Topic: Disaster and disaster management
Q5. Bring out the concept of industrial disaster risk. Explain how multiple factors combine to trigger accidents. Suggest an integrated risk management approach. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
Recurring industrial accidents such as firecracker explosions highlight gaps in disaster risk understanding and integrated management in India.Key Demand of the question
The question requires bringing out the concept of industrial disaster risk, explaining how multiple factors interact to trigger accidents, and suggesting an integrated risk management approach.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly define industrial disaster risk as a combination of hazard, exposure and vulnerability in industrial settings.Body
- Concept of industrial disaster risk: Explain risk as interplay of hazardous materials, exposure and weak safeguards.
- Multiple factors causing accidents: Show interaction of climatic, human, technological and regulatory factors.
- Integrated risk management approach: Suggest need for regulation, technology, labour safety and preparedness.
Conclusion
Conclude with emphasis on systemic and multi-dimensional approach for effective industrial disaster prevention.
