A Blended Capacity Building Programme on “Climate Smart Governance” was jointly organised by GIDM, IIPA &GoI for State Government Officials via Virtual Internet Participation (VIP): 26th Sept – 01st Oct, 2019 Face-to Face Interaction at GIDM: 03rd– 04th Oct, 2019.
About GIDM
The Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM) is registered as an autonomoussociety under the Government of Gujarat. The Institute has been entrusted with theresponsibility of human resource development, capacity building, training, researchand documentation in the field of Disaster Management. GIDM has received approvalfrom DISH under Section 111-A (ii) of the Factories Act, 1948.
About PI Industries Ltd.
Founded in 1946, PI Industries work with a unique business model across the Agchemvalue chain from R&D to distribution providing innovative solutions by partneringwith the best. Known for the technological capabilities in Chemistry/ Engineeringrelated services and on the other hand, have built leading brands over the last 75years and connected with more than 70,000 retail points pan India.
Why build the capacity?
The rapid industrialization in Gujarat, particularly in the chemical sector, has broughtmany benefits to the state, including job creation and economic growth. However, ithas also led to an increase in the risk of hazardous chemical incidents. This risk isfurther exacerbated by the fact that Gujarat is vulnerable to natural hazards.
In the past, incidents like the 2020 explosion at Yashashvi Rasayan Pvt. Ltd. in Dahejand the 2022 blaze at Anupam Rasayan India Limited factory in Sachin GIDC, Surat, aswell as the tragic Bhopal Gas Tragedy, have vividly demonstrated the devastatingconsequences of such events on the environment, public health, and the social fabricof communities. These incidents result in loss of life, damage to natural resources, andoften trigger public outcry and legal actions, which can further erode trust in the civilgovernance system.
Chemical industry accidents trigger a chain of devastating effects, including fires,toxic leaks, and spills, putting lives at immediate risk, contaminating the environment,and causing significant economic damage. These incidents erode trust in institutionsand prompt legal actions. To mitigate these consequences, rigorous safety measures,capacity building, and effective disaster management are crucial.
To prevent such incidents, a comprehensive understanding of existing and futurerisks, along with holistic measures, is necessary, taking into account geological,atmospheric, ecological, psychological, and social components. Addressing theimperative need for risk reduction in the face of potential chemical disasters iscrucial, given the substantial number of registered factories and recorded accidents.The ramifications of these disasters extend to life, health, and the environment,emphasizing the importance of gaining a deeper understanding of present and futurerisks and implementing effective mitigation measures. In this context, capacitybuilding becomes a crucial component, necessitating the development of a strategicframework that integrates environmental risk management into the broader multi-hazard risk reduction system. This program plays a pivotal role in advancing these objectives.
To address this pressing need, the Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM)is collaborating with PI Industries Ltd. to organize a capacity-building program titled'Comprehensive Training on Safety and Risk Management in MAH Installations.' Thisprogram represents a pivotal step in the assessment and mitigation of risks associatedwith Major Accident Hazard (MAH) Industries, enabling effective responses tochemical emergencies.
Learning Objectives
- To orient the chemical industries about the potential risks associated withchemical hazards and the importance of hazard identification and risk assessmentin industries in ensuring a safe and secure work environment in Major AccidentHazard (MAH) installations.
- To equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles andconcepts of risk assessment in MAH installations, including emergency responsestrategies in the event of accidents.
- To familiarize participants with various methods and techniques used for assessingrisks associated with industrial processes and activities, including exercises foreffective risk evaluation.
- To enhance participants’ knowledge of Chemical/Industrial Disaster RiskManagement (CIDRM) at industrial level, covering emergency managementprotocols and incident response procedures.
- To promote a proactive approach towards risk management and create a culture ofsafety in industrial environments.
Board Programme Coverage
- 1. This training program is intended to help employers prevent and control MAHincidents by imparting guidance to the employers for identifying the workplace majoraccident hazards for improving the overall safety performance of the installations.
- 2.Key Topics:
- a) Criteria for installations to be MAH
- b) Hazard identification and risk assessment
- c) Control of the causes of major industrial accidents
- d) Safe Operation of major hazard installations
- e) Emergency planning
- f) Case studies
Target Participant
The target participants for the training program are the MAH Factories, chemical,petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries. The program is designedfor safety officers, health, safety, and environment (HSE) officers, fire officers andconcerned stakeholders working in these industries.
Faculty
The faculty for the training program will comprise of Experts from Industry, Academia,DISH, GIDM and GPCB and experienced faculties from the respective field.
Programme Fee & Venue
- Programme Venue
- Programme Fee
- GIDM, Gandhinagar
- TBD
