MUMBAI, December 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Industry Echoes the Need for Safer Workplace
The OSH India Exhibition & Conference 2014, which is India's only event on safety, is recognised as an integral part of the industry. The two-day event hosted by UBM India at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai concluded on 28th November 2014.
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The second day of the event was marked by an interactive session by Mr. J. C. Sekar, Managing Director (Asia and Middle East), UL Workplace Health and Safety- Moderator, Dr. R. Rajesh, Group Medical Advisor, Reliance Industries Ltd., Mr. Ganesh Wagh, Head Safety- Health & Environment- Mahindra Automobiles Division, Mr. V. Purushothaman, Lead EHS Manager, Air conditioning and Refrigeration Products- Blue Star Ltd., Mr. Manish Singh, Interim Head-Group Health & Safety, Corporate Real Estate Services, Standard Chartered Bank. The second day also focused on the a panel discussion by eminent speakers like Mr. Ish Anand, Director & CEO- Real Estate Development Services Company (Moderator), Mr. Jayantilal Patel, Head-HSE-Essar Heavy Engineering Services (A unit of EPIL), Mr. Dinesh Vaidya, AVP (HSEF) Head-Safety- Reliance Industries Limited, Mr. Ashok Chhajer, Chairman & Managing Director- Arihant Superstructures Ltd., Mr. Saleem Shaikh, Dy. General Manager Safety and Head HSE- Kolte Patil Developers Let., Mr. Balkrishna Kulkarni, Asst Vice President, Engineering & Processing- TATA Housing Development Co. Ltd and Mr. Vivek Shedge, (AVP- CO-EHS) TATA Housing Development Co. Ltd., followed by a presentation by Mr. Viren Shah, Senior Manager-Occupational Health Services- 3M India Limited, where he discussed 'The role of Safety and Health in a Sustainable Business' and 'How a culture of care builds reputation, resilience and results.
Industry reactions:
Sandeep Earully, Regional Manager, SCOTT SAFETY, A Tyco Business said, "Health and safety industry is improving but education is needed, as people are not aware about the importance of safety. Although, there are many companies that have taken an initiative by organizing education training sessions to create an awareness around but still we are somewhere lacking in terms of educating people. OSH India is one of the platforms that help us to resolve these issues, making people aware about the importance of health and safety and also helps us to connect with existing customers."
Sandeep Arora, General Manager Domestic Marketing, KARAM Industries said, "The industry conditions are definitely improving compared to the previous years. OSH India 2014 serves as a platform for us to make the people aware of the safe working environment. The need for safety at a workplace is paramount, since most of the time is spent there. We have been associated with OSH India since the beginning and will continue to do so as it not only helps us in our business, but also in educating the public."
Kamal Jha, Strategic Marketing Director, Honeywell said, "Honeywell has been exhibiting with OSH India since inception. As this is the only event which caters to the safety and health issues faced at the workplace, the scope for us to educate our customers is extensive. OSH India 2014, like all its previous editions, turned out to be a successful endeavour to connect with new people and get an idea about the ongoing market conditions. We eagerly look forward for the next edition."
Puneet Kumar Singh, Operational & Sales Manager- India, CTC stated, "This is our first time with OSH India, but the kind of response we received in terms of visitors is overwhelming. We are happy to be a part of a show which helps in improving the working conditions and spreading awareness about the health hazards one could face at the workplace."
N K Senthil Kumaran, Marketing Lead, Learning and Development, DuPont said, "This our second time with OSH India and the response we got is satisfactory. DuPont is into sustainable solutions and is keen on showcasing new technologies that will help in making the work environment a better and safe place. OSH India 2014 acts as a platform to help us connect with relevant audience and expand our business. We look forward to participate in the next edition as well."
Speaking on the occasion, Nikil Rao, Country Manager, Dräger Medical India Pvt. Ltd. Dräger Safety India Pvt. Ltd. said: "With the rapidly developing industrial infrastructure, there is an increased need of safety towards the industrial workforce from mishaps in the plants. Along with the stakeholders, Dräger continues to analyse, plan and implement safe infrastructural solutions to protect, support and save these valuable human assets."
Present at the OSH event, Mr. V. B. Sant, Director General, National Safety Council mentioned: "In addition to the National Safety Council's (NSC) consistent efforts to raise industrial safety awareness in India, industry events like OSH 2014 provide a strong foundation of showcasing the phenomenal progress made by the leading safety players. Dräger's participation in OSH 2014 is a strong testimony of their commitment to showcase the broadest spectrum of innovative safety solutions that caters to the growing demand across industries."
Alex Botha, Chief Executive, British Safety Council said, "Over 47000 people are dying at their workplace, and over 350000 people fall prey to various illnesses, which apart from being a colossal tragedy amounts to huge losses, due to man-hours lost. As a member of the British Safety Council, it is our wish to work with the Indian industry and if not reverse the situation, at least prevent such an occurrence. We continue to demonstrate results upholding exemplary standards and would like to challenge the industry to replicate this in their own premises. We further endeavor to replicate examples set by some of the shining lights in safety within the industry. OSH India 2014 is by far an outstanding event, giving the industry places a common ground to meet new people, thrash out new idea and come together to engage in safety at the workplace."
John Young, Membership Recruitment Co-ordinator, IOSH said, "We have been in association with OSH India since the last three years, since inception. The reason we keep coming back is that there is something new to look forward to every successive year. OSH India 2014 is yet again lived up to its billing as the most influential event in its category, to showcase workplace safety products, techniques and standards that would define the future of Indian manufacturing."
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