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The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in 1986 to regulate environmental conservation.
The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in 1986 to regulate environmental conservation.
True
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974.
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974.
False
Environmental impact assessments (EIA) involve both administrative procedures and methodologies.
Environmental impact assessments (EIA) involve both administrative procedures and methodologies.
True
Safety education and training are not considered essential for employees' participation in safety.
Safety education and training are not considered essential for employees' participation in safety.
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Behavioral safety culture focuses solely on physical safety conditions.
Behavioral safety culture focuses solely on physical safety conditions.
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The ILO legislations regarding safety, health, and environment establish these aspects as a human right issue.
The ILO legislations regarding safety, health, and environment establish these aspects as a human right issue.
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Measurement of safety performance includes evaluating unsafe acts and conditions.
Measurement of safety performance includes evaluating unsafe acts and conditions.
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Team building is an irrelevant component of effective communication in safety management.
Team building is an irrelevant component of effective communication in safety management.
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Study Notes
Ethics of Environmental Conservation
- Conservation is crucial for preserving natural resources and biodiversity for future generations.
- Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental protection.
Environmental Policy and Laws
- Environmental policy addresses various issues, including planning, corporate policies, and legal frameworks.
- 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) Notification.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- EIA involves assessing potential environmental consequences of projects.
- Processes and methodologies for EIA are established.
- Administrative procedures for environmental clearances exist.
Environmental Economics
- Taxation, cess, water charges, and biodiversity damage assessment are components of environmental economics.
- Valuation methodologies for environmental impacts are used.
Safety Philosophy
- Safety encompasses physical, physiological, and psychological aspects.
- Safety education and training programs are important.
- Employee participation in safety initiatives is crucial.
- Economic factors influencing safety are considered.
- Creating a positive behavioral safety culture is key to motivation.
- Relevant laws include the Factories Act and Rules, and the Employees State Insurance Act.
Planning for Safety
- Strategic planning is essential for developing safety plans.
- Tools for implementation and strategic safety management are employed.
- Management by objectives plays a pivotal role in SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) programs.
- Effective policy formulation and implementation are critical.
Organizing for Safety
- Organising structures, functions, and responsibilities for SHE are defined.
- Coordination between safety, health, and environmental aspects is critical.
- Line and staff functions for safety, health, and environment are differentiated.
Directing for Safety
- Leadership attributes and their role in safety are discussed.
- Effective communication is essential for safety programs.
- Channels, types, and methods of communication should be well defined.
- Effective communication is vital for team building and preventing communication barriers and misunderstandings.
Principles of Accident Prevention
- Understanding concepts like incident, accident, injury, dangerous occurrences, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, errors, oversight, and mistakes is crucial in preventing accidents.
- Measuring safety performance is a fundamental part of accident prevention.
Safety Management Systems
- Key aspects of safety management systems like ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 are studied.
- ILO conventions and recommendations concerning safety, health, and the environment are important.
- Safety, health, and the environment are fundamental human rights.
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Description
This quiz covers key aspects of environmental conservation, focusing on policies, laws, and economic factors. It explores the importance of sustainable development and how environmental impact assessments guide project planning. Review your understanding of essential legislation and its impact on biodiversity and natural resource management.
