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Question
Answer the following in paragraph:
Define the man-made disaster and enumerate the reasons for the industrial disaster.
Long Answer
Solution
“Disastrous events caused directly or indirectly by human actions” are called as man-made disasters.
Industrial Disaster:-
Major Reasons: Disasters caused by industrial companies either by
- Accident
- Negligence or
- Incompetence
- Electrical faults
Main factors contributing to fire accidents in industries:
- Overheating
- Aging of materials
- Use of sub-stranded quality of electrical gadgets.
Electricity is not just a lifeline; it can also take away life when handled improperly. Other causes for industrial disasters are:
- Explosions
- Leaking of poisonous gases
- Injuries and deaths caused by machines.
The regular maintenance of machines and wires may reduce the frequency of accidents. Moreover, the administration should be employee-friendly and ready to extend their help in case of any untoward incidents.
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