority of any loss of source;
i. investigate and inform the competent authority of any accident involving source and maintain record of investigations;
j. verify the performance of radiation monitoring systems, safety interlocks, protective devices and any other safety
systems in the radiation installation;
k. in consultation with Radiological Safety Officer, prepare emergency plans, for responding to accident to mitigate their
consequences and ensure emergency preparedness measures;
l. conduct or arrange for quality assurance tests of structures, systems, components and sources and related equipment;
m. advise the employer about the modifications in working condition of a pregnant worker;
n. inform the competent authority if the Radiological Safety Officer or a worker leaves the employment; and
o. inform the competent authority when he leaves the employment.
113
Action Items
• Responsibilities of Radiological Safety officer: The Radiological Safety Officer shall:-
• carry out routine measurements and analysis on radiation and radioactivity levels in the controlled area, supervised area of
the radiation installation and maintain records of the results thereof;
• investigate any situation that could lead to potential exposures;
• advise the employer regarding -
i. the necessary steps aimed at ensuring that the regulatory constraints and the terms and conditions of the license are
adhered to;
ii. the safe storage and movement of radioactive material within the radiation installation;
iii. initiation of suitable remedial measures in respect of any situation that could lead to potential exposures; and
iv. routine measurements and analysis on radiation and radioactivity levels in the off-site environment of the radiation
installation and maintenance of the results thereof;
• ensure that -
i. reports on all hazardous situations along with details of any immediate remedial actions taken are made available to
the employer and licensee for reporting to the competent authority and a copy endorsed to the competent authority;
ii. quality assurance tests of structures, systems, components and sources, as applicable are conducted; and
iii. monitoring instruments are calibrated periodically.
• assist the employer in -
i. instructing the workers on hazards of radiation and on suitable safety measures and work practices aimed at
optimizing exposures to radiation sources; and
ii. the safe disposal of radioactive wastes; and
iii. developing suitable emergency response plans to deal with accidents and maintaining emergency preparedness;
• advise the licensee on (a) the modifications in working condition of a pregnant worker; and (b) the safety and security of
radioactive sources;
• furnish to the licensee and the competent authority the periodic reports on safety status of the radiation installation; and
• inform the competent authority when he leaves the employment.
114
Action Items
• Responsibilities of Worker: The worker shall:
• provide to the employer information about his previous occupations including radiation work, if any;
• make proper use of such protective equipment, radiation monitors and Personnel monitoring devices as provided; and
• inform the licensee and the Radiological Safety Officer, of any accident or potentially hazardous situation that may come to
his notice;
• A female worker shall, on becoming aware that she is pregnant, notify the employer, licensee and Radiological Safety Officer
in order that her working conditions may be modified, if necessary.
115
Action Items
• Record of Workers: Every licensee shall maintain complete and up-to-date records of -
1. personnel monitoring in the prescribed format;
2. the health surveillance
• Health surveillance of workers: Employer to provide the services of a physician with appropriate qualifications to
undertake occupational health surveillance of classified workers.
1. Every worker upon joining;
2. Every classified worker, thereafter once in 3 years-
Shall be subject to:
(a) general medical examination as specified by order by the competent authority; and
(b) health surveillance to decide on the fitness of each worker for the intended task;
The health surveillance shall include (a) special tests or medical examinations as specified by the competent authority, for
workers who have received dose in excess of regulatory limits; and (b) counselling of pregnant workers.
116
Action Items
• Radiation Surveillance: As specified by the competent authority.
1. Further, the workers shall be subjected to personnel monitoring and health surveillance and
appropriate records shall be maintained
• Emergency Preparedness:
1. Licensee to prepare emergency response plans
2. Licensee to submit the on-site ERP to competent authorities for approval
3. Licensee to submit the off-site ERP to competent authorities for approval
4. Modifications to ERP will require prior approval
• Decommissioning:
1. Employer to be responsible
2. With prior approval from competent authority
3. Decommissioning plan with provisions for disposal of radioactive wastes, recycling of materials, and
reuse of equipment and premises
117
Radiation Safety
• The Industrial Radiography (Radiation Surveillance) Procedures: by Bhabha Atomic Research

Centre (being Competent Authority)
• AERB Directive No. 02/2011: The Specifications for Radiation Symbol and Warning Sign
• AERB Directive No. 01/2011: The Dose Limits for Exposures from Ionizing Radiations for workers
and the members of the public
• AERB Directive No. 01/2010: Exclusion, Exemption and Clearance of Radionuclides in Solid
Materials
• AERB Directive No. 01/09: Use of Phosphogypsum in Building & Construction Materials & in
Agriculture etc..
118
Tea/ Coffee Break
119
Session 5
• Consent Conditions
• Medical Surveillance
• Public Liability Insurance
120
Medical Surveillance
• Pre-Employment Medical Check: No one can join employment for the first time without a
Certificate of fitness in Form 6 granted by the Factory Medical Officer.
• Workers employed in a ‘hazardous process’ shall be medically examined by a qualified medical
practitioner (Factory Medical Officer), in the following manner:
• Once before employment to ascertain physical fitness of the person to do a particular job;
• Once in every 6 months, to ascertain the health status of all the workers in respect of
occupational health hazards to which they are exposed and in cases where in the opinion of
the Factory Medical Officer it is necessary to do so at a shorter interval in respect of any
workers;
• Details of pre-employment and periodical medical examination carried out shall be recorded in
the health register in Form 7.
• Workers (other than those employed in a hazardous process), shall be medically examined by a
qualified medical practitioner at least once in each period of 12 months.
• Additional medical surveillance requirements are prescribed for workers exposed to
radiation.
121
Public Liability Insurance Act
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and Rules, 1991
23rd January, 1991
• Liability to give relief in case of death/ injury to any person

or damage to property.
• Responsibility to take insurance policies against liability.
• Provide information to Central Government/ empowered
agencies.
• Allow entry and inspection to Central Government officials
• Comply with directions issued.
122
Action Items
• Check applicability of the act by comparing the maximum chemical inventories of hazardous substances vis-à-
vis the list of names and corresponding quantities provided under S.0. 227 (E).- Dated 24th March 1992
• Group I- Toxic Substances: • Group 2- Toxic Chemicals: • Group 3- Highly Reactive

(1-99 Chemicals) (100- 124 Chemicals) Substances: (125-149
Chemicals)
• Group 4- Explosive • Group 5- Flammable

Substances: (150-179 Substances:
Chemicals)
123
Q&A
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• Understand the regulatory framework that governs EHS performance in India;

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• 09:15 to 09:30 Safety Brief, Safety Moment • Regulations on Electrical Safety

• 09:30 – 09:40 Introductions • 15:30 to 15:40 Tea/ Coffee Break

• 09:40 to 11:30 Session 1 • 15:40 to 17:30 Session 4

• Regulations on Ambient Noise, Ozone Depleting Substances, • Public Liability Insurance

• 13:00 to 13:30 Lunch Break

• Introduction to EHS Regulations

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250 B.C.: Emperor Ashoka becomes the first statesman in recorded

Article 21- Citizens’

1949: Incorporated protection of the environment as

1970 1980 1990 2000

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Chetriya Pardushan Mukti Sangarsh Samiti Vs. UP (1990);

Research Foundation for Science v. Union of India,

Sterlite Tuticorin, 2013

• Disclosure -“forthwith information” is to be given in cases of known or suspected contamination.

• Standards - no specific soil or groundwater contamination standards. Contamination is identified and

Ministry of Environment & Ministry of Water

Central Ground Water Authority

State Govt.’s Ministry of

State Pollution Control Boards/ Other Environment Protection

Regional Offices of SPCBs

Ministry of Environment, Forests &

Central Pollution Minimum National Standards

State Legislatures & State

State’s Ministry of Environment

State Pollution Control Boards/

Ministry of Commerce &

Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health

Central Labour Institutes Regional Labour Institutes

Ministry of Labour & Employment

Central Regulators (e.g. DISH, PESO, Minimum National Standards

State Legislatures & State

25th March, 1974

25th March, 1974

Apply for fresh Consent in case of a change in senior management,

25th March, 1974

• Affix calibrated meters for measurement of water consumption for

• Obtain consent for establishment (CTE)

23 1986 and (any other parameter given in consent)

• Obtain prior “Environmental Clearance” in case of new project or

• Identify the applicability of EIA notification based on the Schedule (Annex)

• Regulations on Hazardous Chemicals &

• What constitutes ‘Hazardous Chemical’, ‘Hazardous Wastes’ and ‘Hazardous

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• As per MSIHC rules, any chemical which satisfies any

• Identify and mitigate “Major Accident Hazards” (MAH) on site

1. Product Information 10. Stability and Reactivity

2. Product Ingredients 11. Toxicological Information

3. Hazards Identification 12. Ecological Information

4. First Aid Measure 13. Product Information

5. Fire Fighting Measures 14. Transportation Information

6. Accidental Release Measures 15. Regulatory Information

7. Storage and Handling 16. Other Information

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