The bi-annual emergency response mock drill was conducted at Indian Oil Corporation, Tiruchi terminal at Vazhavandankottai, on Wednesday, to determine alertness of employees and technical staff to meet contingencies.
The drill was conducted at petrol and diesel storage tanks with fighting facilities like dry chemical powder extinguisher, water cum foam monitor, water monitor and fire hoses to extinguish the mock fire. It was held as per Factories Act under the leadership of R.Sujatha, Senior Terminal Manager, Tiruchi terminal. Combating, auxiliary and rescue teams took part in it. Fire tenders from BHEL, HAPP and OFT supported the teams.
A. Ravi, Joint Director Industrial Safety and Health, Tiruchi, inspected the drill and gave suggestions for improving the impact of the drill.