**Executive Summary**
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, conducted a Two-Day Training Programme on "Chemicals and Petrochemicals Industrial Safety" in Kolhapur from December 18th to 19th, 2025. The objective was to strengthen industrial safety practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance, especially for Major Accident Hazard (MAH) units. An Emergency Preparedness Mock Drill and Role Play were conducted on December 19, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Training Programme Overview:**
* Organized by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
* Focused on "Chemicals and Petrochemicals Industrial Safety".
* Held in Kolhapur from December 18th to 19th, 2025.
* Aimed to strengthen industrial safety practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
* **Programme Content:**
* Covered safety precautions in exothermic chemical reactors.
* Included hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies (HAZAN, HAZOP, HIRA, LOPA).
* Addressed Process Safety Management (PSM), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), chemical labeling, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
* Covered hazardous waste management, environmental regulations, and fire/explosion safety with emergency preparedness.
* **Programme Participation:**
* Involved over 100 delegates from chemical and petrochemical industries, government organizations, and regulatory bodies.
* Experts from CPCB, BIS, NDRF, and various companies shared insights.
* **Emergency Preparedness:**
* Included an Emergency Preparedness Mock Drill and Role Play on December 19th, 2025.
* Conducted by the College of Fire Engineering and Safety Management, Kolhapur, with the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation.
* Demonstrated on-site and off-site emergency response planning.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Chemical and Petrochemical Industries**
* **Impact:** Required to implement strengthened safety practices and improve risk management and regulatory compliance.
* **Action Required:** Adopt best practices and strategies discussed in the training program, focusing on critical areas for accident prevention.
**Stakeholder: Government Organizations and Regulatory Bodies**
* **Impact:** To benefit from improved industrial safety and regulatory compliance within the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
* **Action Required:** To enforce safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the chemical and petrochemical industries.
**Stakeholder: Major Accident Hazard (MAH) Units**
* **Impact:** Should improve emergency preparedness and management practices, as well as general safety and compliance.
* **Action Required:** Implement enhanced emergency response plans based on the training and mock drills.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals: The primary organizer of the Industrial Safety Training Programme.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The parent ministry of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals.
Kolhapur: Location of the Industrial Safety Training Programme.
Major Accident Hazard (MAH) units: Target of strengthening of industrial safety practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
CIPET: Organization involved in the Industrial Safety Training Programme as Chief Guest and for the keynote address.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
conducts Industrial Safety Training Programme
at Kolhapur
प्रव तथ: 08 JAN 2026 6:58PM by PIB Mumbai
: Mumbai, 8th January 2026
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals
and Fertilizers, Government of India, organized a Two-Day Training
Programme on “Chemicals and Petrochemicals Industrial Safety” from 18th
to 19th December 2025 at Kolhapur, with the objective of strengthening
industrial safety practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance in the
chemicals and petrochemicals sector, particularly for Major Accident Hazard
(MAH) units.
The programme was inaugurated in the august presence (online mode) of Prof.
(Dr.) Shishir Sinha, Director General, CIPET, as Chief Guest. The inaugural
session was also graced by Shri Praveen B. Dhat, Assistant Commandant, 5th
Unit, NDRF, Pune, as Guest of Honour, and Shri Rahul T., Vice President
(Process Safety), M/s Laxmi Organics Industries Ltd., Mumbai, as Special
Guest, Shri A. K. Rao, Director & Head, CIPET : CSTS, Chhatrapati
Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) delivered the keynote address. The programme
was coordinated by Shri Kirankumar V. Koli, Technical Officer, CIPET: CSTS,
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad).Addressing the participants, the dignitaries highlighted the critical importance of
strict safety compliance, adoption of best practices, and preparedness to
prevent industrial accidents, especially in high-risk chemical and petrochemical
installations.
The training programme witnessed participation from over 100 delegates
representing chemical and petrochemical industries, government
organizations, and regulatory bodies. Technical sessions covered key areas such
as safety precautions in exothermic chemical reactors; hazard identification
and risk assessment methodologies including HAZAN, HAZOP, HIRA, and
LOPA; Process Safety Management (PSM); use of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE); chemical labeling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS);
hazardous waste management; environmental regulations; and fire and
explosion safety with emergency preparedness measures.
Experts from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Excel
Industries Ltd., Gharda Chemicals Ltd., Laxmi Organics Ltd., Asian Paints,
SMS Envirocare Ltd., and the College of Fire Engineering and Safety
Management Kolhapur shared practical insights, case studies, and best industry
practices through interactive sessions.
A key highlight of the programme was the Emergency Preparedness Mock Drill
and Role Play conducted on 19th December 2025 by the College of Fire
Engineering and Safety Management, Kolhapur, jointly with the Chief Fire
Officer and Fire Department Team of Kolhapur Municipal Corporation,
demonstrating on-site and off-site emergency response planning for
industrial units.
The programme concluded with a valedictory session, which included participant
feedback and an interactive question-and-answer session. Shri Manish Ranbhise,
Chief Fire Officer & Assistant Director (Maharashtra Fire Services), Fire &
Disaster Management Department, Kolhapur Municipal Corporation,
Kolhapur graced the valedictory programme.
The initiative was well appreciated by industry representatives and
regulatory authorities, and is expected to contribute significantly towards
strengthening the culture of safety, compliance, and disaster preparedness
in the chemical and petrochemical industries.PIB Mumbai | Edgar Coelho/ Priti Malandkar
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