Experience Gained and Strategies used in last 5 years on

Disaster Management on
Transportation of Hazardous
Chemicals by PESO
By Dr. S. Kamal
Dy. Chief Controller of Explosives,
NC, Faridabad

PESO
Nagpur
North Circle
Faridabad

Central Circle
Agra

West Circle
Mumbai

South Circle
Chennai

East Circle
Kolkata

Chandigarh
Jaipur

Bhopal
Allahbad
Lalitpur

Baroda
Bhandara
Wardha

Hyderabad
Sivakashi
Cochin
Manglore
Vellore

Asansol
Rourkela
Guwahati
Hazaribag
Gomia

Test. Stn.
Gondkheri
Nagpur

Web site: www.peso.gov.in

E mail:
jtccefaridabad@explosives.gov.in
skamal@explosives.gov.in

ACTS & RULES ADMINISTERED

Types of Hazardous Chemicals

Petroleum Act 1934

Petroleum Rules 2002


Calcium Carbide Rules 1987


Cinematography Film Rules
Explosives Act 1884


Explosives Rules 2008


Gas cylinder Rules 2004


SMPV(U) Rules 1981


Notification no. GSR 625 (E)
Dtd 7-8-83 regarding Acetylene

Type Hazardous Chemical Covered under Rules

Intimation of Incidents PESO

Accidents in last 5 Years

S.N.

Type

Petroleum Road
Tanker

Calcium Carbide

LPG/Flammable
Road Tanker

Gas Cylinder

Explosives Van

Act
Section 27
Petroleum
Act 1934

Section 8 of
Explosives
Act 1884

Rule

Liquid Petroleum

Petroleum Rules 2002

Calcium Carbide

Calcium Carbide Rules 1987

Gas Cylinders

Gas Cylinders Rules 2004

Compressed/ Liquefied gases

in bulk

SMPV (U) Rules 1981

High Explosives and

Fireworks

Explosives Rules 2008

Type

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

9
(3/5)

2
(2/2)

5
(5/11)

1
(0/0)

1
(4/2)

2
(31/17)

1
(1/0)

1
(2/0)

1
(6/2)

1
(1/1)

2
(20/26)

200 Pet.
Rules

Petroleum
Road
Tankers

7
(0/17)

49 of Cal.
Carb. Rules

Liquefied/
Toxic Gas
Tankers

2
(0/0)

Gas
Cylinders
Explosives
Van

66 of SMPV
Rules
67 of Gas Cyl
Rules 2004

Rule 131
Exp Rules

2007-08

Total 42 (83/87)
Persons Killed and injured are given in parenthesis

2008-09
1
(0/0)
6
(8/4)

Reasons of Accident
Flammable, Toxic gas Tankers

Caused by

Measures Taken
Flammable, Toxic gas Tankers

Overturning/Collision
Unloading (Static Charges, Hoses & coupling)
Pilferage
Fire due to leakage of Fuel tank
Testing/ Repair
Excess Loading

Leakage Points

Rotogauge, Pressure Gauge/Temp gauge

Excess Flow Check Valves
Hoses
Body

JAIPUR ALDS
Accident

Dt 11.10.2008 at Jaipur
Killed 3, Injured 10

Internal Excess Flow Check Valves in

LPG Tankers.
Height Barrier provided.
Safety Fittings in Weld caps.
Restriction on loading/unloading in
night.
Bonding /Earthing and SA
Electrical fittings protection

Aftermath of BLEVE

The tanker was

driven away when the
unloading hose still connected
and resulted
in detachment of EFCV.
Profuse leakage due
detachment of EFCV.
Consequence BLEVE

VESSELs TOP PORTION WITH SRVs

VIEW OF POST ACCIDENT

ALDS PREMISES

Detached Excess Flow Valve

Fill Point Coupling Damaged

At Anand Gujrat Killed 29, Injured 17

14.05.2007

Trailer Carrying huge Steel Structure

Preventive Measures for ALDS

Only dedicated fixed chassis of capacity

<12.5 MT LPG shall be used.
Tankers shall be fitted with internal
type Excess Flow check Valves.
To ensure disconnection of Hose pipe
prior to removal of Lorry.
ALDS shall have Logic cards/PLC system

Inferno due to leakage at

Ambala

LPG Vessel Collided with Steel

Structure

Bus

Reasons of Accident
Petroleum Tank Trucks

Caused by

Tank lorry damaged in the blaze

Leakage Points

All Safety
fitting burnt

Overturning/ Collision
Loading/Unloading and Excess Loading
Sampling
Movement during Unloading
Pilferage
leakage of Fuel tank
Repair
Hoses, Body, Man Hole, Delivery Line

Electrostatic Discharge.mpeg

Tyres , Cabin
and Compartments
damaged completely

Reasons of Accident
Explosives Vans

Caused by

Improper Packing of Explosives

Over Loading
Transportation of Detonators together with
other Explosives
Collision/ Overturning due to Rash driving.
Mishandling of Explosives.
Fire due to leakage of Fuel.
Lightening/ Thunderstorm

Explosives Van
DATE 07.04.2007 PLACE Sendur Dist Villupuram
Killed 16 injured 24

Reasons of Accident
Gas Cylinders

Mishandling/Maneuvering
Accidental Fall
Leakage from Valve, Bung or Body
Transportation of Cylinders with
Flammable or Corrosive substance.
Unauthorised Transfer/ Pilferage
Overfilling
Filling in test due Cylinders

Chlorine Leak

Measures Taken

Transportation in Cascade
Anti-theft device in domestic LPG
Cylinders.
Chiming in Tonners for Toxic Gases.
No Transport of Leaky Cylinders.
Valve Protection Cap
Neck Ring /Colour Code

Exploded Gas Cylinder

Main Causes of
Accidents







Education and Training

All employees must be properly trained

regarding hazards of Chemicals/gases and
their safe use.
Employees should be trained about
provisions Relevant Rules and Codes.
Emergency response procedures, including
education, emergency repairs.
Correct use of respiratory protective devices
and other protective equipment; and
Recognizing equipment failures and
reporting them without delay.

Inadequate training and supervision

Poor installation & Poor maintenance
Faulty equipment and/or design
Poor working conditions
Mental Distractions and Inattention
Poor handling & Storage