Granite (Building Stone) Quarry of Manzoor at Madavoor Village, Varkala Taluk & Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala – Extent 1.10 Ha Disaster Management & Risk Assessment: Risk assessment is a process whereby risks are analyzed, assessed and risk management priorities are evaluated. It is defined as the characterization of the potential adverse effect to human health & environment due to environmental hazards. Objectives of risk assessment are:- Identifying hazardous activities Assessment of risk level and severity in different operations Identification of control measures Setting monitoring process Reduce the impact of mishaps of all kinds Factors of risks involved due to human induced activities in connection with this quarry operations are 1) removal of O.B, waste material and side burden 2) drilling 3) blasting 4) excavation and 5) transportation Other risk factors due to natural activities are 1) fire 2) water inundation 3) electricity and 4) natural calamities. No disaster is expected in this small scale of quarrying; however as an emergency the location of the hospital, police station and fire bri gade is given in the Table shown below Table No. 12.3: Location of Stations during Emergency from Quarr y Stations Location of Station Distance Nilamel Govt Hospital 5 Km Hospital Police Station Pallikkal Police Station 5 km Fire Brigade Attingal Fire Station 20 km Granite (Building Stone) Quarry of Manzoor at Madavoor Village, Varkala Taluk & Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala – Extent 1.10 Ha In case of any eventuality the following person will be available for contact. Manzoor Thekkethodiyil Padinjattathil, Mylakkad (P.O), Kottiyam, Kollam District, Kerala. Mob : 9961420673 Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance: The following specific measures shall be taken during temporary discontinuance, a. The pit shall be fenced. b. Proper and adequate security at the entrance to the mine to prevent entry of unauthorized person with proper gates under lock. c. All the above will be examined by manager once in a week to ensure that they are in order. .