ANDHRA PRADESH INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION LTD.

:: HYDERABAD ::

Hazard Management in Industrial Parks: APIIC Experience

March 27, 2009

B.R.K. Sarma, Chief General Manager

Genesis of APIIC

 

 

» Date of incorporation : 26th Sept 1973» Date of Transfer of IEs & IDAs to APIIC : 1st Jan 1974» Annual Turnover (2007-2008) : Rs. 3.7 billion

» APIIC is Nodal Agency for all industrial infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh –IT Parks, Biotech Parks, Apparel Parks and SEZs

» Involved in site identification, acquisition, planning, infrastructure development and allotment of plots

» Development of industrial infrastructure projects on PPP mode

» Industrial Parks (IP) : 291 Nos. : 58,898 acres

» Special Economic Zones(SEZ)52 Nos.: 19,637 acres

» Major Industrial Units & Oil PSUs : 8,000 acres

Total : 86,535 acres

(35,000 Ha)

Land Bank of APIIC

. . .to transform the Existing Industrial Parks into Eco – Industrial Parks includes interventions related to environment, disaster management and the needed capacity building.

Vision of APIIC

APIIC has MOU with GTZ since 2004 for developing Eco Industrial Parks in Andhra Pradesh

Release of Eco Industrial Park Strategy of APIIC by the Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh

Funds Earmarked

» Environment & Hazard Management: Rs. 50.00 Cr.

» Annual Maintenance Fund : Rs. 50.00 Cr.

» IALA Support Fund : Rs. 5.00 Cr.

» GTZ-ASEM Support for studies : Rs.1.50 Cr.

Major interventions of APIIC

» Strengthening of environmental infrastructure – storm water drainage, sewerage net work and Common Effluent Treatment Plants, waste management facilities, plantation

» Disaster management – infrastructure development and organisational development (Disaster Management Teams)

» Capacity building – training programmes, strengthening of disaster management capacities and creation of Disaster Management Teams

» Facilitation of Eco-Club Forums etc.

» Environment Management Cells established in 32 Ind. Parks

» Manufacturing and formulation process of chemicals, pharmaceuticals etc.

» Material handling and storage » Transportation of hazardous chemicals &

materials» Lack of fencing and security in the Industrial

Parks.» Some IPs have public roads passing through.» IPs have no parking facility for trucks that

carry chemicals.» Hazardous wastes are wildly dumped. A

recent fire of the waste, created panic in the area.

» Industrial Park has no disaster/risk management plan.

» Adjoining residential settlements, two water bodies.

Sources/Potentials of Disaster/Hazards

in Industrial Parks

Case Study -1: Disaster in Pharmaceuticals Industry

»On 9.2.2009 a major disaster took place in a pharmaceuticals industry in IP Moulali when a huge blast occurred in a petrochemical-based solvent storage tank.»The intensity of explosion was high and caused critical injuries to two workers & eight ambulances were rushed to the site.»Ripped apart the compound wall and damaged the reactors, dryers, vats and a centrifuge in the company»Nine industries surrounding the pharmaceuticals industry were also damaged

»Five fire engines and three water tenders battled the blaze for three hours to bring the fire under control.

» Neglect of alert by locals about “unbearable, pungent, chemical odour” days before the disaster» Hazard from highly toxic and flammable gas was ignored and leakage was not arrested» Improper maintenance of safety/warning equipment» Lack of safety training and preparedness to handle the hazards» Factory buildings not complying to fire safety norms» Cheaper and non-standard hazard/disaster management equipment» Lack of periodic inspection of pressure vessels and preventive maintenance

Causes for Disaster

Case Study -1: Disaster in Pharmaceuticals Industry

»On April 28th, 2008 at 1:43 am major fire broke out in Sodium Methoxide Plant located in L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad »The disaster took place when a sodium methoxide cylinder exploded and flames leaped to a height of 20 feet»Injured seven workers and damaged the factory buildings and machinery»Fire accident has generated huge smoke causing breathing problems to the workers and residents of the surrounding locality

 

Case Study -2: Disaster in Pharmaceuticals Industry

» Improper storage of chemicals

» Improper maintenance of safety/warning equipment

» Lack of safety training to the personnel

» Lack of preparedness to handle the hazards

Causes for Disaster

Case Study -2: Disaster in Pharmaceuticals Industry

» The case studies indicate lack of “Awareness”, “Avoidance” and “Response” on disaster/hazard management

» As of now, the Industrial Parks of APIIC do not have disaster/hazard management systems at industrial park level

» Many of the Industrial Parks do not have even the basic security systems

» Data on the industries located in the Industrial Parks is not readily available to access disaster/hazard risk potential.

Problems Related to Disaster Management

» The Industrial Parks mainly have SMEs of multiproduct type and are not be adequately equipped with hazard as well as qualified personnel to deal with disasters/hazards

» Inadequate awareness on disaster/hazard/risk management

» Hazardous wastes including toxic chemicals are haphazardly disposed/wildly dumped/put to fire accidently/even purposely to get rid of the waste these wastes pose serious disaster/hazard risks

» Many of the Industrial Parks are located in close proximity of urban areas surrounded by dense residential areas.

Problems Related to Disaster Management

» APIIC has set up EMCs catering to 32 of its Industrial Parks. The EMC’s are presently involved in generating Industrial Park Information System

» The information on plot-wise details, industry-wise data on raw materials and products etc. which enable to make a preliminary assessment of disaster/risk potential and prioritise the setting up of disaster/hazard risk management system

» APIIC is developing state level Industrial Park Information System on location of Industrial parks, contact details, environmental quality data, infrastructure details etc.

» With the technical support of GTZ, APIIC is planning to set up Disaster Management Teams, as a pilot effort preferably in the pharmaceuticals clusters in Andhra Pradesh

Way Forward for Disaster Management by APIIC

Main Activities Planned» Inventorization of industries and information compilation of layouts, land use in the surrounding areas etc. » Preparation of disaster management plan including Management Teams at the Industrial Park level

» Setting up of Disaster Management Teams in the identified Industrial Park and providing them training

» Conducting of mock drills » Conduct of awareness programmes to the stakeholders  

Way Forward for Disaster Management by APIIC

Conclusion

» There is a need for disaster/hazard management at industry level as well as at industrial park level

» APIIC, as a part of its commitment, is going ahead with disaster/hazard management and environment protection in a phased manner

» APIIC is willing to cooperate with the Department of Pharmaceuticals and other like organisations in dealing with ‘Awareness’, ‘Avoidance’ and ‘Response’ to disaster/hazard management.

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