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CHAPTER 4
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS &
MITIGATION MEASURES Prediction of impacts is the most important step of environmental impact
assessment. Superimposition of predicted impacts over baseline
environmental scenario gives the ultimate environmental scenario. In the
present study, baseline environmental scenario was established through
environmental monitoring data for the period of September-2009 to
November-2009.
4.1 IMPACTS & MEASURES As a first step, the entire process has been divided into a number of smaller
sub activities for construction and operation phases. The probable impacts of
each of these activities on various sectors of environment (such as air, water,
socio-economic environment etc.) have been identified and listed.
The lists various activities of construction phase and their probable impacts on
various sectors of environment. The impacts are classified as long term
impacts and short term impacts.
The impacts are envisaged to be short term impacts, confined to
construction period only (04 months). Further, the magnitude of the impacts is
envisaged to be low, as the site and infrastructural facilities are fully
developed. Mitigation measures for significant impacts are discussed in
respective sections.
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TABLE: 4.1
Identification of Construction Activities and Probable
Impacts
Construction Activities
Sector Probable Impact
(A)LongTerm Impact Land Acquisition Socio–
Economics No displacement as proposed
project is within existing premises of the company.
(B) Short Term Impact
Air Fugitive Emission Noise/ Air Emissions from
construction equipment & machinery
Water Run-off from surface area
Site clearing and Leveling (cutting, stripping, excavation, earth movement, compaction) Ecology Topographic Transformations
Air Noise and Air Emissions from Vehicles
Fugitive Dust Emissions due to Traffic Movement
Spillage and fugitive emissions of construction materials
Water Spillage/ spread of debris material and flow into streams
Run-off from Disposal Areas Soil Spillage/ spread/ deposition of
debris Conversion of land into waste
land
Transportation and Storage of Construction Material/ Equipment
Public Utilities Increased flow of traffic Congestion on roads
Air Noise and Air Emissions from Construction Machinery
Fugitive Dust Emissions due to Movement of Traffic
Civil Construction Activities
Water Run-off from Construction Areas containing Constn. Material
Mech & Elect Erection Activities
Air Noise & Air Emissions from Machines/ activities
Water Run-off from Erection Areas containing Oils, Paints
Transportation & Disposal of
Air Noise and Air Emissions from Transport Vehicles
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Construction Debris Fugitive Dust Emissions due to Movement of Traffic
Spillage and fugitive emissions of debris materials
Water Spillage/ spread of debris material and flow into streams
Run-off from Disposal Areas Soil Spillage/ spread/ deposition of
debris Conversion of land into waste
land Below Table lists various activities of operation and maintenance phase and
their probable impacts on various sectors of environment. Most of these
impacts are long term impacts. However, the significance of most of these
impacts is envisaged to be low, as discussed in the following sections.
TABLE: 4.2 Identification of Operation and Maintenance Activities
and Probable Impacts
Operation & Maintenance Activities
Sector Probable Impacts
Transportation of Raw material Air Noise and Air Emissions from Vehicles
Fugitive Dust Emissions due to Traffic Movement
Spillage and fugitive emissions of oil
Public Utilities
Increased flow of traffic Congestion on roads
Domestic Use of Water Water Generation of sanitary effluents Process(Storage, dispatching, handling of product )
Air Fugitive Emission
Storage of hazardous chemicals in company premises
soil Spill of material
4.2 MITIGATION MEASURES 4.2.1 AIR POLLUTION
Cement being a precious product, it is transported with outmost care in
automatic process in covered containers. Any loss in Cement during
transportation will translate into direct financial loss.
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Loading and unloading of cement into trucks and silo will be carried out
through air tight ducts/hoses operated by automatic filling machines,
thereby minimizing the possibility of leakage into air environment to
abysmally low.
The company will do regular maintenance of the air ducts, pumps, ship
loaders etc to avoid financial loss due to escape of cement into air.
All the vehicles equipments and storage places used for transportation
and storage of cement are made waterproof to avoid solidification of
cement.
High efficiency bag filters will be used to reduce the dust emission from
transverse points.
4.2.2. NOISE POLLUTION
Provision of earmuffs/head gears to the construction workers.
Ear muffs shall be provided to the concerned personnel during the
operation stage.
It will be ensured that all construction equipment and vehicles are in good
working condition, properly lubricated and maintained to keep noise
within permissible limit.
The ship loader to be maintained properly to ensure best performance
with low level of noise.
4.2.3 WATER POLLUTION
No additional water required and no process waste water generation.
Domestic waste water will be disposed through soak pit system.
1. Storm water channel management:
We have prepared around 700.0 meter length, 1.0 meter width and 1.0
meter of depth, Storm water channel around the plant to avoid the
accumulation of rain water in the plant. Storm water channel prepared in
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such way that all surface water flows through storm water channel and
meets the nearby river’s water.
Storm water channel maintenance has been carried out as per planned
schedule. We kept it neat & cleaned by regular cleaning. We ensured
that it should be cleaned before starting of monsoon.
2. Surface run off management:
On the basis of natural ground level we have constructed network of drain
to take away the water flow from surface to drain. Service water is
recalculated through cooling tower for effective utilization without
wastage of water. RO- plant rejected water also utilized in garden.
Septic water connected to water sop-pits and its cleaning has been
carried out regularly.
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CHAPTER 5
ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH MONITORING PROGRAMME Regular monitoring of critical environmental parameters is of immense
importance to assess the status of environment during plant operation.
The monitored data can serve as an indicator for any change in
environmental quality due to operation of the plant with respect to baseline
environmental conditions, so that suitable mitigatory steps could be taken in
time to safeguard the environment.
An environmental monitoring programmer based on the Impact Assessment
for M/s Narmada Cement Limited – Grinding Unit- Magdalla works, shall be
implemented at site. The monitoring plan has been drawn with the following
broad objectives:
1. Assess the changes in environmental conditions, if any, during
operation of the Project.
2. Monitor the effective implementation of mitigatory measures
envisaged for M/s Narmada Cement Ltd- Grinding unit- Magdalla
works. Limited.
3. Warning of any significant deterioration in environmental quality so that
additional mitigatory measures may be planned in advance.
Proposed pollution monitoring programmer is presented in Table 5.1.1. A brief
description of the plan is given in the following sections.
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5.1 Monitoring of Environmental Parameters
5.1.1 Meteorology
A full fledged meteorological station shall be set-up at site to generate on-
site meteorological data as per Table 5.1.1
5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient air quality shall be monitored at four locations around UltraTech
Cement Limited, Plant presented in Table 5.1
5.1.3 Stack Emissions
Stack emissions shall be monitored for SPM, SO2 and NOx. Provision for stack
monitoring shall be made by UltraTech Cement Limited.
5.1.4 Effluents Quality
There is no process effluents generated during process.
5.1.5 Noise
High noise areas inside the Plant; machineries, packers and cement mills.
Office premises areas, around the plant will be monitored with a frequency of
once in a quarter.
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Table 5.1
Proposed Environmental Monitoring Programmer for
UltraTech Cement Limited Area of Monitoring
Numbers of sampling stations
Frequency of Sampling
Parameter to be analyzed
Meteorology
One Continuous/Daily
Wind speed and direction, Max. and Min. Temperature, Humidity, Solar Insolation, Atm. Pressure, Rainfall
Ambient Air quality
08 station Monthly SPM, RPM, Sox, NOx
Noise 08 Quarterly Ambient Equivalent continuous Sound Pressure Levels (Leq) at day and Night time.
Stack Emission
All stacks Monthly SPM
Work Place Monitoring
04 station Monthly Total dust
5.2 Institutional Setup for Monitoring
As per the present set-up the environmental groups in UltraTech Cement
Limited, has a three-tier organization structure, as shown in Figure – 6.
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Figure – 5.1
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
UltraTech Cement Limited, Magdalla
The responsibility of environmental management of an operating station lies
mainly with Environmental Management Groups at site, which acts as
coordinator for environmental matters.
This group acts as a nodal agency for various groups at project, regional
headquarters and corporate level as well as outside agencies like Gujarat
Pollution Control Board.
In charge [MATL]
Sr. Officer Supervisor [ADMN]
Security Officer Time
HOS COMMERCIAL
HOS HR& ADMIN
INCHARGE IT
OFFICER SAFETY
Unit Head
HOS [Process] HOS [E&I] HOS [QC] HOS [Packing] HOS [MECH]
In charge [Jetty]
Shift In charges
HOD TECH
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5.2.1 DETAILS OF INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENTS FOR ENVIRONEMNT
MONITORING The company have all the required instruments / equipments to measure ,
record and analyze workplace exposure including air, water quality, noise,
vibration, ventilation, illumination etc Details are as under.
Sr. No. Name of Instruments Purpose 1. Respirable Dust samplers
Ambient air quality monitoring
2. Respirable personal dust samplers
Work place monitoring
3. Spectrophotometer
Waster testing
4 Sound Level meter
Noise Monitoring
5. Lux Meter
Illumination monitoring
5.3 WORKERS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMME
As per Company’s standard practice, General Medical check up of all
employees including workers & contract workmen is being done every year,
i.e. in the month of November. Medical check up is being done like – body
weight, length, heart beat, body check up etc.
Spirometery & Audiometery test is being conducted once in a year i.e. in the
month of May 2009 to the identified employees and workmen. Spirometery
test is being conducted for the employees and workmen who are engaged
in the dust zone like, gypsum yard cement silos etc. Audiometry test is being
conducted for the employees and workmen who are working in Mill area,
Packing plant area etc.
The identified employees are being checked and verified by the Recognized
doctor Dr. Ashok D Shah, M.B.B.S. , Radhika Hospital Surat and if any
abnormality is found, he may be refer for the further treatment.
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The following is table showing the employees’ medical test carried out in NC
Magdalla
Sr. No.
Year No. of employees were
Examined for Gen. Check up
Auditometry Spirometry
1 2007 138 10 42 2. 2008 138 23 22 3. 2009 138 51 51
For workers occupation health and safety, the company has appointed one
safety officer . Details of safety officer is as under.
Name: Mr. Darpan Bhatt
Designation: Assistant Officer Safety
Date of Birth: 04.04.1981
Date of Joining: 19/04/2010
Address:
212, Vrundavan complex, Nr. Ranchhodji Mandir
Waghodia Road,
Baroda-390019
The company will also look forward to appoint one Industrial Hygenist.
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CHAPTER 6
PROJECT BENEFITS
6.1 Improvement in supply of cement for Infrastructure
development Due to development of infrastructure across the country as well as
improvement in the growth rate, Market demand for cement is increased
substantially since last 3-4 years.
To bridge the demand and supply gap in southern Gujarat and to tap the
potential of the unit, the company has proposed for expansion of existing
Grinding unit at Magdalla from 0.72 MMTPA to 2.0 MMTPA by installing a roller
press, increasing the capacity of existing cement mill and clinker silo within a
company premises.
By commission of the proposed expansion will improve the supply of cement
for infrastructure in all over India.
6.2 Improvement in Infrastructure The company may take up some community welfare activities under
Corporate Social Responsibility. Presently company is doing following social
welfare activities.
Some of the CSR activities done by the company are listed below.
Community Initiatives
Medical Check-up camp for Ladies
UltraTech Cement Ltd., Unit: Narmada Cement, Magdalla Works in
association with Radhika Hospital & Policlinic, Surat arranged a Free Medical
Check-up camp for Ladies only for the period from 3.12.2007 to
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8.12.2007.Total 34 poor village- based [Magdalla , Gaviar ] ladies have taken
advantage of the Medical Check up camp
UltraTech Cement Ltd., Unit: Narmada Cement, Magdalla Works in
association with Radhika Hospital & Policlinic, Surat jointly organized an
Awareness Programmer regarding Diabetic & Hypertension and free Medical
Check-up camp held on 10.12.2007, venue at HRD Hall, Magdalla.
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150 persons have taken advantage of the Awareness programmer of
Diabetic & Hypertension & Medical Check up camp
UltraTech Cement Ltd., Unit: Narmada Cement, Magdalla Works in
association with Radhika Hospital & Policlinic jointly organized a free Medical
Check-up camp for all people residing in Dumas, Bhimpore, Gaviyar &
Magdalla villages on 16.12.2007 at Bhimpore village, Surat.
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Awareness programmer regarding HIV - AIDS at Truck Parking area for
truck-drivers, helpers & employees on 25.3.2008.
6.3 Employment Potential The company shall provide employment potential under unskilled, semi-skilled
and skilled categories. The employment potential shall increase with the start
of construction activities, reach a peak during construction phase and then
reduce with completion of construction activities.
During operation phase also there will be employment opportunities,
although its magnitude will be much less. The direct employment
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opportunities with the company are extremely limited and the opportunities
exist mainly with the contractors and sub-contractors. These agencies will be
persuaded to provide the jobs to local persons on a preferential basis
wherever feasible.
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CHAPTER 7
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) reviews the adequacy of various
pollution control measures envisaged for Narmada Cement Grinding Unit-
Magdalla works (presented in Chapter 2.0) in mitigating various
environmental impacts identified and assessed in Chapter 4.0. EMP has been
prepared separately for construction and operation phases.
It describes administrative aspects of ensuring that mitigatory measures are
implemented and their effectiveness is monitored. It also includes green belt
development plan. Environmental monitoring programmer has already been
presented in Chapter 5.0. Each of the mitigatory measure has been assessed
with respect to
Adoption of state of art technological measures
Identification of human resources for its effective implementation
Allocation of financial resources for its effective implementation and
Effectiveness of mitigatory measure in mitigation of impacts
EMP specifies various technological measures for pollution prevention, waste
minimization, etc. proposed to be undertaken to mitigate the environmental
impacts on each sector of environment during each phase of the project, i.e.
construction phase and operation phase.
The responsibility for implementation for all mitigatory measures rests with the
company. Most of the mitigatory measures are integral part of the main plant
package and are commissioned simultaneously with the commissioning of
the main plant packages. However, at this stage, it is not possible to give a
detailed physical and financial plan for individual measures.
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7.1 MITIGATION MEASURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE The impacts of construction activities would be temporary in nature and will
reduce gradually with the completion of the construction activities. Various
mitigation measures proposed to be implemented during construction phase
are described in Table 7.1.1.
Table 7.1
Mitigation Measures proposed to be implemented during
Construction Phase
Mitigation Measures Proposed & Responsibility for Implementation
Regulation Targets to Achieve
Risks and Consequence of Failure, if any
AIR ENVIRONMENT Water sprinkling in vulnerable areas (UltraTech Cement Limited + Contractor)
MoEF Notification dated 03.01.1989
Control of fugitive dust from construction areas
Increase in SPM Emissions Impact on health of workers.
Proper maintenance of vehicles and construction equipment (UltraTech Cement Limited + Contractor)
Control of NOx Emissions
Nil
Transportation of construction material in covered trucks, wherever possible (UltraTech Cement Limited + Contractor)
Control of fugitive dust from construction areas
Increase in SPM Emissions
NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Proper maintenance of vehicles, equipment and
CPCB Guidelines
Control of ambient and inplant noise levels
Increase in noise Levels
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machinery (contractor) Provision of equipment and machinery, wherever possible (contractor)
Control of ambient and inplant noise levels
Increase in noise Levels
Provision of earmuffs/ earplugs to the workers in high noise areas and enforcement of its use (contractor).
Protection of workers
Health effects on individual workers.
WATER ENVIRONMENT Channelisation of effluents from construction area through existing network of drains (UltraTech Cement Limited)
MoEF Notification dated 19.05.1993
Control of suspended solids in effluents from construction area
Increase in total suspended solids in effluents
Construction of temporary sedimentation tanks for the effluents from construction area (UltraTech Cement Limited + contractor)
MoEF Notification dated 19.05.1993
Control of suspended solids in effluents from construction area
Increase in total suspended solids in Effluents
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Provision of environmentally safe camping area for the migrant laborers (UltraTech Cement Limited/Contractor)
To provide clean & healthy living environment to work force
Unhealthy living conditions, spread of Diseases
Arrangements for water supply and sanitation (UltraTech Cement Limited / Contractor)
To reduce stress on surrounding population
Stress on existing utilities, conflicts with local people
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Disposal of Control of Air/ Water
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construction Debris pollution Pollution Reclaiming of un built area with appropriate vegetation/land scalping
Create a good visual environment
Unpleasant Surroundings
7.2 MITIGATION MEASURES FOR OPERATION PHASE Table 7.2.1 describes various mitigation measures proposed to be
implemented during operation of UltraTech Cement Limited.
Table 7.2
Mode of Implementation and allocation of resources for Mitigation
Measures for Operation phase
Mitigation Measures
Mode of Implementation
Identification of Human Resources
Allocation of Financial Resources
AIR ENVIRONMENT High Efficiency Bag filter
Integral part of Main Plant Package
Bag filter maintenance group at site.
Adequate provisions of fund has been made in the project report
Water sprinkler New facilities to reduce fugitive emission
Civil group and Environment department
Adequate provision of fund.
WATER ENVIRONMENT No waste water generation during operation phase.
NOISE ENVIRONMENT Design of Equipment
Included in Technical Specification
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Provision of personal protective equipments like ear plugs and ear muff
Ongoing HSE department Adequate provision of fund
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7.3 Institutional Set-up at UltraTech Cement Limited.
Institutional Set-up of UltraTech Cement Limited as shown in
Figure – 7.1
Figure – 7.1
Institutional Setup & Organogram of Environment management
cell UltraTech Cement Limited
Magdalla
In charge [MATL]
Sr. Officer Supervisor [ADMN]
Security Officer Time
HOS COMMERCIAL
HOS HR& ADMIN
INCHARGE IT
OFFICER SAFETY
Unit Head
HOS [Environment]
HOD TECH
Lab Chemist [Environment]
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7.4 AFFORESTATION AND GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT Comprehensive afforestation is imperative for restoring ecodynamics. The
afforestation activities of the industrial region not only serve as foreground
and background landscape features resulting in harmonizing and
amalgamating the physical structures of projects with the surrounding
environment, but also contribute to the overall improvement in the
environment.
In addition to this, forests have an in-built mechanism to absorb a wide
variety of pollutants. As a policy, Ultratech Cement Ltd, Unit: Narmada
Cement Limited, magdalla works lays special emphasis on tree plantation in
the project areas and its surroundings. General Guidelines have been
evolved for afforestation at various project sites. Minimizing the destruction of
existing trees and undertaking of plantation since the beginning of
construction activities are certain.
The afforestation programmer are drawn to conform to natural climatic
conditions and adaptability of the species.
The company has independent horticulture departments at the projects
headed by experienced Horticulture Officers/Supervisors. A number of
workmen assist in the successful implementation of the afforestation
programmer.
Implementation of afforestation program is of paramount importance for any
industrial development. In addition to augmenting green cover, it also checks
soil erosion, makes the climate more conducive, restores water balance and
makes the ecosystem more complex and functionally more stable. The green
belt helps to capture the fugitive emissions and to attenuate the noise
generated in the plant, apart from improving the aesthetics of the plant site.
The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the plant
and the surrounding areas.
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7.4.1 Procedure for Plantation To undertake plantation on site, following steps are involved:
Collection of healthy seeds from middle aged trees from the existing
nursery
Filling up poly bags and root trainers with potting mixtures made up of soil,
sand and compost
Sowing of seeds in poly bags and root trainers for raising quality seedlings
in nursery;
Maintenance of raised seedlings in a nursery
Preparation of pits size 60cm X 60cm X 60 cm on site in the month of
March
Planting of seedlings in the month of July endings should be raised in
nurseries. Adequate number of surplus seedlings should be available
considering 10% mortality in seedlings. Healthy seedlings should be ready
for transfer to permanent location before rainy season. Recommendations
for preparation of pits and transfer of seedlings are as follows:
The plant to plant and road to row to row distance would depend on
crown of plant species and location
The pits should be filled using fertile soil from nearby areas, Farm yard
manure (FYM) and vermicompost
Rhizobium commercial preparation (1 kg/1000 kg);
BHC powder, if the soil inhabits white ants (in variable amount); and
Watering will be provided immediately after plantation and thereafter
The fly ash is deficient in plant nutrients like nitrogen. Therefore, amendment
of ash with suitable soil additives is essential. The properties of some soil
additives are presented in Table 7.3
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Table 7.3
Nutrient Contents of Some Organic Manure
Manure Type Nutrient Content (%) Organic Matter N P K (%) Farm yard manure
0.62 0.13 0.49 24
Pig slurry 0.21 0.1 0.18 5 Poultry manure 2.3 0.9 0.65 65 Sewage sludge 1.82 0.43 0.46 39 Mushroom compost
2.8 0.20 0.8 65
Domestic refuse 0.5 0.2 0.30 65 Straw 0.48 1.62 0.85 95
Mixing of farm yard manure or locally available soil additives in 1:4 proportion
has been found to be suitable.
7.4.2 Selection of Tree Species The effectiveness of plants to control pollution depends upon the
physiological, morphological traits such as leaf epidermis, size, leaf
orientation, internal enzyme system, etc. Systematic screening of plants for
their ability to tolerate pollutant need be undertaken.
While making choice of plant species for cultivation in green belt, weightage
has to be given to the natural factor of bio climate. The tree species selected
for green belt should include the native species having multipurpose uses.
These trees should be planted in several rows with a tree density of 1500-2000
trees/ha. The interspaces should be planted with grasses, bushes and hedges.
For effective removal of pollutants it is necessary that
Plant grow under condition of adequate nutritional supply
Absence of water stress
Well exposed to atmospheric conditions of light and breeze.
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For absorption of Suspended particulate matters following characters of
plants to be considered.
1. Height and spread of crown
2. Leaves supported on firm petioles.
3. Abundance of surfaces on bark and foliage, through
4. Roughness of bark
5. Epidermal outgrowths on petioles
6. Abundance of axillary’s hairs,
7. Hairs or scales on laminar surfaces
8. Stomata protected (by wax, arches/ring/hairs etc)
The company has done very good plantation in its existing Grinding unit.
Details of plantation Till March-10 is given below.
Above plantation covers total 4802.36 sq. mtr area of the company premises. Planning for Green belt development for next five years is summarized below.
Name of Trees Total Trees till March-10
Saru 450
Neem 187
Badam 550
Kadamb 475
Total 1662
Sr. No. Year 10% area increase over existing (Sq Mtr)
1 2009-10 1170.48 2 2010-11 284.48 3 2011-12 395.50 4 2012-13 260 5 2013-2014 1225
TOTAL 3335.46
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The budget provision for year 2010 is Rs. 1,00,000/- for Green belt
development.
Following are the Photograph of Green Belt developed by the Company
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Plantation Programmer during World Environment Day
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RECOMMENDED TREE SPECIES FOR THIS AREA
(Source: GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING GREENBELT-BY CPCB) Sr. No. Botanical Name Other Name
1. Abutilon indicum Linn Kanghi 2 Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn Astralian Wattle 3 Acacia Catchu wild Khair 4 Acacia dealbatalink Silver wattle 5 Acacia farnesiana wild Gandh 6 Acacia ferruginea DC Safed Khair 7 Acacia nilotica wild Babul 8 Acacia pennta wild Biswal 9 Acacia Senegal wild Kumta 10 Acacia sinuate Merrill Shikakai 11 Acacia tortilis Hayne The Umrella thorn tree 12 Achras sapota linn Chikoo 13 Adenanthera Pavoning linn Badigumehi 14 Aegle marmeloes correa Bili 15 Ailanthus excelsa Roxb Maharuk 16 Albizia lebbeck benth Pilosarasio 17 Albizia odoratissima Benth Kala siris 18 Albizia procera Benth White siris 19 Alstonia Scholaris R.Br. Chattiyan 20 Anona squamosa Linn Seetaphal 21 Anona reticulate Linn Raamaphal 22 Anogeissus latifolia Wall Dhavdo 23 Anthocephalus chinensis Kadamba 24 Aphanamixis polystachya parker Harin 25 Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk Kathal 26 Artocarpus lacucha Buch Dahua 27 Azadirachta Indica A. Juss Nim 28 Balanites roxburghii planch Hingon 29 Bambusa arundinacia Roxb Kantabans 30 Bambusa vulgaris schrad The Golden bamboo 31 Barringtonia acutangula Gaertn Hijal 32 Bauhinia acuminate Linn Kanchan 33 Bauhinia purpurea Linn Khairwal 34 Bauhinia racemosa Lamk Astha 35 Bauhinia semla Wanderlin Semla
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36 Bahinia varigata Linn Kachnar 37 Bischofia javanica Blume Panialo 38 Bougainvillea spectabilis Wild Bougainvillea 39 Bridelia squamosa Lamk Khaja 40 Butea monosperma Lamk Kasmir Dhak 41 Callistemon citrinus stapf Bottle brush 42 Cclophyllum inophyllum linn Sultanachampa 43 Calotropis gigantean R.Br Gigantic swallow wort 44 Calotropis procera Ait Akada 45 Carissa spinarum Linn Karaunda 46 Dalbergia sisoo Roxb. Sisam 47 Deloxin regia Rafin Flameboyant 48 Dendracalamus strictus Nees Nakorvans
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CHAPTER 8
EMERGENCY PREPARDENESS AND
RESPONSE SYSTEM Section 41-B (4) of the Factories Act, 1948 requires that every occupier of a
factory shall prepare an ON-SITE emergency plan and detailed accident
control measures for the factory. Accordingly, the ON-SITE and OFF-SITE
emergency plan with details of accident control measures has been
prepared for the employees and general public living in the vicinity of the
factory. This plan gives the safety measures to be taken in the event of any
accident happening at the plant. The provisions of the proposed draft rules
and the following guidelines given by the Factory Inspectorate office are
kept in mind while preparing this plan.
1. Status relating to risk assessment and environment impact in case of
Toxic release and the measures taken for prevention of such accident.
2. Probabilities of possible hazard due to the failure of provided control
measures and equipment such as safety valve, pressure gauge,
temperature indicator etc. at different stages of process.
3. Provisions for all facilities and procedures for immediate control to
minimize the effect of such probabilities.
4. Arrangement for informing workers through emergency alarm and
public in vicinity and surrounding factories through telephone and loud
speakers in case of emergency at the factory.
5. Arrangement for evacuation of persons likely to be affected due to
emergency.
6. Arrangement for transporting affected persons to the hospital and
medical center through Car/Ambulance.
7. Arrangement for necessary treatment and availability of antidotes at
hospitals and at medical center.
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8. Organization Chart for fixation of responsibilities of managers, officers,
workers at different stages for handling emergency due to spillage, fire,
explosion etc.
9. Details regarding alert system like emergency alarm.
10. Provision for Training, rehearsals, mock drill etc. at regular intervals to
the personnel handling emergency
11. Notification of place of gathering of workers and staff at the time of
emergency.
12. Information in detail, regarding any disaster, which might have
occurred in factory.
13. Provisions of main control for 24 hours to use at the time of emergency.
14. Submission of material safety data sheet of chemicals.
15. Arrangement regarding maintenance of different equipment, control
measures and safe procedure of work so that they shall work
effectively.
16. A statement of all possible source of accidents involving fire, explosion
and plan of showing the place of above accidents with the facilities to
control the emergency near the place and at the control place
17. A statement of Quality, health and safety policy of factory.
18. OFF-SITE emergency services which a link is between ON-SITE and OFF-
SITE PLAN. While preparing this plan, the following documents have
been referred and thankful to those for their contribution.
a. Guidelines on preparation of ON-SITE and OFF-SITE plan prepared by Chief
Inspector of Factory, Gujarat State.
b. The guidelines given by Sr. Factory Inspector, Surat.
Based on above guidelines and guidance from Inspectorate office, Surat, 27
Annexure with useful information also given.
This plan is prepared covering all hazards like fire, explosion etc. and given
steps to prevent and minimize it.
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This plan is very useful to the operatives, employees working in factory, public
staying in the vicinity of the site to take the suitable steps at the time of any
emergency.
8.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN Mention here the purposes of the plan. They are-
1. To define and assess emergency, including risk and environmental
impact assessment.
2. To control and contain incidents.
3. To safeguard employee and people in vicinity.
4. To minimize damage to property or/and the environment.
5. To inform employees, the general public and the authority on the
hazards/risks assessed, safeguards provided, residual risk if any and the
role to be played by them during emergency.
6. To effect rescue and treatment of casualties. To count injured.
7. To identify and list any dead.
8. To inform and help relatives.
9. To secure the safe rehabilitation of affected areas and to restore
normalcy.
10. To preserve records, equipments etc. and to organize investigation in
to the cause of the emergency and preventive measures to stop its
reoccurrence.
11. To ensure safety of works before personnel re-enter and resume work.
12. To work out a plan with all provisions to handle emergencies and to
provide for emergency preparedness and the periodical rehearsal of
the plan.
Emergency planning is not a substitute for good design, operating and
maintenance practice.
There fore, they must always be followed to avoid emergencies.
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8.2 RISK AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Identification, analysis, assessment of hazards and risk provide vital
information to risk management.
Objective of this plan is to assess the risk and to provide guidelines for facing
and controlling the emergency.
This Chapter contains the information of possible hazards and their effects on
workers, general public and environments.
Storage hazards and controls: -
Name of the Materials
Diesel
Major Hazards in Storage areas:
Fire
Explosion.
Heavy spillage
Control measures provided in storage tank area of Petroleum materials
and accordingly all tank farm areas/storage areas are separate from
each other.
The control measures are provided as under. : -
1. Petroleum liquid storage tank is mounted on cement concrete
foundation.
2. Dyke wall around tank farm area provided.
3. The tank is painted with the Name of Content, Capacity of Tanks
4. The liquid transfer is being done through pipeline.
5. The areas of solvent tank farm declared as "Fire Zone" and covered
with fencing/ wall with a gate having locking arrangement. "No-
Smoking" board is displayed.
6. Provisions of fire extinguishers of DCP/Foam type are kept near tanks
area.
7. Diesel tank & unloading pipeline are provided with ear-thing. The point
of ear-thing is also made available for connecting with tanker at the
time of unloading Diesel.
8. Provision of sand is made near tank area to cover spillage.
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9. Level of liquid in tank being recorded to avoid overflowing.
10. Personal protective like, Shoes, Safety Goggles, Helmet etc. are issued
to use at the time of unloading tankers to the person concerned.
SAFETY MEASUSES PROVIDED ON PROCESS: -
1. All Receivers are well designed to withstand the pressure, temperature
inside it.
2. All Receivers are provided with pressure gauges.
3. All pressure equipments are provided with safety valves.
4. All Receivers are hydraulically pressure tested and record is maintained
in Foam No. 11.
5. All the plants, departments are provided with fire extinguishers as per
requirement.
6. Workers/Supervisors/Officers/Executive working on process is well
trained in safe Operating procedures.
7. Provided eye washer.
8. Work Permit System is followed for any maintenance work in plant.
8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: -
TYPES OF RISK: -
1. Mainly three types of risks are possible: -
1. Earth quake: -
During such emergency, employees to gather at assembly points.
2. Lightening :-
To avoid this type of natural risk, the lightening arresters are placed on the
top of
high buildings.
3. Flood :-
There is risk of flood in the Tapi River.
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2. Technological and civil: -
Our main product is Cement. Considering use of Materials, load of vessel etc.
following steps taken.
1. All structure and other equipments are fabricated as per engineering
specifications laid down in appropriate specifications of international
and national Bodies on the subject.
2. Pressure Receivers are equipped with pressure gauges, safety valves
and
pressure tested as per factories Act.
3. Regular inspection carried out to maintain proper health of plant and
machinery
4. Thickness of the Receivers, pressure tests are to be carried out annually
and record maintained in form No. 11 as per Factories Act.
5. Constructions of building structures are as per standard practice.
Materials used are tested for its quality and suitability under guidance
of experts.
6. Inspection, maintenance, painting of plant/Machinery etc. carried out
regularly.
8.4 EMERGENCY ORGANISATION This deals with the procedures to be followed at the time of emergency by
the personnel at site. The Main Controller, Incident Controller, Key personnel,
Essential Personnel Team and Team Works Under Main Controller are
nominated with special responsibility according to the laid down procedures
and to make the best use of available resources.
DEFINITION
Emergency
An emergency is an abnormal event, which could result in danger to
personnel, property and environment. It could be due to fire, Explosion,
Heavy spillage of liquid, etc.
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Minor Emergency
Any incident that possess the potential to cause injuries to personnel &
damage to property in the vicinity of incident and which can be
controlled by plant personnel without outside help.
Major Emergency
Any incident that possess the potential to cause extensive damage
and to injure persons within or outside the site and which requires
outside help to control it.
The On-site emergency plan deals with, measures to prevent and
control emergencies within the factory and not affecting outside
public or Environment.
The Off-site emergency plan deals with, measures to prevent and
control emergencies affecting public and the environment outside the
premises.
The details of emergency organization are as under: -
1. ALARM RAISER: -
Any person who notices the abnormal incident of hazardous nature. His
responsibilities: -
As soon as he notices any incident of hazardous nature i.e. fire,
Explosion, Heavy spillage of liquid, he will first inform to his superior
and co-worker.
If the incident is minor, try to prevent by using internal resources like
fire extinguishers in case of fire, cover the spillage by sand / any
other neutralizing media in case of liquid spillage.
If the incident is major, the Main Controller / Respective Incident
Controller will order to raise the siren to Security officer. The security
officer on duty will inform security staff to raise the siren and rings the
manual bell loudly in case of failure of power supply.
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2. MAIN CONTROLLER: -
He is the head authority of the Emergency Organization. Unit Head /
Technical Head hold the responsibility of the Main Controller. He is having
over all responsibility for directing operation and calling for outside help
from Emergency Control Center.
Unit Head’s cabin is declare as a emergency control center (ECC) and
given in annexure – 15 of OEP. Emergency Control Center (ECC) is
equipped with necessary facilities.
On being informed about the emergency he will
i. To rush to the ECC to relieve the incident controller from
responsibilities for overall main control. On consultation with Incident
Controller and Key Personnel decide about the type of emergency
and activate on site / off site Emergency Plan if not activated.
ii. To ensure that key personnel are called in.
iii. After declaring the major emergency,
iv. To ensure about the out side emergency services are called.
v. To activate the off site plan.
vi. To continuously review and assess possible developments to
determine the most probable course of events.
vii. To direct the safe close down and evacuate the plant in
consultation with the incident controller and key person. If
necessary, arrange to evacuate the neighboring population.
viii. To ensure that the casualties are receiving adequate attention –
a. To arrange for hospitalization of victims.
b. To inform/ensure that the relatives are informed.
ix. To ensure that assembly point managing team reached on the
company assembly point(s) to take charge.
x. To ensure the accounting of personnel and rescue of missing
persons.
xi. To control traffic movement inside factory.
xii. To ensure canteen facilities, if the emergency is prolonged.
xiii. To issue authorized statement to the news media.
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xiv. To ensure preservation of evidence make arrangement for
photographs etc.
xv. To control rehabilitation of affected areas and victims on cessation
of emergency.
xvi. To instruct the Security office to raise “All Clear Siren” after ensures
that the emergency is controlled and over.
xvii. To ensure that the plant is not start unless inspected / investigated
by Joint Director (Industrial safety & Health) or Government
Authorities/ insurance surveyor.
2. INCIDENT CONTROLLER: -
Plant/Area in charge holds the responsibility of the Incident Controller, if
the incident is in their plant/area. On being informed of the emergency
and its location he will rush to the site and he will,
1. Assess the scale of emergency, if the emergency is minor, try to
prevent by using internal resources like fire extinguishers in case of fire,
and cover the spillage by sand in case of liquid spillage.
2. Assess the scale of emergency, if the emergency is major / unable to
prevent by using internal resources, he will start to activate on-site plan
by raising the siren through telephone office/security office. The
security officer on duty will inform Security staff for raise the siren. If fire
emergency is there and fire is major / unable to prevent by using
internal resources,
the incident controller will inform to local fire brigade through
telephone office.
3. Incident controller and in his absence, deputy incident controller shall
also have to take responsibilities of Main controller, till Main controller
take the charge of emergency control center (ECC).
4. As soon as sound of siren or bell is heard, Other Incident Controller on
duty will rush to site for help, at that time their deputy Incident
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Controller / other senior member will have to manage their respective
plants and
They should remain at the plant assembly point with their personnel
if safe to do so unless instructed by Main Controller/Incident
Controller.
Partial shutdown of plant should be followed by trained essential
person of the plant/area.
To carry out head count at plant/area assembly point.
As per the emergency, to send the essential person team member
will fully equip at incident place.
5. Incident controller shall depute one or two other’s area Incident
controller of other plant/area for his help in communication to Main
Controller.
6. To send telephonic message to Main Controller and key personnel or
send
messenger/runner to inform them about incident.
7. As per the incident, direct the respective team of essential personnel to
prevent it by using extinguishers in case of fire, by covering the liquid
spillage by sand or soil in case of liquid spillage by using the emergency
kit/ by adequate equipment, etc.
8. To ensure about the key personnel arrived and distribute their duties.
9. To Ensure that Fire fighting & Spill control, First aid & rescue and
engineering service team member reported at the site.
10. Establish a control point at a safe distance.
11. To set up a communication point and establish contact with the
emergency control center.
12. To ensure availability of the outside services like fire brigade etc.
through emergency control center.
13. Direct the safe shut down of the plant or part of the plant and
evacuate the plant or area to the safe company assembly point.
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14. Direct all operations within the affected areas with the following
priorities.
Secure the safety of personnel.
Minimum damage to plant, property and environment.
Minimize loss of material.
15. To search for causalities.
16. To give advice and as asked by the head of fire brigade and
emergency services.
17. To brief Main controller and keep informed of development of
situation.
18. To Inform the Main Controller/Security Officer after controlling the
emergency to raise all Clear siren.
19. To preserve evidences that will be necessary for subsequent inquiry into
the cause of Emergency and concluding preventive measures.
4. DEPUTY INCIDENT CONTROLLER: -
In the absence of Section incharge, Asst. Incharge / Resource person / Senior
shift supervisor / Shift Incharge holds the responsibility of the Deputy Incident
Controller, if the incident is in their plant/area as given above.
8.5 KEY PERSONNEL: On being informed of the emergency he will rush to the incident site and will
report to incident Controller & Main Controller at E.C.C. The responsibilities
and duties of key personnel are as follows.
8.5.1 Production, Engineering, Q.C. Manager 1. To keep in touch with Incident Controller & Main Controller in assessing/
controlling the emergency.
2. To guide essential personnel team.
3. To guide personnel for safe close down of the plant.
4. To guide transport for safe shifting of materials from one place to other.
5. To guide mutual aids services and the teams.
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6. To keep informed the Main controller about developments.
7. To make arrangement like emergency light, water etc.
8. To assess the emergency & evacuate the neighboring factory workers
and neighboring population through Main Controller.
9. To inform the effect of emergency and steps to be taken to avoid the
affects of a Fire Radiation etc.
8.5.2 Safety Officer: 1. To assist Main controller & incident controller in controlling emergency.
2. To help Main controller in communication.
3. To provide necessary equipments like FFE, PPE & RPE.
4. To guide the essential personnel team to control fire, spillage etc.
5. To make arrangement for evacuating workers from the place of
accident and guide non-essential workers towards company assembly
point.
6. To assist and guide fire brigade inside the premises about the raw
materials, fight fire etc.
7. To arrange for announcement of non-essential person to right
accessibly point.
8. To investigate the incident and draw up corrective and preventive
actions to prevent such type incident in future.
8.5.3 Security officer 1. To help incident controller & main controller at the time of emergency.
2. To cordon the area and inform incident controller or main controller
about the development of emergency.
3. To provide necessary equipments like FEE, PPE & RPE.
4. To fight the fire with available internal FFE.
5. To make arrangement for evacuating workers from the place of
accident and guide non- essential workers towards company assembly
point.
6. To search of missing persons.
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7. To ensure that the roadway to plant is clear for emergency vehicles.
Obtain assistance to keep roadway clear and to stop non-emergency
traffic from entering.
8. To direct there personnel for evacuation of non-essential workers &
Crowd control.
9. To blow emergency siren & all clear siren on receiving message from
Incident Controller /Main Controller through CCR Operator.
8.5.4 CCR Operator (Communication) 1. To take charge of Tel. Board/Telephone Section.
2. To call local fire brigade after receiving authentic instruction from
incident controller
3. After receiving authentic instruction to sound emergency siren/ all
clear siren from Incident Controller, Main Controller, they immediately
instruct security officer to do so.
4. To transmit message to key personnel, outside agencies as per the
instructions of the Main controller/Incident controller.
5. To maintain the record of outgoing and incoming messages in the
emergency call.
6. To keep constant touch with emergency control center.
8.6. ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL TEAM: - As soon as the essential personnel hear the emergency siren or any
emergency brought to the knowledge, they first report to incident controller
(After hand over their charge to other plant supervisor) with fully equipped
themselves. (For proper information all team member have to contact
immediately on telephone Number – 223, 237)
The team of the essential personnel trained in Fire Fighting & Spill control, First
aid & Rescue and Engineering Services team available in factory in all shifts.
Their responsibilities are as under: -
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8.6.1 Fire Fighting & Spill Control Team On hearing siren or any emergency brought to the knowledge, they first
report to incident controller.
1. To rush at the site for help with fully equipped. i.e . Fire fighting
equipment etc.
2. To decide line of action in consultation with incident controller & Key
personnel and take appropriate measures to extinguish the fire.
3. To fight fire till a fire brigade takes the charge.
4. To help to the fire brigade.
8.6.2 First aid & Rescue Team On hearing siren or any emergency brought to the knowledge, they first
report to incident controller.
1. To rush at the site for help with fully equipped First Aid kit etc.
2. To Rescue the injured person.
3. To decide line of action in consultation with incident controller & Key
personnel.
4. To provide first aid to the affected persons and if necessary, send them
to hospitals for treatment.
5. To take charge of first aid room.
6. To assist at casualties reception areas to record details of casualties.
8.6.3 Engineering Services Team
8.6.3.1 Electrical Black out & Power supply
1. On hearing the siren or any emergency brought to the knowledge, rush
to the incident place & report to incident controller.
2. To provide emergency power supply if required.
3. To take emergency Electrical black out if required.
4. To provide emergency searchlight if required.
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5. To remain near control point and await further instruction from Incident
Controller & Key Personnel.
8.6.3.2 Technical work force Team 1. On hearing the siren or any emergency brought to the knowledge,
reach at incident with fitters and toolbox for any mechanical
assistance.
2. To do emergency engineering work like isolation of equipments,
material, process, providing temporary by pass lines safe transfer of
materials, urgent repairs and replacement etc.
8.6.3.3 Arrangement of vehicle 1. On hearing the siren or any emergency brought to the knowledge,
arrange for vehicles for material handling like Tractor- trailer, tanker,
tempo etc. & keep ready them to cater the needs emergency as per
the instruction of Main Controller & Incident Controller.
2. To keep ready equipments at store to cater emergency requirement.
8.6.3.4 Civil Service On hearing the siren or any emergency brought to the knowledge, arrange
for
vehicles like JCB, scrapper etc. & keep ready them to cater the needs of
Main
Controller & Incident Controller Keep ready require quantity of dry sand or
dry clay.
8.6.3.5 Security 1. To ensure that the roadway to plant is clear for emergency vehicles
2. To stop non-emergency traffic from entering.
3. Prevent unauthorized entry in factory.
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4. To work as per the instruction/direction of Incident Controller, Key
Personnel, Main Controller.
5. To guide non- essential workers towards company assembly point.
6. To help assembly point managing team for assembly point managing
& counting the non- essential workers & reserved staff.
7. To help Fire Fighting & Spill control Team & First aid & Rescue Team.
8. To provide necessary equipments like FEE, PPE and RPE.
8.7 EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE Unit Head cabin is declared as Emergency Control Center (ECC). The
emergency control centre (or room) is the place from which the
operations to handle the emergency are directed and coordinated.
The main controller, key personnel and senior officers of the fire, police,
factory inspectorate, district authorities and emergency services will
attend it. The centre should be equipped to receive and transmit
information and directions from and to the incident controller and
areas of the works as well as outside. It should also have equipment for
logging the development of the incident to assist the controllers to
determine any necessary action. In addition to the means of
communication, the centre should be equipped with relevant data
and equipment which will assist those manning the centre to be
conversant with the developing situation and enable them to plan
accordingly.
It should be sited in an area of minimum risk and close to a road to
allow for ready access by a radio-equipped vehicle for use if other
systems fail or extra communication facilities are needed.
For large sites might be anticipated, consideration should be given to
setting up two control centers to ensure, so far as is possible, that one
will be available for use, should the other be disabled. If necessary the
police will assist to set up an emergency control center remote from
the works. The center should therefore contain:
1. An adequate number of internal telephones.
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2. An adequate number of external telephones. It is strongly
recommended that at least one should be ex-directory or capable of
use for outgoing calls only. This will avoid the telephone switchboard
being overloaded with calls from anxious relatives, the press etc. the
least telephone directories with a separate list of important numbers.
3. Plans of the factory to show:
a. Areas of Petroleum Storage tank.
b. Sources of sirens.
c. Site entrances and road system, updated at the time of the
emergency to indicate any road that is impossible.
d. Company assembly points and canteen.
e. Casualty treatment First Aid box location.
f. Parking points and visitors room.
g. Additional plans which may be marked up during the
emergency to show:
i. Areas affected or endangered within the factory.
ii. Areas where particular problems arise.
iii. Area evacuated and safe routes for escape
iv. Deployment of emergency vehicles and personnel.
v. Other relevant information.
4. Nominal roll of employees, work permits, gate entries and documents
for head count or access to this information. Employee's blood group
information and addresses will also be useful.
5. Note pads, pens, pencils, rubber and stationery to record all messages
received and sent by whatsoever means.
6. Note copies of this on-site emergency plan i.e. updated full text
including all annexure. From this, some vehicles and messengers
(runners) should be kept ready at the centre.
7. A tape-recorder and video to record the incident and evidences of
the cause and effect and actions to control the emergency.
8. Torches, umbrella, raincoats and some extra sets of personal protective
equipments.
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9. Torches, umbrella, raincoats and some extra sets of personal protective
equipments.
8.7.1 Communication system
8.7.2 OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN If an accident takes place in Narmada Cement Grinding unit and its affects
are felt outside its premises, the situation thus created is called an “Off Site”
emergency. It no longer remains the concern of the factory management
alone but also becomes a concern for the general public living outside the
boundary premises of the factory or storage site
Major fire involving combustible materials like oil, and other facilities.
To meet such situations, Off Site Emergency Plan is to be prepared. Under the
Environmental Protection Act, the responsibility of preparation of OFF-SITE
Emergency Plan lies with the State Government. The Collector / Deputy
Collector are ordinarily nominated by State Government to plan OFF-SITE
Emergency Plan.
The District Collector or his nominated representative would be the team
leader of planning team, who shall conduct the planning task in a systematic
manner. The members of planning team for off site emergencies are
Collector / Deputy Collector, District Authorities In-charge of Fire Services and
Police and members drawn from Medical Services, Factory Inspectorate,
Pollution Control Board, Industries and Transport. In addition to these
members, there are Co-opted Members also from district authorities
concerned, Civil Defense, Publicity Department, and non officials such as
elected representative (MPs, MLAs, voluntary organization, Non-
Governmental Organizations etc) The basic elements (control room, key
personnel, communication system, warning system, public information
system, fire fighting system, mutual aid scheme, service support system,
evacuation etc.) of an Off Site Emergency Plan are the similar to an On Site
Emergency Plan, the only difference being in the responsibilities (State
Government instead of the owner of the premises) and the area covered
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under the plan (which includes the area outside the factory premises). A
schematic Off-site Emergency Plan has been suggested and submitted to
the Directorate of Factories and District Authorities
PURPOSE OF THE OFF SITE EMERGENCY PLAN: The main object of the off site plan is to create preparedness and to control
various types of emergencies/disaster.
The main purposes of the off-site emergency plan are:
i. To provide the local/district authorities, police, fire brigade, doctors,
surrounding industries and the public, the basic information of risk and
environmental impact assessment and to appraise them of the
consequences and the protection/prevention measures and control
plan and to seek their help to communicate with the public in case of
a major emergency. This information from every industry enables the
District Authorities to educate the public that what can go wrong, the
measures taken and to train them of their individual role in case of
emergency.
ii. To assist the local/District Authorities for preparing the off-site
emergency (contingency) plan for the district or particular area to
organize rehearsals from time to time and initiate corrective actions
based on the lessons learnt. This will include:
a. To prepare a site plan identifying industries, hazardous points,
control points, assembly points, hospitals, dispensaries, fire station,
police station, transport points, roads and all other requisite
details.
b. To verify the information given by the industries to comprehend
dangers and to arrange for adequate personal protective, fire
fighting and emergency equipment.
c. To establish command structure and to identify the respective
roles of the senior personnel of various service groups, toxicity
control and de-contamination squads and various authorities of
water, power, gas, health, labour, environment, revenue,
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explosive, pollution control, press, post, telephone, wireless,
railway, transport and social services etc. Necessary
representatives of employers and employees shall also be
incorporated. Various organizations, their duties, equipment,
implementation procedure and action onsite and off-site,
warning system, communication system, co-ordination system,
control centers, key personnel shall be prescribed.
d. Plan to carry out training programmer in safety, health and
environmental protection for the concerned parties. Necessary
publication will also be useful.
e. To maintain full liaison between all agencies to this plan,
industries, emergency services etc.
f. To plan for the antidotes, remedial medicines and equipment in
the hospitals and to carry out research for them for latest and
effective measures, Sufficient stock and mutual aid scheme will
be useful.
g. To provide for continuous monitoring system for essential
parameters of pollution to judge malfunctioning at the initial
stages and warning system at appropriate places.
Meteorological information regarding prevailing weather
conditions, wind velocity and direction, rain and flood data for
such data-collection.
h. To appoint a record keeper, historian and staff to collect
information on the causes of disaster and to maintain the record
thereof and also of the plan-proceedings.
i. To carry out mock drill and rehearsal of this plan to ensure its
efficacy, test and response, interaction and co-ordination of
operators, various service organizations, evaluate the
effectiveness and adequacy of the equipment and to gain
experience and confidence to implement the plan. The finalized
Disaster Plan shall be given to all concerned for implementation
and rehearsal.
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j. To operate this plan at the time of off site emergency by the
Chairman, i.e., the District Collector. Such operation shall include:
1. To contain, limit, localize and minimize the loss and damage to persons,
property and environment arisen from the accident on road or industry,
transport, storage or otherwise. To plan to decrease the potential of the
disaster.
2. To prevent the spread and re-happening of the disaster.
3. To inform people and surrounding about emergency and disaster if it is
likely to adversely affect them. Machinery will be established for this
purpose to guide the people in proper way.
4. To plan for rescue and recuperation of casualties and injuries. To plan
for relief and rehabilitation.
5. To plan for evacuation, safe assembly points and transportation
required.
6. To plan for prevention for harms, total loss and recurrence of disaster. It
will be ensured that absolute safety and security is achieved within the
shortest possible time.
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CHAPTER 9
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS
For the EIA study for UltraTech Cement Limited, M/s Royal Environment
Auditing and Consultancy Services, Rajkot, Gujarat was engaged as
consultant. A brief resume of the consultants is as follow.
Name of Firm : Royal Environment Auditing & Consultancy Services
Status : A partnership company, registered at Rajkot in 2008
under Indian Company Act(1956)
Registered Office : 6, Umakant Pandit Udyognagar,
Address Mavdi plot Main Road,
Rajkot - 360 004.
Telephone : 91-0281-236 06 95
Fax : 91-0281-236 81 33
Email : [email protected]
Nature of Consultancy : Environmental Monitoring, Secondary Data
Services rendered collection, Environmental Impact assessment ;
CRZ Clearance; Environmental Clearance (EC),
Liaison with GPCB; CPCB & MoEF; Environmental
Audit Reports.
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ANNEXURE I
Copy of CC & A
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ANNEXURE II COMPLIANCE OF EXISTING CC&A
Sr. no
Particulars Compiled with (Yes/No/NA)
Remarks
CONDITION UNDER THE AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981 1 The applicant shall install and
operate air pollution control system in order to achieve prescribed norms.
Yes All the process vents and stacks are attached with dust collectors and bag filters in order to achieve particulate emission <150 mg/Nm3 from each stack and vent. Monthly third party monitoring being done of all the stacks and vents and reports being sent to GPCB once in every month.
2 The concentration of SPM, Sox, Nox in ambient air within the premises of industry and a distance 10 mtrs from the source should not exceed the consent limit
Yes The concentration of SPM, Sox, NOx is well below the consent limit. Monthly third party monitoring being done at various location and reports being sent to GPCB once in month.
3 The applicants shall provide port, holes , ladders for monitoring of emission at each stack
Yes The company has provided port, holes and ladders at each and every stack and vent.
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4 The industry shall take adequate measures for control of noise level within a premises
Yes The company is regularly doing maintenance of rotary equipments inside the plant. Medical check up (Audiometry) of all the employees/workers being done once in a year.
CONDITION UNDER WATER ACT 5 The quantity of trade effluents from
the factory should be NIL Yes There is no process
effluent generated.
6 The quantity of sewage effluents shall not exceed 2000 litrs/day
Yes Sewage effluents never exceed 2000 ltrs/day.
7. Domestic effluent should be disposed through soak pit system
Yes The company has its own soak pit system.
CONDITIONS UNDER HAZARDEOUS WASTE 8 The applicants shall comply with
the provision of Environment Protection Act-1986 and rules made under
Yes All the rules being complied by the company.
9. The authorization shall be produced for inspection at the request of an officer of GPCB
Yes When ever it will be asked, the company will give a copy of authorization.
10 The company shall not rent, lend, sell, transfer or transport hazardous waste with prior permission of GPCB
Yes It is being complied. Pls refer Annexure-I.
11 Any unauthorized change in personnel, equipment or working condition as mentioned in authorization order by the person authorized shall constitute a breach of this authorization
Yes Shall be complied.
12 An application for authorization for renewal shall be made
Yes Authorization is valid up to 18/1/2011. Before the date of expiry
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renewal application will be done by the company.
13. The industry shall have to display relevant information with regards to hazardous waste as indicated in supreme court’s order no. 657 dated 14th Oct-2003
Yes Being complied.
14. The industry shall have to display online data outside the main factory gate with respect to quantity and nature of hazardous chemical being handled in the plant including waste water, air emission, and solid hazardous waste generated within the factory
Yes Being complied.
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ANNEXURE III
Details of Hazardous waste Generated, storage and
handling The company is producing only USED OIL as hazardous waste. Details of this
hazardous waste are given as under.
Sr. No.
Name of Hazardous waste
Storage Quantity Mode of Disposal
1. Used oil Collection and storage is being done in separate drum. These drums are kept at designated place having concrete flooring, lechate collection facility.
5.3 KL/Year
Will be sold to GPCB authorized recylers
The company is using CHEMICAL GYPSUM for manufacturing of cement. The
company is purchasing this CHEMCIAL GYPSUM from various dyes and
intermediate industries in surrounding area. Details are as under.
Sr. No.
Name of Hazardous waste
Storage Quantity Mode of Disposal
1. Chemical gypsum
Collection and storage is being done at designated place having concrete flooring, lechate collection facility and entire area is covered with roof.
32489 MT It is to be ground in the ball mill along with clinker for manufacturing cement.
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Annexure IV
Copy of Site Lay
Out Plant
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Annexure V
Copy of TOR