Mutual Aids Response Group (MARG)
What is MARG?
MARG is Mutual Aids Response Group.
- A voluntary initiative on developing ‘mutual aid arrangement’ for effective emergency response.
- Initiative of the Association of Industries in Industrial pockets; a forum to mutually help each other by sharing available resources to tackle emergencies.
- This industry initiative is promoted by the DISH, which is the regulatory agency in Maharashtra under the Factories Act, 1948.
- This industry initiative is promoted by the DISH, which is the regulatory agency in Maharashtra under the Factories Act, 1948.
Objectives of MARG
- To identify and utilise the available resources effectively to mitigate emergency effects
- Minimise loss of life, property and human suffering
- Support the industries
- Technical Expertise on Chemical Safety
- Fire Prevention and Control
- Medical Facilities
- Information sharing on Hazardous Chemicals
- Preparation of ‘Green Book’: a ready reckoner of industries
- Safety training, Awareness programmes, Seminars
- Visual display of Safety information
- Formulate an Off-Site Emergency Plan
- Assist Government agencies in case of Off-Site Emergency
MARG Comprises of
- Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health.
- Representatives of Large, Medium and Small Scale Industries.
- Technical Experts from Industries.
- Safety Professionals
- Fire Brigade.
- Local Police Personnel.
- Medical Experts from Industries and Local Hospitals.
Emergency Response Centres
- Rasayani
- Mahad
MARG Member in Maharashtra
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