2 Day International Conference on Vision Zero Training Program for Industries of Malaysia India Hosted by Bharat Chamber of Commerce Kolkata on 31st July & 1st August –(IGFP Nr.2024-25)

Thanks Mail to Bharat Chamber of Commerce

Respected Organizer/ Guests/ Speakers/ Participating Organizations from Malaysia & India,

Through this mail, IGFP would like to Express A Big Gratitude & Thanks to All Valued Stakeholders for the Successful Conduct of Two Days International Vision zero Training  cum Knowledge Sharing on Good Practices involving Vision zero for A Safe Workplace with A Secured Workforce. It would be worth mentioning the Pivotal Role Played by Bharat Chambers of Commerce in Hosting the Event with Excellent Event Management & Strong Support of PERESKO Malaysia Along with Our German Partners Led by DGUV with Coordination of IGFP.

A. Few Significant Features of This Program Are :-

1. Bringing Together Industries/ Institutions from Two Countries with Speakers from International/ National/ State Level

2. Bringing Together All Stakeholders under 1 Platform- Regulators/ Employers/ Trade Unions/ Medical Safety Practitioners/ Supervisors/ Start-ups/Faculties/ Students

3. Evolving Multidisciplinary Approach to such Event- Safety Health & Social Security with Focus on Visio zero

4. Creating Impact to take forward ‘ Vision zero As A Preventive Strategy to Reach the Goal of Zero Accident/ Fatality – Covering All Sectors of the Economy

5.  Teamwork & Togetherness in Promoting Goal of ” Vision zero for Zero Harm ” ( Proposals for CoE& next edition of Joint Training program as Articulated in Takeaways Note may be Referred )

B. Theme Song Articulated by Participants stand Testimony to Above Features , Besides A Message for All Stakeholders- Save A Life for A Secured Family & Prosperous Nation. Enclosed )

C.  Takeaways of Two Days Event from IGFP Perspective as Prepared by Mr Partha Mitra, IES (Former Principal LEA, MOLE, Govt. of India) who was involved since a Day is Enclosed As ” Lessons Learnt & Way Forward ” ( Enclosed )

D. Two Publications were Released @ Inaugural Session – Flyer/ Brochure Prepared by Bharat Chamber & IGFP Brochure 2024 ( Enclosed )

E. Few Photos Enclosed As ” Down the Memory Lane ” ( Enclosed ) ( give Inaugural Session/ Booklet Release/ Speaker each / Concluding Session )

F. A Reality Check involving the Two Days Event in the words of ISSA Vision zero  Senior Officer Forwarded Herewith to Sum Up the  Impact

@ the End, I would request All to continue such Support in our Mission – Such Small Small Intervention has Big Impact to Promote ” Zero Accident/ Fatality is Possible “

Through This Mail i am requesting Bharat Chambers to put Soft Copies of Latest Program/ Soft Copies of Brochure released/ video Message of ISSA President/Takeaways of 2 Days Proceedings/ Good Photos of Inaugural technical & Concluding Sessions with Title Slide of Each Presentation with similar request to Mr Trichel Bernard of ISSA Visionzero( Geneva ) to update Our Above Activities in ISSA Website.

I also visited State Labour Institute West Bengal & Regional Labour Institute ( RLI of DGFASLI ) for Collaboration/Cooperation for OSH SS Programs.

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,

Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,

Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV

Important Takeaways –

1. In the inaugural session it was mentioned by speakers that the concept of Vision Zero was not a procedural matter but an entire thought process which changes the mindset and the approach towards OSH.

2 It is necessary that not only the nature of work but the environment of work was given due importance. Although occupational health effects take time to manifest, it needs to be given due importance by making both management and workers conscious of the hazards that are involved in the working environment and that regular health checkups must be made mandatory in the interest of early detection. The importance of occupation hygiene was also emphasized as a tool to reduce occupational health hazards. The role of hierarchy of controls was also mentioned which involved elimination, job rotation, PPEs. Among other aspects. It was also important that biological monitoring, risk assessment and specific protection regimes and rehabilitation measures be taken for affected workers.

3.The India Malaysia joint  trainingprogramme gave an opportunity to participants to share the best practices of each country so that the OSH regime in both the countries could be further strengthened and it was agreed that such joint programs between the two countries would be held regularly.

4.Thete is a need for regular training and skill up gradation of safety personnel. So that they inculcate the best practices and share them with the workers. The importance of gig and platform work was becoming important globally but work relationships and OSH related matters have still not fully evolved for gig and platform workers. It is important that this neglected aspect. be taken up by all governments in the interest of work environment safety and well being.

5. The role of Leadership in inculcating a preventive safety culture which is the main objective of Vision Zero was emphasized by many speakers. It was observed that newer technology such as photovoltaic’s which played a very important role in the green energy transition journey of the world often resulted in increased number of accidents due  to lack. of training and awareness among  workers to deal with such new technology.

6.The MSME sector was  the backbone of industries both in India and Malaysia and OSH practices were important for this sector. Malaysia is attempting to follow a rigorous methodology. which involved pre and post evaluation of OSH practices consisting of various steps and a synoptic table which ensures that correct practices are followed by the MSME sector. About 95 companies have adopted the approach which consist of risk management, hazard analysis, action plan with a time period of 3 to 4 months to close the gaps identified by the safety and health committees.

7.The importance of safe machines and equipment, right design, safety gadgets, quarantine method of inspection, operator qualification, fitness and responsibility were emphasized. It was observed that the role of response regime, unexpected failures, BIM, digital apps, monitoring equipment including smart cameras and virtual reality as part of the preventive safety culture was also gaining in importance.

8.Constant change in working conditions, subcontracting and workforce coming from different nationalities were key characteristics of the labour market in the construction sector. It has been estimated that in Germany 29%of all fatal accidents were from fall from heights. The situation is similar in other countries. Proper of alignment of Roofs, ladders, scaffolding were important in making the Golden Rules of Vision Zero adopt to special conditions. A best practice on use of ladders developed by KOSHSA, South Korea was mentioned as a practice worth emulating. A one -two pager materials on unsafe/safe behavior on roofs, ladder safety, risks of scaffolding, BIM, module for fall protection and virtual reality applications were available with BGBAU for wider dissemination.

9.The importance of mental health was emphasized as it has gained prominence in the post pandemic situation when  Work From Home gained prominence. Workers stress and anxiety became very widespread during the pandemic due to lack of social interaction. As a way out it was suggested that Yoga and Meditation could play an important role in bringing  about mental peace as  several well known people globally and in India  made meditation an important part of their daily lives.

9.The Malaysian Society for OSH which had about 4000 members, setup in 1971,was playing an important role in developing a preventive culture in that country. The OSH act in Malaysia was recently amended to align with Vision Zero. As a result the narrow mindset of the prescriptive principle replaced with a much broader preventive regime with focus on strengthening self regulation, design and planning of safety measures. The role of Nudge towards development of leadership through Vision Zero was being increasingly recognized in Malaysia with greater emphasis on safety planning at the beginning of any industrial activity playing a very important part of Leadership through accountability. Strengthening employee rights, construction work design and management with greater client responsibility for safety were key features of the new OSH regime in Malaysia.. The involvement of Principal Designer as the planner and Principal Contractor as the doer of work was gaining wider recognition as part of the work design and safety culture with Vision Zero as the overarching theme in Malaysia.

10. Importance  on fall protection was primary in the Malaysian construction sector in the background of the 1994 Malaysian twin tower(561 meter height)  incident on its 60th floor. The role of the management was critical in bringing about safety culture with due emphasis on. Netting. Eliminate, prevent, restrain,arrest were the key concepts in bringing about a preventive  safety culture. Cage ladder, hand rail, guard rail connecting the worker to the anchorage point were integral part of a preventive safety culture in the construction sector.

11.In the concluding session. the valuable contribution of the team from Bharat Chamber led by Ms Keka Sharma the Secretary General of the Chamber in the making the Programme a grand success was acknowledged. 

An important announcement was made by Shri Khaitan, President Bharat Chamber of Commerce &Industry to setup a Centre of Excellence on OSH with Mr B.K Sahu, Director IGFP as the Chair of the proposed Centre to propagate Vision Zero as part of its overall activities.

Prepared by

Mr Partha Mitra, IES (Former Principal LEA, MOLE, Govt. of India)

Goodwill Thanks Mail received from International SpeakersThank you Mr Sahu,For the organisation of this great event and for all the work and effort you put into the promotion of Vision Zero.  Bernd TreichelSenior Officer in Social Security (Prevention)International Social Security Association (ISSA)

Dear Mr. Sahu,Dear Bharat Chamber of Commerce,Dear Dr. Darus, Back in Germany, I would like to thank you all once again for this great event, your generous hospitality and the inspiring discussions.I am convinced that the investment in VISION ZERO is one of the best ways to promote safety, health and well-being for all people globally. Keep up the good work! I look forward to our cooperation. Best regards, Sigrid  RothSecretary General ISSA Section Trade

Release of IGFP Brochure 2024

Release of Bharat Chamber of Commerce Brochure on International Vision Zero Training for Industries of Malaysia & India released.

Presentation of Mr.B K Sahu Director IGFP

Impact-60 Institution & 140 Individuals (TBC)

For Details Kindly Visit ISSA Website & Bharat Chamber of Commerce through YouTube Link-https://www.youtube.com/live/Za5ru2h_zi4?si=aLBVsAHJAj139NVa

Click here to download Program Details for 2Days International Symposium Kolkata 2024

Click here to download Brochure of International Training Program on Vision Zero

State Visit Chennai on 19th July 2024(IGFP Nr-2024-19)

Goodwill Thanks Mail involving Meeting with DCDI Chennai
Dear Mr Senthil Kumar, DD DCDI MSME @ Chennai
At the outset thanks for A Meeting with Presentation ( Hard Copy given ) & Discussion with Focus on Safety Health and Social Security with Objective or A Safe Workplace with Zero Harm Culture- A win win situation for Workers/ Stand Alone
Entrepreneurs Startups of Small businesses
As discussed we have agreed to following
1 Including Safety Health and Social Security with Focus on Vision Zero for Zero
Harm Culture Promotion in Training courses being Conducted by DCDI @ Chennai
& @ Districts
2 Including IGFP supported by their German Partners led by DGUV as Guest Faculties in Training courses as above– with Local Transport/ Accommodation for Guest Lectures ( You can have Multidisciplinary Nature of Training by including Safety Health Social Security by inviting Local ESIC EPFO Representatives for Lectures including Health Check Camps involving Participants of Training Programs)
3 Display of Safety posters/ Safety Health Social Security Booklet as handed over during discussion in Local Language ( Tamil ) for prominent Locations of the City/Office Training Centers in the State including for Distribution to Institutions Individuals ( Soft Copies of Pocket Booklet & Pictorial depiction of Safety Health are Human Rights booklet since sent by Mail )
4 Having A State Level Conclave/ Roundtable Discussion involving Safety Health and Social Security for MSME Small businesses with focus on effects of Climate change ruse of AI on Occupational Safety Health and Social security
5 Establishment of ” Help Desk ” @ DCDI Office & in their Districts Exclusively to Register Self Employed Stand Alone Workers/ Entrepreneurs of MSME Small Businesses in e Shram Portal/ Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme/ State welfare Like Welfare Const Boards/ ESI EPFO Schemes
6 As to Funding issue to support Events Suggestion – You may follow Bangalore DCDI by making Local Small Scale Industries Association like KASSIA in Karnataka, besides Budget Provision by MSME Ministry/ DCDI- Remember as Discussed ” The Traditional View is no replaced by ” Expenditure on Training/ Equipments involving Safety Health & Social Security are Investment since A Life is Saved A Family is Secured Productivity Increases & Prosperous is the Nation ”
7. We are Coordinating an International Training Program on Vision Zero for Industries of Malaysia India @ Kolkata on 31st July & 1st August 2024 for which Brochure ect handed over to share with Industries to participate as Delegate including Display of their Products ( Mr Avik Roy @ 9231684144 for this ) Once again thanks , particularly taking immediate implementation of SafetyPosture putting @ entrance Display Board of the Office & as agreed kindly send your Feedback along with activities your Organization would Host involving above suggestions

With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV Impact-1 Individuals 3 Institutions

Goodwill Thanks Mail with Madam Naseem, Add Secretary Labour Welfare Skill Development Department Govt of Tamilnadu @ Secretariat, Chennai
Respected Madam Naseem, Add Secretary Labour Welfare Skill Development Department Govt of Tamilnadu.

At the outset to the New Incumbent who has taken over as Labour Secretary- our
Congratulations.
With your kind self in chair joined by JD Industrial Safety & Health Mr Balu, Madam Seuthil Kumari Secretary State Construction Board/ CIF & U/S of the Department, it was an effective discussion involving Presentation made by me on Activities of IGFP alongwith Points for Discussion for Collaboration cooperation on OSH SS Activities with support of our German Partners led by DGUV ( Hard copy of Presentation given )
Following our discussion, Points for implementation are as follows
1 Need for Focus on Safety Health and Social Security with Vision Zero as Goal was appreciated by all with A Tagline – ” Save A Life for A Secured Family & Prosperous Nation/ State ( Key Words )
2 Keeping above Awareness Capacity Building program for Visionzero through Online Mode as done for Odisha Kerala UP could be done District wise for Tamilnadu State
2 Next International symposium with Focus on “ Effect of Climate Change & Use of AI could be the Theme
3 CIF suggested to have A State Level workshop on Vision Zero for Textile Sector @ Tirupur/ Coimbatore
4 Catch them Young through Students of Schools/ Colleges by introducing safety Health Disaster Management ect in School/ College Curriculum with A Tagline to reach Workers – “Parents, You stay Safe so that the Family is secured & Industries Progress with Nation Building ”
5 IGFP as Trainer for Construction Board of Tamildnadu through Lectures/Postures/ publicity materials to be coordinated by IGFP on Safety Health & Social Security with Focus on Vision Zero for Zero Harm/ Rest Room Waiting Space for
Construction workers@ important Areas of Cities where they gather for going to work in Morning with Safety Health Postures in Local Language
6. Establishment of Help Centres in State hQ/ DLOs in Districts to Register Workers ( Stand Alone Construction workers/ Gig Platform workers/ Self Employed workers in Mobile Shops/ Street Hawkers Auto Drivers etc ) in e Shram Portal/ Govt of India Health Schemes like ESI EPFO Ayushman Bharat/ State Govt welfare Schemes like Construction Boardb ect.
7. Translation to Local Languagebooklet on Safety Tips/ Posture besides use of LLL ( Through Games/ Drawings ) ) as developed by BG BAU ( DGUV) with SEWA for Children of Workers
8. For Upcoming Joint Training Program on Vision Zero being Organized @ Kolkotta on 31st July & 1st August 2024, JD Safety was handed over Brochure etc with request to send to Industries to join as Participants to get Good Practices on
Visionzero for International/ National Experts attending this international Event.

At the end Safety Posture/ Safety Jacket & Safety & Health are Human Rights Booklet ( Useful for Workers in getting awareness through Pictorial Situations in their workplaces ( what’s Right What is Wrong ) were handed over for use Few Photos with Soft copy of Safety Posture & Pocket Booklet are enclosed for preparing in Local Language for Distribution/ Display Prominent Places.

Impact-1 Individuals 6 Institutions

Visit to ESIC Hospital & Medical College @ Chennai

I also took the opportunity to visit ESIC Hospital & Medical College @ Ashoknagar where I had the opportunity to work as AO Medical in Srice Career. A Booklet on ” Safety & Health are Human Rights “was handed over to Dean with request to utilize in their In-House training Programs 7 to keep A Subject on Safety Health & Social Security with IGFP invited for Guest Lectures.( Training Programs for ParaMedical/ Adm Staff/ Officer/ workers ect )
Impact-1 Individuals 6 Institutions

Meeting with LC Odisha on Activities of Collaboration cooperation on OSH SS with Experience Sharing with Young Labour Officers of LC Office on 6th July 2024.

Three Issues I would like to Discuss with you

1. Increasing Blast/Industrial Explosion cases in odisha- (Copy of Mail sent to our International Partner for Solution Enclosed )

2. Registration of Stand Alone/ Mobile Shop/ Newspaper Hawkers ect as per Discussion we had wherein Add LC Mr Tudu as deputed by you has attended ( Minutes Enclosed )

3. Today’s Proposal for Roundtable Discussion/ Conference on Effect of Climate Change & Use of AI on OSH SS.

Thanks Mail with Proposals involving Quest for Safety/Health & Social Security for workers/ Industries Odisha Focus-mail dated 8^th July 2024

Dear Mr. Kulange Saheb IAS, LC Odisha

Your prompt positive response to 3 issues as below:-

1 Having A Feedback Discussion on Practical implementation of Vision zero in the context of recent Industrial accidents in the state

2 Registration of Stand Alone Self Employed Mobile Workers including Construction workers through Camps/ Helpdesk with Support of CSC ( Common Service Centre of Govt of India as per preliminary discussion we had @ IGFP with Add LC Mr Tudu as LC representative)

3 Proposal for A National Level Roundtable Discussion on Distressed Migrants from Odisha involving their Safety Health and Social Security/ Stand alone Informal Mobile Workers/ Effect of Climate change & Use of AI on OSH SS.

Impact-1 Institution 7 Individuals 

Interactive Sessions with Construction Workers & with Safety officers of Labour Department Karnataka @ Karnataka state lable Institute (KSLI) Coordinated by IGFP on 21st June 2024.

State Visit for Activities of Collaboration & Cooperation New Delhi June 2024

Round Table on Occupational Safety and Health @ German Embassy, New Delhi on 18th June 2024

Goodwill Visit Invitation Dy CLC(C) Govt of India @ Bhubaneswar along with RD ESIC Odisha from IGFP on Safety, Health & Social Security for Informal Workers on 27th May 2024

Dear Mr.Sampath Kumar, Dy CLC(C) Govt of India @ Bhubaneswar,

Thanks for talking to you now with positive vive during 1st such interaction with you.

May I refer to recent Government of India initiative to register Informal Unorganized Contract Workers under Welfare Schemes of Government- ESI EPFO  Swasthya Yoyana like Ayshuman Bharat & in e Shram Portal so that such workers get Safety Health and Social Security Coverage.

Two important Segments of such informal workers are Newspaper Hawkers & Mobile Small Shops in City Area like Bhubaneswar- more than 40,000 as reported from newspaper.

IGFP which is promoting Awareness cum Capacity Building involving A Safe Workplace with Secured Workforce would like to get these two Segment of workers Focussed for Registration in Bhubaneswar city

May I request you to visit our office on 27th May 2024 (10:30 AM) @ Bapujinagar, lane-11,Rajmahal Square (In Front of Durga Mandir) for a Goodwill meeting cum preliminary  discussion how to get such workers covered to get benet of Central Government/ State Government welfare schemes.Subsequently we will invite ESI,EPFO along with Representatives of Newspaper Hawkers & Mobile Small shop Association to place their views as well.

Hope all will cooperate with our joint efforts to reach such workers Our Hands to uplift their Safety, Health and Social security.Madam Ushasi Rath, chairperson, Women wings, OCF & Mr.Gautam Mohanty of B School may like to join the above goodwill meeting of Dy CLC(C) to IGFP.

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

Wake Up Mail for International Conference on Vision zero- Joint Training Program for Industries of India & Malaysia- Invitation Support.

Provisional Program 

Vision Zero Seminar India – Malaysia

31^st July – 1^st August 2024

“Sharing Strategies and Solutions for Vision Zero”

The Oberoi Grand Hotel, Kolkata, India

31st July 2024
0930 – 1030	Registration and Arrivals
1030 -1130	Opening Ceremony- Inauguration by Union Labour Secretary (TBC) along with President ISSA/DGUV/DG NSC & State labour minister / Labour Secretary along with Consular General Kolkata with President of Bharat Chamber Chairing the Inaugural session
1130-1145	Break
1145 – 1215	Plenary 1:Ensuring Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for Social Security in the Modern Workplace – the Vision ZeroMs Sabine Herbs, DGUV
1215 – 1245	Plenary 2:Global Insights: The Occupational Accidents and Diseases Statistics 2023TBC (ILO)- Madam Manal Azzi @ ILO Geneva HQ
1245 – 1315	Plenary 3:Global Insights: Navigating Challenges on Safety for Platform Gig Workers and Unorganized Contract Workers Dr. Christian Felten, Managing Director, BASI
1315-1430	Networking lunch
Thematic Session 1: Ensuring Safety: Occupational Safety and Health Prevention in Manufacturing Industries
1430 – 1440	Introductionbythemoderator(Dr Lalit Ghabane DG NSC)
1440-1500	Vision Zero in ManufacturingDr Jens Juehling (DGUV)
1500-1520	Vision Zero in Supply ChainMrs. Sigrid Roth(DGUV)
1520-1540	VZ Golden Rule 3: Define targets – Training and Awareness Programs for Vision ZeroMr. Harun Bakar– PERKESOMalaysia
1540 – 1600	Break
1600 – 1620	VZ Golden Rule 4: Ensure a safe and healthy system – Strategies for Occupational Diseases Prevention in Manufacturing (India)Dr.Shyam Pingle  Sr. OH Specialist and Adjunct Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health  Gandhinagar
1620 – 1640	VZ Golden Rule 5: Ensure safety and health in machines, equipment, and workplaces – Technological Innovations for Occupational Safety in Manufacturing Dr Krishna Nirmaly Sen L &T
1640 – 1700	Q n A for Thematic Session 1
1700	Closing remarks by moderator. Adjourn

1st August 2024
0930 – 1030	Registration and Arrivals
1030 – 1100	Plenary 4Navigating Mental Health Challenges: Post-Pandemic Work from Home Realities Prof.Subhashis Sahu, Ph.D, Ergonomics and Occupational Physiology Laboratory Department of Physiology, University of Kalyani
1100 – 1130	Meditation for Mental Health ManagementRamakrishna mission with HQ in Kolkata through Bharat Chamber
1130 – 1145	Break
Thematic Session 2:Site Safety – Addressing Falls and Fire Hazards
1145 – 1200	Introductionbythemoderator(Dr. Azlan Darus, Malaysia)
1200 – 1220	Vision Zero in Construction IndustryMrs. PetraJackisch (DGUV)
1220 – 1240	VZ Golden Rule 1: Take leadership – Safety Regulations and Compliance in Construction Sites TBC – Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM)
1240 – 1300	VZ Golden Rule 3: Define targets – Fall Protection Systems and Safety MeasuresDato’ Kanagaraja RamanMalaysian Occupational Safety and Health Practitioners (MOSHPA)
1300 – 1320	VZ Golden Rule 6: Improve qualifications – Fire Prevention and Emergency Response in Blast Furnaces  (Mr. Ashis Kumar Shit, BEE, Chief Inspector of Factories West Bengal)
1320 – 1340	Q n A for thematic session 2To be Chaired by Mr. Partha Mitra along with Dr. Azlan of PERKESO & Mr Sahu Director IGFP
1340 –	Closing Remarks and Ceremony. Adjourn for lunch.

Compiled by PERKESO Malaysia & IGFP India, updated on 14^th May 2024

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State Visit Delhi May 2024-Meeting with SCOPE/Meeting at MOL/ Meeting with DG ESIC and SRO ESIC Okhla

Dear Mr Rupesh Kumar IAS Joint Secretary @ MOL Govt of India,

Kindly refer to your mail dated fixing Appointment @ 12 Noon on 17th May 2024 involving my Mail to Union Labsecy. It is unfortunate we couldn’t meet due to your other emergent assignment but the meeting did take place with Mr.Chaman Guleria Deputy Secretary  attached to your Department  @ Shram Shakti Bhavan.

I took the opportunity to brief Mr Guleria involving a presentation on IGFP Activities promoting Safety, Health and Social Security with Focus on Vision Zero. Hard copies of which along with Points discussed were left with him:-1. Vision zero Focus in OSH Code 20202.Coverage of Construction Workers with Focus on Stand Alone Construction Workers in Real Estate Building Sector:-  Through BOCW Act/ e-Shram Portal by utilizing Resident Welfare Association NGOs etc,3.ORERA Advisory Issued with coordination of IGFP could be Utilized for vacation of stay involving  ESI Scheme

4.IGFP As Trainer on Vision Zero for State Construction Board- Advisory from MOL( Prof Noetel Mail Dated 18.03.2018)

5. Invitation to Union Labour Secretary to Inaugurate Joint Training Program for Industries of India & Malaysia on 31^st July-1^st August 2024 @ Kolkata being Hosted by Bharat Chamber with support of PERESKO Malaysia/ DGUV Germany/ NSC of India/ ISSA ILO ( TBC ) At the end I requested Mr Guleria  to send A Feedback of our discussion, besides presenting him Two Safety Posters for display @ Ministry which can greatly impact our efforts for ” No More Accident Fatality @ Workplace with Welfare measure for A Secured Workforce “

2 I could meet Mr.Rishi Kaushik  OSD to Union Lab secy who has just joined & very cordial positive in our 1st meeting 

I handed him over A Folder for Union Lab secy containing a copy of Presentation along with Formal Invitation of Bharat chambers for requesting Madam Secretary to inaugurate joint training program on Vision zero for Industries of Malaysia India on 31st July 2024 @ Kolkata.

Thanks to all with request for a confirmatory response to discussion above 

Dated 17^th May 2024

Total Participants-7

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

Click here to view Vision Zero Awareness Cum Capacity Building Programs – IGFP Perspective, A Presentation for Union Labour Secretary Dated 17th May 2024

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Courtesy Call with Mr Atul Sobti, DG SCOPE @ Delhi (Discussion involving proposal for Online Program on Vision Zero for Central PSUs.)on 17^th May 2024

Dear Mr Sobti DG SCOPE 

At the outset thanks for arranging meeting with Mr Khan Head of Corporate Affairs to discuss IGFP proposal for Online Training program on Visionzero for Central PSUs today @ SCOPE HQ Delhi.

Infact this gave me for both of us recollection of past years involving SCOPE & ESIC with your predecessor always positive in taking such Govt programs for Awareness building ect.

We had a good discussion wherein I explained objective of Visionzero Training program “ to build A Zero Harm Culture with Zero Tolerance For Accident Fatality @ Workplaces “ which assumes importance due to increasing industrial accidents with Central PSUs no exception.  I handed over papers of Odisha Labour department which with our cooperation could train All Safety HR Officers of industries including of Government department by drawing An Action plan culminating in Feedback workshop with support of Dr Fuellemann Switzerland & Speakers from our Germany Partners led by DGUV ect.

He wanted A Text containing  meaning/ strategy of Visionzero for which Flyer Brochure of Bharat chamber was handed to Mr Khan who will use to write to All PSUs involved in States

2 It was discussed we may start sometime in july 2024 & to charge Participant Registration fee ect

I have requested him to send a confirmation mail involving today discussed  { Also enclosed Feedback Message received from GM Safety RSP A Central PSU which has attended our VZ Online Traing 2023 }

3 since Dr Fuellemann Switzerland alongwith German Partners will be available @ Delhi on 17th June 2024, we may explore if a meeting can be arranged by SCOPE to have a discussion also same day for which Kristina Eger of BG BAU who coordintes IGFP Activities in India may like to take A Call.

4 @ the end I presented him Two Safety Postures which May be displayed in SCOPE Boardroom/ Prominent place which will exhibit importance given by Top Management which incidentally is the 1st of 7 Golden Rules of Visionzero ( Photo enclosed )

Thanks once again & Looking forward for collaboration cooperation 

Thanks to Sro Okhla esic & Mr Kailash BM RO Delhi ESIC for their support 

Total Participants -4 Individuals  1 Institutions

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

Courtesy Call with DG ESIC / Goodwill visit to SRO Okhla ESIC,Delhi on 17^th May 2024

Respected Dr Rajendra Kumar, IAS, DG ESIC

Kindly refer to our meeting scheduled @ 4,30 PM on 17th May 2024.

Due to your other preoccupation, the meeting could not take place @ scheduled time since i had to catch a flight.

Anyway i have left A Folderwith Jitendra containing Your Invitation to attend as Guest of Honour @ Inaugural session of joint training Program for industries of India & Malaysia on 31st July 2024 & A Note containing Advisory issued by RERA Odisha asking Builder Associations to ensure coverage for getting safety health & Social security which could be used by Regional Director Odisha to vacate stay obtained by Builders involving coverage under ESI Act in conwith Legal Cell of HQ.

Total Participants -4

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

Discussion towards celebration of workers day 2024 with Vision Zero is Myth or Reality- on 1st May 2024-(IGFP Nr-New)

Thanks, Goodwill Message from IGFP for Discussion on Vision Zero on 1st May 2024

Dear Madam, Ushasi Rath, chairperson, Women wings, OCF,

At the outset thanks for hosting today’s discussion “Vision Zero is Myth or Reality”-Dedicated to Celebration May Day 2024.

While IGFP would like to record gratitude & appreciation for organizing at short notice to your organization as well as to Dr. Fuellemann from Switzerland for joining as International speaker including other speakers in the program. 

As discussed, kindly send proceedings of the Discussion with Takeaways of each speaker which IGFP will compile for putting in the website.

It is good find Awareness on Vision Zero is growing with focus for contract workers as brought out by Mr. Abakasa Behera GM Safety RSP / Attitude change & as a good safety tool as brought out by Dr.Ashok Sahu / requirement of minimum safety & health care for workers as highlighted by Mr.Bhaskar Naidu trade union leader from  vizag & last but not the list the importance of management as brought out by Dr. Fuellemann.

Looking forward to the Vision Zero Training program from your organization / other participants & from CIFB Tripura.

Program with screenshot enclosed.

With Cheers & Regards

Mr B.K Sahu 

Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,

Communication Adviser to Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,

Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV

Land No- 0674-2386668,

Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844

Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com

“7 Years  of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”

(And the Journey Continues …)

ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney

Presentations

Total Participants -40 Individuals 3 Institutions