India must adopt safety rules for units handling explosives

• A firecracker unit explosion in V. Savaram village, Andhra Pradesh, killed eight people, marking a recurring accident pattern before Deepavali.

• The affected unit was one of 18 that underwent a recent safety audit, with no anomalies or red flags identified.

• A three-day ban on firecracker production has been instituted, and a new safety audit is underway.

• The manufacturing of firecrackers is not a major economic activity in the region, contributing to lower awareness and scrutiny regarding safety.

• The Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) oversees licensing and safety protocols for these units, which appear to have been inadequately followed in Konaseema.

• The explosion resulted from an electrical fire igniting combustible materials; safety equipment should prevent such scenarios.

• The incident highlights the need for rigorous adherence to safety protocols not only in Konaseema but across all firecracker manufacturing units in India.

Safety Rules for Explosives is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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