Environmental Ethics and Policy

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Which act focuses specifically on the prevention and control of water pollution?

Environment (Protection) Act 1986

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981

Factories Act 1948

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 (correct)

The Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 aims to cover accidents occurring in factories only.

False

What is the primary focus of environmental impact assessment (EIA)?

To evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project.

_________ is the philosophy that emphasizes the importance of physical, physiological, and psychological factors in maintaining safety.

Safety Philosophy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following safety management systems with their descriptions:

ISO 14001 = Environmental management OHSAS 18001 = Occupational health and safety management ILO Legislation = International labor standards regarding safety Environmental Protection Act = Protection of the environment from degradation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of safety management?

Environmental Economics Signup and view all the answers

Behavioral safety culture is solely focused on the physical aspects of safety.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of communication in workplace safety management?

One-way communication and two-way communication. Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of sustainable development in relation to environmental conservation?

Sustainable development refers to meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, emphasizing environmental conservation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main aims of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986?

The main aims of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 are to protect and improve the environment, control pollution, and ensure sustainable use of natural resources. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in project planning.

EIA is significant in project planning because it evaluates potential environmental effects before decision-making, ensuring informed choices and minimizing harm. Signup and view all the answers

What role does safety education and training play in accident prevention?

Safety education and training equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize hazards and prevent accidents in the workplace. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between behavioral safety culture and employee motivation?

Behavioral safety culture enhances employee motivation by involving them in safety processes, leading to increased ownership and commitment to safe practices. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the key elements of a Safety Management System according to ISO 14001.

Key elements of a Safety Management System under ISO 14001 include environmental policy, planning, implementation, operation, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Signup and view all the answers

How do two-way communication and group dynamics affect safety in the workplace?

Two-way communication enhances safety by facilitating information exchange and feedback, while positive group dynamics encourage cooperation and shared responsibility for safety. Signup and view all the answers

What are the provisions under the Factories Act regarding employee safety?

The Factories Act includes provisions for worker health, safety, welfare measures, and the establishment of safety committees within factories. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethics of Environmental Conservation

Conservation is crucial for preserving biodiversity and ecosystems.
Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental protection.
Need for conservation and concept of sustainable development.

Environmental Policy and Laws

Environmental policies address issues like planning and corporate responsibility.
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, and Public Liability Insurance Act 1991.
Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZs) are regulated by specific notifications.
Environmental policy issues and Planning – Corporate Environmental Policies.
Provisions of Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and Rules, Factories Act and Rules, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, Air (Prevention and control of pollution) act 1981, Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 – Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

EIA involves a process and methodologies for evaluating project impacts.
Administrative procedures exist for obtaining environmental clearances.
Process and methodologies, administrative procedure for environmental clerances.

Environmental Economics

Environmental economics considers taxation, cess, water charges, and biodiversity damage assessment.
Price evaluation is a factor.
Rules of taxation, cess, water charges, biodiversity damage assessment and price evaluation

Safety Philosophy

Safety involves physical, physiological, and psychological factors.
Safety education and training are important.
Employee participation is crucial to safety.
Economics of safety plays a significant role.
Behavioral safety culture and motivation are essential aspects.
Physical, Physiological and Psychological Factors of Safety. Safety Education and Training. Employees Participation in Safety. Economics of Safety. Behavioral Safety culture and motivation.

Safety Laws

Safety laws are covered by the Factories Act and Employees State Insurance Act.
Provisions of Factories Act and Rules, Employees State Insurance Act.

Planning for Safety

Strategic planning and implementation tools are crucial.
Management by objectives plays a key role in safety, health, and environmental (SHE) initiatives.
Policy formulation and implementation are critical.
Strategic planning and tools of implementation. Management by objectives and its role in safety, health and environment (SHE). Policy formulation and implementation.

Organizing for Safety

Organization structure, functions, and responsibilities for safety, health, and environment (SHE) are essential.
Coordination among SHE components is vital.
Line and staff functions for safety, health, and environment (SHE) are defined.
Organization structure, functions and responsibilities. Coordination of three components of SHE. Line and staff functions for safety, health and environment.

Directing for Safety

Leadership, its role, functions, and attributes are essential.
Effective communication is critical, including its purpose, process, types, channels, and barriers.
Group dynamics and team building are important.
Leadership, role, functions and attributes of a leader. Communication: purpose, process, types and channels. Essential rule in communication. Two ways communication. Barriers in communication. Essentials of effective communication. Communication and group dynamics. Team building.

Principles of Accident Prevention

Defining accident prevention principles involves understanding incident, accident, injury, dangerous occurrences, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, errors, oversight, and mistakes.
Measuring safety performance is crucial.
Incident accident, injury, dangerous occurences, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, errors, oversight, mistakes. Measurement of safety performance

Safety Management Systems

Key elements of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 are critical.
International Labour Organization (ILO) legislation concerning safety, health, and environmental issues is important.
Safety, health, and environment are recognized as human rights issues.
Key elements of Safety Management system (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 etc.). ILO Legislations – Convention and Recommendation concerning Safety, Health and Environment –Safety, Health and Environment as Human Right Issue.

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Description

This quiz covers key concepts in environmental conservation, emphasizing the ethics of biodiversity preservation and sustainable development. It also explores important environmental policies, laws, and the processes involved in Environmental Impact Assessments. Test your knowledge on the economic aspects of environmental protection and relevant legislation.