Safety Measures by Ship Recyclers

Ship Recycling Industries Association (India)

Use of PPE is made mandatory for workers by ship-recyclers.
Workers are regularly sent to the training centre for safety education.
Emergency treatment is provided by Red Cross Hospital.
Regular medical checkup camps are arranged by Ship-recyclers in co-ordination with GMB.
The accident rate has decreased considerably.
Health awareness camps are organized on regular basis.
Special workers are trained for handling of hazardous waste like asbestos.
Hoardings and slogans in local languages are displayed at various corners of the plot premises to keep reminding the workers regarding the safety.
Safety audit is conducted jointly by GMB and ship recycling industries association.
GMB and GPCB monitor the safety standards on regular basis.
Life buoys are kept on board the vessel during its recycling for emergency exit to the sea incase of fire.
Safety belts are provided to workers working on board the vessel.