MUMBAI, November 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
OSH India 2014, the two-day (27th - 28th November 2014) safety show hosted by UBM India, was held at Bombay Exhibition Centre. The show brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials on one common platform, to discuss global best practices and seek solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in workplace safety and health.
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OSH India 2014 is India's largest safety and health exhibition. The first day of the third edition of OSH India 2014 underlined the growing importance of occupational health and safety compliance in Indian industries.
The grand inauguration of OSH India 2014 was represented by industry dignitaries like Mr. V B Sant, Director General, National Safety Council, India and Mr. Kevin Myers, Deputy Chief Executive - Health Safety and Environment, President of the International Association of Labour Inspectorate and Trustee, British Safety Council.
Mr. V B Sant, Director General, National Safety Council, India said, "The government's 'Make in India' initiative will provide a major boost to manufacturing but it will not work in isolation. We will have to create an enabler environment ensuring complete safety standards at various manufacturing facilities to make this dream a reality. I am really happy to say that OSH India 2014 is taking the lead in bringing industry stakeholders under one roof, taking into cognizance that the GDP could be enhanced by over 3% just by taking some relevant steps recommended in the show today."
The summit brought together eminent speakers like Mr. Suresh Tanwar, Vice President - Safety, Health & Environment, Tata Motors Ltd, Mr. Shabbir Kanchwala, Senior Vice President, K Raheja Corp, Mr. Manoj Kamaliya, Vice President - HSEF, Reliance Industries Limited, Mr. Alex Botha, Chief Executive - British Safety Council, Ms. Carolyn Issitt, Head of Membership Development - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Mr. Nick Wharton, Director- JOMC, Mr. Shashi Shekhar, Business Leader Learning and Development - DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Mr. Manoj Javer, Technical Leader - Industrial Personal Protection (IPP) - DuPont India Pvt. Ltd., Presentation by Mr. Reinhold Eisenbarth, Regional Segment Manager, MEA, Draeger on 'Importance of Human Factors in Developing Respiratory Protection Systems', Presentation by Mr Vinay Pathak, Manager Technical, 3M R&D Centre were also a part of the first day.
Besides these, the show also witnessed experts from across the country and leading international organisations like British Safety Council, NEBOSH and IOSH amongst others, discussing global best practices and the costs that poor working conditions impose on the national economy. Topics of discussion at the conference ranged from 'Bringing OSH into the mainstream of Development Discourse', 'Occupational health and Wellness -Interventions that work', 'Overcoming the hurdles to achieving the safety standards in the Construction Industry', to how safety and sustainability has a positive impact on a company's bottom line.
Mr. Kevin Myers, Deputy Chief Executive- Health Safety & Environment, President of the International Association of Labour Inspectorate and Trustee, British Safety Council stated, "Leaders are responsible for many aspects of workplace health and safety - management of workloads, supervision of staff, ensuring safety communication should and must be an integral part of their day. Leaders have a responsibility to inspire and support employees in the pursuit of the highest standards of safety. The way a leader talks and acts about safety sends a clear signal informing employee attitudes and behaviour."
The event witnessed active participation from the top players of the industry. Significant dignitaries for OSH 2014 comprised of IOSH - Premier Partner, Draeger - Platinum Partner, 3M India, Acme Safetywear & KARAM Industries - Gold Partners, MALLCOM - Silver Partner, British Safety Council - Workshop Partner, along with Udyogi Plastics (Registration & Visitor Bag Partner), Grainger Industrial Supply India Pvt. Ltd., Dupont, Honeywell, BATA Industrials, Zoll Medical Corporation, Lifegear, Super Tannery, Jayco Safety, Aktion Safety Solutions and Marvel Gloves amongst others, reaffirming the focus and direction of OSH India as an industry event. The first day also witnessed a number of product launches from the top companies participating in OSH 2014.
Mr. Joji George, Managing Director, UBM India, said, "Today, the high safety standards in select countries are result of long-term policies, encouraging tripartite social dialogue and effective health and safety legislation backed by strong labour inspection. The challenge is to bring these healthy practices to rest of the workforce across the world. On the other hand, with India offering rapidly developing infrastructure and multinational investment in the safety & health sector, there has never been a better time to expand into the market. UBM India's focus for OSH India 2014 is to bring health and safety industry together to meet the needs of this fast growing market."
About UBM India
UBM India is India's leading live media and events company that engages people and enriches businesses. We at UBM India provide the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content-led conferences and seminars, tech media, live events, data services and powerful media brands. UBM India hosts over 20 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year, thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organiser in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit www.ubmindia.in
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