Abstract

Chemical manufacturing sector in India is well established and has recorded a steady growth in the overall industrial scenario .The chemical and the allied industries are among the faster growing segments of Indian industry. The risks associated with the chemical industry are commensurate with their growth. Apart from their utility, chemicals have their own inherent properties and hazards like flammable, explosive, toxic or corrosive etc. Several major accidents had occurred in India and around the world killing many lives of people. Thus safety in a chemical industry is of prime concern and this project deals with safety in a chemical company (TCC LTD).There are several methods to improve the safety and minimize the risks like risk assessment, safety models, safety management systems. several methods are implemented in the industries with safety standards like OSHA, HSE etc .Even though many industries are implementing safety systems with these standards still injuries and accidents tend to happen due to many reasons In this project these reasons are searched and necessary actions are taken by implementing a loss prevention programme so that the potential risks are detected and eliminated. The objective is to improve safety and working conditions by carrying out risk assessment in the chemical industry which is Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd, Ernakulam.

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