Monday 30 April 2012

safety issue :Assam boat mishap toll may cross 200, bodies washed away

Local authorities in western Assam's Dhubri town fear the death toll in Monday's boat mishap on river Brahmaputra may cross the 200 mark. The ill-fated double-decker boat had a carrying capacity of 250 passengers but reportedly had some 500 on board.

The official body count,

however, stood at 45 till 8am on Tuesday. For the security forces, the 'bigger challenge' now is to ascertain the number of dead since locals had taken the bodies of their kin away before rescue teams could arrive on the scene. "Overloading is normal in these parts," said Taleb Ali, 42, who swam to safety and saved four others.
"There were at least 500 people on the boat, and I was lucky to have been on the upper deck. Most of the people were in the cage-like lower deck and I fear they were trapped. The death toll will cross 200," he said from Madhertari, nearest to the spot where the boat caught a cyclonic storm and "broke into three pieces".
According to disaster management principal secretary Vinod K Pipersenia, inclement weather was hampering the rescue and body recovery operations.
"The police, army, Border Security Force's water wing and National Disaster Relief Force personnel are at work. It has still not been possible to ascertain how many died, but we fear bodies are still trapped in the wreckage of the boat on the riverbed while many are likely to have been washed away toward Bangladesh," he told HT on Tuesday.
The challenge being faced by rescue teams and district authorities, Pipersenia added, was getting the bodies from local people.
"The mishap happened barely 50 metres from the bank, and local people beat the rescue teams to the bodies and took their kin's home possibly for the final rites."
The boat had set sail from Dhubri town, 287km west of Guwahati on the northern bank of river Brahmaputra in the afternoon.
"It was heading southeast to Hatsinghimari, a three-hour trip," said Dhubri superintendent of police Pradip Kumar Saloi.
The boat caught the cyclonic storm around 5pm.
In Guwahati, the Tarun Gogoi government ordered a probe into the incident late Monday night with a view to regulating the number of passengers such motorized double-decker ferries and country boats can carry.
"Unlike trains or buses, these boats hardly follow ticketing system to keep track of how many passengers they carry. Our intention is to regulate them," a government spokesman said.
Dhubri police said they have issued a search warrant for the owner of the boat, one Md Sanu Bepari, who has been absconding since the news of the mishap broke out.
Meanwhile, all the 18 legislators of All India United Democratic Front and 10 of Asom Gana Parishad have decided to donate one month's salary for the family members of the boat mishap victims.
The Assam government too has announced monetary benefits for the kin of the victims while Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has offered relief from his fund.

Labor Day History


The Labor Day is all about celebrating the contribution of workers in the United States of America and Canada. It is observed as the International Workers’ Day or May Day (1st May) in several countries around the world. The Labor Day involves people around the globe celebrating the spirit of labor and workforce that can bring positive changes in the society. Read on to know about the history of Labor Day.

Facts about Labor Day History

Below you will find certain facts associated with the history of Labor Day in the United States and other countries observing this special day.
Origin of Labor Day

Many consider the Labor Day to have originated from the workers’ strike that took place in United States on 1st May, 1886. The strike was started by the labor unions who demanded that workers shouldn’t work for more than 8 hours a day. There was a bomb blast in Chicago’s Haymarket Square on May 4. Above 100 people were injured, and several died in the blast.
In 1894, employees of the Pullman Palace Car Company went on a strike in Chicago. This was a sign of protest against the wage cuts and firing of workers who were representatives of the labor unions. This was followed by a boycott of Pullman railway cars by the American Railroad Union under the leadership of Eugene V. Debs. In response, the federal government sent troops to Chicago to stop a series of riots that resulted in several deaths. This further led the Congress to think about enacting a law in order to declare the Labor Day as a legal holiday.

The Labor Day history is often associated with the 1870’s labor disputes in Toronto, Canada. Following the disputes, there was a strike observed against the 58 hour workweek in Canada. The strike was supported by a parade after which 24 union leaders who had organized it were arrested under the anti-union laws.
First Labor Day celebration

Labor Day was first celebrated in New York City's Union Square on the 5th of September, 1882. The celebrations included public speeches and picnics. In 1909, the American Federation of Labor convention passed a resolution that the Sunday preceding the Labor Day should be considered as Labor Sunday. This day was dedicated to the spiritual aspect of the labor movement.

Labor Day celebrations have undergone major changes over the years. Emphasis is given on the economic importance of the Labor Day. Hence, speeches are being given by prominent personalities from all spheres of life, be it economics or civics. Union officials, industrialists, government officials and educators often address the public on the occasion of the Labor Day. The medium of address is not just public speech. In fact, those who address the public use the newspapers, television and radio to convey their messages.

Labor Day declared as a holiday

According to some records, Peter J. McGuire, the cofounder of the American Federation of Labor first suggested that Labor Day should be acknowledged as a public holiday. However, other records suggest that Matthew Maguire, a machinist was responsible for the Labor Day being observed as a holiday. Matthew Maguire proposed the Labor Day to be announced as a holiday when he was serving as the secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. A committee was also appointed to plan a demonstration in this regard.

The first proposal of the Labor Day being announced as a holiday comprised of how it should be celebrated. It was decided that a street parade would be held to show the strength of the workers to the public. An event was expected to be organized for recreation of the workers and their families.

The first U.S. state to enact the bill for governmental recognition of the Labor Day was Oregon. The law was passed on 21st February, 1887. Gradually, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey too passed laws to observe a state holiday on the Labor Day. The states of Nebraska, Connecticut and Pennsylvania passed their laws regarding the Labor Day by the end of the decade. By 1894, 23 more states had acknowledged the Labor Day as a holiday. On 28th June 1894, the Congress passed an act under which the first Monday of September was declared a legal holiday. This was done to celebrate the Labor Day in the District of Columbia and other territories.

The Labor Day celebration is a sort of recognition for the achievement of the working class in the society. The spirit of the Labor Day should be carried forward and upheld by generations to come. Most importantly, one needs to take actions rather than just listen to the speeches given on this day. However, the success of such actions will depend upon the unity and integrity of the working class.

Labor Quotes

Heaven is blessed with perfect rest but the blessing of earth is toil. ~Henry van Dyke.

God sells us all things at the price of labor. ~Leonardo da Vinci

The man who doesn't relax and hoot a few hoots voluntarily, now and then, is in great danger of hooting hoots and standing on his head for the edification of the pathologist and trained nurse, a little later on. ~Elbert Hubbard.

Work isn't to make money; you work to justify life. ~Marc Chagall Without labor nothing prospers. ~Sophocles
Labor was the first price, the original purchase-money that was paid for all things. It was not by gold or by silver, but by labor, that all wealth of the world was originally purchased. ~Adam Smith

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. ~Ovid

Man is so made that he can only find relaxation from one kind of labor by taking up another. ~Anatole France, The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard
A mind always employed is always happy. This is the true secret, the grand recipe, for felicity. ~Thomas Jefferson

God give me work, till my life shall
And life, till my work is done.
~Epitaph of Winifred Holtby-

The end of labor is to gain leisure. ~Aristotle-

It is labour indeed that puts the difference on everything. ~John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding , 1690

Labor Day 2012


Labor Day is celebrated to honor the contribution and achievement of working men and women in United States and Canada. In U.S., the first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York whereas in Canada, the celebrations started in 1874. Since then it has been observed as an annual holiday in United States and Canada. It is usually celebrated on the first Monday of September in both the nations.

The Labor Day in U.S. is considered to be the end of the summer season. Most schools and colleges in northern U.S. let their summer vacations end with the Labor Day.
Labor Day Celebrations
There are a number of events organized to celebrate the Labor Day. Usually, a street parade involving thousands of workers and their families is taken out. This is followed by festivals and recreational activities for the enjoyment of those involved in the parade. Read on to know about some of the famous Labor Day events in U.S and Canada.

Labor Day Events in U.S.


Some of the famous events held on the Labor Day in U.S. are:

West Indian American Day Parade & Carnival This colorful parade is one of the city’s largest events involving the public.
This parade had originally started in Harlem and currently runs through Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway area. It is preceded by events like the children’s carnival and steel drumming. Colorful costumes, calypso performances and Caribbean food are the highlights of this parade.

Chicago Jazz Festival The Chicago Jazz Festival started in 1974 as an honor to the late big band leader Duke Ellington. It is one of the most popular Labor Day weekend events held throughout the nation. This festival is organized at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park. There are live performances by musicians who come from all around the nation to attend this event.

Los Angeles County Fair This traditional event starts during the Labor Day weekend and continues throughout the month into October. There are carnival rides, horse races and games organized to make the County Fair an exciting one. You’ll also get to see historical and nature exhibits. Besides, you can try out fried foods and good quality beer while you attend this event.

Labor Day Events in Canada

Popular events held during the Labor Day celebrations in Canada are mentioned below.

Victoria Fringe Festival: If you stay in Victoria, British Columbia in Canada, you’ll get to enjoy the Victoria Fringe Festival. This involves theatrical performances, dance and music. In addition, story-telling sessions and magic shows make your celebrations brighter.

Wharf Rat Rally in Digby, Nova Scotia: This event is considered to be the most popular motorcycle rally in Atlantic Canada. There are stunts and competitions for you to participate and enjoy. There’s also entertainment to add to your celebrations. Also, you’ll find quality food to savor.

Labor Day Party Ideas

When it comes to celebrating the Labor Day, you’d certainly want to party with your friends and family. So, you can arrange an indoor or outdoor party and have fun on this special day. If you’d like to invite some guests other than your friends or family, well then you should plan how to arrange the event. If you have a backyard pool, you may arrange the party to be held around it. Just make sure there are plenty of towels and sunscreen for your guests. Also, arrange for flip-flops for your guests to leave their own shoes and wear them instead. It’ll help them carry on with the party around the poolside.

Labor Day party is all about relaxing, so let your guests enjoy a drink and move around while the party goes on. However, you can arrange for games like soccer, badminton and volleyball. Kids can run around here and there while the adults can participate in games.

To make your party enjoyable, you may try preparing some recipes your guests will relish. Read on to know what recipes you can serve to your guests during the party.

Labor Day Recipes

Margaritas, fruit salads, burgers and grilled foods are items you may serve to the guests attending your party. You can make the kids happy with candies and ice creams. Frozen yogurt sundaes can be served with poached berries. Here are 2 recipes you can try out on the Labor Day.


Glazed Ham: The ingredients for this recipe are 5 pounds of ready-to-eat ham, 1/4th cup of dark corn syrup, 1/4th cup of whole cloves and 2 cups of honey. In addition, you’ll need 2/3rd cup of butter.

To start cooking, you need to preheat the oven to 325F. Score the ham and stud with whole cloves. Heat the corn syrup, butter and honey in a boiler. Keep the honey glaze warm and bake the ham for more than an hour. Use the honey glaze to baste the ham every 15 minutes. While the baking is almost over, try to caramelize the glaze. Remove the recipe from the oven and let it sit for some time.

Green Beans: To prepare this recipe, you’ll need 1 and 1/2 pounds of trimmed green beans,

1/3 cup of toasted hazelnuts and 1 teaspoonful of olive oil. In addition, you should have 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of grated lemon zest.

Now, boil salted water in a kettle and cook the beans in it for 3 to 8 minutes. Put the beans in a colander and let the water drain out. Next, add the beans into a large bowl having the olive oil, hazelnuts, zest. Also, add salt and pepper to this mixture. The food is now ready to be served! You may try out different recipes for your guests. But make sure there are drinks to beat the weather conditions. You may have sodas or fruit juices for kids and beer for adults.

While you have plans to celebrate the Labor Day, what’s important is to remember its significance and uphold the spirit of this special occasion!

GLOBAL LOVE DAY FIRST MAY Love Begins With Me

Hi Amar,

Thank you for the introduction to your blog and for sharing the vision of love with us! 
Love, light and peace,
Harold W. Becker
President and Founder
The Love Foundation, Inc.
“Inspiring People to Love Unconditionally”

Think: Global Love Day
Feel: Love Begins With Me
Remember: May 1, 2012

The Day



It is our vision to unite one and all in a celebration of love and compassion. We honor each May 1st as a symbolic day of unconditional love and call upon all people and all nations to gather together in the wisdom of peace and love. Global Love Day is the universal recognition of our innate oneness through love.  When we come from this limitless love we naturally and easily embrace ourselves and our fellow humanity.  Opening our heart, we allow unconditional love to be our guide and compassion to be our gift to life.
 Love Unconditionally...
 love unconditionally...  Become conscious of this simple intention and view your life from a different perspective, if even for just one day. Think about unconditional love and what it really means to you.  Allow yourself to open up and actually feel the love you already have within.  Accept the aspects of life that challenge you, whether from your past, present or view of the future.  Decide to let love be your response to everyone and everything.  See all life interconnected, joyful and safe. Choose to enjoy life no matter how difficult it may have been or how challenging you may perceive it to be.  Just let love be your focus for the day and see what happens.
Some Ideas For Yourself...
Consider what it means to fully accept yourself and forgive your past choices and experiences
Offer genuine forgiveness either in your mind or shared verbally to another who you feel has impacted you in a negative way
Decide to let go of the outmoded and outdates beliefs that no longer represent who you are
Meditate on Love as a natural and boundless force already existing in your life
Express your compassion to yourself and the world around you
Think and feel thoughts of love to friends, family and neighbors
Take a deep breath
Send kind words to others via e-mail, text, mail or call them personally to express your gratitude of having them in your life 
Make amends with someone you have discarded from your life for past mistakes
Forgive a person, place, relationship, circumstance or even an illness that has challenged you
Hug someone and let yourself be hugged
Watch a sunrise or sunset, even better if you can do both in the same day
Smile
Embrace a stranger and meet the friend they become
Watch children play
Write a poem
Take a walk
Feel grateful for everything currently in your life
Dance as if no one is watching
Sing out loud
Accept another person's view as their right to think that way
Spend the day thinking positive thoughts
Say a kind word to a stranger
Love the amazing animal kingdom
Forgive your childhood traumas
Send loving thoughts to the plants and flowers of this earth
Let go of fear and doubt
Trust yourself
Release the judgments you hold about life
Accept for a day that everything that comes your way as being right and perfect for the moment and is teaching you something
Visualize the world as a loving place
Invite family, friends, neighbors to…
Have a picnic, breakfast, brunch/lunch, dinner in your local park, garden, home etc… to celebrate and/or meditate on “love”  
Organize a community Global Love Day celebration in your local area or join up with others who have already organized an event (example: parades or concerts)  
Organize other types of Global Love Day special events like block parties, candlelight celebrations, art gallery openings, musical or theater events based on love, gratitude, and forgiveness 
Share a meal with someone less fortunate and/or volunteer to assist an organization in need 
Promote acts of kindness during Global Love Day
Reach out to those in need and show them you care and that they are capable of love too
Volunteer to teach someone to read or read to someone who cannot see or just read to someone who might be ailing and needs to hear a soothing voice.  
Add a few dollars to a homeless person’s cup instead of a few cents or bring them food to eat.  
Volunteer for the day to assist with or serve at your local soup kitchen for the homeless
Share the Global Love Day flyer as a way to connect with others about your intention to love

Labour Day in India FIRST MAY


The Labour Day in India is celebrated in order to honor the contribution of working men and women. It is observed on the first day of the month of May. The Labour Day in India is also known as the May Day. May 1 corresponds to the International Workers’ Day which is celebrated around the world. It is observed as a national holiday in around 80 countries including India. History of Labour Day in India
Labour Day in India or May Day was first celebrated in Chennai (then known as Madras) on May 1, 1923. The initiative was taken by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan. The leader of the party, Comrade Singaravelar arranged two meetings to celebrate this occasion.
One meeting was held at the Triplicane Beach, and the other took place at the beach opposite Madras High Court. On the meeting, Singaravelar passed a resolution which stated that the government should announce a national holiday on the May Day or Labour Day in India. He also emphasized the need for non-violence within a political party. This was the first time a red flag was used in India.
Origin of the Labour Day
The history of the Labour Day dates back to May 1, 1886. On this day, labour unions in the United States of America decided to go on a strike with the demand that workers should not be allowed to work more than 8 hours a day. This strike was followed by a bomb blast in Chicago’s Haymarket Square on the 4th of May. This led to the death of several people and police officers. In addition, more than 100 people were injured in the blast.

Although the protests in the U.S. didn’t lead to any immediate result, yet it helped establish the 8-hour work day norm in India and other countries in the world. Since then, the Labour Day is observed as the day for parades and demonstrations all around the globe.


Labour Day celebrations in India
The Labour Day is celebrated as the day for protests not only in India but around the world. This is when the working men and women participate in processions to defend their rights and safeguard their interests. Various labour organizations and trade unions come up with their processions so that the economic reforms they’ve proposed become effective in a short period of time. Other than processions, you’ll find contests being organized for children to participate and understand the bond of togetherness. This way the children can understand the strength of unity which is the essence of the processions that are a part of the Labour Day celebrations.

In addition to processions, there are public speeches held by leaders of various political parties in order to celebrate May Day. This is the day when Maharashtra and Gujarat attained statehood in 1960 once the old Bombay State was divided on the basis of language. Hence, the May Day is celebrated as the Maharashtra Diwas and Gujarat Diwas in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat respectively.

The Labour Day is a special occasion when people worldwide celebrate the true spirit of the working class. It’s the day when workers get together and showcase their strength which indicates how effectively they can struggle to bring in positive reforms for the working class of the society.

Sea level rise not causing major erosion: Govt

NEW DELHI: The rise in sea level by 1.29 millimetre every year along the Indian coastline has not caused any major erosion, science and technology and earth sciences minister Vilasrao Deshmukh informed the Rajya Sabha today.

He said during Question Hour that the ministry of environment was conducting a study on the impact of the rising sea levels.

Referring to question related with Gujarat coast, Deshmukh said that as part of long-term monintoring of sea level, the Survey of India has established four tide gauges (Okha, Veraval, Porbander and Kandla) for continuous measurements of sea level along the state's coast.

He said all these gauge stations were transmitting data in real time to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad.

Replying to another question on SMS and Integrated Voice Response System (IVRS) services for farmers, Deshmukh said the Agro-meteorological Advisory Service (AAS) of IMD has been successful in providing the crop specific advisories to the farmers at district level.

He said a third party evaluation carried out by the National Centre for Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has brought out the usefulness of the mobile and IVRS usage in dissemination of advisories on different farming operations.

At present, the AAS products are disseminated through SMS and IVRS to 2.74 million farmers in the country through Public-Private partnership mode.

The fight against climate change INDIA Rs 2 lakh cr in 12th Plan to save climate


NEW DELHI: The fight against climate change will take a strategic jump in the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) with the government intending to plough in almost Rs 2 lakh crore through the various missions, the working group on climate of the 12th Five-Year Plan has said.

The report seeks setting up of a dedicated structure of governance to oversee the different programmes under the 12th Plan with such large funds to be invested. The agriculture mission under the National Action Plan on Climate Change alone is to spend upwards of Rs 1 lakh crore over five years to make the primary sector more resilient to inevitable changes in climate change. The report pointed out that the government already spends 2.8% of its GDP on programmes that bring adaptation benefits to people.

But the expert group, headed by K Kasturirangan, which wrote the report, has warned that government should not make any further commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions without holding the widest possible consultations with ministries concerned and other stakeholders. It has asked for an inter-ministerial group to be set up to draw up strategy as the issue envelops large investment as well as strategic concerns.

The government had earlier committed internationally to reduce energy intensity of the country's economy by 20-25% below 2005 levels by 2020, which the panel noted would entail huge costs for the country. The report said the total funding requirements could add up to several billion dollars and unless funds were provided by the international community, these actions were likely to have adverse impact on the country's growth and poverty eradication measures because of demands of expenditure on health, education, livelihood, security and diversion of resources from core issues to climate change.

But the existing commitments made under the National Action Plan on Climate Change, such as the Solar Mission and the Green India Mission, already need substantial funding over the 12th Plan. The Green India Mission will require Rs 46,000 crore in 12th and 13th Plans. The National Mission for Himalayas requires Rs 1,500 crore and the National Water Mission requires Rs 8,900 crore by the end of the 12th Plan.

The report has recommended that a separate national authority be set up for implementing the mitigation actions that would implement the domestic and international commitments made to reduce emissions and find adequate funds through all routes.

The report of the sub-group, submitted at the end of 2011, has been with the Planning Commission for long with the environment ministry - the nodal agency for climate change within the government - also in the dark about the final version of recommendations that the plan panel is preparing.

Sunday 29 April 2012

REAL WORLD SAFETY PLEDGE

 

Grades K-2

Real World Safety Pledge

  1. I will check first with my parents, guardians, or other trusted adults before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, getting into a car, or leaving with anyone.
  2. I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside.
  3. I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch me or do things in ways that make me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused, because it's OK for me to stand up for myself.
  4. I will tell my parents, guardians, or other trusted adults if anything happens to me.

Grades 3 - 6

Real World Safety Pledge

  1. I will check first with my parents, guardians, or other trusted adults before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, getting into a car, or leaving with anyone. I will remember to check first with a trusted adult if I decide to change my plans and if someone needs my help or offers me anything.
  2. I will take a friend with me when going to the store, movie theatre, public restrooms, playing at the park or playground, or walking to and from school. By sticking together with my friend, we can help look out for each other if one of us is in danger or gets hurt.
  3. I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch me or do things in ways that make me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused, because it's OK for me to stand up for myself. If someone tries to touch me in a way that bothers me I will scream "NO" in a loud voice and then run away from that person and tell a trusted adult.
  4. I will tell my parents, guardians, or other trusted adults if anything happens to me. Trusted adults are people who respect my opinions, ideas and feelings. Trusted adults will listen and help me work out a solution to any problem I may have. I will tell a trusted adult when something is bothering me or when a problem becomes too big for me to handle.

Middle and High School

Real World Safety Pledge



  1. I WILL TAKE SOMEONE WITH ME WHEREVER I GO. If I go anywhere, I will take a friend, brother, or sister with me. When I am with friends and something happens, there is a better chance that we can help each other to be safer.
    I will get permission if I need to go out alone and make sure that a parent or guardian knows the details of my whereabouts.
  2. I WILL TELL A TRUSTED ADULT WHERE I AM GOING AT ALL TIMES. It's important that a trusted adult knows where I am going to be, who I'll be with, what I'll be doing, and when I'll be back. I will check in regularly by directly telling, leaving a note, or leaving a phone or e-mail message letting my trusted adult know the details of my whereabouts.
    By keeping others informed about my activities, I can better protect myself. If I'm ever faced with a risky situation or get into trouble, my family and friends will know where to begin looking for me. I will avoid situations that put me at risk in the first place.
  3. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY "NO." I have the right to reject unwanted and inappropriate attention such as teasing, touching, and bullying. If someone – anyone – touches me in a way that makes me feel uncomfortable, I have the right to say "NO." I will pay attention to my feelings and use my best judgment.
    Whether it is peer pressure about sex, drugs, or doing something that I know is wrong, I will be strong and stand my ground. I will make my feelings known by using a firm, loud, voice clearly stating 'No." If my friends are making bad decisions, that doesn't mean I have to, and I will try to help stop them from doing so.
  4. I WILL TELL A TRUSTED ADULT IF I FEEL SCARED, UNCOMFORTABLE, OR CONFUSED. I will talk about my problems and concerns with a trusted adult; and I know someone will be there to help me. I will remember there is a solution to every problem and talking it through with a trusted adult will help. I will trust my intuition by recognizing when I am feeling uncomfortable and taking action to get myself out of that situation.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT


A.1    HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT & CONTROL WORKSHEET

Relevant Standards/ Codes,if any____________________________________________________________________________

Completed By: __________________________________________________________________________________ Date:_____

Reviewed By: __________________________________________________________________________________ Date:_____



Activity
Risk Identification
Residual Risk Assessment
Over riding factor (LC/ DC/ Any other)
Risk control Action Required

Hazards

Condition
Adequacy of Measure
Nature of Risk Consequence
Severity
S = LxC
Total
Risk
Classification


Hazard Identified (Sudden release of energy or haz material)/ Source or situation having potential to cause injury, ill health
Who may get affected or exposed due to the hazard

D/I
R/NR
Existing
Gaps, if any

How Likely?

(L)
Possible Level of  Consequence
(C)






















































  • Likelihood includes Probability of Hazardous Event Occurring / may occur.
  • Risk Control Measures Examples: (Technology / Physical improvement / Management Programs /Operational control or procedure/ Training/ Supervision or monitoring / usage of PPE / Competence / Strengthening of Contract Documents / others including emergency preparedness).
.

A. 2      RISK ASSESSMENT CRITERIA/ CLASSIFICATION


Criteria Developed By:___________________________________________________________________________ Date______

Next Review By:_________________________________________________________________________________ Date:_____


Activity

Risk Identification
Residualsk Assessment
Over riding factor (LC/ DC/ Any other)
Risk control Action Required
Who
Hazards Identified
Condition
Adequacy of Measure
Nature of Risk Consequence
Severity
S = LxC
Total
Risk
Classification
D/I
R/NR
Existing
Gaps, if any

How Likely?

(L)
Possible Level of Consequence?

Trivial (1-2)
Tolerable (3-4)
Moderate (5-9)
Substantial (10-16)
Intolerable (20-25)

 
(C)







HUL
(1)
Insignificant/ minor Inconvenience (1)











UL

(2)

Slightly Harmful


(2)











Likely
(3)

Harmful

(3)










Very Likely
(4)
Very harmful (4)










Certain (5)
Extremely Harmful or fatal
(5)




Likelihood Possibility of occurrence of risks based on present gaps (technological / operational / competence / measurement and monitoring);

Level of consequence – Refer Guidance criteria for this i.e. possible degree of damage; LC – Legal Concern - if identified OHS hazards are risks is governed by Indian OHS Legislation, DC – Domino Concern – Source or Situation can Trigger of Chain of Accidents, Non-Tolerable OHS Risks Measures –

The Substantial and Intolerable risks shall be treated as non-tolerable OHS risks, requiring risk control measures (Management Programme / OCP / Both / Emergency preparedness plan / obvious improvement / training OR competence development)




A.3      DETERMINING RISK LIKELIHOOD – GUIDANCE CRITERIA

Likelihood
Criteria
Highly Unlikely (1)
If almost no gap exists in control of the identified OHS hazard as technology, operational control, competence, measurement monitoring in place
Unlikely           (2)
If there is any minor gap / weakness in control of the identified OHS hazard
           Likely         (3)
There are unreasonable gaps in control of the identified OHS hazard with respect to adoption of technology, operational control, measurement monitoring and competence
Very Likely      (4)
There are unreasonable major gaps in control of the identified OHS hazard with respect to adoption of technology, operational control, measurement monitoring and competence
           Certain       (5 )
There are almost no controls in place in controlling the identified OHS hazard and have occurred in the past but ignored.



4                    DETERMINING RISK CONSEQUENCY LEVEL – GUIDANCE CRITERIA



Level of Harm
Human
Property
Exposure level

Insignificant (1)

Momentary Discomfort/ inconvenience
No action required
Below / equal to prescribed TLV   (8 hrs)

Slightly Harmful
(2)

Minor injuries (Non reportable) requires first-aid
Minor damage
Above than prescribed TLV      (8 hrs);
However < 20%

Harmful
(3)
Injuries, absence from the work less or equal to 48 hrs / temporary disability/ Medical Treatment Cases
Moderate damage
Above than prescribed TLV      (8 hrs);
However within 20% - 40%

Very harmful (4)
Major injuries, absence from the work more than 48 hrs / temporary disability/ Lost Time Injuries
Severe damages
Above than prescribed TLV      (8 hrs); however within
40-50%

Extremely Harmful
(5)

Fatal / Permanent Disability. Major incidents involving large number of people
Annihilation (complete destruction)
Above than prescribed TLV      (8 hrs);
AND > 50%, leading to chronic notifiable disease







               NOTE : TLV   (8 hrs) As may be prescribed in The Factory Act 1948 & Equivalent Standards





A.5      RISK CLASSIFICATION INDICATOR

Consequence à
Likelihood
INSIGNIFICANT (1)
SLIGHTLY HARMFUL (2)
HARMFUL   (3)
VERY HARMFUL (4)
EXTREMELY HARMFUL (5)
HIGHLY UNLIKELY (1)
TRIVIAL (1)
TRIVIAL (2)
TOLERABLE (3)
TOLERABLE (4)
MODERATE (5)
UNLIKELY (2)
TRIVIAL(2)
TOLERABLE (4)
MODERATE (6)
MODERATE (8)
SUBSTANTIAL (10)
LIKELY (3)
TOLERABLE (3)
MODERATE (6)
MODERATE (9)
SUBSTANTIAL(12)
SUBSTANTIAL (15)
VERY LIKELY (4)
TOLERABLE (4)
MODERATE (8)
SUBSTANTIAL(12)
SUBSTANTIAL(16)
INTOLERABLE(20)
CERTAIN (5)
MODERATE (5)
SUBSTANTIAL(10)
SUBSTANTIAL(15)
INTOLERABLE(20)
INTOLERABLE(25)


A.6 DEFINITION OF LEVEL OF IMPACT / RISKS (REFERENCE IS 18001:2002)

Risk Level
Action and Time Scale
TRIVIAL
No action is required and no documentary record needs to be kept.
TOLERABLE
No additional controls are required. Consideration may be given to a more cost-effective solution or improvement that imposes no additional cost burden. Monitoring is required to ensure that the controls are maintained.
MODERATE
Efforts should be made to reduce the risk, but the cost of prevention should be carefully measured and limited. Risk reduction measures should be implemented.
SUBSTANTIAL
Work should not be started until the risk has been reduced. Considerable resources may have to be allocated to reduce the risk where the risk involves work in progress, urgent action should be taken.
        INTOLERABLE     
Work should not be started or continued until the risk has been reduced. If it is not possible to reduce risk even with unlimited resources, work has to remain prohibited.
    A.7 INPUTS TO BE CONSIDERED DURING THE IDENTIFICATION OF  OHS HAZARD AND RISK
                                                      

Core team along with departmental managers to consider following input information for hazard identification / risk assessment purposes.

  • Up to date site layout diagram/ process flow sheets for identification of activities
  • All activities where previous records of Incidents, Accidents occurred.
  • Inputs from regular Plant & Management Review meetings/ Safety inspections/ records.
  • All routine activities (those activities which are scheduled & carried out frequently)
  • All non-routine activities (those activities which are not done in scheduled time or done occasionally)
  • Examination of all existing OHS procedures and practices.
  • Activities of all personal having access to work place (including sub contractors & visitors).
  • Facilities at the work places, whether provided by the organization or others.
  • Material Safety Data Sheets to identify the possible OHS Hazards
  • Past OHS monitoring and health data.
  • Records of safety audits.
  • Records of correspondence with legal & regulatory bodies.
  • Previous records of incidents or accidents if any.
  • Prevailing applicable Acts and legislation.
  • Facility layout chart
  • Equipment Manufacturers Documents / IS codes for corresponding electrical equipment
  • Accidental hazards (such as slip/ trip/ fall/ struck by/ hit by etc. due to unsafe conditions/ practices)
  • Electrical hazards
  • Fire hazards
  • Mechanical hazards
  • Physical hazards (including Radiological hazards)
  • Chemical hazards
  • Biological hazards
  • Ergonomic hazards
  • Any other issue as relevant