Authors: Dr. Nihal Anwar Siddiqui, Bikram Prasad Yadav, Vyshakh M Nair. Ref: Int J OHSFE-Allied Sci./Vol. 3/Issue 1/Jan-Mar,2015/017-020. Abstract: Ever since humans have started building multi-storied buildings, they have been using staircases frequently. Stairs of all types have been in use since ancient times, and because they are inherently hazardous,...

Authors: Akbar Ziauddin, Prasenjit Mandal, Dharani Kumar K, Karthikeyan M. Ref: Int J OHSFE-Allied Sci./Vol. 1/Issue 1/July-Sept,2014/009-013. Abstract: Primarily, safety in the design of chemical plants relies on the application of various codes of practice or design codes which are based on the wide experience and knowledge of professional experts and...

Authors: Dr. N.A. Siddiqui, Abhishek Nandana, Madhuben Sharmaa, Abhinav Srivastavaa. Ref: Int J OHSFE-Allied Sci./Vol. 1/Issue 1/July-Sept,2014/005-008. Abstract: Risk assessment and management techniques are used in industrial activities to reduce accidents by applying preventive and protective methods. In this article a preventive approach called Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) and...

Authors: Akbar Ziauddin, Karthikeyan Ma, Venkar Krishna Kantha. Ref: Int J OHSFE-Allied Sci./Vol. 1/Issue 1/July-Sept,2014/001-004. Abstract: Currently in industry, real time drilling (RTD) is primarily used to improve efficiency and drive down costs. However, this is a secondary issue to hazards avoidance and well containment, which can be...