# Q7B · You are appointed as a consultant by an industry for recommending preparedness strate…

Subject: Disaster Management

Exam: TEE

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Actual TEE paper · 100 marks · 3 hours · Q1 + any four of Q2–Q7

### Q7B. You are appointed as a consultant by an industry for recommending preparedness strategies for Gas Leaks. Also elaborate any 6 strategies in brief that you shall recommend and justify the same. [10 marks]

#### Answer

1. **Detect and identify hazards.** Inventory chemicals, assess credible leak scenarios and install suitable detectors and alarms. Knowing what can leak determines the required warning and response.
2. **Maintain and audit equipment.** Inspect pipelines, valves, vessels and interlocks; investigate defects and follow safe operating procedures. Prevention reduces the chance of a leak rather than only treating its consequences.
3. **Prepare on-site and off-site plans.** Map potential affected areas and coordinate with authorities, hospitals and neighbouring communities. Specify incident command, isolation procedures, communication and resource requests.
4. **Plan protective action.** Pre-identify safe assembly locations, alternate routes and shelter arrangements based on the chemical and official advice. A gas release may require evacuation or shelter-in-place; one direction or action is not safe for every chemical.
5. **Train and rehearse.** Teach workers to recognise alarms, report incidents and follow their assigned roles. Practise communication, accountability and coordination without releasing hazardous material.
6. **Equip and communicate.** Provide suitable PPE and specialised response resources for trained teams; maintain backup communication. Inform communities clearly and arrange medical support while preventing untrained rescue entry.

#### Real case and learning connection · Bhopal, 1984

The Bhopal gas tragedy illustrates why hazardous industrial operations require safe systems and planning for nearby communities. The teaching connection is prevention plus warning, specialist response and long-term support; an emergency message cannot replace safe operation.