Safety measures in all explosive and chemical companies to be inspected *- Dr. Vipin Itankar

Nagpur, Date 9 – A thorough inspection of the safety systems in all explosive and chemical companies in the district will be carried out in the context of disaster management and safety. This inspection will be conducted in the next one month in collaboration with the Central Government's Dish, Pesa Police and Revenue Department and the companies will take necessary measures in terms of disaster management and safety, directed District Collector Dr. Vipin Itankar.
On March 1, 19 people died and 23 people were injured in an explosion in the company SBL Energy Limited. In this regard, Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule held a review meeting on March 2. He had directed to re-inspect whether all the explosive and chemical companies in the district have the necessary measures in terms of disaster management and safety in all industries. Along with this, he had also instructed the companies to prepare an updated emergency plan. As per that instruction, District Collector and Chairman District Disaster Management Authority Dr. A review meeting regarding Industries Disaster Management Measures was held today under the chairmanship of Vipin Itankar Nagpur.
The meeting discussed SOP, amendments in laws, new regulations. The District Magistrate gave instructions to immediately rectify the shortcomings found in the companies during the inspection.
District Superintendent of Police Harsh Poddar also interacted through video conferencing. Entrepreneurs need to give top priority to the safety of workers. There is a need to make adequate provision for the safety of workers in the company's budget as well. He informed the employees about regular training and necessary equipment.
Additional District Collector Praveen Mahire, Resident Deputy District Collector Anup Khande, District Disaster Management Officer Ankush Gawande, sub-divisional officers of the district, representatives of PESO and DISH, representatives of companies in the industry sector, etc. were present on this occasion. A presentation was made by senior officials of DISH and PESO on industrial safety.