Statement — A blast injured many when night-shift workers at an ordnance factory were handling “fox signalling explosive”.\nCourses of Action:\nI. Train staff thoroughly on safety aspects of handling such explosives.\nII. Terminate the night-shift supervisor immediately.\nIII. Immediately stop such exercises at night.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only I follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Industrial incidents call for systemic safety improvements. Knee-jerk punitive or blanket bans may not address root causes.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • I: Comprehensive safety training (SOPs, PPE, storage, handling, ESD controls).
  • II: Immediate termination of night-shift supervisor.
  • III: Stop night operations.


Concept / Approach:
I is universally warranted. II requires investigation; summary termination without due process is improper. III may impair essential operations; risk can be managed by improved procedures and supervision.


Final Answer:
Only I follows.

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