Safety in Steel Plant: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It Steel is one of the most important materials in the modern world, used for various applications ranging from construction, industrial machinery, consumer products, and more. However, producing steel is not an easy task, as it involves many potential hazards that can pose serious risks to the workers, the environment, and the public. Therefore, safety in steel plant is a crucial aspect that needs to be given utmost priority and attention by all the stakeholders involved in the steel industry. What are the hazards in steel plant? According to the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, the steel industry has been classified as a hazardous process industry as per Chapter 1 Sec-2 (cb) of Factories Act 1948 (Amended in 1987)¹. Some of the common hazards in steel plant are: - Fire and explosion: Steel making involves high temperatures, flammable gases, and combustible materials, which can cause fire and explosion if not handled prop...