Ammonia safety drive prompts major overhaul in Guntur cold storages
Cold storage facilities in Guntur have undergone a safety overhaul by relocating ammonia tanks to outdoor areas to prevent industrial accidents. This initiative, driven by the Factories Department, has successfully maintained a record of zero fatal accidents in the district.
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Proactive industrial safety regulations and awareness campaigns are critical for preventing hazardous chemical leaks in densely populated or industrial zones.
A sustained industrial safety campaign has led to a major shift in ammonia handling practices in cold storages across Guntur district, with nearly 70 out of 100 facilities relocating ammonia storage tanks from compressor rooms to safer outdoor locations, significantly reducing the risk of industrial disasters, officials said at an awareness seminar on Thursday.
The seminar on ammonia gas safety, organised by the Factories Department in Guntur, was attended by representatives of 85 factories. Officials stressed that preventive safety measures are far more valuable than compensation after accidents, emphasising that no amount of financial assistance can replace a lost life.
Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories M.V. Siva Kumar Reddy explained the importance of adopting safer ammonia storage systems, particularly in cold storage units, to protect workers and nearby communities from potential gas leaks.
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