ENA Sectors 2024-06-26 15:54:56 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Gurugram, Jun 26 (KNN)</strong> In the wake of a deadly explosion at a fire extinguisher ball manufacturing facility in Sector-104 last week, Gurugram district administration has announced plans to conduct a comprehensive safety audit of all labour-intensive industrial units in the area.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The incident, which resulted in four fatalities and left 12 others critically injured, has prompted authorities to take swift action to prevent future tragedies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav has formed a probe committee to investigate the cause of the explosion, determine responsibility, and recommend preventive measures.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The committee's findings, expected within a week, will guide the upcoming safety audits.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Preliminary investigations suggest that improper storage of explosive materials or concentrated acids may have contributed to the initial fire and subsequent explosions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The arrested factory owner, Sandeep Sharma, reportedly lacked necessary permits and licenses to operate the facility.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Officials revealed that Gurugram district houses 1,664 industries classified as 'hazardous' and 2,649 as 'non-hazardous,' employing over 612,000 registered workers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">However, concerns have been raised about the existence of numerous unregistered industries operating without adherence to safety regulations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The incident has highlighted the need for stricter oversight of industrial operations, particularly those categorised as hazardous.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Deputy Commissioner Yadav stated that penal action would be taken against units found in violation of rules and regulations following the safety audits.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As investigations continue, authorities face challenges in determining the full extent of the factory's operations due to the complete destruction of the facility and lack of official records.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The safety audit initiative aims to address these concerns and enhance worker safety across Gurugram's industrial sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong><em>(KNN Bureau)</em></strong></span></p> 38354 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/administration-to-conduct-safety-audit-of-labour-intensive-industries-in-gurugram 2024-06-26 15:54:56 knnindia.co.in