Archive · 14 Jun 2025
APPCB Urges Industries To Conduct Safety Audits After Mishap
The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) is telling factories to check their safety.
The chairman visited a factory where two workers died because of a gas leak.
He wants factories to do safety checks and practice safety drills.
Workers should be trained and wear safety gear.
The factory's managers need to be responsible for worker safety and use proper equipment.
The workers who died did not follow safety rules, like wearing masks, which led to the gas leak.
APPCB chairman urged industrial units to conduct safety audits.
The chairman visited Sai Shreyas Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd after an industrial mishap.
Two workers died in an industrial mishap on June 12.
The chairman advised continuous training on safety protocols for workers.
Factory head said safety in-charges did not follow SOP during the incident.
- Who
- APPCB chairman and industrial units.
- What
- APPCB chairman urged industries to conduct safety audits.
- When
- The event occurred after an industrial mishap on June 12.
- Where
- JN Pharma City, Parawada mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To prevent loss of life and ensure workplace safety.
Worker Safety Oversight
Investigation of Incident
Responsibility
Worker Safety Oversight
Industry managements must take complete responsibility for worker safety.
Investigation of Incident
The investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the incident and evaluate compliance with safety protocols.
- Organization
- Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB)
- Location
- JN Pharma City, Parawada mandal, Anakapalli district
- Incident
- Industrial mishap
- Fatalities
- Two workers
- Date of Incident
- June 12
- Action
- Safety audits and mock drills