Leading and Lagging Indicators:
In Health and Safety, we use two types of measures, leading indicators and lagging indicators.
👉 Leading indicators are proactive – they show what we are doing to prevent incidents.
👉 Lagging indicators are reactive – they show what happened after an incident.
✅ Leading Indicators (Proactive – before incidents)
These track safety activities and efforts that help us avoid accidents:
🔹Number of safety checks at workplace (regular inspections to spot hazards early)
🔹Number of senior managers walking around site (visible leadership in safety)
🔹Number of safety audits done (systematic review of compliance)
🔹Number of internal safety reports of problems (staff raising issues)
🔹Number of external safety reports of problems (third-party or regulator feedback)
🔹Number of contractor welfare checks and surveys (making sure contractors are safe and cared for)
🔹Number of management review meetings (leaders reviewing safety performance)
🔹Number of safety meetings (discussing hazards, lessons learned, improvements)
🔹Number of permits to work checked by safety team (verifying high-risk jobs are safe to start)
🔹Number of practice emergency drills (fire, evacuation, chemical spill, etc.)
🔹Number of safety training sessions (general worker safety education)
🔹Number of toolbox talks done (short site talks about daily risks)
🔹Number of safety campaigns (awareness programs for specific risks)
🔹Number of fire training sessions (teaching workers how to respond to fire)
🔹Number of stop work orders given (halting unsafe jobs before harm occurs)
✅ Lagging Indicators (Reactive – after incidents)
These measure the outcomes and consequences of safety failures:
🔹Number of near miss cases (incidents that almost caused harm)
🔹Number of first aid cases (minor injuries that still required treatment)
🔹Number of reported work injuries (recordable injuries on site)
🔹Number of serious work injuries (high-consequence injuries)
🔹Number of lost time injuries (LTI) (when workers cannot return to work)
🔹Number of deaths from work injuries (fatal accidents at workplace)
🔹Number of illness cases from work (occupational ill health)
🔹Number of deaths from work illness (fatal occupational disease)
🔹Number of serious dangerous events (major incidents like explosions, toxic leaks, etc.)
🔹Number of property damage cases (equipment, tools, or material damage)
🔹Number of vehicle accidents (collisions on site or during work)
🔹Number of fire cases or alarms activated (incidents leading to alarm activation)
🔹Number of evacuations from fire alarm (full or partial evacuation due to fire)
🔹Number of times fire system is used (firefighting system activation)
🔹Number of safety fines or warnings (from regulators or authorities)
By balancing both, organizations can improve safety performance, reduce risks, and protect work force.
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State Capacity in
ReplyDeleteGW Status Capacity (in MW) &
No. of Turbine
Transmission Lines
(in Km)
Andhra Pradesh 1.68
Construction
completed. Trial runs
in progress.
Total – 8
6 each of 240 MW
2 each of 120 MW
26
Madhya Pradesh 1.92 Under Construction
Total – 9
7 each of 240 MW
2 each of 120 MW
79
Karnataka 1.60 Under Construction
Total – 6
4 each of 320 MW
2 each of 160 MW
140
Rajasthan 4.36 Under Development
Total – 7
5 each of 300 MW
2 each of 150 MW
75
Total – 9
7 each of 320 MW
2 each of 160 MW
48
Uttar Pradesh 3.66 Under Development
Total – 13
11 each of 305 MW
2 each of 152.5 MW
105
Maharashtra 2.00 Under Development
Total – 7
5 each of 334 MW
2 each of 165 MW
70
Odisha 1.20 Under Development
Total – 5
3 each of 300 MW
2 each of 150 MW
4
Telangana 0.75 Under Development
Total – 3
2 each of 300 MW
1 of 150 MW
59
Gujarat 1.60 Under Development
Total – 6
4 each of 320 MW
2 each of 160 MW
109
Tamil Nadu
3.33 Under Development
Total - 5
3 each of 300 MW
2 each of 150 MW
50
Total - 5
3 each of 250 MW
2 each of 125 MW
50
Total -5
3 each of 275 MW
2 each of 137.5 MW
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LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REPORT AIR, WATER, SOIL and NOISE PARAMETERS IN REPORT FORMULATIONS
ReplyDeleteIn 2026, environmental compliance reports for industrial and development projects typically follow standardized formulations to satisfy regulatory bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or national boards like the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The following are the core parameters required in report formulations:
1. Air Quality Compliance Parameters
Reports include both Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) and Stack Emissions data.
Primary Pollutants (AQI Parameters): PM10 (Particulate Matter <10µm), PM2.5, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂), Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Ozone (O₃).
Trace Elements & Specialized Gases: Ammonia (NH₃), Lead (Pb), Benzene, Arsenic, and Nickel.
Operational Parameters: Stack height, flue gas velocity, and exit temperature for industrial chimneys.
2. Water Quality Compliance Parameters
Compliance formulations distinguish between Drinking Water, Surface/Groundwater, and Effluent Discharge.
General Physico-Chemical: pH (typically 5.5 to 9.0), Color, Odor, and Turbidity.
Organic & Nutrient Load: Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and Oil & Grease.
Trace Toxins: Heavy metals, Pesticides, and Bioassay tests for aquatic toxicity.
Resource Management: Fresh water usage vs. recycled water volume and rainwater harvesting (RWH) metrics.
3. Soil Quality Compliance Parameters
Soil analysis focuses on potential contamination and nutrient health in the project influence area.
Nutrient Profile: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), and Organic Carbon.
Physical Characteristics: pH, Texture, Permeability, and Water holding capacity.
Contamination Indicators: Concentration of heavy metals (e.g., Cadmium, Chromium, Lead) and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC).
4. Noise Level Compliance Parameters
Noise is measured in decibels (dB) with different standards for Day (6 AM – 10 PM) and Night (10 PM – 6 AM).
Primary Metric: Leq dB(A) (Equivalent continuous sound level).
Regulatory Zones: Industrial (75/70 dB), Commercial (65/55 dB), Residential (55/45 dB), and Silence Zones (50/40 dB).
Source Monitoring: Noise levels at factory boundaries and from specific equipment like DG sets.