Statutes HSE

5/20/2021
National Safety Council, India
Plot No.98-A, Institutional Area, Sector

15, CBD Belapur,
20 May 2021 Navi Mumbai - 400 614 1
Statutory Requirements for HSE
Vikas More, Assistant Director

National Safety Council
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Safety Champions
◼ Act as role models for safety
◼ Identify the safety hazards
◼ Correct the at-risk behaviours of others
◼ Always look for opportunities to improve the Safety culture.
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Importance of Legal Requirements on HSE

◼ Law of the land is mandatary
◼ Cannot plead ignorance in the court
◼ HSE related laws intend to
- Ensure safe working conditions
- Ensure safe working with machinery and equipment
- Ensure safe working with chemicals
- Ensure protection of environment
- Ensure safe management of waste
- Prevent personal injury
- Prevent Accident and Emergency situation
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Relevant Indian Legislation on HSE
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Content of program
The Factories Act 1948 & State Factories Rules
The Building and other Construction Workers (BOCW) Working
Conditions
(Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and Rules, 1998
The Indian Boiler Act 1923

Machinery
Boiler Regulation 1950 Equipment
The Manufacture, Storage, And Import Of Hazardous Chemical (MSIHC) Rules, 1989
The Petroleum Act 1934 & Rules 2002

Chemicals
The Static And Mobile Pressure Vessels Rules 2016
Storages
The Gas Cylinder Rules 2016
The Environment Protection Act 1986 & Rules 1989

Environment
The Air (Prevention & Control Of Pollution) Act 1981
Air, Water,
Water (Prevention & Control Of Pollution) Act 1974 soil
Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016
Waste
The Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016
Q&A Session
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Abbreviation used
Sr Description Abbreviation used
1 The Factories Act 1948 FA 1948
2 The Maharashtra Factories Rules 1963 MFR 1963
3 The Model Rules frame Under Factories Act 1948 MR
4 Gas cylinder Rule GCR
5 Static & Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules SMPV Rules
6 Competent Person CP
7 Safe Working Load SWL
8 Section Sec
9 Rule R
THE FACTORIES ACT 1948 &
STATE FACTORIES RULES
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The Factories Act,1948

Chapter Chapter Title Section Nos. No. of Sections
I Preliminary 1 to 7-B 8
II Inspecting Staff 8 to 10 3
III Health 11 to 20 10
IV Safety 21to41,36A, 40- 24
A,40-B
IV-A Provisions Relating 41-A to 41-H 8
to Hazardous
Processes
V Welfare 42 to 50 9
VI Working Hours of 51 to 66 16
Adults
The Factories Act,1948

Chapter Chapter Title Section Nos. No. of Sections
VII Employment of 67 to 77 11
Young Persons
VIII Annual Leave 78 to 84 7
with Wages
IX Special 85 to 91, 87-A, 88-A & 91-A 10
Provisions
X Penalties & 92 to 106, 96-A, 104-A, 106-A 18
Procedures
XI Supplemental 107 to 120, 111-A & 118-A 16
11 Chapters 120 Sections
Three Schedules
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SCHEDULES
◼ The First Schedule : List of 29 types industries-hazardous processes.
◼ The Second Schedule : permissible level of certain chemical
substances in Work Environment
expressed in Time-Weighted Average (TWA) Concentration for 8 hrs.
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) (for 15 mts.)
Expressed in parts per million (ppm) and
milligramme per cub. metre (mg/m3).
◼ The Third Schedule : List of 29 types of Notifiable Diseases
FA 1948 National Safety Council, India
• Making, Altering, Repairing, Ornamenting, Finishing, Packing, Oiling, Washing, Cleaning, Breaking Up, Demolishing, Or
Sec. 2(k) Otherwise Treating Or Adapting Any Article Or Substance With A View To Its Use, Sale, Transport, Delivery Or Disposal;
Manufacturi Generating, Transforming, Transmitting Power, Printing, Constructing, Reconstructing, Breaking Up Of Ship, Preserving Or
ng Storing Any Article In Cold Storage.
• Any Person Employed Directly Or Indirectly ,With Our Without The Knowledge Of The Principal Employer,
Sec,2 l • Whether For Remuneration Or Not
Worker
• 10 or more workers working with the aid of power for manufacturing process
Sec 2(m): • 20 or more workers working without the aid of power for manufacturing process.
Factory
• person who has ultimate control over the affairs of factory

• (i) In case of firm / association of individuals, an individual partners / members deemed to be an occupier
Section • (ii) In case of a company, any one of director
2(n):
Occupier • (iii) In case of state / central government factory, person appointed to mange affairs
• A person / an institution recognized by chief inspector for purposes of carrying out tests, examinations & inspections
Sect 2.ca required to be done in a factory.
Competent
Person –
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• To ensure health, safety & welfare of all

Sec 7(A) :
workers of factory.
• Provision & maintenance of plant & system
General Duties
of Occupier
of work are safe & without risk to health
• Provision of information, instruction, training
& supervision necessary for H & S of all
workers
• Person who designs, manufactures, imports /

supplies any article for use any factory shall
Sec 7(B) :
ensure-
General • (a) Article is so designed and constructed as
Duties of
Manufacturers
to be safe & without risk to health to worker
- when used
• (b) Carry out / arrange for carrying out such
test & examination for effective
implementation of provision of clause (a)
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• any process /activity specified in 1st Schedule, raw materials used therein, intermediate / finished
products, by-products, wastes / effluents would-
(Sect 2.cb) • (i) cause material impairment to health of the persons engaged in / connected therewith,
"hazardous
process" • (ii) result in the pollution of environment:
1. Ferrous Metallurgical Industries
16. Electro-plating Industries
Integrated Iron and Steel
17. Chemical Industries
Ferrow-alloys
• Coke Oven by-products & Coal tar Distillation products
Special Steels
• Industrial Gases (N2, O2 , acetylene, Ar, CO2, H2, SO2, nitrous oxide, halogenated HC, O3, etc.)
2. Non-ferrous metallurgical Industries: -Primary Metallurgical Industries, namely, zinc,
• Industrial Carbon
lead, copper, manganese &aluminium
• Alkalies & Acids
3. Foundries (ferrous and non-ferrous) : Castings & forgings including cleaning /
smoothening/roughening by sand & shot blasting • Chromate & dichromates
4. Coal (including coke) industries • Leads & its compounds
-Coal, Lignite, Coke, etc. • Electrochemical (metallic sodium, potassium & magnesium, chlorates, perchlorates & peroxides)
-Fuel Gases (including Coal Gas, Producer Gas, Water Gas) • Electrothemal produces (artificial abrasive, calcium carbide)
5. Power Generating Industries • Nitrogenous compounds (cyanides, cyanamides & other nitrogenous compounds)
6. Pulp & paper (including paper products) industries • Phosphorous & its compounds
7. Fertilizer Industries • Halogens & Halogenated compounds (Chlorine, Fluorine, Bromine & Iodine)
-Nitrogenous • Explosives (including industrial explosives & detonators & fuses)
-Phosphatic 18. Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides & other Pesticides Industries
-Mixed 19. Synthetic Resin & plastics
8. Cement Industries: -Portland Cement (including slag cement, puzzolona cement & 20. Man made Fibre (Cellulosic & non-cellulosic) Industry
their products) 21. Manufacture & repair of electrical accumulators
9. Petroleum Industries 22. Glass & Ceramics
-Oil Refining 23. Grinding / glazing of metals
-Lubricating Oils and Greases 24. Manufacture, handling & processing of asbestos & its products
10. Petro-chemical Industries 25. Extraction of oils & facts from vegetable & animal sources
11. Drugs and Pharmaceutical Industries: -Narcotics, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals 26. Manufacture, handling & use of benzene and substances containing benzene
12. Fermentation Industries (Distilleries and Breweries) 27. Manufacturing processes & operations involving carbon disulphide
13. Rubber (Synthetic) Industries 28. Deys & Dyestuff including their intermediates
14. Paints and Pigment Industries 29. Highly flammable liquids and gases 16
15. Leather Tanning Industries
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FA 1948 & State Factories Rules National Safety Council, India

OSH Policy
Sec Gen. Duties of Occupier - Occupier to prepare, periodically revise &
7A(3) communicate statement of policy w.r.t. Health & Safety of workers &
arrangements for carrying out that policy.
Sec 41B(2) Compulsory disclosure of Info by Occupier: Factory involving

hazardous process to prepare detailed policy & intimate CIF
State Rules Should be prepared by all factories (except below 50 workers & not
MFR–73 L covered as hazardous process or dangerous operation)
H & S Policy
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73 L –MFR : Policy should specify following:-
intention of taking into fixing responsibility of

account H & S contractor, sub-
arrangements for contractors, transporters
performance of
involving workers & other agencies providing a resume
individuals at different
(eg., safety entering the premises of H&S performance
levels while
committee, safety of factory in its
considering their (eg. safety clauses,
suggestion, nearmiss, Annual Report
career advancement penalty clauses in
etc.)
(Appraisal system, contract documents,
KPI, etc.) etc.)
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FA 1948 & State Factories Rules
Policy should specify following:- MFR-73 L Policy shall be made widely known by-
relevant techniques &
arrangements for informing, (a) making copies available to all workers including
methods, like safety
educating & training & contract workers, apprentices, transport workers,
audits, risk assessment
retraining its own employees
for periodical assessment suppliers, etc.
at different levels & public,
of status on SHE & taking
wherever required
all remedial measures (b) displaying copies of the policy at conspicuous places
(c) any other means of communication in a language

understood by majority of workers.
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Education & Training

Sec.7A(2)(c) FA Occupier to provide information, instruction, training & supervision necessary to
Duties of Occupier ensure H&S of workers
Sec 41B - FA Provide information regarding dangers, health hazards & measures to overcome
Discl. of info (Haz such hazards to workers & general public in vicinity
Process)
Sec 111 A - FA Every worker has a right to get trained within factory / at a approved training
Right of Workers centre / institute
R 73-J.7.d - MFR 1963 Duty of Safety committee –
• undertake educational, training & promotional activities
• creating safety awareness amongst all workers
Maharashtra Safety Duty of Safety officer -
Officer Rule 1982 • to carry out & to design independently / in collaboration with training dept
suitable training & educational programmes for prevention of personal injuries
R 73-L.5.g - MFR 1963 arrangements for informing, educating & training & retraining its own employees at
different levels & public, wherever required
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Safety officer FA 1948 & State Factories Rules National Safety Council, India
Sec 40B- FA Employ Safety officer if :-

(i) 1000 / more workers employed or
(ii) Mfg process / operation involves any risk to health. (state government to prescribe no. of safety
officers their qualifications, experience & duties)
Maharashtra SO Rules 1982 Provides qualifications & duties of Safety Officer
Duties Of Safety Officer (MSOR 1982):

❑ to advise ❑ to carry out
• concerned dept. in planning & organizing measures • plant safety inspections in order to observe physical conditions
necessary for effective control of personal injuries of work & work practices & procedures followed by workers &
• on safety aspects in all job studies & to carry out detailed to render advice on measures to be adopted for removing
job safety studies of selected jobs unsafe physical conditions & preventing unsafe actions by
• purchasing & store dept in ensuring high quality of PPE workers
• on maintenance of records which are necessary relating • & to design independently / in collaboration with training dept
to accidents, dangerous occurrences & industrial suitable training & educational programmes for prevention of
diseases personal injuries
• on matters related to carrying out plant safety ❑ to check & evaluate effectiveness of action taken / proposed
inspection to be taken to prevent personal injuries
• to render advise on matter related to reporting & ❑ to promote - set up safety committees & act as an adviser to
investigation of industrial accidents & diseases committees
❑ to investigate ❑ to organize any association with concerned department,
• selected accidents comparing, completions, contests & other activities which will
• dangerous occurrences & cases of reportable industrial develop & maintain interest of workers in establishing &
disease of workers maintaining safe conditions of work & procedures.
No safety officer shall be required or permitted to do any work which is inconsistent with / detrimental to performance of duties mentioned above
SAFETY COMMITTEE FA 1948 & State Factories Rules National Safety Council, India
Sec 41G - FA Haz. Process, set up safety committee with equal representation of mgt & workers
Workers participation in • Employing 250 / more workers
Safety Mgmt • Dangerous operations / hazardous process & more than 50 workers
• Equal representation (mgt. & workers)
Rule 73.J – MFR • Composition, tenure (2 yrs) & functions
• Meeting once in 3 months
Function / Duties - Safety Committee-R73.J.7 MFR 1963
• assisting & co-operating with mgmt in achieving aims & objectives

outlined in ‘H&S Policy' of occupier
• dealing with all matters concerning SHE & to arrive at practicable solutions
to problems encountered
• creating safety awareness amongst all workers
• undertaking educational, training & promotional activities
• planning on reports of SHE surveys, emergency plans, safety audits,

risk assessment & implementation of recommendations made in reports
• Conduct H&S surveys & identify causes of accidents
• Reviewing implementation of recommendations
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R 70.6 MFR – Fire Protection
Cylinders containing compressed gas:-
• may only be stored in open if they are protected

against variation of temperature, direct rays of sun, /
continuous dampness.
• never be stored near highly flammable substances,

furnaces / hot processes.
• Store room shall have adequate ventilation
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VENTILATION (Sec 13), R-22A-MFR
• adequate ventilation by the circulation of fresh air

• adequate air movement of at least 30 m/minute
• amount of fresh air supplied by mechanical means of ventilation in an hour shall be
equivalent to at least 6 times the cubic capacity of work-room
• distributed evenly throughout the work-room
• Ventilation study / survey (confined space)
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NOISE (MFR- SCHEDULE XXIV)

Total exposure time Sound pressure • Occupational disease - Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) – 22nd no. in 3rd
(continuous / no. of short term level in dBA
exposures) per day, in hours. Schedule of FA 1948
8 90
• Protection against noise: suitable engineering control / administrative measures
4 95
to ensure that no worker is exposed to sound levels exceeding max. permissible
2 100
noise levels
• Provide ear protectors
1 105
• sound levels exceeds permissible specified levels, there shall be administered &
1/2 110
effective hearing conservation programme which shall include
1/4 115
❑ hearing conservation measures
No exposure in excess of 115 dBA is to be permitted
❑ pre-employment & periodical auditory surveys conducted on workers
Permitted no. of impulses Peak sound pressure
/ impact per day level in dB
exposed to noise exceeding permissible levels
100 140
❑ rehabilitation of workers by reducing exposure to noise levels / by
transferring them to place where noise levels are less / by other suitable
1000 130
means
10000 120
Noise survey need to be conducted
No exposure in excess of 140 dB peak is permitted
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Sr Nature of work Examples Min.Lux
Illumination (Sec 17), R-35 MFR 1 discrimination of detail is Handling of material of coarse nature, rough 50
not essential sorting, grinding of clay products, handling coal /
ashes.
• where workers are working / passing there shall
2 slight discrimination of Production of semi-finished iron & steel 100
be provided & maintained sufficient & suitable detail is essential. products, rough assembling, milling of grains,
lighting, natural / artificial, / both opening, carding, drawing, slubbing, roving,
spinning (ordinary) counts of cotton.
3 moderate discrimination Medium assembling, rough bench work & 200
• Periodical cleaning & replacement to ensure of detail is essential. machine work, inspection & testing of products,
intended illumination levels (IS 6665) canning, sawing, venering planning of lumber,
sewing of light coloured textiles & leather
products, weaving light thread, warping, slashing
doubling (fancy) spinning fine counts.
4 close discrimination Medium bench and machine work fine testing, 300
of detail is essential. flour grading, leather finishing, weaving cotton
goods, or light coloured woolen goods, welding
sub-assembly, drilling, riveting, book- binding
and folding.
Sr Area and Work-room Min. Lux 5 discrimination of fine Fine assembling, fine bench & machine work, 500
1 Stock-yards, main entrance & exit roads, cat-walks 20 detail is involved under a fine inspection, fine polishing & bevelling of
of outdoor plants, coal unloading & storage areas fair degree of contract for glass, fine wood working, weaving dark coloured
long periods of time. woollen goods.
2 Passage-ways, corridors & stairways, warehouses, 50
stock -rooms for large & bulky materials, platforms 6 Where discrimination of Extra fine assembling, extra fine inspection, 1000
of outdoor plants, basements extremely fine detail is testing of extra fine instruments, jewellery &
involved under conditions watch manufacturing, grading and working of
3 Where discrimination of extremely fine detail is 100 of extremely poor tobacco products, dark cloth hand tailoring, final
involved under conditions of extremely poor contrast for long periods perching in dye works, make-up & proof reading
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of time. in printing plants.
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Sec 11- Cleanliness R 31A-MFR-Certificate of Stability

• factory shall be kept clean & free from effluvia arising from • Stability certificate obtained during commencement of factory
any drain, privy / other nuisance issued by CP
• Removal of accumulation of dirt & refuse from floors, ➢ a fresh certificate of stability (Form) is obtained from a
workrooms, staircases, passagesand disposed of in a competent person
suitable manner; after extension, alteration, repairs / addition of any
• workroom floors shall be cleaned at least once in every work of engineering construction / replacement /
week by washing, using disinfectant, addition of machinery, plant, etc.
• floor becoming wet in the course of any manufacturing ➢ It should be sent to the Chief Inspector
process to such extent as is capable of being drained,
effective means of drainage shall be provided & maintained
Sec 18 : Drinking Sec 19: Latrines &
water arrangement urinals
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Sec 14: Dust & fume Sect 41F- Permissible limits of exposure of chemical &
toxic substances
Exhaust appliance shall be applied to the point
of origin of harmful dust, fume / other Impurity ❑ Work place Monitoring / Survey reports (CHP, Chlorine DM
plant)
❑ Level of contaminants in work environment

❑ Sect 41F- of FA 1948, Schedule II- threshold limits
TWA (8 hrs) & STEL (15 minutes) (for eg. Cl2– 0.5
ppm, NH3-25ppm)
❑ Mitigation system - Localized extraction & scrubbing

facilities, isolation, spray system
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Sec 30 - Revolving Machinery
◼ Grinding Operation:
Display notice indicating
1) max. safe working peripheral speed of every grindstone /
abrasive wheel
2) speed of shaft / spindle upon which wheel is mounted
3) dia. of pulley upon such shaft / spindle necessary to • No tool rest

secure such safe working peripheral speed
• Gap b/w tool rest & grinding wheel = 3 mm
◼ speeds should not be exceeded.
• No Display of SOP
◼ Effective measures shall be taken to ensure that safe working
peripheral speed of every revolving vessel, cage, basket,
flywheel, pulley, disc / similar appliance is not exceeded • Max. speed of wheel not displayed
• No guard
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SEC:31, R-65 MFR:PRESSURE PLANT/ VESSEL
'pressure vessel’
‘pressure plants’
any vessel subjected to / Effective measure to be taken
pressure vessel along with its pipings
operated at a pressure so that Safe Working Pressure
& fittings operated at a pressure
greater than atm. pressure. (SWP) is not to be exceeded.
greater than atm. pressure;
Every pressure plant/vessel shall be:

❑ properly designed on sound engineering practice,
❑ of sound construction & material & with adequate strength & free from any defect
❑ properly maintained in a safe working condition
❑ provided with a suitable stop valve to isolate pressure plant / vessel from other vessels / source of supply of pressure
❑ provided with safety valve / other effective device, to ensure that max. SWP of vessel is not exceeded at any time
❑ Pressure gauge marked with prominent red mark at max. SWP of pressure plant / pressure vessel
❑ Provided with nipple & globe valve for attaching a test pressure gauge to check accuracy of main pressure gauge
❑ a suitable drain cock / valve / plug be fitted at the lowest part of pressure plant/vessel to ensure effective drainage of
liquid collected in pressure vessel.
❑ Every pressure gauge, stop valve, nipple & globe valve shall be mounted at height of not more than 1.5 mtr from
working level
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SEC:31, R-65 MFR : PRESSURE PLANT/ VESSEL
(4) pressure plant in service shall be thoroughly ◼ max. SWP & date of last examination shall
examined by a CP,-
be plainly marked on every pressure
(a) externally once in every period of 6 months
(b) internally, once in every period of 12 months vessel / plant
(c) hydraulic test once in a period of 4 yrs
◼ no pressure plant / vessel shall be
◼ If thorough internal examination is not possible, it operated / used at a pressure higher than
may be replaced by a hydraulic test, which shall
be carried out once in 2 yrs the max. SWP
◼ If a thorough internal, & hydraulic tests are not

possible then a thorough external examination
once in 2 yrs & thorough systematic non- 1) Max. SWP
destructive test like ultrasonic test, for metal 2) Test date
3) Due date
thickness / other defects of all parts shall be 4) ID no.
carried out atleast once in 4 yrs 5) Capacity (m3)
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SEC:31, R-65 MFR : PRESSURE PLANT/ VESSEL
Pressure Vessel / plant remaining isolated / idle > 6 manager shall maintain register of pressure plant
months / undergone a repairs / alterations, not to be showing -
used unless tested & examined by CP.
(i) Name & make of pressure plant / vessel
(ii) Identification mark
 No pressure vessel/ plant shall be taken into use for (iii) date of taking into use for 1st time
1st time unless: (iv) reference no. & date of report of examination by CP
➢ a certificate, specifying max. SWP & tests to which it
was subjected, is obtained from maker & ◼ report of result of every examination by CP shall
➢ thoroughly examined by CP in premises where it is used be in FORM 13 (as per MFR)
EXEMPTION for PV- under FA and state factories Rules
vessels with metal bottles /

steam boilers, working
internal cylinders used for
steam reed vessels in cylinders /
operating storage / transport of
pipes with which Internal casings of vessels for
pressure not compressed gases /
fittings coming pressure is machineries i.e. nuclear
exceeding liquids / dissolved
under preview due solely to pumping sets, energy
atm. pressure gases under
of Indian static head of compressors applications
1Kg/cm2 or 15 pressure covered
Boiler Act, liquids & prime
lbs/sq. inch under Gas Cylinder
1923 movers.
absolute Rules
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SEC:36 & 36A: Precautions against dangerous fumes, gases, etc.
person entering chamber, tank, vat, pit, pipe, flue / other confined space in which any gas, fume, vapour /
dust which can cause risk,
• provide manhole of adequate size / other effective means of egress
• measures to remove any gas, fume, vapour / dust, to bring within permissible limits & to prevent any
ingress of such gas, fume, vapour / dust
• Certify that the space is reasonably free from dangerous gas, fume, vapour or dust
• suitable BA & a belt securely attached to a rope held by a person outside confined space
• portable electric light – not exceeding 24Volt
• Presence of flammable dust / fumes - flame-proof construction light fitting
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Sec 28 - Lift /Hoists FA 1948 & MFR R-67 MFR : Protection of eyes
• Testing & examination Effective screens / suitable goggles - for protection

by CP – once in 6 of persons employed in / in immediate vicinity of
months processes such as
• Maintain records
Sec 29 - Lifting
machines & Tackles
• Testing & examination by CP – once in 12 months
• Maintain records
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Sec: 41C, 73-V MFR: Medical Examination-Manpower
occupier of factory involving hazardous process shall- • No person should be employed to operate a crane,
forklift truck, / to give signals to crane operator unless
• maintain accurate & up-to-date health records, his eye sight & colour vision has been examined &
medical records of workers exposed to chemical, toxic declared fit by ophthalmologist to work
/ any other harmful substances which are
manufactured, stored, handled / transported & such • Eye sight & Colour vision test: (States--Assam, Goa,
records shall be accessible to workers Karnataka, MP, Meghalaya, WB, etc.)
Frequency (atleast once ) Age group
• medical examination of every worker
• Pre-employment in every 12 months up to 45 yrs
• Once in 12 months in every 6 months beyond of 45 yrs
Special Medical examination requirements • Maintain Examination Record (signed by

ophthalmologist) -- in prescribed Form
• Eye test : crane operators, signalers, drivers
• Audiometry : working in high noise level areas
• LFT / spirometry : working in dust / fume prone areas
• Food stuff handler / canteen workers: (blood test,
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Sec:41B, 73-M MFR: Compulsory disclosure of information by occupier
❑ all information regarding dangers,including health hazards and the measures of hazardous
process
❑ obtain / develop information in the form of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of every
hazardous substance / material handled in manufacture, transportation & storage in
factory.
❑ draw up an on-site emergency plan and disaster control measures for factory and make
known to workers
❑ Personal Protective Equipment required to be used
❑ meaning of various labels and markings used on the containers of hazardous substances
❑ supply of booklets or leaflets and display of cautionary notices at the work places.(local
language)
❑ accessible to a worker for reference.
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Sec:45, R76 MFR : First-aid appliances R-73W MFR : Occupational Health Centres (OHC)
• first-aid boxes / cupboards equipped with prescribed contents factory carrying on 'Hazardous Process: should have OHC
No. of Facility
• No. of boxes / cupboards to be provided & maintained shall employees
not be less than one for every 150 workers
Upto 50 1) a Factory Medical Officer (FMO)– retainership basis & ready
workers available in emergency
• Each first-aid box / cupboard shall be kept in the charge of a 2) Min.5 persons trained in first-aid procedures amongst whom at
separate responsible person [who holds a certificate in first- least one shall always be available
3) a fully equipped First-aid box
aid treatment recognized by State Government] & who shall
51 to 200 1) OHC - 1 room with a min. floor area of 15 sq.m
always be readily available during working hours of factory] workers 2) a part-time FMO– visit twice a week & ready available in
emergency
3) 1 qualified & trained dresser-cum-compounder
4) a fully equipped First-aid box in all the departments
above 200 1) 1 full-time FMO for upto 500 workers & 1 more for every
workers additional 1,000 workers or part thereof
2) OHC -2 rooms with a min. floor area of 15 sq.m
3) 1 nurse, 1 dresser-cum-compounder & 1 sweeper-cun-ward boy
4) OHC equipped to manage medical emergencies
R-77 MFR:. Notice regarding first-aid

• Display Names trained first aiders & in-charge of the first-aid boxes /
cupboards at a conspicuous place & near each such box / cupboard
• Display names of nearest hospital and its contact no.

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Sec 46, R-79 MFR- Canteens R-73X MFR : Ambulance Vans
factory carrying • Ambulance

on 'Hazardous • full-time Driver-cum-
250 workers are Process should Mechanic & Helper trained in
employed, a canteen have first-aid
/ canteens shall be
provided &
maintained
Sec 46, R-86 MFR-

Shelters, rest rooms & lunch rooms
150 workers are employed, adequate &
suitable shelters / rest rooms & a suitable
lunch room, with provision for
• drinking water, where workers can eat
meals brought by them, shall be provided
& maintained for use of workers
• sufficiently lighted, ventilated &
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Sec:38: Precautions in case of fire R70- MFR : Fire Protection

R71- MFR : Fire-fighting apparatus & water supply
• Access for fire fighting
measures to prevent outbreak of fire & its spread
• safe means of escape for all persons in the event of fire • Protection against lightning
• necessary equipment & facilities for extinguishing fire
• Precautions against ignition
• Spontaneous ignition
• Cylinders containing compressed gas
• Storage of flammable liquids
• Accumulation of flammable dust, gas, fume /

vapour in air / flammable waste material on floors
• Fire exits
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R73-F MFR:
Fragile Roofs, Provision of Crawling Boards etc.
Provision at factory carrying out 'hazardous

process’:
73-Y MFR:
(a) fully equipped first-aid box
Decontamination
(b) drenching with water for flooding
facilities
(c) sufficient no. of eye wash bottle filled with
distilled water
• 30 / more women employed suitable rooms

for use of their children below 6 yrs age
Sec:38, R87 MFR : Creches
• incharge of women trained & adequate no. of
female-attendants for care of children &
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infants of working women
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Sec:87, R-114 MFR : Dangerous operations
1) Manufacture of aerated water & processes incidental thereto 13) Manufacture of bangles & other articles from cinematograph
2) Electrolytic plating / oxidation of metal articles by use of an film & toxic & inflammable solvents
electrolyte containing chromic acid / other chromium compounds 14) Processes involving manufacture, use / evolution of carbon
3) Manufacture & repair of electric accumulators disulphide & hydrogen sulphide
4) Glass manufacture 15) Manufacture & manipulation of dangerous pesticides
5) Grinding / glazing of metals 16) Compression of oxygen & hydrogen produced by electrolytic
6) Manufacture & treatment of lead & certain compounds of lead process
7) Generation of gas from dangerous petroleum as defined in clause 17) Manufacture & manipulation of asbestos
(b) of section 2 of Petroleum Act, 1934 18) Manufacture & manipulation of manganese & its compounds
8) Cleaning / smoothing of articles by a jet of sand, metal short / grit 19) Carbon-di-sulphide Plants
/ other abrasive propelled by a blast of compressed air / steam 20) Benzene
9) Liming & tanning of raw hides & skins & processes incidental 21) Process of extracting oils wax & fats from vegetable & animal
thereto sources in Solvent Extraction Plants
10) Manufacture of chromic acid / manufacture / recovery of 22) Manufacture & manipulation of Carcinogenic Dye Intermediates
bicromate of sodium, potassium or ammonium 23) Highly flammable liquids & flammable compressed Gases
11) Manufacture / manipulation of nitro / amino compounds 24) Operations Involving High Noise Levels
12) Handling & manipulation of corrosive substances 25) Handling & processing of cotton
Provision related to each dangerous operations mentioned in SCHEDULES need to comply

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Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Regulation of
Employment and Conditions of Service (RECS) Act- Overview
CH-II (S.3-5)
CH-I (S. 1-2) CH-III (S.6-10)
Advisory Committees &
Preliminary Regn. of estbts.
Expert Committees
CH-IV (S.11-17) CH-V (S.18-27) CH-VI (S28-37)

Regn. of BWs BOCW Hours of work,
Welfare Boards Welfare measures
CH-VII (S.38-41)
CH-VIII (S.42-43) CH-IX (S.44-46)
Safety & Health
Inspecting staff Spl. Provisions
Measures
CH-X (S.47-55) CH-XI (S.56-64)

Penalties & Procedure miscellaneous
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BOCW (RE&CS) Act, 1996
Definitions (Sec. 2)
‘Building worker’
a person who is employed to do any skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled,
manual, supervisory, technical or clerical work
for hire or reward, whether the terms of employment be expressed or implied,
in connection with any building or other construction work,
but does not include any such person-
◼ who is employed mainly in a managerial or administrative capacity; or
◼ who, being employed in a supervisory capacity -
▪ draws wages exceeding Rs. 1600/- per month or

▪ exercises … functions mainly of a managerial nature.
The Building and Other Construction Workers

(RE&CS) Act, 1996
Definitions(contd.)
◼ ‘Establishment’:
any establishment belonging to, or
under the control of, Government, any body
corporate or firm, an individual or association or
other body of individuals
which or who employs building workers in any building or
other construction work; and includes an establishment
belonging to a contractor, ... but does not include an
individual who employs such workers in any building or
construction work in relation to his own residence the total
cost of such construction not > Rs. 10 lakh.
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(RE&CS) Act, 1996
◼ Definitions (contd.)
◼ ‘Employer’: in relation to an establishment means the owner thereof, and includes
(i) in relation to a building or other construction work carried on by or under the
authority of any department of the Govt. directly without any contractor, the authority
specified in this behalf, or where no authority is specified, the Head of the
Department;
(ii) in relation to a building or other construction work carried on by or on behalf of a
local authority or other establishment, directly without any contractor the Chief
Executive Officer of that authority or establishment;
(iii) in relation to a building or other construction work carried on by or through a
contractor, or by the employment of building workers supplied by a contractor, the
contractor.

(RE&CS) Act, 1996
◼ Definitions (contd.)
◼ ‘Contractor’ means a person who undertakes to produce a given
result for any establishment, other than mere supply of goods or
articles of manufacture, by the employment of building workers
or who supplies building workers for any work of the
establishment, and includes sub-contractor.
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(RE&CS) Act, 1996
CH. III: REGISTRATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS (Secs. 6-10)
◼ Appointment of registering officers (Sec. 6)
◼ notification No. SO. 195 (E) dt. 14 Mar. 1997
◼ appointment of all ALCs (C) as Registration Officers
◼ Registration of establishments (Sec. 7)

◼ apply for registration within 60 days from commencement.
◼ intimate any change within 30 days in the prescribed Form
◼ Revocation of registration in certain cases (Sec. 8)
◼ … if the provisions of this Act are not being complied with in relation to any work carried on
by an establishment, the registration may be revoked
◼ Appeal (Sec. 9)
◼ Effect of non-registration (Sec. 10)
◼ cannot employ building workers in the establishment.

(RE&CS) Act, 1996
CH. VII: SAFETY AND HEALTH MEASURES (Secs. 38-41)
◼ Safety Committee and Safety Officer (S. 38)
◼ establishment with = or > 500 workers-
◼ constitute Safety Committee
◼ appoint Safety Officer(s)
▪ up to 1,000 workers one SO
▪ up to 2,000 workers two Sos
▪ up to 5,000 workers three Sos
▪ up to 10,000 workers four SOs
◼ Notice of certain accidents (S. 39)
◼ accidents resulting in death or injury which prevents a building worker from working
for a period of 48 hours or more , dangerous occurrence
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Work
Environment –
Excessive
Noise, Vibration,
Confined Space,
Vehicular Traffic, Concentration of
Medical Facilities, dust fumes, Fire Protection,
Equipment specific Illumination Fire Extinguishing
scaffolds, ladders, equipments,
lifting equipments, Trained persons,
Operation specific – Supply of water,
excavation, Emergency Action
Demolition,
Concreting
Plan
BOCW
Rules,1998
Proection against
Electrical Hazards, falls, Free from
Warning signs, obstructions,
Earthing, PPE, Nonslippery
Equipments as per conditions,
law Guarding of
Personal openings
Protection , Eye
protection,
Head
Protection,
apparel 49
THE INDIAN BOILER ACT, 1923
BOILER REGULATIONS, 1950
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THE INDIAN BOILERS ACT, 1923 & REGULATION 1950 National Safety Council, India
Sec– 7 :Registration –
Register the boiler under Boiler act
Sec– 8 :Renewal of certificate –

• on expiry of period for which it was granted
• when any structural alteration, addition / renewal is made in / to boiler
• when any accident occurs to boiler, etc.
Sec – 12 & 13 Sect 2:

Obtain permission incase of any alteration & modifications require Accident means an explosion of a boiler / steam pipe /
to be done for boiler & steam pipes respectively any damage to a boiler / steam pipe which is
calculated to weaken to strength thereof so as to
Reg – 281 render it liable to explode.
Every boiler to be provided at least with the following:
• 2 safety valves
Sect 18: Accident to boiler / steam pipe should be
• Two means of indicating water level
reported by owner / person in charge within 24 hrs
• A steam pressure gauge
of accident in writing containing true description of
• A steam stop valve
nature to inspector
• A feed check valve
• One feed apparatus
• A blow –down cock or valve Sect 24: penalty
• Fusible plugs fails to report accident to a boiler / steam-pipe
• 2 independent feed apparatus, etc.
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THE BOILER ATTENDANTS’ RULES, 2011 National Safety Council, India
R 41. Form of certificate:

R -2 :“Boiler Attendant” A certificate of competency as a Boiler Attendant
means a person granted with a Certificate of Competency shall be in Form “B‟ or Form “C‟ as applicable
as a boiler attendant of the class under these rules;
R 4. Competent person shall possess certificate & extent

of qualification:
No person who does not possess a certificate of

competency as a boiler attendant under these rules shall
be deemed a fit and proper person to hold charge of a
boiler
R 31.
Age, qualifications & experience for 2nd Class Boiler
Attendant candidates
R 32.
Age, qualifications & experience for 1st Class Boiler
Attendant candidates
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THE MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, AND IMPORT OF

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL (MSIHC) RULES, 1989
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MSIHC Rule 1989 National Safety Council, India

SCHEDULE II & III R10 Preparation of Safety Report and Safety Audit Report:
• occupier to send safety report to the concerned authority to show that his
S Chemicals Threshold Quantities (tonnes) Threshold Quantities industrial activities are being carried on safely (Ref. Schedule 8) &
r rules 4,5,7 to 9 & 13 to 15 (tonnes) rule 10 to 12
• update safety audit report once in a year by conducting a fresh safety
audit & forward a its copy with comments within 30 days to concerned
1 Chlorine 10 t 25 t Authority
2t 50 t R 11 Updating of Safety Reports :
2 Hydrogen
Safety reports (Schedule 8) to be kept upto date, in respect of modifications
3 Ammonia 50 t 500 t that may be made to the industrial activity as and when they occur, &
periodically every three years.
R 13 Preparation of On-Site Emergency Plans:
• prepare on site emergency plan • Fresh Safety Audit- Every Year
• occupier is to prepare and keep up-to-date On-Site Emergency Plan (as per
• mock drill once in 6 months • Preparation of Safety Report Schedule 11) for dealing with possible major accidents on his sites.
• Conduct mock drills of the On-Site Emergency Plan once in a period of 6
months
• occupier shall forward a copy of the auditor's report along with his
comments to the concerned Authority within 30 days after the completion of
such Audit
R 17 • Collect, develop & disseminate information on Hazardous Chemicals :
Occupier should obtain / develop information in form of a MSDS sheet
(Schedule – 9) to Rules in respect of all hazardous chemicals handles.
• containers of hazardous chemicals should be labeled/ marked to identify
their contents & given full data on their properties.
✓ contents of container ;
✓ name & address of manufacturer or importer of hazardous chemical ;
✓ physical, chemical & toxicological data
MSIHC Rule 1989 National Safety Council, India

Rule 5. Notification of major accidents
"major accident" means –

• an incident involving loss of life inside / Send notice
outside the installation, full analysis of send
• 10 or more injuries inside and/or one / Within 48 hrs
major accident requisite
more injuries outside information
Ministry of
• release of toxic chemicals Send report Environment
Authority
• explosion, fire In Schedule 6 within 90 days & Forest
• spillage of hazardous chemicals resulting 1.Chief Inspector of Factories
in on-site / off-site emergencies 2.Chief Inspector of Dock Safety
• damage to equipment leading to stoppage 3.Chief Controller of Explosives
of process occupier 4.Central Pollution Control Board
• adverse affects to environment; / State Pollution Control Board
SCHEDULE - 6 [Rule 5(1)] INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF A MAJOR ACCIDENT

1.General data 7. Nature and extent of damage
(a) Name of the site b) Name & address of manufacturer (Also state telephone/telex no.) a) Within the establishment – casualties ……Killed…….Injured ……Poisoned
(c) (i) Registration no. (ii) License no.:(as may have been allotted under any status applicable to site, e.g. FA) Persons exposed to the major accident ………………………
(d) (i) Nature of industrial activity (Mention what is actually manufactured, stored etc.) material damaged danger is still present danger no longer exists
(ii) National Industrial Classification, 1987 at the four digit level
b) Outside the establishment
2.Type of major accident casualties. ………Killed…………Injured…………Poisoned
Explosion Fire Emission of dangerous substance Substance(s) emitted Persons exposed to the major accident………………………
……………………………………………………… material damaged, damage to environment, the danger is still present, the
danger no longer exists
3. Description of the major accident
a) Date, shift and hour of the accident 8. Data available for assessing effects of accident on persons & environment
b) Department/Section and exact place where the accident took place
c) process/operation undertaken in Department/section where accident took place. (attach a flow chart if 9. Steps already taken or envisaged
necessary)
d) The circumstances of the accident and the dangerous substance involved • to alleviate medium or long term effects of the accident
4. Emergency Measures taken & measures envisaged to be taken to alleviate short term effects of accident. • to prevent recurrence of similar major accident
5. Causes of the major accident. Known (to be specified) • Any other relevant information.
6. Not Known : Information will be supplied as soon as possible
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PETROLEUM ACT 1934 &

RULES 2002
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Petroleum Act 1934 National Safety Council, India
"PETROLEUM"
any liquid hydro-carbon / mixture of hydro-carbons & any inflammable mixture (liquid, viscous / solid)
containing any liquid hydro-carbon. (e.g. LDO, HFO, Motor spirit, LPG etc.)
“FLASH-POINT”
◼ FP of any petroleum means the lowest temp. at which it yields a vapor which will give a momentary
flash when ignited
Sec-2- CLASSES OF PETROLEUM Sec 7&8 - No license needed for transport /

storage of limited quantities
Class Flash-Point Examples Class License qty

Petroleum Below 23°C Petrol, Hexane, Toluene, Petroleum 30 ltr
Class A Naphtha, Benzene, Acetone, Class A
Ethanol, Methanol, Pentane
Petroleum 23°C to Diesel (HSD), Kerosene (SKO) Petroleum Total 2500 ltrs & none of
Class B Below 65°C Class B receptacle exceeding
1000 litrs in capacity
Petroleum 65°C to Below LDO Petroleum 45000 ltr
Class C 93°C Class C
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EXERCISE 1-
Petroleum storage in the tanks in plant 1, 2, 3
Plant 1 900 ltr 900 ltr 800 ltr 40KL 5000 ltr
(Mumbai) Diesel- Diesel Diesel LDO Petrol
HSD - HSD - HSD
1200 ltr 900 ltr 45KL 25 ltr

Plant 2
Diesel - Diesel - Petrol
(Indore) LDO
HSD HSD
Plant 3 2200 ltr 50KL 30 ltr

(Jaipur) Diesel - Petrol
LDO
HSD

EXERCISE 1-
Petroleum storage in the tanks in plant 1, 2, 3
Plant 1 900 ltr 900 ltr 800 ltr 40KL 5000 ltr
(Mumbai) Diesel- Diesel Diesel LDO Petrol
HSD - HSD - HSD
Plant 2 1200 ltr 900 ltr 45KL 25 ltr

(Indore) Diesel - Diesel - LDO Petrol
HSD HSD
Plant 3 2200 ltr

Diesel - 50KL 30 ltr
(Jaipur)
HSD LDO Petrol
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Petroleum Act 1934 & Rule 2002 National Safety Council, India
R-5. Containers for petroleum Class A R-6. Containers for petroleum Class B & C
An air space of not less than 5 % of its capacity An air space of not less than
shall be kept in each container. ▪ 5 % of its capacity shall be kept in each container for
petroleum Class B
Air space (more than 5%) ▪ 3 % of its capacity in each container for petroleum Class C
container
Petroleum (Class A) Air space (more than 5%)
Petroleum (Class B)
Air space (more than 3%)
Petroleum (Class C)
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R-9. R-32.
R-8.
Prevention of escape of Restriction on loading &
Repairs to receptacles
petroleum unloading by night
adequate electric lighting at place of

No person shall cause to be repaired loading / unloading & provisions of
precautions taken to prevent escape Chapter IV are complied with
/ repair by use of hot work any tank / of petroleum into any drain, sewer, &
container which had petroleum harbour, river / watercourse / over any
unless it has been thoroughly public road / railway line.
cleaned & freed from petroleum &
petroleum vapour adequate fire-fighting facilities with
personnel at the place of loading
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R-10. Prohibition of employment of children & intoxicated persons

• No child under age of 18 yrs & no person who is in a state of intoxication
shall be employed on the loading, unloading / transport of petroleum / in any
licensed area.
R-11. Prohibition of smoking, fires, lights, etc.

• no person shall smoke & no matches, fires, lights / articles / substances
capable of causing ignition of petroleum shall be allowed, at any time in
proximity to a place where petroleum is refined, stored / handled / in a vehicle’s
carriage / vessel in which petroleum is transported.
R-31. Prohibition of smoking, fires, lights

• No person while engaged in loading / unloading / transporting shall smoke /
carry matches, lighters / other appliances capable of producing ignition /
explosion.
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R-78. Precautions against static charges
petroleum pipelines entering any tank vehicle loading / unloading area shall be
electrically continuous & be efficiently earthed. (for earthing)
An earth with a flexible cable having robust clamping device shall be provided adjacent
to loading point. (for static charge dissipation)
Sound & electrically continuous hoses / metal pipes shall only be used for loading /
unloading of a tank vehicle.
The tank, filling pipe & chassis of tank vehicle shall, during loading of a tank vehicle, be
efficiently bonded & connected with earth by means of a flexible metal wire / tape.
(crocodile clamp)
bonding & earthing connections shall not be broken until loading of tank vehicle has
been completed & filling & dip pipes thereof have been securely closed.
Petroleum shall not be loaded into / unloaded from a vehicle until its wheels have been
secured by efficient brakes
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R - 104. Classification of hazardous area
A hazardous area shall be deemed to be-

(i) zone "0" area, if inflammable gas / vapours are expected
to be continuously present; /
(ii) zone "1" area, if inflammable gases / vapours are likely
to be present in area under normal operating
conditions; /
(iii) zone "2" area, if inflammable gases / vapours are likely to
be present in area only under abnormal operating
conditions / failure / rupture of equipment.
R-113. Repair & test work

No flame-proof / intrinsically safe apparatus shall be opened & no work likely to impair safety
characteristics of such apparatus / electric wiring connected thereto shall be carried out until
all electrical supply has been cut off from said apparatus / wiring. (Energy Isolation)
power supply shall not be restored there to until work has been completed & safety
characteristics provided in connection with apparatus & wiring have been fully restored. (work
permit – LOTO system)
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R-117 : Precautions against fire
❑ No person shall smoke in any installation, storage shed / service

station authorized by licensing authority.
❑ No person shall carry matches, fuses / other appliances capable of

producing ignition / explosion in any installation.
❑ No fire, furnace / other source of heat / light capable of igniting

inflammable vapour shall be allowed in any installation / in licensed
area.
❑ adequate no. of portable DCP / other FE capable of extinguishing oil

fires shall always be kept in every storage shed & small class B / C
installations at strategic point & all persons employed at such
locations shall be conversant with use of FEs.
❑ Scale of fire fighting provided as per OISD Standard-117 for all

installations approved by Chief Controller.
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R 127. Earthing of tank -
123. Marking of Capacity of Tanks -
• Every tank / other receptacle for storage of Petroleum in bulk,
Marking of capacity on above ground tank other than tanks of less than 50 KL capacity containing
in ltrs / KL petroleum Class C shall be effectively electrically earthed by
not less than 2 separate & distinct connections placed at
opposite extremities of such tank / receptacle.
• roof & all metal connections of such tank / receptacle shall be

• Capacity in ltrs • Capacity in ltrs
• License no. & date • License no. & date in efficient electrical contact with body of such tank /
• License validity date • License validity date receptacle.
R-108. Earthing & bonding

All joints in pipelines, valves, plants, storage tanks & associated
facilities & equipments for petroleum shall be made electrically
continuous by bonding or otherwise; the resistance value between
each joint shall not exceed 1ohm.
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R128. Testing of earth connections -

❑ earth connections & contacts of tank / receptacle shall be inspected &
tested by a CP at least once in every 12 months by means of a direct
reading instrument, such as a Megar.
❑ testing instrument if capable of producing a spark, shall be so

shielded as to be incapable of igniting petroleum vapour.
❑ Maintain inspections & tests records in licensed premises.
R 92: Protection against corrosion -

pipeline shall be protected against corrosion by suitable coating strapping
& where necessary by cathodic protection.
R 96. Checking of gauges -

Tank gauges / gauges at intermediate / booster pump stations
shall be checked atleast once a year.
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STATIC & MOBILE PRESSURE VESSELS

(SMPV) (UNFIRED) RULES 2016
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SMPV Rule 2016 National Safety Council, India
STATIC PRESSURE VESSELS INSTALLATIONS
SMPV Rule - applicable to pressurized vessels whose capacity is more than 1000 ltrs
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R 45. License for storage of compressed gas
• No person shall store any compressed gas in any vessel except under and in accordance with the conditions of a
licence granted under these rules.
R 17- Markings and Painting of pressure vessels

• Fix metal plate on vessel containing following particulars :
(i) manufacturer’s name
(ii) Chief Controller’s approval no.
(iii) vessel ID no. as per inspection certificate issued under rule 13(2)
(iv) standard / code to which vessel is constructed
(v) official stamp of Inspector
(vi) design pressure in Kg/Cm2
(vii) date of initial hydrostatic test & subsequent test
(viii) hydrostatic test pressure in Kg/Cm2
(ix) water capacity in liters
(x) gas capacity, if filled with liquefiable gas
(xi) name / chemical symbol of gas for which vessel is to be used
(xii) design temp. in °C
• Above ground vessel - adequately painted externally to prevent

corrosion & shall have a reflecting surface.
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R-18 - Fittings
Each vessel shall be provided with following :

(a) Pressure relief valve (PRV) connected to vapour space;
(b) Drains;
(c) Contents gauge / max. level indicator;
(d) Pressure gauge connected to vapour space;
(e) Means of measuring temp. of contents of vessel.
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R-18 - fittings
❑ 2 / more pressure relieving devices as per Design Code referred to in

rule 13
❑ relief valves shall be spring loaded & weight loaded relief valves shall
not be permitted
❑ safety relief valves on any vessel shall be set to start-to-discharge at a

pressure not in excess of 110 % of design pressure / max. SWP of vessel
❑ safety relief valve - plainly & permanently marked with pressure in

Kg/Cm2 at which it is set to discharge
❑ relief valves - tested by CP for correct operation at least once in a year

& maintain its record, test certificate in prescribed proforma
❑ For static vessels for storage of flammable/ toxic / corrosive gases, relief
valves shall be fitted with extended vent pipes adequately supported &
having outlets at least 2 mtrs above top of vessel & at least 3.5 mtrs above
ground level
❑ vessel to be provided with at least one pressure gauge.

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3

HT
R-19-Periodic testing of pressure vessels in service
• hydraulically tested by a CP at a pressure marked on vessel at intervals of not

more than 5 yrs after the date of 1st test
• vessels containing corrosive / toxic gases, periodic test to be done at an UT

interval of 2 yrs
• Internal inspection along with residual thickness measurement shall be carried

out during periodic testing.
• Vessels of more than 100 KL water capacity meant for flammable, corrosive & LPT
toxic gases shall also be subjected to NDT for weld inspection in addition to
hydraulic test
• In case of vessels which are so designed, constructed / supported that they

cannot be safely filled with water / liquids for hydraulic testing / which are used RT
in services where traces of water cannot be tolerated, the Chief Controller may
permit pneumatic testing along with NDT instead of hydraulic testing
• CP carrying out the test shall issue online certificate of test in the prescribed
proforma along with the Annexures giving details of NDT inspections
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R-21-Above ground vessels
• Vessels shall not be installed one above the other
• Vessels within a group shall be so located that their longitudinal axes are
parallel to each other.
• Sufficient space shall be provided b/w two vessels to permit fire-fighting

operations.
• Operations in the licensed premises during the night shall be carried out
under supervision of technically qualified & experienced personnel with
adequate artificial lighting of approved type
R-24 : Cleanliness & restriction of unauthorised person
area within the safety distance of the installation shall be kept free
from ignitable materials, such as weeds, dry grass
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SMPV Rule 2016 R-22-Location of pressure vessels National Safety Council, India
MIN. SAFETY DISTANCES FOR CORROSIVE, TOXIC OR

MINIMUM SAFETY DISTANCES FOR LIQUEFIED FLAMMABLE GASES
PERMANENT FLAMMABLE GASES
MIN. SAFETY DISTANCES FOR NON-CORROSIVE, NON-

FLAMMABLE OR NON-TOXIC GASES
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SMPV Rule 2016 R-22-Location of pressure vessels National Safety Council, India
FOR TOTAL STORAGE NOT ABOVE 100 TONNES

FOR TOTAL STORAGE ABOVE 100 TONNES
MIN. SAFETY DISTANCE FOR NON-FLAMMABLE, NON-TOXIC,

CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS & LIQUEFIED NITROUS OXIDE
MIN. SAFETY DISTANCES FOR LIQUID CO2
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R 25 : Earthing R 31: Electrical apparatus & installations
• vessels storing flammable compressed gases shall be electrically • No electrical wire shall pass over any storage vessel
connected effectively & efficiently with the earth.
• All electrical wires installed within the safety zone of any
• Pipelines conveying flammable liquids shall be adequately storage vessel for storage of flammable compressed
prepared for electrical continuity & connected with earth in an gases shall consist of insulated cables of approved type
efficient manner
• all electrical motors, distribution boards, switches, fuses,
plugs, sockets and other instrumentation shall be of
explosion protection construction complying with
requirements of IS/IEC 60079-1 to 11
• all electrical fixed lamps shall be enclosed in a well glass

flameproof fitting conforming to IS/IEC 60079-1
R 26 : Fire protection –
fire fighting arrangements: • All electrical portable hand lamps & other instrumentation
• adequate supply of water shall be of a type approved by Chief Controller
• fire extinguishers, hydrants, hoses and mobile equipments,
fixed monitors / by fixed spray systems, fire hose
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R 26.
Classification of hazardous area for flammable gases :
(a) zone ‘0’ area if inflammable gases / vapours are expected to be

continuously present in the area;
(b) zone ‘1’ area, if inflammable gases / vapours are expected to be

continuously present in area under normal operating conditions;
(c) zone ‘2’ area, if inflammable gases / vapours are expected to be

continuously present in area only under abnormal operating
conditions / failure / rupture of an equipment.
R8:
Prohibition of employment of children & intoxicated persons.—
No person under age of 18 yrs / in a state of intoxication shall

be employed for loading, unloading / transport of any vessel
containing compressed gas, / in licensed premises
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THE GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016
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Differences in Cylinder, Container & Tank

Gas Cylinder /
Cylinder
any closed metal container having a volume exceeding
500 ml but not exceeding 1000 ltrs intended for storage &
transport of compressed gas
Container
receptacle for petroleum not exceeding 1,000 ltrs in

capacity
Tank
receptacle for petroleum exceeding 1,000 ltrs in capacity
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Valves (GCR-Rule 4) Valves of gas cylinder shall comply following specifications:
Sr For use Standard

1 industrial gas cylinders IS:3224
2 medical gas cylinder IS:3745
3 cylinder used with breathing apparatus (BA) IS:7302
4 cylinder used for filling LPG (upto 5 ltrs water capacity) IS:8776
5 cylinder used for filling LPG (above 5 ltrs water capacity) IS: 8737
6 small refrigerant cylinder IS:12300
7 LPG regulators fitted to LPG cylinder IS :9798
Safety Relief Devices (GCR-Rule 5)
◼ Safety relief devices fitted on cylinders (manufactured in India)

shall be manufactured & maintained as per IS: 5903
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Marking on gas cylinders (GCR-Rule 6)
(a) cylinder shall be marked with following :--
i. Manufacturer’s, owner’s & inspector’s marking

ii. specification to which cylinder has been made
iii. symbol to indicate nature of heat treatment given to
cylinder during manufacture / after repairs
iv. date of last HT / hydrostatic stretch test, with code
mark of recognised testing station where test was
carried out & code mark shall be registered with
Chief Controller
v. working pressure & test pressure
vi. tare weight
vii. water capacity
(b) All markings shall be stamped on neck end of cylinder

& manufacture's markings on base
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Markings on valve
Marking on cylinders
(GCR-Rule 7)
(GCR-Rule 6)
cylinder valves shall be

quarter & year of test marking in a clearly & durably
neck / on a shoulder plate marked by stamping,
engraving / similar
processes:
i. specification of valves
ii. year & month / quarter of manufacture
iii. manufacturer’s symbol
iv. working pressure
v. name / chemical symbol of gas for which valve is to
be used
vi. type of screw threads on outlet, in case of left
handed as (L.H.)
vii. Inspector’s stamp
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THE GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016 Identification colours (GCR-Rule 8)
person filling cylinder with compressed gas shall, before

Cylinders used for new gases & gas mixtures for
it is stored / despatched, see that cylinder is painted with
which identification colours are not provided in sub-
identification colours specified in
rule (1) shall be painted with colours indicated as
• IS:4379 for industrial cylinders follows:
• IS:15683 / IS:2878 for fire extinguishers &
• IS:3933 for medical cylinders
No person shall interfere with / change the colour

painted on a gas cylinder
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Labelling of cylinders (GCR-Rule 9)
▪ labelled with name of gas & name & address of person by

whom cylinder was filled with gas
▪ Cylinder intended to be exported shall be labelled with

name of gas as per HAZCHEM, UN NO. in line with ISO :
7225
A warning on every cylinder containing permanent / liquefiable gas:
(i) Do not change colour of this cylinder.

(ii)This cylinder should not be filled with any gas other than the
one it now contains.
(iii)No flammable material should be stored in close vicinity of this
cylinder / in the same room in which it is kept.
(iv) No oil / similar lubricant should be used on valves / other
fittings of this cylinder.
(v) Please look for next date of test, which is marked on a metal
ring inserted between valve & neck of cylinder, & if this date is
over, do not accept cylinder for filling.
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(GCR-Rule 13) THE GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016

Prohibition of employment of children & intoxicated persons
❑ No child under age of 18 yrs &
❑ no person who is in a state of intoxication
shall be employed in-charge of loading / unloading / transport

of any compressed gas cylinder / in licensed premises
(GCR-Rule 14)
Prohibition of smoking, fires, lights & dangerous substances

◼ No person shall smoke & no fires / no articles / such other substances of
flammable nature / liable to spontaneous ignition / to cause / communicate fire /
explosion shall be allowed at any time in proximity to a place where any cylinder for
flammable gases is being filled, stored / handled
◼ No person in / near any place where cylinders containing flammable gases are
filled, stored / handled shall have in his possession any matches, mobile phones /
any other appliances for producing ignition / explosion.
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General precautions (GCR, Rule-15)
Cylinders with their fittings & identification colours - maintain in good condition.
No oil / similar lubricant used on valves / fittings of cylinder.
no heat treatment / exposed to a high temperature / to Sun / stored with any other
flammable / explosive material.
valve securely closed to prevent leakage.
cylinders valves of LPG & highly toxic gases like CO, Fluorine, Hydrogen chloride,
Hydrogen fluoride, Hydrogen sulphide, Cl2, NH3 / SO2 shall be provided with security nut
on outlet to act as a 2ndry means of safeguard against leakage of gas.
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General precautions (GCR-Rule 15)
✓ Move leaking cylinder to an open space where it is least dangerous to

life & property & filler shall be informed.
✓ neutralisation / scrubbing system: in cylinder filling & storage area for

toxic & corrosive gases
89

General precautions (GCR-Rule 15)
• Adequate emergency handling equipments

/ kits & protective equipments like
o hand gloves,
o gas masks,
o breathing apparatus,
o goggles,
o boots shall be provided
in toxic, corrosive & flammable gas storage
shed.
• Provision of alarm with operating switch in

toxic & corrosive gas storage area
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Handling & use (GCR – Rule 18) THE GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016
Prohibition on Open flames, lights, mobile phones, lighting

adequately supported during handling. of fires, welding & smoking in close proximity to cylinder
containing flammable gases except those while in use for
welding, cutting / heating.
Sliding, dropping / playing with cylinders is prohibited.

Trolleys & cradles
of adequate
strength shall, as
far as possible, be
used when moving
cylinders.
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Handling & Use (GCR – Rule 18) THE GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016
cylinders shall be handled

carefully & not be allowed to
fall upon one another /
otherwise subjected to any
undue shock.
Cylinders used in horizontal position shall be so LPG & liquefiable gases cylinders shall always be
secured that they cannot roll. ✓ Kept in an upright position &
✓ placed that they cannot be knocked over
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Loading & unloading for transport (GCR-Rule20,Sch. VI)
• Cylinders not to be transported by a bicycle / 2-wheeled
• No sharp projections on the inside of vehicle
• Adequately secured to prevent their falling off vehicle & being

subjected to rough handling, excessive shocks / local stresses
• Cylinders transported in vehicles shall be blocked/braced & secured

to prevent movement, striking each other/falling down.
• Cylinders shall not be transported along with any other article of a

highly flammable / corrosive nature.
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• DA cylinders not exceeding 25 nos. may be transported

along with non-toxic non-flammable gases taking due
precautions.
• Flammable gas cylinders not to be transported with

gas cylinders containing any other gas Bent valve due to mishandling
• Toxic / corrosive gas cylinders not to be transported

along with any foodstuff
• Gas cylinder valve to be protected during transportation
• Transport of leaky gas cylinder is prohibited.
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• No lifting magnet shall be used in loading / unloading of cylinders filled with

any compressed gas.
• loading / unloading of cylinders by means of a crane / a fork-lift truck, a proper

cradle with chains / wire rope slings shall be used.
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Storage of cylinders (GCR-Rule 21)
store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place under cover,

storage room / shed shall be of fire
away from boilers, open flames, steam pipes / any
resistant construction
potential sources of heat & shall be easily accessible
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THE GAS CYLINERS RULES, 2016 National Safety Council, India
Storage of cylinders: (GCR –Rule 21) LPG cylinders Storage area: GCR FORM F
• Thin wall cylinders such as LPG cylinders & dissolved

gas cylinders shall not be stacked in a horizontal brick masonry
position. compound wall
• Cylinders containing flammable gases & toxic gases 1.8 m
shall be kept separated from each other & from

cylinders containing other types of gases by adequate
distance / by a suitable partition wall.
1.2 m
Partition wall
QTY in Kg Min distance to be kept (in mtr)
0-101 --
Safe Distance b/w 101-2000 3
i) building, public
2001-3000 4
place, public
3001-4000 5
road &
ii) LPG cylinder 4001-6000 6
storage shed 6001-8000 7

8001-10000 8
10001-12000 9
12001-20000 12
Over 20000 15 97
Storage of cylinders: (GCR – Rule 21) THE GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016
not be stored under conditions, Segregate filled & empty

not be stored along with any cylinders &
which will cause them to
combustible material
corrode ensure valves are tightly shut.
EMPTY FILLED
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Electrical installations (GCR 22) THE GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016
In premises for filling & storing flammable gases in cylinders all electrical fittings, shall be of flame
proof construction conforming to IS / IEC-60079-1, IS / IEC-60079-11 / other specification as
approved by Chief Controller
&
shall be effectively earthed.
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(GCR - Rule 27) owner of cylinder shall keep for life of each cylinder, a record with
following info:
✓ Cylinder manufacturer’s name
Owner’s records
✓ specification no. to which cylinder is manufactured
✓ Date of original hydrostatic test
✓ Cylinder manufacturer’s test & inspection certificate
✓ No. & date of letter of approval granted by CCE
Periodicity of examination & testing of cylinders as per

(GCR - Rule 35- Sch. IV) IS:15975 / as per CCOE
Hydrostatic test of cylinders
Records of tests Particulars of records are prescribed
(GCR - Rule 53) Prior approval necessary for alteration in licensed premises
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(GCR-Rule 50,51,54 - FORM F) THE GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016
CONDITIONS - License to store compressed gas in cylinders
• Thin wall cylinder – not to be stacked in a horizontal position
• Filled LPG Cylinders – vertical stacking upto 2 m height
• Empty LPG Cylinders – vertical stacking upto 3 m height
• Empty LPG Cylinders – horizontal stacking upto 5 m height
• Min. 2 potable foam type / ordinary chemical type fire extinguishers of 10 kg
each in addition to other fire fighting for flammable / toxic gases
• Storage shed - adequately ventilated near ground level & near / in the roof
• As far as possible, different types of gases should not be stored in same

shed
• Min. 3 m clear safety distances shall be maintained all around toxic gas &
flammable gas storage shed
2m
• An industrial type fencing of height not less than 2 m shall be provided all
around cylinder storage shed
• Storage shed & area surrounding all times to be kept clean & free from all
flammable materials, waste vegetation &, rubbish 10
1
Exercise 1 THE GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016
No. of Gas cylinders available in plant 1, 2, 3
LPG H2 Cl2 NH3 N2 Acetylene

plant 1 6 (19.2 Kg 36 10 4 210 20
each)
plant 2 5 (19.2 Kg 20 5 6 180 27

each)
plant 3 8 (19.2 Kg 24 15 10 90 24
each)
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No licence needed for filling & possession in certain cases (GCR 44)
Sr Content Does not exceed at a time Examples

no
1 LPG 100 kg LPG
2 flammable but 25 nos. of cylinders / total wt of gas H2
non-toxic gas 200kg, whichever is less
3 non-flammable & non-toxic gas 200 nos. of cylinders CO2, N2, He
4 toxic gas 5 nos. of cylinders NH3, Cl2

5 acetylene gas contained in 25 nos. of cylinders acetylene
cylinders in dissolved state
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Gas cylinders lying open
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Unsafe storage of gas cylinders
105
Cylinders kept in rain LPG / DA stored in bulk qty (without

license)
10
6
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Poor PPE management No flashback arrestors
107

No safety caps LPG Cylinders kept horizontally
Bent valves
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Unsafe support to cylinders Unsafe storage of cylinders
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Damaged gauges
No gas detectors Unsafe Practices
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Storing Incompatible gas cylinders together
Working
without
permit / SOPs
111
Lifting tackles not tested as lifting tackles Storing gas cylinders along with
under sect 29 of FA 1948 hazardous chemicals
Misuse of gas cylinders, its storage area &

allied pipelines
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THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

ACT,1986 & RULES,1989
113

The Environment Protection Act 1986 & Rules: 1989
Environment: water, air & land & inter-relationship which exists
among and b/w water, air & land, & human being, other living
creature, micro-organism, plants & property
Environment pollutant: an solid, liquid, / gaseous substance

present in such concentration which may / tend to be injurious to
environment.
R 3:
Standards for emission / discharge of environmental pollutants
Sec 7: –Schedule I to IV
No discharge / emit / permit to discharge Environment pollutant • Effluent (pH, BOD, COD, suspended solids, Pb, Hg, etc.)
in excess of laid down standards • Emission (SO2, NOX, PM,CO, etc)
• Fugitive Emission
• Noise level, etc.
R 14:
submit an environmental statement for FY ending on 31st
March in Form V to concerned State PCB on / before 30th
Sept
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The Environment Protection Act,1986 & Rules,1989
R-3, SCHEDULE III:

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN RESPECT OF NOISE
Area Category of Limits in dB (A) Night Times

Code Area Leq Day Time
(A) Industrial 75 70
area
(B) Commercial 65 55
area
(C) Residential 55 45
area
(D) Silence Zone 50 40
• Day time –b/w 6 am - 9 pm

• Nigh time – b/w 9 pm - 6 am
• Silence zone - areas upto 100 mtrs around such premises
as hospitals, educational institutions & courts.
• Silence zones are to be declared by Competent Authority.
• Use of vehicular horns, loudspeakers & bursting of crackers
shall be banned in these zones. 115

The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act : 1981
Sec – 21: Consent R – 22 MAR: Consent
Consent • Application – FORM A

• Obtaining Consent to Establish & • Obtaining Consent to Establish & Consent to
• Consent to Operate Operate & conform to conditions stipulated in
• Conform to conditions stipulated in consent. consent.
• Obtain copy of license & check validity.
control equipment like chimney:

• installed & operated
• Kept at all times in good running conditions
• alteration / replacement of any control equipment in
accordance with directions
Sec - 22
Not to discharge or emit any environmental pollutant in excess of standards
specified under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 17
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The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act : 1981
Sect 23. Furnishing of information to State Board & other agencies in certain cases.-
intimate occurrence State Board

& Other
• Where in any area the authorities /
forthwith
emission of any air agencies as
pollutant into the prescribed
atmosphere in excess of
standards laid down by
person
State Board occurs or incharge
• is apprehended to occur due

to accident or
• other unforeseen act / event Under Sec 38
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The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act : 1974
Sec – 24: Prohibition on use of stream / well R28 MWR 1983 – application of
for disposal or polluting matter, etc. consent under sec 25/26
no person shall knowingly cause / permit any poisonous, Application for consent –
noxious / polluting matter determined in standards laid FORM C
down by State Board to enter (whether directly /
indirectly) into any stream / well / sewer / on land
Sect 31: Furnishing information to State Board & other agencies in certain cases
State Board &

• Accident / other unforeseen act / Intimate occurrence Other
authorities /
event, agencies as
Send report
• any poisonous, noxious / polluting In Schedule 6
prescribed
matter is being discharged, / is likely person

to be discharged into a stream / well / incharge
sewer / on land and, as a result of

such discharge, water in any stream /
well is being polluted, / is likely to be 118
Under sect
polluted Sect 42
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R 6.1--- FORM 1
R - 6(5), 13(8), 16(6) and 20 (2)] --- FORM 4
Application required for
grant/renewal of authorisation • Form for filing annual returns
for generation / collection / • To be submitted to SPCB by 30th June of
storage / transport / reception every year for the preceding period April to
/ recycling / reuse / recovery / March
pre-processing / co-
processing / utilisation /
R 18(2) ---FORM 9
treatment / disposal of
Transport Emergency (TREM) Card
hazardous & other waste
• To be carried by transporter during transportation of
R 6.2 --- FORM 2 hazardous & other wastes, provided by sender of waste
Form for grant / renewal of authorisation by SPCB to
occupiers, recyclers, reprocessors, reusers, user &
operators of disposal facilities
R- 6(5), 13(7), 14(6), 16(5) & 20 (1) --- FORM 3
Format For Maintaining Records of Hazardous & Other

Wastes
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R – 19 --- FORM 10 : Manifest system (Movement Document) for hazardous & other waste to be used within
country only
sender of waste shall prepare 7 copies of manifest in Form 10 comprising of colour code indicated below & all 7
copies shall be signed by
Copy no. with Purpose

colour code
Copy 1 (White) To be forwarded by sender to SPCB after signing all the 7
copies
Copy 2 (Yellow) To be retained by sender after taking signature on it from
transporter & rest 5 signed copies to be carried by
transporter
Copy 3 (Pink) To be retained by receiver (actual user / treatment storage &
disposal facility operator) after receiving waste & remaining
4 copies are to be duly signed by receiver
Copy 4 (Orange) To be handed over to transporter by receiver after accepting
waste
Copy 5 (Green) To be sent by receiver to SPCB
Copy 6 (Blue) To be sent by receiver to sender
Copy 7 (Grey) To be sent by receiver to SPCB of sender in case sender is 120
in another State
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R- 22. Accident reporting

Through telephone,
accident occurs at facility of email
occupier handling hazardous / Intimate immediately
other wastes & operator of State Pollution
disposal facility / during Control Board
subsequently send
Occupier / operator
transportation a report in Form 11
/ transporter
FORM 11 : FORMAT FOR REPORTING ACCIDENT

[To be submitted by facility / sender / receiver / transporter to State PCB]
1. Date & time of the accident :

2. Sequence of events leading to accident :
3. Details of hazardous & other wastes involved in accident :
4. Date for assessing effects of accident on health / environment :
5. The emergency measures taken :
6. The steps taken to alleviate effects of accidents :
7. The steps take to prevent recurrence of such an accident :
Date: Signature:
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Place: Designation:

The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016
R 3 (e), 4(b), 7(1), 7(2), 7(5), 7 (6) & 8(2): Categories of Biomedical Waste – Schedule I
Category Type of Waste Type of Bag or container Treatment & Disposal options
Human Anatomical Waste Yellow coloured non-chlorinated Incineration or Plasma Pyrolysis or deep burial
Animal Anatomical Waste plastic bags
Solid Waste Incineration or Plasma Pyrolysis or deep burial OR

Autoclaving/microwaving and shredding
Expired or discarded medicines Yellow coloured Sent to manufacturer
non-chlorinated Incineration > 1200° C. or Plasma Pyrolysis
plastic bags or containers Encapsulation
Chemical Waste Incineration or Plasma Pyrolysis or deep burial*
YELLOW Chemical Liquid Waste ETS Pre-treatment – Schedule III

Discarded Line, bedding etc, Yellow coloured Non-chlorinated chemical disinfection followed by
non-chlorinated Incineration or plasma pyrolysis or energy
plastic bags or containers recovery
Microbiology and laboratory Autoclave or microwave or Pre-treatment
waste hydroclave safe plastic bags or
containers
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R 3 (e), 4(b), 7(1), 7(2), 7(5), 7 (6) & 8(2): Categories of Biomedical Waste – Schedule I
Category Type of Waste Type of Bag or container Treatment & Disposal options
Contaminated waste Red coloured non-chlorinated Autoclaving/microwaving and shredding

recyclable plastic bags or containers Sent for recycling
RED
Waste sharps including Puncture proof, Leak proof, Autoclaving and shredding
WHITE metals tamper proof containers Sent to iron foundries or landfill
Glassware Puncture proof and leak proof Disinfection or autoclaving

boxes or containers with blue Sent for recycling
BLUE coloured marking
Metallic body implants
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R 3 : Bio-medical waste
means any waste, which is generated during diagnosis, treatment / immunisation of human beings / animals /
research activities pertaining thereto / in production / testing of biological / in health camps, including categories
mentioned in Schedule I
R 10--- FORM II R 13--- Annual Report ---- Form-IV
• Application required for authorisation / renewal • to be submitted on /before 30th June of every year from Jan-
of authorisation Dec of preceding year by occupier
• To be submitted by occupier of health care
facility / common bio-medical waste treatment Rule 5.i. Duties of operator of a common bio-medical waste
facility treatment & disposal facility
R 10 --- FORM III R 4. Duties of the Occupier
Form for grant / renewal of authorisation by • Take steps for safe handling of BMW
SPCB for operating a facility for generation, • Secure location for temporary storage of BMW
collection, reception, treatment, storage,
transport & disposal of biomedical wastes • Pre-treatment of laboratory waste, microbiological waste, blood bags etc.
• Training, immunization and health check-up of workers

R 7 --- Treatment and disposal • Establish bar code system for bio-medical waste bags
- To be done as per Schedule I & II
• Treatment of liquid BMW waste
R 14 --- Maintenance of records.– • Maintenance of Records
maintain records related to generation, collection, reception, storage,
• Reporting of accidents
transportation, treatment, disposal / any other form of handling of bio-medical
waste, for a period of 5 yrs • Formation of committee to monitor the BMW handling activities
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“major accident” means accident occurring while R 15. Major Accident reporting
handling of bio-medical waste having potential to affect
large masses of public & includes toppling of truck
carrying bio-medical waste, accidental release of bio-
Intimate immediately
medical waste in any water body but exclude accidents prescribed
like needle prick injuries, mercury spills authority
forward report regarding
remedial measures steps
FORM – I (rule 4(o), 5(i) and 15 (2) : ACCIDENT REPORTING taken in FORM I
1. Date & time of accident :
2. Type of Accident : • authorized person /
• Operator of common
3. Sequence of events leading to accident :
biomedical waste treatment
4. Has the Authority been informed immediately : and disposal facility
5. Type of waste involved in accident :
6. Assessment of the effects of accidents on human health &
environment: Form – IV (See Rule 13) ANNUAL REPORT
7. Emergency measures taken :
8. Steps taken to alleviate the effects of accidents :
Point no. 8:.Details of the accident occurred during the year
9. Steps taken to prevent recurrence of such an accident :
10. Does you facility has an Emergency Control policy? If yes
(i) No. of Accidents occurred
give details:
(ii) No. of the persons affected
Date : …………………… Signature …………………….
(iii) Remedial Action taken (Please attach details if any)
Place: …………………… Designation …………………..
(iv) Any Fatality occurred, details. 12
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IS 15793:2007
“Managing Environment, Occupational Health & Safety Legal
Compliance –
Requirements of Good Practices”
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Annex A
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20 May 2021
Annex C (Clause 4.2.1) Typical Format of Legal Register
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Q&A
Session
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Statutory Requirements for HSE

Vikas More, Assistant Director

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◼ Correct the at-risk behaviours of others

◼ Always look for opportunities to improve the Safety culture.

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Importance of Legal Requirements on HSE

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THE FACTORIES ACT 1948 &

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• person who has ultimate control over the affairs of factory

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• To ensure health, safety & welfare of all

• Person who designs, manufactures, imports /

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73 L –MFR : Policy should specify following:-

intention of taking into fixing responsibility of

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(c) any other means of communication in a language

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Education & Training

Sec 40B- FA Employ Safety officer if :-

Duties Of Safety Officer (MSOR 1982):

Function / Duties - Safety Committee-R73.J.7 MFR 1963

• assisting & co-operating with mgmt in achieving aims & objectives

• creating safety awareness amongst all workers

• undertaking educational, training & promotional activities

• planning on reports of SHE surveys, emergency plans, safety audits,

• Conduct H&S surveys & identify causes of accidents

• Reviewing implementation of recommendations

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R 70.6 MFR – Fire Protection

Cylinders containing compressed gas:-

• may only be stored in open if they are protected

• never be stored near highly flammable substances,

• Store room shall have adequate ventilation

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VENTILATION (Sec 13), R-22A-MFR

• adequate ventilation by the circulation of fresh air

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NOISE (MFR- SCHEDULE XXIV)

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