Importance and need for Development of Safety Consciousness in Indian Chemical Industries - Psychological attitude towards Safety Programs. Elements of Safety Program – Effective Realization, Economic and Social Benefits from Safety Program – Effective Communication Training at various levels of Production and Operation.

Potential Hazards in Chemical Process Industries –– Chemical and Physical job Safety Analysis – High pressure, High Temperature Operation, Dangerous and Toxic Chemicals, Highly Radio Active materials – Safe Handling and Operation of materials and Machinery- Plant Layout.

Effective Steps to Implement Safety Procedures – Periodic Advice and checking to follow Safety Procedures & Rules – Proper selection and replacement of Handling Equipment – Personnel Safety and Protective Equipment.

Identification of Accident Spots in Chemical industries- Identification and Analysis of Causes of Injury to Men and Machines – Accident Cost, Economics and Insurance – Fire Prevention and Fire Protection.

Hazard Identification and Assessment- Involvement of Human factors and Errors- Occupational and Industrial Health Hazards.

Safety Systems- Computer aids in Overall Chemical Plant Safety- Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems.

Role of Government, Safety Organizations, Management and Trade Unions in Promoting Industrial Safety - Parliamentary Legislation – Factories Act, Labor Welfare Legislation –ESI Act, Workmen’s Compensation Act.