Patiala News:Exposure visit-cum-mock drill on chlorine and fire safety conducted successfully at Pabra Surface Water Project

An exposure visit-cum-mock drill on chlorine and fire safety was conducted at Pabra Surface Water Project, Ghanaur, Patiala with an aim to increase safety awareness, strengthen emergency preparedness and promote better safety practices at surface water treatment plants across Punjab.

At the inauguration of the program, Executive Engineer and Senior Environmental Specialist Sarabjit Singh emphasized on the importance of occupational safety, preventive measures and advance preparation to deal with emergency situations at water treatment plants. The program was attended by Sub-Divisional Engineers, Junior Engineers and Project Managers related to surface water projects across Punjab.

A mock drill on fire safety was conducted by Raman Kumar of the Punjab Fire Services Department. He gave a practical demonstration on the action to be taken in case of fire and the safe use of fire extinguishers. Similarly, during the session on chlorine safety, an expert from Bodal Chemicals Limited gave detailed information on the safe use and storage of chlorine, preventive measures, prevention of chlorine leakage and action to be taken during an emergency.

Through these practical demonstrations, participants gained practical experience and improved their understanding of fire prevention, chlorine leak response, occupational safety and emergency response at water treatment plants.

The programme was successfully completed due to the dedicated efforts and effective coordination of the division level officers and the team of M/S KNK Private Limited. Their contribution was significant in making the necessary arrangements and conducting the practical sessions smoothly.

This initiative reflects the department’s commitment to strengthening environmental safety measures, ensuring employee safety, and promoting a culture of safety and emergency preparedness at surface water treatment plants across Punjab.