Off Site Emergency Plan for Bellary District to Manage the Eventualities from the Two Hazardous Industries Located in the District

1.0 Contents

Sl.No. Particulars Contents 1 Introduction 2 Profile of Bellary District 3 Map showing the location of MAH & Potentially hazardous Industries 4 Objective, Extent and Scope of the plan 5 Synopsis of MAH Industries 6 Synopsis of Potentially Hazardous Industries. 7 Possible Hazards and Severity with dispersion modules 8 Emergencies related to Transportation Safety 9 Off-site emergency network 10 Off-site Emergency Management 11 Functions of various Authorities 12 Resource Directory 13 Material Safety data sheets (In brief) 14 Acknowledgement

1 2.0 Introduction

Past and recent disasters, both man made (Technological) and Natural (Non technological) have produced innumerable casualties and unimaginable harm to life and property. It is well documented that in case where the organisation and the civil authorities were prepared to handle the situation, the losses were significantly less since these undesirable events occur suddenly and generally without immediate warning, especially the technological disasters, the result is an emergency.

Incidents like Flexiborough, Sevaso, Mexico and Bhopal have brought in sharp focus, aspect of hazards arising out of chemical factories and the severity of damage these hazards can cause to the public around. This has led to widespread alarm and deep concern .Though the management of factories and the authorities has responded to the challenge and has introduced no. of measures to minimise the hazards, still one can not forget the fact that accident can not be completely eliminated

“Zero Risk” simply does not exist. Hence the need for preparedness and planning for containing any likely emergency quickly and to keep the damages the absolute minimum is evident .The tragic drama that unfolded at Bhopal on that fateful night brought out this stark reality very vividly. The absolute lack of planning and unpreparedness for facing any kind of emergency led to gruesome consequences on the unfortunate city.

The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 passed by Government of India in the backdrop of the ghastly chemical accident at Bhopal. The Said Act is in forefront, insisting on the various protection measures to be taken by the Industrial Establishments handling hazardous materials and processes. This legislation has further paved way for forging series of related rules such as:-

9 Environment ( Protection ) Rules 1986 9 The Manufacture , Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules ,1989; 9 The Hazardous Waste ( Management & handling ) Rules , 1989; 9 The Chemical Accident(Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response Rules, 1996) 9 Amended Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 for Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals by Road 9 Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991. 9 Major Accident Hazards Control ( Karnataka ) Rules 1994

These regulations speak out the guidelines for prevention and effective management of hazardous materials and the dangerous results of violating the same.

It is imperative that the legislation alone cannot fulfill the objectives but need complete cooperation and involvement of Industries, District Administration and the Public. It is equally important that Contingency Plan coordinating the resources is prepared and kept ready in full preparedness to handle any eventualities.

It is in this context the Bellary District Administration has taken initiatives in preparing a comprehensive off site emergency plan for Bellary district to manage the eventualities from the two hazardous industries located in the District.

3.0 Profile of Bellary District

Bellary district came into existence in 1800 A.D or there about much earlier to the formation of Bangalore .Bellary district is having seven taluks viz. Bellary, Hospet, Sandur, Siruguppa, Kudligi, Hadagali and Hagaribommanahalli. It is situated between 14o30’and 15o50’North Latitude and 77o40’East Longitude. It is surrounded by Raichur district to the north, Chitradurga district to the south, Koppal district to the west and Anathpur district of AP to the east. The District is situated in south zone.

Bellary district is having partly sandy and black cotton with red loamy soil suitable for agricultural crops .The western parts of Bellary District is red loamy with hilly area having rich minerals like iron ore of 65% ferrous and manganese ore of 40-48 % manganese. Tungabhadra River flows from western parts to eastern parts of the district.

The total population of Bellary district is 20.27 lakhs as per 2001 census. The rural and urban breakup is 13.2 lakhs and 7.07 lakhs respectively. The district is having sex ratio of 814 females per 842 males. The total geographical area of Bellary district is 813196 hectares out of which forest area is 97017 hectares.

Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board is the agency recognized by the Government of Karnataka has developed 5 Industrial areas in the district comprising 430 acres of land and formed 331 plots. Out of the plots formed, 237 plots have been allotted to 227 Industries.

There are about 322 registered factories located in the district under the purview of the Factories Act 1948 out of which around 55 industries are considered as Industries involving hazardous processes .Three Units viz., JSW Steels Ltd, Jindal Praxair Oxygen Company Limited and Bellary Oxygen Company Ltd are classified as Major Accident Hazard industries. For other industries having storages close to being declared as Potentially Hazardous industries namely JSW Energy Ltd, Monsanto India Limited ,United Galva Private Ltd and Pampasara distillery Ltd. M/s Bellary Thermal power station which is expected to start generating power by the end of 2006 have also been considered in evolving this plan.

4.0 Objectives, Extent & Scope of the Plan

The main objectives of the Off Site Emergency Plan are:

¾ To Provide resources and methods for effective control of emergencies arising out the leakage ,explosion and fire due to hazardous materials ; ¾ To prevent emergency turning into disaster ; ¾ Synchronized action from all the coordinating agencies with least possible delay. ¾ To minimize damage to the property ,people and the environment ¾ Effective rescue operation and treatment of the causalities ; ¾ To train the people and the concerned to act efficiently and with confidence in an emergency ; ¾ To bring back normal situation in the least possible time ; ¾ To provide authoritative information to the news media and government agencies ; ¾ No panic among the general public .No exploitation or exaggeration of the situation by any agency.

The Off Site Emergency Plan is applicable to the following industries of Bellary.

Major Accident Hazardous industries

1.M/S Jindal Praxair Oxygen Company Limited, Toranagallu 2.M/S JSW Steel Limited, Toranagallu 3.M/S Bellary Oxygen Company Ltd, Toranagallu.

Potentially Hazardous Industries

1.M/S JSW Energy Limited, Toranagallu 2.M/S Monsanto India Limited, Bellary 3.M/S United Galva Private Limited, Bellary 4.M/S Pampasara Distillery Limited, Hospet 5.M/S Bellary Thermal Power station, Kudithini (Proposed Factory)

The Scope of the plan is to mobilize all the resources through its Chief Disaster Controller (CDC) to over see the effective implementation in achieving its objectives and extend assistance to the needy.

4 5.0 Synopsis of Major Accident Hazardous Industries

The District Administration has identified seven industries as Hazardous Industries in the district of Bellary. Out of these three industries have been classified as “Major Accident Hazardous Units“. The Synopsis of the industries is as hereunder:

5.1 M/S Jindal Praxair Oxygen Company Limited

Address: Post Box no. 16, Vidyanagar – 583 275. Toranagallu, District: Bellary, Karnataka State

Location: Toranagallu – 30 Kms from Bellary

Activity: Jindal Praxair Oxygen Co. Ltd has set up an Air separation Unit as an on site installation for supplying gaseous oxygen, nitrogen and argon to M/S JSW Steels Limited. A Back up product supply system comprising of storage tanks for liquid oxygen & liquid nitrogen are available in order to meet the steel plant demand in the case of unforeseen shut down of air separation plant. The plant is fully mechanized. JPOCL is complied with the requirements of ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 14001: 2004.

Number of persons working:

Shift Total General Shift 68 ( 9.00 am to 6.00 pm) I Shift 06 ( 6 am to 2 pm ) II Shift 12 ( 2 pm to 10 pm ) III Shift 08 ( 10 pm to 6 am ) TOTAL 94

Information of Important Officers: Name & Designation Phone No. Vikas Sharma 08395-250860 ( o) / 9845066449 Managing Director 08395 – 240172 ® S Das 08395-250856 (o) / 9448350857 Functional Head – Operations 08395 – 240239 ® Manoj Gupta 08395-250856 (o) / 9448350861 Functional Head - Electrical 08395 – 240705 ® Pradeep Nair 08395-250856 (o) / 9341625361 Functional Head –Safety& Environment 08395 – 238294® Call Praxair India Operation Center (Round the Clock) in case of crisis. Address

5 : PRAXAIR HOUSE No. 8, Ulsoor road BANGALORE – 560 042 Phone: 080 – 25593889

Hazardous Chemical Stored and types of hazards identified:

S.N Product Name Storage Mode of Quantit Purity Hazards o container storage y associated 01 Liquid Oxygen LR 27 Double 1000 > 99.5 % Fire & Cold walled MT O2 burn cryogenic tanks 02 Liquid LR 19 Double 600 MT < 5 PPM Cold Burn Nitrogen walled O2 cryogenic tanks 03 Liquid Argon LR 13 Double 500 MT < 2 PPM Cold Burn walled O2 cryogenic < 2 PPM tanks N2 04 Liquid Oxygen TK 702 Double 56 MT > 99.5 % Fire , Cold walled O2 Burn cryogenic tanks 05 Liquid TK 902 Double 40 MT < 5 PPM Cold Burn Nitrogen walled O2 cryogenic tanks 06 Liquid Argon TK 1002 Double 17 MT < 2 PPM Cold Burn walled O2 cryogenic < 2 PPM tanks N2 07 Liquid Stored in Double 6000 98% Corrosion Sulphuric Acid 6 KL walled liters capacity with tank containm ent dike 08 Corex Only in 140 M3 Toxic pipeline .No storage tank

6 5.2 M/s. JSW Steels Ltd.

Address : Vidyanagar – 583 275 (Toranagallu) District: Bellary (Karnataka)

Location : Toranagallu – 30 Kms from Bellary

Activity :

JSW Steel Limited (JSWSL) is an integrated steel plant with a capacity of 4.0 mtpa HR coils. JSW Steel limited is an integrated steel project started way back in August 1994 and started its Integrated Steel Plant operation since 15th August 1999. Hot strips Mill is the first division to come on stream on 23rd August 1997. On a backward integration concept the project has started and other divisions RMHS, Corex, BOF- CCP have gone on stream in August 1999. The Pellet Plant has come on stream on 28th Nov 2000.

JSWSL is complied with the requirements of ISO 9001; 2000 standard, the policy of the Company ISO 14001; 96 and OHSAS – 18001; 99 standards.

Number of Persons working

S.No Shifts Employees I General Shift Personnel 0720 II I Shift Personnel 0550 III II Shift Personnel 0550 IV III Shift Personnel 0550 V Average no. of Visitors per day 0300 VI Contract Labourers 2330 TOTAL 5000 Information of Important Officers:

S.No NAME OFFICE PHONE Res Phone No. No. 1 Shri Dr.B.N.Singh 08395-250134 08395-250090 JMD & CEO 2 Shri JPN Lal 08395-250 149 08395-240096 Executive Director ( O) 3 Shri Dr. Vinod Nowal 08395-250 136 08395-240 096 Executive Director ( C) 4 Shri Yogeswara 08395- 250120 09448286051 GM – Safety

7 Brief Description of hazardous materials stored & processed:

S.No Description Capacity No. Hazard associated 1 LPG stored in 18 MT 2 Fire & BLEVE horizontal bullet 2 Corex gas holder – 100000 M3 1 Fire & toxic used to maintain the pressure in the gas distribution system 3 LPG gas holder at 30000 M3 1 Fire & toxic steel zone – used to maintain the pressure in the gas distribution system 4 Chlorine Tonner – 1 MT 3 Toxic being used in the ETP

5.3 M/s. Bellary Oxygen Company Ltd

Address : Vidyanagar – 583 275 (Toranagallu) District: Bellary (Karnataka)

Location : Toranagallu – 30 Kms from Bellary

Activity : Manufacture of Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Argon.

Number of Persons working

Shift Employees General Shift 18 ( 9.00 am to 6.00pm ) I Shift 06 ( 6 am to 2 pm ) II Shift 06 ( 2 pm to 10 pm ) III Shift 06 ( 10 pm to 6 am ) TOTAL 036

Information of Important Officers:

Name & Designation Phone No. G. Lakshminarayana 9900255449 General Manager S Kumar 9980561108 Production Manager Palanivel Boopathi 9980551152 Instrument Manager Nilesh 9980551150 Electrical Manager

Call BOC Corporate in case of Crisis :-

Address : Corporate address & phone no.

“ Oxygen House “: BOC India Limited 143 , Taratala Road Kolkatta 700 088 Phone :- 033-24014708

S.N Product Name Storage Mode of Quantit Purity Hazards container storage y associated 01 Liquid Oxygen LP tank Double 1000 > 99.5 % Fire & Cold walled MT O2 burn cryogenic tanks 02 Liquid LP tank Double 700 MT < 10 PPM Cold Burn Nitrogen walled O2 cryogenic tanks 03 Liquid Argon HP Tank Double 250 KL < 2 PPM Cold Burn walled O2 < 2 cryogenic PPM N2 tanks

9 6.0 Synopsis of Potentially Hazardous Industries

6.1 M/s. JSW Energy Limited

Address : Post Box No. 9, Village & P.O Toranagallu District Bellary, Karnataka (India) Pin code – 583 123 Phone: 91 –0-8395-250767 / 250756 / 250823 Fax: 91-08395-250757 Location: Toranagallu is 30 Km from Bellary

Activity: The JSW Energy Ltd. is located in the northeast corner of the JSW Steel Mill Plant complex. The main plant building, structure and equipment are located in the southern portion of the power plant site. The power plant site consists of 94 hectares area. The thermal power plant mainly consists of boiler, turbine, generator and other auxiliary systems.

The rated production capacity: Power Generation 2 units 260 MW (130 MW each)

Number of Persons working S.No Shift Employees 1 General Shift – 9.00 AM to 6 00 PM 105 2 I Shift 0600 AM to 0200 PM 010 3 II Shift 0200 PM to 1000 PM 009 4 III Shift 1000 PM to 0600 PM 009 5 TOTAL 133 Information of Important Officers:

Name & Designation Phone No. Mr. S Rao 08395-240801 (o) 08395-240959® JMD and CEO Mr. R.R.Pillai ,VP 08395-250 767 / 250 757 / 250 823 94483 50106 Mr. S.D.Bhat ,AGM - Safety 09448350104

Brief Description of hazardous materials stored & processed:

S.N Description Capacity No. Hazard o Associated 1 Chlorine Tonner – being 1 MT 6 Toxic used for the water treatment 2 Corex Gas through 3,20,000 Fire & Toxic pipeline – used as fuel M3/Hr for boiler operation unit

10 6.2 M/s. Monsanto India Limited

Address : Sirivara Village Kappagal – Post, Moka road Bellary – Dist (Karnataka)

Location : Sirivara Village – 7 Kms from Bellary

Activity :

Monsanto India Limited, LPG storage facility is situated on a land of 40 acres located Sirivara Village, Moka road, Bellary.

The Main activities carried at the plant with LPG is drying of Maize wet cobs in the month of February ,March and April ( wet season ) and September, October and November ( Rabi Season ) for which LPG is used as a fuel, LPG is receiving Bulk through Road tanker and stored in Bullets .

Number of Persons working S.No Shift Employees

1 General Shift & I Shift 22 0900 AM to 0530 PM 2 II Shift 4 0200 PM to 1030 PM 3 III Shift 3 1000 PM to 0630 PM TOTAL 34

Information of Important Officers:- NAME & DESIGNATION PHONE Chandan Thakur – Plant Operations 08392 91005 / 6 / 7 / 9 (o) Lead (M) 09880295832 Adinarayan Reddy , Legal & regulatory 08392 91005 / 6 / 7 / 9 (o) lead (M) 09880295831 Dinesh M – Manager EHS (M) 09880189311

Brief Description of hazardous materials stored & processed: S.N Description Capacity No. Hazard Associated o 1 LPG stored in horizontal 7 MT 2 Fire and BLEVE bullet

11 6.3 M/s. United Galva Private Limited

Address : Mundargi Industrial Area 126 B, 3rd Stage, Bangalore Road Bellary – Dist. (Karnataka)

Location: Mundargi Industrial Area 2 KM from Bellary

Activity :

M/s.United Galva Pct Ltd situated in Mundargi Industrial Area, Bellary is engaged in the manufacturing of mild steel galvanized plain coils, mild steel galvanized plain sheets and mild steel galvanized corrugated sheets. For the purpose of Galvanizing furnace operation, the company is using LPG as fuel.

Number of Persons working Sl.No Shift Employees 1 General Shift 07 2 A Shift 19 3 B Shift 19 4 C Shift 19 TOTAL 64

Information of Important Officers:-

NAME & DESIGNATION PHONE Shri R.K.Singhal , Managing Director 9342682250 Shri V.M.Kulkarni , CEO 08392-251145 , 93426 82259 Shri.Devesh Agarwal , ED 9342682281 Shri Ravindran , VP 9343037595

Brief description of hazardous materials stored & Processed : S.No Description Capacity No. Hazard associated 1 LPG stored in 7.46 MT 2 Fire and BLEVE horizontal bullet

12 6.4 M/s. Pampasara Distillery limited , Hospet

Address: Pampasar Distillery ( A Unit of Shaw Wallace Distilleries Ltd ) Chitwadigi,Hospet Bellary – Dist ( Karnataka )

Location: 32 Km from Bellary

Activity :

M/s.Pampasar Distillery manufacturers Indian made foreign liquor like Whisky,Brandy,Vodka,rum and Gin . The range of products manufactured have spirit as the Base blended to the malt based on the brand.

Number of Persons working

S.No Shift Employees 1 General Shift 310 2 A Shift 30 3 B Shift 30 4 C Shift 30 TOTAL 400

Information of Important Officers :-

NAME & DESIGNATION PHONE Mr.N.C.Agnihotri , CEO & Factory 08394-227 262 ( o) Manager 08394 – 228 120 ( R) Mr.A.U.Dabholkar,Manager ( 08394-227 640 ( o) Production ) 08394 – 226 182 ( R)

Brief description of hazardous materials stored & Processed :-

Sl.No Description Capacity Hazard associated 1 Spirit 2.0 Million Gallons Fire 2 Liquor 6570 KL Fire 3 Molasses 9700 MT Fire

13 6.5 M/s.Bellary Thermal Power Station (KPCL) (Proposed)

Address : Bellary Thermal Power Station Kudithini Village, Bellary Tq & District –583115

Location : 23 kms from Bellary

Activity :

The Bellary Thermal Power Station is located near Kudithini between Hospet & Bellary town at a distance of 23 kms from Bellary and 40 kms from Hospet. The main plant buildings, equipment and structures are located in the southern portion of the site.

Thermal power generation( 500MW) is the activity proposed to carryout out in the said siteby employing about 300 workmen. The expected commissioning date scheduled is December-2006. The Plant mainly consists of boiler, turbine, generator and other auxiliary systems, which is under construction.

Information of Important Officers :-

Name & Designation Phone Mr. H.M. Raghunath Rao, Executive Director 9448146250 Mr. P. Bhaskar, Chief Engineer (O & M) 9448290565 Mr. Narendra Kumar, Supdt. Engineer (Mech-2) 9448290587 Mr. Anjeneaya Nayak, Executive Engineer ( Mech -6) 9448290770 Mr. Penteyya, Asst. Security Officer 9448290575

Hazardous Materials Stored( proposed)

9 Chlorine – being used for water treatment

9 Capacity – Not decided

9 Hazard - Toxic

14 7.0 Possible Hazards and Severity

The Complete study of chemicals stored, used, transported & manufactured in these units reveals that the hazards associated with these chemicals can be broadly classified into four categories ;

¾ Fire ¾ Explosion ¾ Asphyxiation ¾ Toxic release

Consequently the disasters would be

¾ Fire and Explosion ¾ Asphyxiation ¾ Toxic release

Exposure to cryogenic liquid (Severe frost bite / cold burn can result when cryogenic liquid spills due to explosion)

For details please refer the enclosed Material Safety Data sheets annexure.

8.0 Dispersion of Gases :

When the toxic gas,such as Corex gas , LD gas, Chlorine ,Cryogenic such as liquid Oxygen and Liquid Nitrogen are released into the atmosphere, they are carried by wind and spread out due to atmospheric turbulence .The Pattern of dispersion and the extent of spreading of this gas can be approximately evaluated knowing the wind speed, stack height and the properties of the Gases .

The toxic gas that can get released into the atmosphere from the factory storage area is Corex / LD gas which contains carbonmonoxide a highly toxic gas.

Release of Chlorine above 1 ppm into atmosphere will lead to severe respiratory problems.

Inert gas such as nitrogen in sufficient quantity in confined space will cause starvation or asphyxiation resulting in death.

Release of Oxygen into the atmosphere will support combustion.

The Maximum accident credible scenario for toxic gases approximately works out to be 720 M from the storage point.

15 Isopleth Simulation

Severity Analysis for LPG Bullets – Industry wise

S.No Industry Persons Likely to be affected Zone A Zone B Zone C 100 M 250 M 400 M 1 JSW Steel Limited ( 2 5 10 No effect X18 MT ) 2 United Galva Private 10 50 No affect Limited ( 2 X 7.46 MT ) 3 Monsanto India Limited ( 22 40 No affect 2 X 7 MT )

Severity Analysis for Carbon Monoxide in Corex gas / Blast Furnace gas – Industry Wise

S.No Industry Persons Likely to be affected Safety distance in Mts. > 500 M Zone A Zone B Zone C 100 M 250 M 400 M 1 JSW Steel Limited 6 10 No affect 2 JSW Energy 8 7 No affect Company Limited 3 Jindal Praxair 5 15 No affect Oxygen Company Ltd

Severity Analysis for Chlorine - Industry wise

S.No Industry Persons Likely to be affected Zone A Zone B Zone C 100 M 250 M 400 M 1 JSW Steel Limited 10 10 No affect 2 JSW Energy Company 10 10 No affect Limited

16 Severity Analysis for Liquid Oxygen

S.No Industry Persons Likely to be affected Zone A Zone B Zone C 100 M 250 M 400 M 1 Jindal Praxair Oxygen 20 30 No affect Company Ltd

Severity Analysis for Rectified Spirit

S.No Industry Persons Likely to be affected Zone A Zone B Zone C 100 M 250 M 400 M 1 Pampasara Distilleries 5 10 No affect Limited

18 9.0 EMERGENCIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION SAFETY

Accidents involving the transport of chemicals from JVSL,JTPCL and JPOCL are rare. These industries are striving continually to prevent such accidents by:

• careful selection, auditing and evaluation of transport contractors • training of drivers and attendants employed by transport contractor • careful selection and design of packaging materials • advising transporters on design and material of construction for road tankers • avoiding the need to transport altogether whenever possible.

Vehicle and packaging design, driver training, vehicle marking, readily available help and back up for the police or fire brigade, all play their part in maintaining this record.

It is now mandatory in some of the states in India to carry a placard on road tankers carrying chemical products. Using a code, called the Hazchem Emergency Action Code, it provides information, which the emergency services, can quickly check and understand. It tells them how to deal with a spillage, leak or fire.

The emergency information panel indicates correct technical name of the substance being transported, hazard class label, UN number of the substance and telephone number for emergency advice.

The hazardous substances have been classified in to several classes by UN committee on transportation of hazardous substances. The classes are represented by a set of diamonds. The diamond tells the emergency services and the public what the primary hazard is.

Tremcard Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous loads must carry details of what to do in an emergency. This information is often provided in the form of Transport emergency cards - or Tremcards as they are usually known. These cards are instantly recognizable. The information they contain is laid out in consistent order. The cards are always in the driver's cab in English and many a time in vernacular language. A card identifies the chemical and describes the nature of the hazard. So the driver always knows exactly what is being carried, and the immediate actions needed in the event of an accident.

TRANSPORT EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE (Common for Bulk and Packaged Goods Trucking Operations)

Employees trained in Safety and Emergency Handling of the product respond and act in case of transportation Emergency involving products ,this involves contacting an appropriate person with in organisation and assuring that contact is made between the person requesting help and someone able to assist them.

19 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED TO HANDLE EMERGENCIES RESULTING DUE TO VEHICLE ( TANKERS / TRAILERS ) COLLISION

1) Crisis Management Team - Team Nominated by Corporate Office especially to deal with Emergencies related to Accidents / Incidents involving Bulk and Packaged Tankers .Members are trained and are authorised to tackle transportation emergencies attracting media and nearby community .In case of any spillage causing disastrous nearby environmental / community damage , the site incident controller ( as mentioned in section 9.0 ) shall exert his powers to control the situation.

2) Transportation Emergency

Any situation where a vehicle Transporting products is involved in an accident or incident where health, life, property or the environment is endangered.

These include but are not limited to • Multiple Fatalities. • Fire / explosion endangering nearby community.

3) Transfer of liquid

For safely handling of transfer of liquid following is some of the general guideline for the emergency response team members on such task of Emergency response during major accidents

1) If in case of oxygen tankers, the accident vehicle should be shifted away from the oil or any flammable areas before transfer of liquid is to be done 2) Use a dry, oil free drip pad incase of oxygen when the transfer of liquid is being done on a ashphalted road. 3) Never decant the liquid from the vehicle met with an accident into a receiving VITT ( Vacuum insulated Transport tanker ) when the former is in non-erect position. Ensure that the tanker safety valve setting receiving the liquid is equal to or greater than the tanker met with an accident. Otherwise special care should be taken so that this will not lead to safety valve venting in the vicinity of the decantation location. Also there is a risk of rupture disc failure if the pressure setting is low.

20 10.0 Off-Site Emergency Management

10.1 Notification of Emergency

On receipt of information from the Incident Controller of the Hazardous units about the existence of off – site emergency , Chief Disaster Controller ( Deputy Commissioner ) will analyze & scrutinize the information as deemed necessary & thereafter notify the off site emergency .CDC to operate from the HQ

The Incident controller will be responsible in combating the situation and keeps the CDC well informed . During this period the responders will assist him in the mitigation procedure. The incident controller will immediately see that initiating the required measures shuts down the whole plant and guides the evacuees to the safe assembly points as already planned at the site . Continuous Emergency Siren will be blown to invite the attention of all the concerned .

10.2 Declarer of Emergency

The Deputy Commissioner / District Magistrate of Bellary District (herein after called “Chief Disaster Controller “ in brief CDC) is the declarer of Off – Site Emergency. In the absence of the Deputy Commissioner, the Head Quarter Asst to DC will assume the role & act as chief Disaster Controller.

10.3 Main Functions of the Chief Disaster Controller ( CDC ) :

1. Declaration of emergency ; 2. Taking control of situation to mitigate the emergency ; 3. Dissemination / Acceptance of information to / from various agencies like rescue, police ,fire,transportation,traffic control , medical aid, maintenance of rehabilitation centre , rallying posts, parking yards ,supply of food & water for affected people & the evacuees ,live stock 4. Mobilization of all resources to mitigate the emergency; 5. Establishing of safe rescue , evacuation of people, supplementing fire fighting / rescue equipment at the site of emergency 6. Activation of various NGO’s / Voluntary organization for necessary materials; 7. Establishments liaison with public, media, kith & kin of the affected persons 8. Notifications of termination of emergency & declaration of all clear signal 9. Assessment of damage to human life, livestock, property, environment & provide adequate relief for substence.

21 10.4 Emergency Control Room :

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner will be the control room . The control room will be equipped in line with the control room at site / installation to the extent of serving as an information cum communication centre.

Taking into the consideration the maximum accident credible scenario, Safety & Fire Services Department at M/S JVSL and M/S JTPCL will be designated control rooms for operation in the event of any emergency. Either of the two will be used as per convenience. The control rooms are equipped with the following infrastructure facilities .

Copy of the off site emergency plan; Telephone and intercom facility Name and address of the responders Resource directory Emergency Lights Gas Masks ,advanced respiratory equipment Equipped first aid kit Implements and gears

The incident controller of the factory will shoulder the responsibility of combating emergency till such period; the Chief Disaster Controller comes and assumes the task. The Various responders who are involved in the mitigation procedure will work under the advice of the Incident Controller .

10.5 Emergency Parking Yards

The Parking yard facilities are to be parked for housing various rescue vehicles ,plant vehicles and Crisis Group Management vehicles related to emergency It is located at a place which is at a Safe distance from respective units To park the vehicles at different places, areas are identified.

10.6 Rescue Shelters ;

The Number of persons likely to be affected has been assessed taking into consideration the maximum credible accident scenario & provided . The rescue shelters cum rallying posts identified .

22 10.7 Mobile Communication System (Convoy team);

The CDC in consultation with police will deploy as many communication vehicles as required , fitted with public address system . VHF,Mobile talkies etc for dissemination of correct information.depending upon the severity & type of emergeny to safe guard the life of public & property The Convoy team will be under direct control & contact of the CDC during the continuance of emergency for conveying to the messages to public as directed by the CDC & vice versa. The Convoy team will be in constant touch with the Revenue authorities who manages the rescue shelter cum rallying posts, parking yards etc & accordingly initiate appropriate action in ensuring smooth vehicular traffic. The Convoy team will also communicate the position of law & order, traffic movement , the number of persons affected , live stock affected to CDC An estimated account of number of persons likely to be affected industry wise is given for ready reference at annexure 44

10.8 Termination of Emergency & all Clear Signal

The CDC will undertake as on the spot study along with the concerned agencies to assess the situation & declare termination of emergency Then he will issue order for All clear Signal . All Clear Signal will be issued by blowing intermittent siren for a period of 5 minutes .

10.9 Rehabilitation

On termination of Emergency, the CDC will assess the damage in consultation with appropriate agencies & take a decision to rehabilitate the affected including relief.

11.0 Functions of Various Departments

11.1 Police Department:

The main function of police authorities would be to maintain law order , regular patrolling of affected areas, establish rescue safe routes in advance for timely response , cordoning off the area , control of traffic , shifting of all vehicles to the parking yards To render assistance in controlling and fighting disasters , salvage operations rendering first aid and medical help ,shifting of the affected to rallying posts / rescue shelters , deploying adequate protection at the rescue shelter and at the place of incident . Another important function would be identification of the deceased , informing their relative , removal and disposal of dead bodies . Finally preparing of the list of mising persons and take steps to trace them

23 11.1.1 Superintendent of Police , Bellary

The Officer will be overall incharge of the functions of police department in case of OFF Site Emergency . He will receive the communication and instructions from CDC from time to time in case of an Emergency arising outside JSW complex. In case of any Major Emergency arising due to JSW complex operations, SP,Bellary shall be briefed by the Incident Controller designated by JSW. On receiving the information about the emergency from CDC, the office will rush to the site , assess the situation, obtain first hand information , take control of complete law and order and organize for additional requirement of men and home guards if required Arrange for necessary transportation for vehicles in cooperation with RTO Arrange for necessary ambulance vans integrate the same in the medical facilities in cooperation with the district health officer / deputy director animal husbandry for evacuation of people and livestock respectively In Confirmation with CDC , arrange for removal of dead bodies and will pass on the information to the relatives of the deceased and will ensure disposal of bodies after the formal procedure Arrange for maintaining law and order at site of emergency , rescue shelters, parking yards , main and cross roads leading to emergency site etc by instructing the concerned Pass on the regular information to the CDC about the actions on various issues .

11.1.2 Functions of DSP Bellary / Hospet :

He will in coordination with the traffic police immediately stops the vehicular traffic in the Bellary – Hospet road entering from Bellary The DSP traffic will be overall Incharge of traffic management who is assisted by Circle inspector , Bellary in case of Off Site Emergency Receive the communication about the off site emergency from CDC and disseminate the information to all the sub ordinate forces and put them into action for managing the various traffic points ,routes etc. Receive the information from Incident controller of factory in case of an Emergency arising inside JVSL Complex . Mobilize necessary police personnel / vehicle to man and control the traffic on the roads identified as safe routes and also take measures to divert or restrict normal traffic in the emergency routes . Ensure adequate number of vehicle available fitted with the public address system and wireless etc and supervise manning of routes and parking yards Initiate action to ensure adequate number of vehicles if required in consultation with RTO , KSRTC. His actions will be in concurrence with his superiors an CDC

24 11.1.3 Police Inspector, Toranagallu / Hospet /Bellary Rural

He will in coordination with the traffic police immediately stops the vehicular traffic in the Hospet – Bellary road entering from Hospet. The Officer will receive information from SP Bellary or site incharge of factory and immediately rush to the site along with maximum possible personnel . He shall help fire – fighting personnel in rescue operations In view of close proximity of the police station to MAH units , the responders will take immediate control of the emergency site and carry rescue operation in coordination with site incharge Alert all the sub ordinate officers coming under his jurisdiction and ensure their availability at the site of emergency to maintain law and order , traffic , rescue , salvaging . Ensure that the information is passed on to superior officers and necessary instructions are received and adhered to ; Ensure that all the anti social elements are identified and rounded off if required His activities will be in acceptance with his superiors.

11.1.4 Fire Services Department :

11.1.4.1 Functions of Station Fire Officer , Sandur / Hospet :

On receipt of emergency call, the fire officer will rush to the site of incident with all crew members and equipment and start fighting the fire and control the gas leakage . Assist the police ,home guards and other rescue ,evacuation of persons ,salvage operations etc Continue to be in action till such time the District Fire Officer or his deputy arrives at the place of incident and takes charge .From there onwards, he will continue to assist the said officials .

11.1.4.2 District Fire Officers, Bellary

The District Fire Office is situated at Bellary. The District Fire Officer is made responsible to fight and control the fire , leakage ,spillage of cryogenic liquids as the case may be and deploy adequate number of men for control of fire, leakage ,spillage etc with proper instructions and guidance . Rush to the site of emergency on receipt of information from the site controller or an emergency call or CDC Establish safe routes in advance from Bellary in association with police personnel for rushing to the site and to ensure best response time to minimize damage Work out advance plan for requirement of resources like fire tenders,trained personnel ,protective equipment and the ways to meet the extra requirement ,if any .

25 Assist the on Site Emergency personnel in fighting emergency, rescuing injured / affected people trapped in dangerous zones & participate in salvage operation . Assistant medical / police personnel in imparting first aid. Ensure availability of adequate water supply. Maintain Constant contact and communicate the message to the CDC with regard to control measures undertaken,salvage operations,rescue methods etc and any other informations required by the CDC on continous basis. Take any other appropriate actions as deemed necessary and in concurrence with CDC in controlling the Emergency

12.0 Revenue Department

12.1 Functions of Asst Commissioner Bellary / Hospet

He will be the over all in charge of Rescue Shelter / rallying pot & parking yard . He will ensure adequate food and clothing in co-ordination with Dy Director of Food and civil supplies Voluntary organizations will function under the guidance of Asst Commissioner and seeking his opinion He will also ensure proper medical aid ( first aid as well as shifting of affected persons in consultation with District Health Officer ) He will ensure adequate security & safety in Co – ordination with S.P of Bellary at the site of emergency and at the rescue shelters. In addition to these specific responsibilities , the A.C will assist the CDC in all other matters as the case may be .

13.0 Tahasildar Bellary , Sandur , Hospet

He will look after all the facilities required at rescue shelter / rallying past like food , clothing , medical aid ,water , electricity ,sanitation and other basic necessities in coordination with respective Government agencies as well as voluntary organization He will manage & arrange for any other requirements on need basis at that point of time in coordination with respective Government Authorities He will alert all his subordinates and utilize their services to manage the rescue shelters / rallying posts . His action will be in concurrence from A.C – Hospet / Bellary.

14.0 Health and Medical Services Department

14.1 District Health Officer :

District Health Officer ( DHO) will be the overall incharge of health and medical services to be rendered at the site of emergency or at various rescue shelters , affected places,hospitals patholgy laboratories etc .

26 On receiving the information from CDC, he will contact all Hospital Superintendents , Drug Controller, and Blood Banks for mobilization of required Ambulance / Doctors/Nurses/Medicines / Life Saving drugs,Blood etc Rush to the site,assess the extent of Severity & establish adequate TMCs ( Temporary Medical Centers ) .Ensure hygienic conditions at the rescue Shelter cum rallying Post , temporary , medical centers .Take appropriate action in shifting affected persons to hospitals either in Koppal or Hospet and ensure them appropriate treatment . Arrange for removal of dead bodies if any after post mortem and dispose the same in consultation with CDC & SP Render advises to CDC on precautionary measures to be taken by public at the affected site / villages , rescue shelter cum rallying posts to prevent the out breaks of epidemic diseases .

15.0 Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

On receiving the information from CDC, the Environment officer will mobilize the possible resource at his disposal and keep the laboratory functioning for analysis of pollutants,emissions etc. Rush to the site ,collect the sample,analyse the pollutants and the likely effect on human life / environment and inform the CDC about the same & the corrective actions to be taken to prevent for further damage Act as an expert and advice the CDC about the kind of message to be disseminated to the public and press etc on pollution matters .

16.0 Mutual Aid – Neighboring Industries

On receiving the information from CDC or Emergency alarm, the neighboring industries will alert their workmen; Mobilize the resources viz doctor,ambulance van,trained personnel in the fire fighting and first aid and rush to emergency area and report to the CDC. Will Mobilize fire fighting equipment and other implements and gear required for combating emergency and supply to the emergency site against the request and instructions of the CDC ; Will help the rescue activities with the trained personnel and work on the instructions of the CDC Provide any expertise and help if required by the CDC in emergency combating proceedings .

27 17.0 Regional Transport Officer ( RTO )

The RTO will be the overall incharge for providing sufficient number of rescue vehicles like trucks , buses , cars or any other type of transportation vehicles to the emergency site / rescue shelter cum rallying post etc for transportation of human beings as well as animals Receive information from CDC and act accordingly Mobilize all possible resources in arranging transportation vehicles in coordination with KSRTC,Truck owners Association ,travel agencies etc also ensure availability of adequate number of skilled drivers and advise the SP / DSP Work out of requirement of heavy moving equipment like cranes etc and mobilize the same in coordination with such agencies / parties .

18.0 Veterinary Department

Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry will be overall incharge for treatment of affected animals in coordination with police / voluntary organization and revenue authorities On receiving information from CDC, he will rush to the site and activate the temporary medical centers (TMC) at appropriate place in consultation with CDC. Deputy Director will also coordinate with Asst Commissioner / RTO / DSP / Inspector of Police for arranging necessary vehicles for shifting of animals if required . The officer will be provided with one police officer with adequate number of police personnel and Home guards to ensure the orderly treatment and management of temporary medical center. The Officer will identify the drug stores and ensure the supply of adequate and necessary drugs through the Drug Control Authorities of Koppal.

19.0 KPTCL

The Superintendent of Engineer will be responsible for providing temporary electrical power supplies & illumination of places like site of incident , rescue shelter and rallying posts ,parking yards , temporary medical centres ,emergency route etc and ensure adequate and continuous power supply.

20.0 District Crisis Group

All the members of DCG will be communicated about the emergency On receipt of emergency communication they will immediately inform the Control room about the place of their availability and simultaneously report to the CDC. They will receive the necessary instructions from the CDC and act accordingly They will render adequate & timely technical guidance and assist CDC and other agencies involved in the mitigation of emergency They will also advise CDC on the message to be given to the public / press on technical matters

21.0 Resource Directory: 21.1 Ambulances No. of Distance from Name of the place Phone No. SN Vehicles. Bellary in Kms. M/s. JSW Steel Limited, O8395- 1 Torngallu. 250120 to 130 04 45 2 M/s JSW Energy 08395-25 07 67 01 45 Company Limited 3 Basaveswara Medical 08392- 256 554, 01 Center 255 621 4 Mohan Nursing Home 08392-279 262 01 5 St. Mary’s Hospital 08392-242 007 01 6 Vijayanagar Institute of 242 327/ Medical Sciences(VIMS) 242 854 02 -- Bellary. 7 Gopi Blood Bank, Near 08392 – 258 318 01

Gandhi Nagar, Bellary 8 Smt. Vasanthi Devi 232003/4 Baldota Blood Bank, 231 901 01 65 Hospet.

21.2 Blood Banks SN Name of the Place Name of the Telephone Numbers person to be Office Residence Mobile contacted. 1 Smt. Vasanthi Devi Dr. Nagendra 232003/4 229 278 9844158426 Baldota Blood Bank, Dr. Sulochana 231 901 Hospet. 2 Vijayanagar Institute of 242 327/ 240 461 Medical Superintendent 242 854 Sciences(VIMS)Bellary . 3 Swami Vivekananda Administrator 08392 – 255 274 94480 68318 255 274 4 Gopi Blood Bank, Near Administrator 08392 – 258 318 94480 68318 Gandhi Nagar, Bellary 258 318

21.3 District Crisis Group and officers involved in the Action Plan– Bellary SN Description Telephone Number Office Residence 1 Deputy Commissioner, Bellary 277 100 277 300 230 000 2 HQ Assistant, Bellary 277 204 3 Municipal Commissioner, Bellary 273 479 4 Chief Executive Officer, ZP, Bellary 267 555 5 Asst. Commissioner, Bellary 277413 6 Asst. Commissioner, Hospet 252209 7 Joint Director of Industries, DIC, Bellary 242 643 8 Superintendent of Police Bellary 258 400 266 333 9 Director of Factories & Boilers, Bangalore 080- 3530 584 6531 200 10 Deputy Director of Factories, Bellary 277 474 11 District Fire Officer, Bellary 231 933 Station Fire Officer, Bellary 266 001 12 Commandant f Home Guards 276 421 13 Environmental Officer, Bellary 228 365 278 183 Dy. Environmental Officer, Bellary 228 365 266 950 14 Dy. Chief Electrical Inspector, Bellary 267 648 Dy. Electrical Inspector, Bellary 267 648 256 674 15 VIMS Hospital – Director 242387 16 242327 / VIMS Hospital – Medical Superintendent 242854 17 District Health Officer, Bellary 276 250 18 Asst. Director of Animal Husbandry, Bellary 19 Tahasildar, Bellary 20 District Controller NEKRTC, Bellary 26 71 67 / 73 21 Regional Transport Officer - RTO, Bellary 22 Supdt. Engineer, PWD, Bellary

30 Executive Engineer, PWD, Bellary 266 123 23 Dy. Director Food and Civil supplies 24 District Information & Broadcasting Officer, Bellary 25 General Manager (Safety & Fire Service), JSW 283 088 240 420 26 Sr. Manager (Safety, Security, Fire Services), 250 801 240 268 JSW Energy 27 Manager - Safety, JPOCL 250 856 28 Dy. Chief Controller of Explosives, Mangalore 0824 441 588

21.4 Earthmoving Equipment

SN Name of the Company Types of Vehicles Tel No.

1 JSW Steel Limited, Toranagallu JCB, Hydra, 08395- Tippers, Cranes, etc. 250120/130 2 Vijaya Lakshmi Earth Movers, Toranagallu Do 08395- 250 631 3 Palaniswamy, Toranagallu Do 4 Jyothi Transport, Toranagallu Do 08395- 250 319 5 Sai Earth Movers, Bellary Do 6 Sushma Enterprises, Sandur Do 08395- 261 206 7 P. G. Construction, Sandur Do 08395- 261 258 8 Dynamic Earth Movers, Hospet do 08394-

21.5 FIRE STATIONS

SL. Name of the No. of No. of Distance Anticipated crew from the response No. Place & person Phone Vehicles incharge. membe plant - TNGL time. rs Fire Station, 08392- 1 4 18 30 1 hour Bellary 266 001 Fire Station, 08395 - 2 10 20 45 Min Sandur 60 211 Fire Station 08394- 2 2 10 30 1 hour Hospet. 230 555 JSWSL, 08395- 3 03 12 3 Minutes Vidyanagar 550 120 JSWEL, 08395- 4 01 04 3 Minutes Vidyanagar 250 767

21.6 Mutual Aid Partners

SL. Name of the Company Contact persons Telephone No. No. JSWSL, Vidyanagar - 583 275, T. Yogeswara 08395- 1 Bellary 250120/130

JSWEL, Vidyanagar-583 275, S. Bhat 250 801 2 Bellary JPOCL, Vidyanagar-583 275, Pradeep Nair 250 856 3 Bellary

21.7 Live – Stock around the Plants : 05 km radius

No. of Live-Stock SN Place Cattle Buffalo Sheep Goat Dogs Hens/Chicken Total 1 Vaddu 230 55 2950 1290 125 1600 6250 2 Toranagallu 400 260 4000 1590 290 1240 7780 3Kurekuppa 1350 500 4400 2000 210 3990 12450 4 Taluru 790 160 550 600 65 355 2520 5Basapura 280 70 100 100 30 470 1050 6 Taranagar 850 235 175 870 260 1400 3790 7 Bannetti 320 115 1600 530 50 1565 4180 8Nagalapura 440 70 40 280 45 1120 1995 9Gangalapura 150 40 5 5 10 1000 1210

21.8 Population density around the plants (Up to radius of 10 km.) S N Name of the Village / Town / City. Population 01 Taranagar 05380 02 Toranagallu 14690 03 Chikkantapura 01500 04 Antapura 03000 05 Gangalpura 00600 06 Metrik 02000 07 Thimmalapura 02000 08 Lingadahalli 01500 09 Bannahatti 01530 10 Nagalapura 01540 11 Taluru 03370 12 Basapura 01370 13 Kurekuppa 04470 14 Hosedoraji 08000 15 Voddu 05620 16 Kodulu 02000 17 Joga 01060 18 Bhuvanahalli 01310

21.10 Transport Facilities NEKRTC, Bellary Division, Bellary.

SN Name of the Place Name of the person Telephone Number of Incharge. Vehicles NEKRTC, Depot-1, Depot Manager 267 167 1 125 Bellary. Six lines NEKRTC, Depot-2, 2 Depot Manager Do 115 Bellary. NEKRTC, District 3 Workshop Manager Do Workshop, Bellary NEKRTC, Depot, 4 Depot Manager 431 466 110 Hospet. NEKRTC, Depot, 5 Depot Manager 100 Kudligi. NEKRTC, Depot, 6 Depot Manager 80 Hadagali NEKRTC, Depot, 7 Depot Manager Siruguppa. 21.11 Rescue Shelter Cum Rallying Posts: SN Locations Rallying Post – Cum – Rescue Capacity Sanitation / Shelter. Persons Lighting. 1 Vidyanagar DAV – Jindal Vidya Mandir 500 Yes VV Nagar – Adarsh Vidya Mandir 300 Yes Vidyanagar Sports Club 400 Yes 2 Voddu Govt. Higher Primary School 200 Yes Anjanayya Temple 75 Yes Eswara Temple 75 Yes Kalyana Mantapa 100 Yes

34 3 Toranagallu Govt. Higher Primary School 200 Yes Govt. High School, Village 150 Yes Govt. High School, Station 200 Yes 4 Taranagar Govt. Higher Primary School 200 Yes Govt. High School 150 -- 5 Kurekuppa Govt. Higher Primary School 200 -- 6 Taluru Govt. Primary School 75 -- 7 Basapura Govt. Primary School 100 -- 8 Bannetti Govt. Primary School 75 -- 9 Gangalapura Govt. Primary School 75 -- 10 Bhuvanahalli Govt. Primary School 100 --

23.0 Acknowledgement

Off site emergency plan is prepared incompliance to the rules envisaged under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989. The document mainly consists of the roles and responsibilities of various responders in case of any emergency in the district due to industrial disasters. Attempt has been made to define the role and responsibilities taking into consideration of the possible emergencies from the two major industries located in the district.

A resource directory has been placed at the end of the document, which provides details about the resources required in the mitigation activities. I am sure that this document be of immense help and serve the purpose.

I express my profound thanks to all the District Crisis Group members for their active participation, valuable inputs and guidance in completing these tasks.

I express my heartfelt thanks to the major hazard industries for their immense cooperation and overwhelming help at all stages of preparation of this document.

I would like to appreciate the officers of the Department of Factories and Boilers for their total involvement and support.

35 Lastly, I express my thanks to everyone who supported and guided the district administration directly and indirectly and made the preparation of this document possible.

Chief Disaster Controller & Deputy Commissioner Place : Bellary Bellary District. Date :

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