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Workshop on “Industrial Safety, to achieve Zero Accident and fatalities inthe Factories: An International Perspective” 27th September 2023, 12:30 PM to02.00 PM (VIRTUAL MODE) Organized by Directorate of Factories & Boilers,Govt. of OdishaSambalpur Division-(IGFP Nr.2023/15
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Click here to download the Presentation on VISION ZERO Implementation – Kerala Perspective by SIYAD B MTech Former Officer In Charge Occupational Safety and Health Training Institute, Govt of Kerala.
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Virtual Mode for Sambalpur District Odisha, India, September 27, 2023 Dr. sc. ETH Mark Füllemann
National Seminar on Occupational Safety, Health and Social Security (OSH and SS)for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector Organized by Ministry ofMicro, Small & Medium Enterprises – Development Facilitation Office (MSME–DFO), Cuttack in Association with Indo German Focal Point (IGFP), Bhubaneswar & District Industries Center (DIC) on 23rd September 2023 at Hotel Holiday Resort, Puri
Dear Pawan Gupta ji,MSME DFO Cuttack,
At the outset IGFP would like to extend A Deep Thanks for hosting National Workshop on “One day National Seminar on Occupational Safety, Health and Social Security for MSME Sector on 23rd September 2023 at Puri” -You with your Team with Coordination of IGFP.
1.This Workshop could be called A Milestone involving MSME Sector ( Small Businesses ) from the Traditional Approach of taking up only Issues of Finance/ Marketing/ Supply Chain Management to Innovative Approach by taking up issues which directly affect Productivity of Workers & Industries- Safety, Health & Social Security.
2.This Multidisciplinary Approach which IGFP has been promoting with Focus on Small Businesses/ Self Employed has the uniques Distinction to Capacity Building of Officers & Staff of Ministry/ State Units of MSME for A Secured Workforce with Safe Workplace through Safety Health Presmentations but importantly ESIC EPFO Acts which greatly help such Small Units to know ” How their Workers could get the Benefit of Medical Care/ Cash Benefits/ Pensionary Benefits by getting covered under such Welfare Schemes of Govt of India.
3. Another Feature of this Workshop by bringing together International/ National/ State/ District Level Perspective involving Challenges/ Solutions on OSH SS – From ILO/ISSA Geneva/ DG NSC/ Former Policy Makers from MOL/ District Level Officers implementing @ Grassroot Level/ Companies making Presentation of Good Practices.
4. With Almost 170 Participants engaged in MSME Sector with Women outnumbering Men- IGFP Focus on Family to take the message of ” Safety Starts With Self/Be Healthy to stay Productivity & Social Protection reaching Workers/Parents through such Awareness Cum Training Programs “.
5. The Presentation of Posters/ Safety & Health Are Human Rights containing Pictorial Depiction of What is Wrong/What is Right involving Safety & Health & 7 Golden Rules for Focus on Zero Tolerance for Accident/ Fatality @ Workplaces to MSME Officers should help in putting Postures/ Creating Tagline for carrying the Good Practices @ Shop Floor Level.
IGFP would like to express sincere Gratitude to All the Chairpersons/ Speakers for giving their Time & Efforts for Knowledge Building on Safety/Health & Social Security- Mr. Treichel Bernd, ISSA Vision Zero Geneva , Mr. Lalit Gabhane, DG NSC . Of course due to Technical issues, we could not show Participants View as requested by DG NSC- Please Bear with Us .Mr. Parth Pratim Mitra, IES(Retd.), Former Principal LEA, MOLE, Govt. of India, Dr Ashok Sahu, IES(Retd.), Former SG, NHRC, New Delhi,Mr. A . Panda, GM, DIC, Puri, Mr.Subrat Jena DLO Puri,Dr.Sujata Mishra CDMO, Puri District,Mr. Subrata Biswas Cofounder & CEO, Swasth Bhoomi Private Limited,Dr. Rama Chandra Rout, Director of Intelligence, Govt. of Odisha, Kalinga Packers, Jagatpur, Cuttack,Mr.Mihir Kumar Sahoo, Enforcement Officers EPFO, Puri, Mr. Partha Sarathy Panda, RD ESIC, Bhubaneswar. They are also requested to share their Presentations with IGFP for putting in Websites & to MSME .
IGFP is Privileged to Enclose herewith:- Takeaways/ Summary of Proceedings brought out by Speakers/Intervention of Chairing the Sessions & 2. Minutes of Day Long Proceeding through 4 Technical Sessions as Compiled by Dr Ashok Sahu, IES(Retd.), Former SG, NHRC, New Delhi Along with Few Photos with request to Circulate to Ministry as well as State MSME DCDI including Employers Associations so that Benefit of Such MultiDisciplinary Workshop is replicated in All States.
Impact- 170 Participants/ 42 Institutions ( Subject to Final Confirmation )
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Minutes
The list of panelists is annexed.
After lighting of ceremonial lamp and initial welcome address by Dr. S N Nayak, the Program Perspective was given by Mr. B K Sahu. He also thanked Mr. P K Gupta
for having a deep desire to hold this Conference as well as the Speakers and stated
that Golden Rules of Vision Zero relating to OSH are highly beneficial to both
management and workers and should be adopted by MSME entrepreneurs. During
the Inaugural Session, he also facilitated release of IGFP Flyer and Booklet relating
to Vision Zero Seven Golden Rules for MSME Sector. Poster on Safety and Booklet
on Safety and Health are Human Rights were handed over to MSME officials.
In his address, Mr. A Panda elaborated upon various Governmental schemes being
administered by DICs and asked MSMEs to avail them.
Mr. Subrat K. Jena pointed out that Government of Odisha has already drafted rules
on SS and OSH Codes which once implemented will benefit MSMEs. He also stated
that MSMEs play a major role in generating employment and identification of causes
of accidents is also important.
Mr. P.K.Gupta suggested that important lessons learned through deliberations in the
Conference should be implemented by the MSMEs. During the Technical Session he
narrated how he was impressed by the OSH and SS meeting at Balasore which
motivated him to organize this Conference.
Mr. P.P. Mitra in both Inaugural and Technical Sessions harped upon the
importance of implementing OSH and SS measures by MSMEs, which will help in
increasing production, productivity and wages.
Mr. Subrat K. Sahoo offered a vote of thanks.
Mr. Treichel Bernd gave the International Perspective through VC by highlighting
details of Golden Rules of Vision Zero and stated how Special Commission on
Prevention (SCP) is dealing with safety and health issues.
Mr. Lalit Gabhane gave the National Perspective through VC. He dealt upon both
advantages and shortcomings experienced by MSMEs and stated that ILO
Conventions and Golden Rules enhance employability, provide livelihood and
encourage competitiveness among MSMEs. They should try to receive as many
Safety Awards as possible which will increase their brand image.
Dr.Sujata Mishra dealt with both preventive and promotional aspects of health
management and emphasized upon importance of MSME management taking good
care of workers’ health.
Mr.Subrata Biswas elaborated upon various types of hazards like biological,
psychological, environmental etc. which tell upon both physical and mental health of
workers of MSME Sector, who never take a break as was evident during the
prevalence of Covid pandemic. He suggested various ergonomic and other preventive
measures like workplace flexibility, adequate training etc. mainly to establish a better
health echo system.
Dr. R C Rout stated that workers’ health is a neglected area. The attitude requires to
be changed and accidents should be treated as a disease. Safety starts with self. Small
measure like wearing a helmet goes a long way.
Mr. B. Swain elaborated upon various OSH measures being under taken by M/S
Kalinga Packers, Jagatpur, Cuttack.
Dr. Ashok Sahu dealt with the applicability of various Labour Laws to MSME Sector
and how they have been incorporated into different Codes. He stated that formalizing
micro units would resolve the issue of ‘missing middle’ in MSME Sector. MSMEs can
play an effective role in Global Supply Chains.
Mr. P S Panda highlighted various Schemes being implemented by thr Employees
State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), which can be availed by MSME workers.
Mr. M K Sahoo similarly elaborated upon benefits under various Schemes being
implemented by the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
Mr. K C Rout stated that adoption of Pest Control Systems is a positive step in the
health promotion front.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to all organizers, panelists and participants.
Prepared by
Indo German Focal Point (IGFP) with support of Dr. Ashok Sahu, IES (Retd.)
Former Secretary General, NHRC & LEA, MOLE & Advisory Board of IGFP
List of panelists is annexed:-
- Dr. S. N. Nayak, MSME DFO, CUTTACK
- Mr. B K Sahu, Director ,IGFP
- Mr. A . Panda, GM, DIC, Puri
- Mr Subrat Jena, DLO, Puri
- Mr. P K Gupta, IEDS, JD & HOO, MSME DFO, Cuttack
- Mr. Parth Pratim Mitra, IES(Retd.) Former Principal LEA, MOLE
- Mr. Subas Ku Sahoo, Asst Director, MSME DFO, Cuttack
- Mr. Treichel Bernd, ISSA Vision Zero Geneva
- Mr. Lalit Gabhane, DG NSC
- Dr.Sujata Mishra CDMO, Puri District
- Mr. Subrata Biswas,Cofounder & CEO, Swasth Bhoomi Private Limited
- Dr. Rama Chandra Rout, Director of Intelligence, Govt. of Odisha
- Mr. B. Swain, Kalinga Packers, Jagatpur, Cuttack
- Dr Ashok Sahu, IES(Retd.), Former SG, NHRC, New Delhi
- Mr. Partha Sarathy Panda, RD ESIC, Bhubaneswar.
- Mr.Mihir Kumar Sahoo, Enforcement Officers EPFO, Puri
- Mr. K C Rout, Former SSO, ESIC
Takeaways
- Golden Rules of Vision Zero relating to OSH are highly beneficial to both management
and workers and should be adopted by MSME entrepreneurs. - Benefits under various Governmental Schemes being administered by DICs can accrue
to MSMEs. - Government of Odisha has already prepared draft Rules relating to SS and OSH Codes.
- Important lessons learned through deliberation in the Conference should be
implemented by the MSMEs. - Adequate training to workers on OSH, promoting safety culture and providing safe
working environment in MSMEs are essential. - MSMEs should try to receive as many Safety Awards as possible which will increase
their brand image. - Health management each important to increase production and productivity of MSMEs.
- Maintenance of a healthy eco system each essential to deal with various types of
hazards. - Safety starts with self. Small measure like wearing a helmet goes a long way.
- Apart from providing safety equipments, awareness generation through preparation
and pasting of educative posters at appropriate places and training of persennels are
very important. - Provision of Social Security Schemes enhances economic power. Benefits being
provided under various Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and Employees
Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) Schemes should be harnessed. - Adoption of Pest Control Systems is a positive step in the health promotion front.
Prepared by
Indo German Focal Point (IGFP) with support of Dr. Ashok Sahu, IES (Retd.)
Former Secretary General, NHRC & LEA, MOLE & Advisory Board of IGFP
Workshop on “Best Practices on Fire Safety with Focus on Building Fire (Schools, Colleges & HospitalBuildings)-Prevention, Mitigation &Capacity Building through Training Program @ Bhubaneswar, Dated- 14 th September 2023 (On Hybrid Mode)- IGFP Nr.2023-16
Dear Mr. Prasant Kumar Dash,
Director, Odisha Fire and Disaster Response Academy (OFDRA), Bhubaneswar,
At the outset IGFP would like to express sincere thanks to Dr Sarthak Sarangi,IPS, DIG of Police, Fire and Emergency Service, Home Guards and Civil Defence, Odisha,Cuttack & His Team led by DIG Dr.Sarangi IPS with Shri. Prasant Kumar Dash, Director, Odisha Fire and Disaster Response Academy (OFDRA), Bhubaneswar, Odisha for excellent arrangements involving Workshop on “Best Practices on Fire Safety with Focus on Building Fire (Schools, Colleges & Hospital Buildings)-Prevention, Mitigation & Capacity Building through Training Program @ Bhubaneswar on Dated 14th September 2023.
The Workshop Proceedings could cover Challenges to Solutions involving Fire Safety with Focus on Workshop on “Best Practices on Fire Safety with Focus on Building Fire (Schools, Colleges & Hospital Buildings)-Prevention, Mitigation & Capacity Building through Training Program @ Bhubaneswar by International/ National/ State Speakers with Important Takeaways are as follows:-
1.Importance of Safety from childhood through school curriculum is strongly recommended by DG NSC with his 4 Principles involving Fire Safety- Restrict/Alert/Control/Evacuate
2. International Speaker Dr Mark Fulleman from Switzerland highlighted 4 Steps of Fire Safety with stress on Training/ Awareness Programs with Alarm System Evacuation Assembly Point ect.
3. Dr Malay Pradhan from OSDMA/ Directorate of Factories odisha spoke of Govt of Odisha Policy-” Zero Casualty with stress on Awareness Capacity Building/ Fire Safety Drill & importantly on Self Help”.
4. Mr. Siyad spoke on CONTRIBUTING FACTORS FOR INITIATING FIRE.
The Display of Safety equipments by KARAM with Presentation by their Odisha Head Mr. Nirupam Das (Business Head- Odisha) followed by Motivational speech of Dr Ashok Kumar Sahu Motivational Lecture with Quiz Session were Unique for Practical implementation of Vision Zero with Zero Tolerance For Accident Fatality @ Workplace Home Road ect.
IGFP would like to place on record it’s sincere gratitude to Dr. sc. ETH Mark Fuellemann, Practice & Experience GmbH, Switzerland Dr Lalit Gabane DG NSC Dr Malay Kumar Pradhan OSDMA / Directorate of Factories Govt of Odisha, Mr. Siyad B M.Tech Chemical Engineer, Occupational safety and Health training Institute Kerala, Mr. Nirupam Das (Business Head- Odisha)& Last but not the Least DrAshok Sahu, Motivational Lecture.
IGFP took the occasion to present Safety Jacket Safety Bag Safety Booklet Safety Posture for use in OFDRA Academy as Preventive Tools with Activities of Cooperation with IGFP with strong support of our partners from Germany led by DGUV.
We would like to enclose herewith Title of All Presentations made with Soft copy of Surakhya Chakra which May be used as Champions to carry forward message of Visionzero for Zero causality involving Accident for A Secured Workforce in Odisha
Enclose Title slide of each presentation
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Click here to download Presentation:- Workshop on “Best Practices on Fire Safety with Focus on Building Fire (Schools, Colleges & Hospital Buildings)-Prevention, Mitigation &Capacity Building through Training Program @ Bhubaneswar, Dated- 14th September 2023 (On Hybrid Mode)- IGFP Nr.2023-16
State Visit to Lucknow (UP)- Presentation with Points for Discussion Slides as Discussed with Mr. Anil Kumar IAS, Principal Secretary Labour & Employment UP Government on 8th September 2023
IGFP Activities on OSH through Points for Discussion In States / UTs
Focus for Cooperation Between State Labour Department, UP & DGUV, Germany with Coordination on IGFP
1.Awareness Cum-Training Workshop (District / State Level ) on Vision Zero with Multidisciplinary Workshop on Safety Health & Social Security as being done for Odisha / Kerala / Bihar – Reference UP CIF letter No- 2119 , Dated-26.07.2023
2. International Symposium on Vision Zero (OSH & SS), Strengthening of State Labour /Uts Institute with Best practices of National / International Institutions on OSH SS.
3. Promotion of LLL technique for children on Safety and health to reach family/worker/ industries.
4. DM, PM & Safety in School & College Syllabus under state /Uts jurisdiction.
5. Strengthening of State Labour Institute with knowledge sharing with National international institutions
Click Here to Download Introductory Address of Mr. B. K. Sahu, Director, IGFP Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour, Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA, Now Director @ Indo-German Focal Point
Click here to Download the Labour Department Odisha District Level Vision Zero Training Program Scheduled
Click here to download State / UTs Visit OSH / Social Security Awareness cum Training Programs for Corporate Sector/ Industrial Associations by Indo-German Focal Point (IGFP) Supported by DGUV, German
Training Program on ‘Vision Zero’-an International Perspective with Objective for Zero Tolerance to accident / Fatality @ Work Places on Virtual Mode for Jajpur District Odisha, India Dated 31st August 2023-(2023/17)-6
77th Independence Day Celebration with Awareness Program on “Role of Safety Health & Social Security for Nation Building on 15th August 2023 @Tapovan High School, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar (IGFP Nr. 2023/20)
Dear Madam ,Santilata Sahoo, Headmistress of Tapovan High School, Bhubaneswar, Thanks for arranging 77th Independence day Celebration with An Awareness Program on ” Role of Safety Health & Social Security for Nation Building on 15th August 2023 @Tapovan High School, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar (IGFP Nr. 2023/20) “.
Through this mail IGFP would like to thank Speakers – Dr. Rama Chandra Rout, Director Intelligence Govt of Odisha, Mr Parthasarathy Panda , Regional Director ESIC ,Odisha, Dr. Ashok Kumar Sahu, Motivational Speaker, Dr. Kiran Kanti Panda, EHS Consultant, Mr. Binod Kumar Behera, MD GISS Cuttack & of School Management with students for their Valuable Contribution to Nation Building through the important Role of Safety, Health & Social Security.
Release of ” Surakhya Chakra for Students & Teachers to further spread the Message Zero Tolerance for Infection & Accident @ Workplace Home & Road ” may please be carried forward with in Prayer/ Drill Period of School including Introduction of Disaster Management ( DM ), Pandemic Management ( PM ) & Safety in Classes of your School for which Soft Copy of Syllabus for School as formulated by IGFP with Scroll on Surakhya Chakra are enclosed.
As brought out by Dr Kiran Safety deficiency involving school – I would request him to send A Note to School Management for doing the needful under intimation to IGFP to take forward to other schools
Thanks once again in creating Champions through Suraksha Chakra & Safety pledge as Administered to Students/ Teacher ( Enclosed Pledge in Oriya English ) for putting @ Prominent Place in School Library ect.Impact -Students Teachers Guests Speakers -115 ( Few Photos involving Release of Suraksha Chakra/Pocket Booklet & Pledge Ceremony Enclosed for display @ Your School Library ect ).
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Program Perspective Speech by Mr. B. K. Sahu, Director, IGFP
Role of Safety Health & Social Security for Nation Building on 15th August 2023 @Tapovan High School, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar (IGFP Nr. 2023/20)
Technical Session VNation Building: Dr. Ashok Kumar Sahu
Collectors @ District Level MultidisciplinaryPrograms on OSH SS with focus on Vision Zero-Coordinated by IGFP
Training Program on ‘Vision Zero’-an InternationalPerspective with Objective for Zero Tolerance to Accident / Fatality @ Work Places onVirtual Mode for Angul District Odisha, India, Dated 19 th July 2023- (2023/06)
Dear Dr. Mark Fuellemann, Practice & Experience GmbH, Switzerland , Thanks for your continued support for sharing Vision Zero good practices in district level training workshops & looking forward for other districts as per dates given by you with support of secretary labour & ESI Govt of Odisha who has been throughout the program to encourage participants for zero harm culture in Industries in Odisha.Your thrust on Role of Contractors, Managers & safety Officers of Government of Odisha (States are Takeaways including display of Good Practices @ Prominent Placesin Factories.)IGFP as requested by Mr.Behera Deputy Director, Directorate of Factories @ Angul will take up A Workshop on Ergonomics to take care mental / physical / physical aspects of workers by Dr.Prof.Subhasish sahu of Kalyan University & 2ndly to have a training program on life long learning (LLL) for children of workers with a pledge developed by IGFP- ‘Parents’ “You stay safe so that your family is secured & the Nation is Prosperous”Thank you once again to you, secretary labour of ESI with his team, our German Partners led by DGUV with Vision Zero Team & Valued Participants.I would request this mail may be forwarded to all participants by the directorate of factories odisha.
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Training Program on Vision Zero an International Perspective Virtual Mode from Odisha India Dated 13th June 2023
Welcome Address of Mr. B. K. Sahu
Presentation by Dr. sc. ETH Mark Füllemann
Training Program on “Vision Zero-International/National Perspective on 7th June 2023, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha
PRESS NOTE
Directorate of Factories & Boilers, Govt of Odisha in collaboration
with IGFP, India and IQEMS with strong support of Government of
Odisha in Labour & ESI Department organized Virtual training on
“Risk Mitigation to attain ‘Vision Zero’-an International
Perspective on 7 th June 2023, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Mr. B K Sahu Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour, Now Director @ Indo-
German Focal Point (IGFP) in his introductory welcome address while welcoming dignitaries,
spoke about Indo German Focal Point (IGFP) promoting Vision Zero for achieving Zero Harm
Culture through International, National, State & District Level Programs with focus on
Women’s, teachers workers industries, children’s, student &. Industrial workers.
Mr. R. S Gopalan, IAS, Commissioner-Cum-Secretary, Labour & ESI Department Govt. of Odisha
inaugurated the training program and appealed all the industrial houses to give utmost
importance for human safety and to adhere to all safety Rules and Regulations to protect
human lives with focus for Zero Tolerance for accident & fatality at workplaces by following 7
Golden Rules of Vision Zero adopted by ILO/ISSA.
Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, IAS, Labour Commissioner & Director of Factories & Boilers. Govt. of
Odisha in his Keynote address expressed concern about vehicular accidents, burn injuries &
fall from height in industries in Odisha & stressed the need for training on safety & adopting
protective equipment suitable for our climate for workers while working in operating
machines in factories.
Dr. sc. ETH Mark Fuellemann, Founder Director of Practice & Experience GmbH,
Switzerland in his presentation title “Talk on Safety at Work: the roles of Management and of
Government” brought out challenges & solutions for Zero Harm for workers with important
role of managers, management & enforcement mechanism of Government – “Helping from
policing to role of helper in implementing safety rules by the Government along with safety
managers of companies”.
Mr. Tsuyoshi Kawakami, Senior Specialist on OHS @ ILO India made a presentation on “Talk
on Recent Initiatives ILO is taking to promote Decent Work Culture.” – bringing out use of
technology & training to reduce accidents in industries. Moreover he also highlighted on the
safety health & good practices of ILO to achieve zero accidents & fatalities in industries.
Mr. Alan Storer, GSP, SHE Manager, Aludyne, Columbus, gave a talk on “Talk on Best Safety
Practices of Aludyne and Behaviour Safety”- highlighting examples of unsafe practices, near-
miss cases, minor injuries & fatal accidents which not only bring harm to workers but also
reduction in productivity & reputation of the industries.
At the end Q&A session was taken up with concluding remarks by Mr. Debabrata Panigrahi
MD of IQEMS- Thanking all for the successful conduct of the Training Program & hoped such
training programs (Physical & Online) with continue in future.
About 500 Participants from Industries we are benefited in the Training Program
Issued By
IGFP/ IQEMS Dated 8 th June 2023