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review their chemical safety protocols organisations. set of regulations to protect workers Continuous improvement entails corrective actions also consume time their safety protocols and procedures to
periodically. Because not doing so can at risk from working with hazardous assessing and enhancing safety pro- and effort, constituting further indirect guarantee their continued effectiveness
have severe consequences on workers’ The impact of chemical cocktails chemicals. It defi nes the critical res- cesses and protocols to ensure their costs. Direct costs include medical and alignment with current standards.
health, communities, and the environ- on the environment also must be tack- ponsibilities of employers in key focus
ment. led. New research in the UK in 2023 areas outlined below:
showed the presence of harmful toxic  Exposure – Employers must pro-

Accident impacts chemical cocktails in over 1,600 water vide appropriate personal protective
The National Disasters Manage- bodies, including rivers, lakes, and equipment (PPE) where applicable
ment Authority (NDMA) estimates groundwater sites. to prevent or control exposure to
that 130 signifi cant chemical accidents hazardous substances.
were reported in India in the last The alarming statistics call for a  Control measures – Employers must Missed a copy !!!

decade, causing 259 fatalities and new approach focusing on a sustainable implement robust control measures
injuring 563 people. The NDMA points future. The strategy should focus on around hazardous substances. The For Digital Edition of this month’s issue & all other past issues
to about 1,861 Major Accident Hazard embedding stricter standards, stringent control systems must be properly
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factories and unorganised sectors that how it affects us, our environment, and ensure workers are provided with Mrs. Usha S. - usha@hpicindia.com
deal with hazardous materials that can our natural world. information, instruction and training
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(WHO) estimates that two million the works in India. The country put in place procedures to deal with
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