Hazardous Substances In India And The World

Author : T. R. Subramanya
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000380114
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hazardous Substances in India and the World written by T. R. Subramanya and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the nature of hazardous substances and the law governing them, including international conventions, relevant directives and Indian legislation from the pre-independence period to the present. It focuses on legislations passed in the area of hazardous substances, highlighting the background relevant to the continued growth of international environmental law across the globe. It reviews existing strategies available in developing countries and the lack of a systematic approach in administering hazardous substances management programs. The author unfolds the dynamics of hazardous substances, the trade of such substances, transboundary movements and their restrictions through rigorous analyses and evaluation of cases. The book explores the question of liability in hazardous substance litigation, offers an understanding of several judicial decisions in the context, and suggests measures to control and manage the problem of hazardous substances. Authoritative, lucid and comprehensive, this book will be useful to students, researchers and policymakers working on environment, law, international environmental law and development studies, as well as to legal professionals, judicial officers and NGOs.

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ISBN 13 : 9781032203263
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Author : Furqan Ahmad
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ISBN 13 : 9788170355908
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Legal Regulation of Hazardous Substances written by Furqan Ahmad and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmentally sound management of hazardous substances is a key challenge before policy makers, regulators, implementers, industry workers, and the affected people. The toxic pollution unleashed in Bhopal, Bichri, Patencheru, Kanpur, and many more such toxic hotspots in India led to the strengthening of legal regime for the Regulation of Environmental Pollution Caused by Hazardous Substances in India . This volume elaborates upon the concept, causes and consequences of hazardous substances; analyses the relevant international legal regime for the management of hazardous substances; presents a succinct overview of the environmental and safety legislations; critically examines the common law and statutory liability and compensation regime through decided cases; elucidates the disputes settlement mechanism in India and finally offers findings and suggestions towards strengthening the legal and regulatory mechanism for hazardous substances in India. An added feature of the book is the systematic and concise treatment of plethora of delegated legislation made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, such as the rules pertaining to hazardous wastes, hazardous chemicals, genetically modified organisms, biomedical wastes etc. The author has made all attempts to keep the book updated and in doing so has also provided a review of the Law Commission of India s recent proposal to constitute Environment Courts in India, as also the National Environment Policy, 2006. The book would be highly useful to practitioners, legal researchers, activist, scientific community, industry and other interested persons. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Hazardous Substance: Concept, Causes and Consequences; Nature and Concept of Hazardous Substance, General, Conceptual Analysis; Concept at International Level, Concept in India, Concept in Foreign Countries, Hazardous Material, Classification, Definition of Hazardous Wastes, Nature of Hazard and Taxicity, Formation and Consequences of Hazardous Substances, Standard Criteria in Measuring the Toxic Substances, Hazardous Process; Chapter 3: Control of Hazardous Substances at International Level; International Institutions; The United Nations Charter, 1945; U N Conference on Human Environment (UNCHE), Stockholm, 1972; General Assembly Resolutions, Penang Declaration, 1980, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); Vienna Convention for the Protection of Ozone Layer, 1985; Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, 1987; Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, 1989, Basel Protocol on Liability and Compensation for Damage Resulting from Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, 1999; London Guidelines for the Exchange of Information on Chemicals in International Trade, 1989, The Earth Summit, 1992, Kyoto Protocol, 1997, The 1998 Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade, Stockholm Convention on persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), 2004, Development of the Doctrine sic utere tuo ut alilenum non Ieadas: Journey from Stockholm to Rio; Chapter 4: Legal Regulation of Hazardous Substances at National Level; General Statutes; The Oriental Gas Company Act, 1857, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 The Indian Explosives Act, 1884, The Explosive Substances Act, 1908, The Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914, The Poisons Act, 1919, The Indian Boilers Act, 1923, The Petroleum Act, 1934, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, The Factories Act, 1948, The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951, The Inflammable Substances Act, 1952, The Mines Act, 1952, Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, Regulation under the Insecticides Act, 1968, Regulation under Environmental Legislation; The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Delegated Legislation Regulating Hazardous Substances under EPA, Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989, Biomedical Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998, Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989, Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Responses) Rules, 1996, Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms of Cells Rules, 1989, Provision Relating to Transportation of Hazardous Substances Under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, Provision Relating to Transportation of Hazardous Substances Under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000; Delegated Legislation Regulating Hazardous Processes under EPA; Prohibition of Storage of Chemicals in Antop Hills at Bombay, Prohibition of Certain Activities in Coastal Regulation Zone, Notification Concerning Ecologically Fragile Areas, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Location, Siting, Shifting and Categorisation of Industries, Environment Friendly Products, Environmental Audit; National Environment Appellate Authority Act, 1997; Other Related Legislations; Atomic Energy Act, 1962, Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, National Environmental Awards, Latest Policy; Chapter 5: Safety Legislation and Environment; The Factories Act, 1948, The Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987, Model Rules under the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987, Rules Amended by States under the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987 as per Model Rules, Control of Industrial Major Accidents Hazards (CIMAH) Rules, 1990, Shortcomings of the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987; Chapter 6: Liability and Compensation; Common Law, Principles of Liability in India, Civil Liability, Criminal Liability, Judicial Approach; Liability for Industrial Disaster: Absolute Liability; Shriram Case, Bhopal Case, Bichary Case; Statutory Liability in India, The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995; Determination of Compensation: Workable Criteria; Fatal Accidents Act, 1855, Workmen s Compensation Act, 1923 Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, Criteria Laid Down in the Oleum Gas Case, The Bhopal Settlement, Suggested Model for Award of Compensation, Comparison with Compensation Models in USA, Lok Adalat Settlements of Claims; Chapter 7: Administrative Machinery: Pollution Control Boards, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), State Boards, Joint Boards, Pollution Control Committees, Control of Bio Medical Waste, Environmental Audit; Hazardous Micro Organism Control Committees; Ministry of Environemt and Forests; The Department of Environment, Coastal Area Management, Environmental Impact Assessment; Hazardous Factories and Chemicals Controlling Agencies; Chief Inspector and Factories Inspectorates, Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI); Authorities Controlling Motor Vehicles; Judicial Trend in Enforcement Mechanism; Chapter 8: Adjudicatory Mechanism; Forums for Settlement of Environmental Disputes; Civil Suits, Criminal Complaints, Writ Petitions, Citizens Suit, Public Interest Litigation, Collector, Tribunal, Appellate Authority, Environmental Courts

Author : T. S. S. Dikshith
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
ISBN 13 : 9780471236986
Total Pages : 629 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Industrial Guide to Chemical and Drug Safety written by T. S. S. Dikshith and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 2003-04-30 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exposure to a wide variety of chemicals and drugs has become common in industrial, laboratory, and even household environments. Fortunately, global understanding and consequently global safety standards regarding the management of toxic and hazardous substances are fast approaching uniformity. The methods of handling, use, transportation, storage, and disposal in particular are moving toward standardization. As these protocols involving chemicals and drugs continue to cross international borders, students and professionals need a reliable resource to ensure they observe appropriate safety standards. The Industrial Guide to Chemical and Drug Safety covers not only current standards, but also a wealth of information on toxins to help regulatory bodies develop new protocols. Written in an accessible narrative style, the Guide covers chemicals by key classes such as solvents, pesticides, and metals, and also by key industries such as drugs, food additives, plastics, cosmetics, detergents, and soaps. The book explains the beneficial and harmful aspects of a broad range of materials to which students, trainees, skilled workers, managers, and personnel associated with regulatory agencies are exposed, with the purpose of helping them avoid the illnesses associated with the misuse of chemicals and drugs. Chapters include: -Heavy Metals -Pesticides -Industrial Solvents -Industrial Gases and Fumes -Drugs -Target Organ Toxicity -Disposal of Hazardous Chemicals -Guidance to Students and Workers -Good Laboratory Practice

Author : T.S.S. Dikshith
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 143987820X
Total Pages : 683 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hazardous Chemicals written by T.S.S. Dikshith and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easily accessible guide to scientific information, Hazardous Chemicals: Safety Management and Global Regulations covers proper management, precautions, and related global regulations on the safety management of chemical substances. The book helps workers and safety personnel prevent and minimize the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive chemical substances, which often result in toxic or explosive hazards. It also details safety measures for transportation of chemical substances by different routes, such as by road, rail, air, and sea. Discusses different aspects of potentially toxic and hazardous chemicals in simple and comprehensive language Provides toxicity and health effects of chemicals in simple, nontechnical language Covers scientific information on hazardous and potentially dangerous chemical substances at workplaces Offers fundamental knowledge about the biological and health effects of hazardous and potentially toxic chemicals in a comprehensive way Includes recent developments on safety management of hazardous and potentially toxic chemicals and related global regulations The author discusses the importance of knowledge in avoiding negligence during the use and handling of hazardous chemical substances. He stresses the importance of proper management and judicious application of each chemical substance irrespective of the workplace and eventually shows how safety and protection of the user, workplace, and the living environment can be achieved.

Author : Elizabeth Grossman
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1597263834
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book High Tech Trash written by Elizabeth Grossman and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2006-05-06 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Digital Age was expected to usher in an era of clean production, an alternative to smokestack industries and their pollutants. But as environmental journalist Elizabeth Grossman reveals in this penetrating analysis of high tech manufacture and disposal, digital may be sleek, but it's anything but clean. Deep within every electronic device lie toxic materials that make up the bits and bytes, a complex thicket of lead, mercury, cadmium, plastics, and a host of other often harmful ingredients. High Tech Trash is a wake-up call to the importance of the e-waste issue and the health hazards involved. Americans alone own more than two billion pieces of high tech electronics and discard five to seven million tons each year. As a result, electronic waste already makes up more than two-thirds of the heavy metals and 40 percent of the lead found in our landfills. But the problem goes far beyond American shores, most tragically to the cities in China and India where shiploads of discarded electronics arrive daily. There, they are "recycled"-picked apart by hand, exposing thousands of workers and community residents to toxics. As Grossman notes, "This is a story in which we all play a part, whether we know it or not. If you sit at a desk in an office, talk to friends on your cell phone, watch television, listen to music on headphones, are a child in Guangdong, or a native of the Arctic, you are part of this story." The answers lie in changing how we design, manufacture, and dispose of high tech electronics. Europe has led the way in regulating materials used in electronic devices and in e-waste recycling. But in the United States many have yet to recognize the persistent human health and environmental effects of the toxics in high tech devices. If Silent Spring brought national attention to the dangers of DDT and other pesticides, High Tech Trash could do the same for a new generation of technology's products.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309255465
Total Pages : 218 pages
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Download or read book The Use and Storage of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) at Bayer CropScience written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of hazardous chemicals such as methyl isocyanate can be a significant concern to the residents of communities adjacent to chemical facilities, but is often an integral part of the chemical manufacturing process. In order to ensure that chemical manufacturing takes place in a manner that is safe for workers, members of the local community, and the environment, the philosophy of inherently safer processing can be used to identify opportunities to eliminate or reduce the hazards associated with chemical processing. However, the concepts of inherently safer process analysis have not yet been adopted in all chemical manufacturing plants. The Use and Storage of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) at Bayer CropScience presents a possible framework to help plant managers choose between alternative processing options-considering factors such as environmental impact and product yield as well as safety- to develop a chemical manufacturing system. In 2008, an explosion at the Bayer CropScience chemical production plant in Institute, West Virginia, resulted in the deaths of two employees, a fire within the production unit, and extensive damage to nearby structures. The accident drew renewed attention to the fact that the Bayer facility manufactured and stores methyl isocyanate, or MIC - a volatile, highly toxic chemical used in the production of carbamate pesticides and the agent responsible for thousands of death in Bhopal, India, in 1984. In the Institute accident, debris from the blast hit the shield surrounding a MIC storage tank, and although the container was not damaged, an investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found that the debris could have struck a relief valve vent pipe and cause the release of MIC to the atmosphere. The Board's investigation also highlighted a number of weaknesses in the Bayer facility's emergency response systems. In light of these concerns, the Board requested the National Research Council convene a committee of independent experts to write a report that examines the use and storage of MIC at the Bayer facility. The Use and Storage of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) at Bayer CropScience also evaluates the analyses on alternative production methods for MIC and carbamate pesticides preformed by Bayer and the previous owners of the facility.

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Author : Paul E. Rosenfeld
Publisher : William Andrew
ISBN 13 : 9781437778434
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Risks of Hazardous Wastes written by Paul E. Rosenfeld and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hazardous waste in the environment is one of the most difficult challenges facing our society. The purpose of this book is to provide a background of the many aspects of hazardous waste, from its sources to its consequences, focusing on the risks posed to human health and the environment. It explains the legislation and regulations surrounding hazardous waste; however, the scope of the book is much broader, discussing agents that are released into the environment that might not be classified as hazardous waste under the regulatory system, but nonetheless pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. It provides a background of some of the major generators of hazardous wastes, explains the pathways by which humans and wildlife are exposed, and includes discussion of the adverse health effects linked to these pollutants. It provides numerous case studies of hazardous waste mismanagement that have led to disastrous consequences, and highlights the deficiencies in science and regulation that have allowed the public to be subjected to myriad potentially hazardous agents. Finally, it provides a discussion of measures that will need to be taken to control society’s hazardous waste problem. This book was designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences, including students, professionals, and general readers interested in the topic. Provides information about sources of and health risks posed by hazardous waste Explains the legislation and regulations surrounding hazardous waste Includes numerous case studies of mismanagement, highlights deficiencies in science and regulation and discusses measures to tackle society’s hazardous waste problems

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Publisher : Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction written by and published by Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. This book was released on 1993 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: