Ensuring Safety in Compressed Gas Vessels: Key Regulations and Tests Introduction Compressed gas vessels are integral to various industries, yet their operation poses significant risks. To mitigate these, the SMPV safety testing regulations outlined in the SMPV(U) Rules, 1981, mandate rigorous testing and certification procedures. These ensure that vessels, safety relief valves, and associated components…
Himachal Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2024: Key Changes in Factory Licenses Introduction The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced the Himachal Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2024, aimed at streamlining and updating various provisions under the Factories Act, 1948. These amendments primarily focus on revising the fee structure for factory licenses, updating safety provisions, and enhancing the…
Understanding the 2024 Amendments to Calcium Carbide Regulations The recent amendments to the Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987, published on June 3, 2024, mark a significant update in the regulatory framework governing the storage and handling of calcium carbide in India. These changes aim to streamline compliance and enhance calcium carbide safety standards for industries that…
Draft Rules for Amendments to Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016 On August 13, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notification proposing draft amendments to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016. These draft static mobile pressure rules aim to update the regulatory framework governing the inspection, testing,…