Approach to Implementation of the Guidelines Mr. Surendra Kumar FIE Consultant FICCI Core Group Member, Chemical (Industrial) Disaster Management, NDMA,

Approach to Implementation of

the Guidelines

Mr. Surendra KumarFIE

Consultant FICCICore Group Member, Chemical (Industrial) Disaster Management, NDMA, New Delhi

Approach to Implementation ofthe Guidelines

The Chemical emergency management approach aims to institutionalize the implementation of initiatives and activities covering all components of the DM cycle, including prevention, mitigation, preparedness, relief, rehabilitation and recovery etc., with a view to develop a national community that is informed, resilient and prepared to face chemical emergencies, if any, with minimal loss of life and property.


For industrial installation and storages : Change of process to less hazardous Change of material to shift to less hazardous Change of equipment :

To replace machinery before the expiry of residual life Detailed engineering of each equipment with RCS sheets,

regular PM, and maintenance of History sheets for false analysis

Regular testing of critical equipment/storage vessels through NDT

Isolation and enclosures HAZPOP and HAZAN MIS and exception reporting PPE, work permit system-regular improvisation


Implementation of Guidelines

Financial Resources for Implementation

Implementation Model


The nodal ministry will evolve programmes and activities in the detailed Action Plan for the holistic and coordinated management of chemical disasters.

The central government needs to establish arrangements for implementing the National Plan on an inter-ministerial or inter-institutional basis so that all ministries concerned and stakeholders interests are represented and all relevant substantive areas are addressed


Preparation of the Action Plan

Implementation and Coordination at the National Level

Institutional Mechanisms and Coordination at State and District Levels

District Level to Community Level Preparedness Plan

Appropriate Linkages with State Support Systems


Preparation of the Action Plan

Implementation of the guidelines at the national level

preparation of an Action Plan, promote coherence among chemicals

management mechanisms strengthen chemicals management

capacities at various levels.

Approach to implementation would be very effective if the following practices are adopted:

Check listing- essential at each stage starting from project reoport preparation on site selection Design Commissioning and Operations helps a lot in priotizing

an execution of work especially for evaluation and final execution

Approach to implementation would be very effective if the following practices are adopted:

MIS system – exception reporting

This ensures 100% preparedness all safety equipment and hardware in instrumentation and stand by equipment and 2-3 tier power supply for 24x7 safety equipment/operations

Regular testing – NDT of storage vessels and all other equipment instrumentation.

Strict in house auditing (once a month and more often and monitoring)

All time line agreed upon in planning, execution and in auditing have to be maintained.

The National Plan needs to include

Measures to be taken for

prevention of chemical disasters leading to zero tolerance,

mitigation of their effects leading to avoidable morbidity and mortality.

integration of mitigation procedures in the development plans.

preparedness and capacity building to respond to any threatening chemical disaster situations or disasters.

Roles and responsibilities in respect of measures specified in clauses will be defined for different

Ministries or departments of the Government of India,

Nodal ministry, Industry, Community and NGOS


The ministries/agencies concerned, in turn, shall

issue guidance on implementation of the plans to all stakeholders;

obtain periodic reports from the stakeholders on the progress of implementation of the DM Plans;

evaluate the progress of implementation of the plans against the time-frames and take corrective action, wherever needed;



disseminate the status of progress and issue further guidance on implementation of the plans to stakeholders; and

report the progress of implementation of the National Plan to the nodal ministry.



issue guidance on implementation of the plans to all stakeholders;

obtain periodic reports from the stakeholders on the progress of implementation of the DM Plans;

evaluate the progress of implementation of the plans against the time-frames and take corrective action, wherever needed;



disseminate the status of progress and issue further guidance on implementation of the plans to stakeholders; and

report the progress of implementation of the National Plan to the nodal ministry.


The MoEF shall keep the NEC apprised of the progress on a regular basis.

SECs/ departments shall develop state-level DM plans and dovetail these with the national DM plan and keep the state authority/SDMA informed.

The state departments/authorities concerned will implement and review the execution of the DM plans at the district and local levels.



Four facets of the comprehensive implementation of the Guidelines are Planning, executing, monitoring and evaluating


NDMA will work with the core group in identifying appropriate agencies, institutions and specialists with expertise in

relevant fields and involve them in implementation of the CDM plans as per the spirit of the national Guidelines.


Separate stakeholder group of individuals or agencies is required to undertake each of the above four sets of activities.


The consultative approach of developing detailed guidelines for plan implementation helps in two ways, it increases the ownership of

stakeholders in the solution process; and

It brings clarity to the governments on their roles and responsibilities.


Procedures need to be developed to elaborate the monitoring mechanisms to be employed for undertaking transparent, objective and independent review of activities

implementing these activities can be smooth and successful if a single window system is adopted for conduct and documentation of each phases,

Institutional Mechanisms andCoordination at State and District Levels

The DM Act, 2005 envisages the constitution of SDMAs at the state level. The SCG shall act as the advisory

committee/subcommittee of the SDMA in the field of CDM.

Institutional Mechanisms andCoordination at State and District Levels DCGs and the LCGs shall function as the advisory

committee/subcommittee of the district administration DDMAs and local authorities for the management of chemical

disasters.

The state shall also allocate and provide the necessary finances for efficient implementation of the plans.

District and local level plans shall be developed and need to follow a professional approach.

Institutional Mechanisms andCoordination at State and District Levels SDMAs shall formulate suitable mechanisms for their active

involvement with various stakeholders. These activities are to be taken up in a project mode with a

specifically earmarked budget (both plan and non-plan) for each activity.

The approach followed shall emphasise chemical safety and risk reduction measures including technical and non-technical preparedness measures, be environment and technology friendly, sensitive to the special requirements of the vulnerable groups

and communities,

The approach will address all stakeholders involved in CDM through strict compliance with existing and new policies

Institutional Mechanisms andCoordination at State and District Levels SDMAs need to designate officers in-charge of CDM safety

matters Recognising the enormity and criticality of CDM,

SDMAs are required to preferably identify and enlist officers with sole charge of matters related to chemical disaster risk management as a first step towards ensuring effective implementation of the CDM guidelines.

SDMAs need to have a reasonable term of office which is required in getting the best out of their experience and do justice to the office and responsibilities they are holding.

District Level to Community LevelPreparedness Plan and Appropriate Linkages with State Support Systems

Number of weaknesses have been identified with regard to awareness generation, response time and other timely actions for evacuation and medical

assistance.

The central and state governments need to evolve mechanisms through mock drills, awareness programmes, training programmes etc., with a view to sensitise

and prepare officers concerned for initiating prompt and effective response.


The professionals, that should be closely involved in the disaster risk management initiatives at all levels and for all tasks relevant to their expertise are

scientists,

chemists,

chemical engineers,

pharmacologists and

toxicologists etc.,


The availability of professional expertise is a crucial factor for

dissemination,

Monitoring and

successful and sustainable implementation of the CDM plan.


There should be the underlying principle for allocation of adequate funds at industry and government level for

prevention, mitigation and Preparedness


Financial strategies will be worked out such that necessary finances are in place and flow of funds is organised on a priority basis by the identification of necessary functions, both in the phases of preparedness response, relief rehabilitation


Central ministries and departments and the state governments will mainstream DM efforts in their development plans in the annual plans

specific allocations will be made for carrying out Disaster preparedness efforts Disaster mitigation measures


Each chemical industry will arrange sufficient funds for the purpose of prevention, mitigation and preparedness measures.

After a chemical disaster, central and state governments provide funds for immediate relief and rehabilitation.


The MoEF will develop a national strategy for risk transfer, using the experiences of micro-level initiatives in some states and global best practises and will also facilitate

the development and design of appropriate risk-avoidance,

risk-sharing and risk transfer mechanisms

in consultation with financial institutions, insurance companies and reinsurance agencies.


The MoEF will ensure that newly established industries will be made to comply with earthquake resistant design and construction practises, adequate preparedness within the plant perimeter and adoption of best engineering practises as a preventive measure.

The insurance sector will also be encouraged to promote Risk transfer mechanisms by providing adequate compensation

Implementation Model

The phasing of the implementation model will include the Short term covering 0–2 years Medium term covering 2–5 years Long term covering 5–8 years

The Action Plan shall indicate detailed work areas and activities/targets with suggested time-frames, suitable indicators of progress authorities/actors for the implementation of

guidelines including monitoring mechanisms.

Important issues for the formulation of the CDM Action Plan

Putting in place a national mechanism covering all major disasters and reporting mechanisms at the district level.

Dovetailing regulations governing HAZCHEM safety with the DM Act, 2005.

Establishing of a national risk management framework criterion for chemical assessment.


Strengthening of institutional framework for CDM and its integration with the activities of NDMA, state authority/SDMA District administration/DDMA and Other stakeholders.


Identifying infrastructure needs for formulating the mitigation plans.

Implementing a financial strategy for allocation of funds for different national and state/district-level mitigation projects.


Strengthening of institutional framework for CDM and its integration with the activities of NDMA, state authority/SDMA District administration/DDMA and Other stakeholders.

Identifying infrastructure needs for formulating the mitigation plans.

Implementing a financial strategy for allocation of funds for different national and state/district-level mitigation projects.


Establishing an information networking system with appropriate linkages with

state transport departments,

state police departments and

other emergency services.


Strengthening of NDRF,

fire services,

MFRs,

paramedics and other

emergency responders.


Revamping of home guards and civil defence for CDM.

Develop a national medical emergency plan binding all government, private and public hospitals under an enactment with unified, well-established triage and other emergency procedures.

Important issues for the formulation of the CDM Action Plan Develop highway DM plans for all the identified

stretches, nodal points, and micro SOPs integrated in the driver’s kit.

Establish a register of relevant national and international institutes and information exchange programme.


Establish post-disaster documentation procedures, epidemiological surveys and minimum criteria for relief and rehabilitation.

Sensitise the community and corporate houses regarding common chemical risks, and their expected cooperation and role during emergencies. Proactive roles in the prevention of chemical accidents

by instituting regular internal audits of plant safety measures, actuation of On-Site emergency plans and institutionalisation of mutual aid arrangements.

Thank You

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Approach to Implementation of the Guidelines Mr. Surendra Kumar FIE Consultant FICCI Core Group Member, Chemical (Industrial) Disaster Management, NDMA,