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The ______ of environmental conservation includes the need for conservation and the concept of sustainable development.
The ______ of environmental conservation includes the need for conservation and the concept of sustainable development.
ethics
The ______ Act of 1986 provides provisions for the protection of the environment in India.
The ______ Act of 1986 provides provisions for the protection of the environment in India.
Environment (Protection)
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) involves a process and ______ for obtaining environmental clearances.
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) involves a process and ______ for obtaining environmental clearances.
methodologies
Behavioral safety culture emphasizes the ______ of safety as a motivating factor for employees.
Behavioral safety culture emphasizes the ______ of safety as a motivating factor for employees.
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The ______ of Safety Management systems are key standards such as ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
The ______ of Safety Management systems are key standards such as ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
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Planning for safety involves strategic planning and the use of tools for ______.
Planning for safety involves strategic planning and the use of tools for ______.
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Communication in safety management includes essential rules and barriers to effective ______.
Communication in safety management includes essential rules and barriers to effective ______.
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The ILO legislations concerning Safety, Health, and Environment regard these factors as a ______ issue.
The ILO legislations concerning Safety, Health, and Environment regard these factors as a ______ issue.
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Study Notes
Ethics of Environmental Conservation
- Conservation is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity.
- Sustainable development ensures meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own.
Environmental Policy and Laws
- Environmental policies address a range of issues, including planning and corporate environmental practices.
- Key legislation includes the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, Factories Act, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, Public Liability Insurance Act 1991, and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notifications.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- EIA involves evaluating potential environmental impacts of projects.
- This includes various methodologies and administrative procedures for environmental clearances.
Environmental Economics
- Environmental economics examines taxation, cess, water charges, biodiversity damage assessment, and pricing mechanisms.
Safety Philosophy
- Safety encompasses physical, physiological, and psychological factors.
- Safety education and training, employee participation, and the economics of safety are vital components.
- A strong safety culture and motivation are crucial.
Safety Laws
- Safety laws, like the Factories Act and Employees State Insurance Act, outline legal requirements.
Planning for Safety
- Strategic safety planning and tools like Management by Objectives (MBO) are critical.
- MBO plays a role in safety, health, and environmental (SHE) practices.
- Policy formulation and implementation in SHE are key.
Organizing for Safety
- Clear organizational structures, functions, responsibilities, and coordination among SHE components are necessary.
- Defining roles for line and staff functions in safety, health, and environment is important.
Directing for Safety
- Effective leadership, including its functions and attributes, is essential.
- Effective communication, including purpose, process, types, channels, barriers, and two-way communication as well as group dynamics and team building, are important.
Principles and Measurement of Accident Prevention
- The principles address incident prevention – separating incidents, accidents, injuries, dangerous occurrences, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, errors, oversight, and mistakes.
- Safety performance measurement is an essential component of accident prevention.
Safety Management Systems
- Safety management systems like ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ILO legislations define key aspects of SHE management systems based on conventions, recommendations, and recognizing safety, health, and environment as human rights.
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Explore the ethical foundations of environmental conservation, the importance of sustainable development, and the role of environmental policies and laws. This quiz also covers environmental impact assessments and the principles of environmental economics for a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
