A Study on Safety Management in Fireworks Industry Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District

Abstract

Fireworks industry is mostly prone to fire and explosion. The hazardous nature of chemical is used to produce the scintillating lighting of the fireworks crackers. The aims of this study are to analysesafety management and evaluate the causes for fire and explosions in fireworks factories. Data on age, sex and various safety facilities available in the factories, causes of explosions and preventingmeasures were recorded. The result of the analysis reveals that most accidents were caused by lack of awareness about chemical reaction and carelessness while making fireworks.