Vizag Styrene Gas Leak


Why safety is not a priority for many organisations putting people's lives at risk?? Leakage of Styrene gas in Vishakhapatnam     
A bad reminder of Bhopal Gas tragedy, A major toxic gas leakage at LG Polymers near Gopalapatnam region of Visakhapatnam in the early hours of Thursday on 7-May-2020 killed at least Nine people, while affecting hundreds in some 20 villages in around three kilometre range, where the condition of dozens was said to be critical.
NOTE: Residents are advise of in and around Gopalapatnam  - Don't panic , drink excess water, clean the face with wet cloth frequently and cover the  nose with wet cloth or mask
What is styrene? what are the precautions?         

It is a flammable liquid that is used in the manufacturing of polystyrene plastics, fiberglass, rubber, and latex. According to Tox Town, a website run by the US National Library of Medicine, styrene is also found in vehicle exhaust, cigarette smoke, and in natural foods like fruits and vegetables.
The styrene is a colourless liquid that can evaporate easily. The chemical, which is usually refrigerated, has a sweet smell in its pure form. Styrene gas, when inhaled, can cause several symptoms such as nausea, headache, weakness, etc.
Precautions: Drink excess water, clean the face with wet cloth frequently and cover the  nose with wet cloth or mask.

Comments

  1. Waquar Usmani (SHE Specialist)May 7, 2020 at 6:05 AM

    On current tragedy happened in Visakhapatnam.

    ReplyDelete
  2. SadaqyellanurMay 7, 2020 at 7:22 AM

    Thanks for such a good information

    Kindly mention Root cause

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