Category: Activities
Introductory presentation by Safety & Health Index Australia
Dear Mr. Mark Wright MD Safety & Health Index, Australia
Thanks for sharing your company Activities on Safety,Health & Wellness Indexing in today’s Preparatory Introduction meeting through online coordinated by IGFP.
I found more than 100 participants with a good number of companies from India joining the online program & further through collaboration / cooperation with your company in 2024.
Few screenshot with Questions is enclosed for your record.
Looking forward to our partnership through monthly interaction & business to the mutual benefit .
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,Communication Adviser
To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
Land No- 0674-2386668,
Mobile- 9040590798/ 9818098844
Our Website:-www.indogermanfocalpoint.com
“5 Years of Indo German Cooperation on OSH, SS”
(And the Journey Continues …)
ISSA Vision Zero Award 2023 to IGFP @ World Congress Sydney
Click here to download Presentation by B.K Sahu
23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work for Poster Presentation 27th – 30th November 2023 @ Sydney Australia.
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ISSA Vision Zero Award: From commitment to impact Sydney, , Australia, 28 November 2023.
Workshop on Industrial Safety, to achieve Zero Accident and fatalities in the Factories: An International Perspective
Total Impact -249 Individual & 40 Institution
Chai Pe Charcha on Swasthya, Siksha, Surakhya & Samajika Surakhya towards Celebration of Children’s Day 2023 on14th November @ IGFP-(2023/30)
Dear All Speakers & Supporters,
May i take this opportunity to convey our sincere thanks & gratitude for today’s “Chai Pe Charcha on Swasthya, Siksha, Surakhya & Samajika Surakhya towards Celebration of Children’s Day 2023” on14th November @ IGFP-(2023/30) .
It was a great team work to have professionals from ESIC, HR,Health, Startups, Handicraft, Small Business, School Consultant & from Safety Personal to attend & share their experiences on Sikshya, Swasthya, Surakshya & Samajika Surakshya.
The takeaway of the discussion is “Preventative Measures Should be Adopted by All at Individual, Professional , Industrial Level to Attend Zero Tolerance for Accident Fatality & Infection at Home Family & Society including Start Ups/ Self Employed should be made Aware of Govt Welfare Schemes for Coverage/ Compliance/ Taking Benefits.”.
A short main Issues is enclosed herewith along with few photographs on the occasion
At the end Director IGFP distributed Surakshya Chakra (Safety Badge to All to carry the message of Zero Harm Culture).
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
Communication Adviser To Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, IRDA,
Now Director @ Indo- German Focal Point- Prevention & Social Security For India , DGUV
“Chai Pe Charcha on Swasthya, Siksha, Surakhya & Samajika Surakhya towards
Celebration of Children’s Day 2023” on14th November 2023 @ IGFP-(2023/30)
Speakers:-
1. Mr B.K Sahu ,Director IGFP
2. Dr. M k Pradhan,DD Factories & Boilers,Govt of Odisha
3. Mr.Sujeet Kumar Pradhan,AD ESIC Govt of Odisha
4. Mr.Sujeet Acharaya, HR Consultant
5. Mrs.Ushasi Ratha Director, Utkrrti Artisans Private Limited
6. Mr.Soumyakanta Mishra, HR,Manager,Infunex Healthcare pvt ltd
7. Mr.Lekhpal Singh, Infunex Healthcare pvt ltd
8. Er. Ashok Panda, IGFP
9. Mr.Sanjay Nanda,NASH Marketing & Consultancy
- Mr. P K Gupta, IEDS, JD & HOO, MSME DFO, Cuttack (On call through
Telephone / VC)
The panel discussed on Swasthya (Health), Siksha(Education),
Surakhya(Safety) & Samajika Surakhya (Social Security).
It included ESIC (Employee Security Insurance Corporation) EPF (Employee
Provident Fund) for Workers
It also discussed about the stranded operating procedure (SOP), to be practiced
at the workplace by the workers. It needs publicity and practice at the
workplace as per the industries standards.
Suggestion
As far as ESI is concerned- It needs a wide publicity about in its program among
the workers.
ESI help desks may be set up at all the ESI empanelled Hospitals. ESI
empanelled hospitals are to put signage board outside the Hospital (At the
Entrance) as a ESI empanelled hospital.
Local Start Ups including Handicrafts/ Self Employed may be made Aware of
Govt Rules/Regulations involving Safety Health & Social Security.
Event was Moderated by Mr.Sanjay Nanda,NASH Marketing & Consultancy with
Support of IGFP
Practical Implementation on Vision Zero in India through Online Training Program- 13th October 2023, Department of Factories & Boilers Govt. of Kerala & Uttar Pradesh (UP) with Coordination of IGFP
Dear Dr Timm DGUV Germany Dr Fuellemann OSH Practitioner Switzerland Mr Trichel Bernard ISSA Visionzero Geneva,
Thanks for joining as speakers for the practical implementation of Vision Zero for Industries in Kerala & UP.
Also special thanks to Mr. Ajit Kumar Secy.Labour Kerala & his team led by Mr.Pramod Directorate of Factories for organizing this wonderful educative online training program on Vision Zero with a few takeaways as follows:-
1.Kerala is on way to Vision Zero through enforcement & engineering strategy with safety of workers is important for Govt of Kerala.
2. Vision Zero is a culture as brought out by Mr Trichel Bernard.
3. Golden Rules of leadership & hazards are important as brought out by Dr.Timm
4. Good practices need to be shared between companies & that Govt officers should act as helpers not police role for implementation of Zero Harm Culture.
Few Screenshot Enclose with District level program for kerala will be considered in consultation with direct of factories kerala.
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Workshop on “Industrial Safety to achieve Zero Accident and fatalities in the Factories: An International Perspective. 11.10.2023, 12:30 PM to 02.00 PM (VIRTUAL MODE)Organized by Directorate of Factories & Boilers, Govt. of Odisha, Rourkela Division with Coordination of IGFP
Dear Dr Fuellemann Switzerland
Thanks for your Practical implementation of the Visionzero Presentation today- Adding 4 Slides which seem to be missed out but shall be ensured in the Upcoming District Level Program – Important role of Managers / Management of Factories coupled with Government Department for Enforcement Your Takeaways – Be Watchful/Avoid Absent Minded )
Also thanks to Mr KK Dwevedi Director I/ C Health and Safety Chhattisgarh State for An Elaborate Presentation with Theme “.Safety is not Expensive, It is Priceless “
Special thanks to Mr Commissioner cum Secretary Labour ESI Government of Odisha & His Team from Directorate of Factories- His Inaugural speech to develop Zero Harm Culture with advice to Directorate to compile Takeaways of All Presentations for Booklet/ Advisory to Industries in Odisha
Last but the Least DD Safety Rourkela along with Participants from Sundergarh District for success of today’s Online Training program
Total impact – About 400 Participants from 60 Industries
| Next Online Training program on 15.11.2023 (Wednesday), Rayagada Division |
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
SEMINAR on “ROLE OF MANAGEMENT FOR PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS AND ENSURING SAFETY IN WORKPLACES” 05th October 2023.
Thanks Goodwill Message:-Dear Shri Bhim Singh, I.A.S. LC & CIF Chhatisgarh State,
At the outset Congratulations to your Team from Directorate of Health and Safety for Organising A Very Successful Seminar on “ROLE OF MANAGEMENT FOR PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS AND ENSURING SAFETY IN WORK PLACES” @ Raipur on 5th October 2023. With presence of International National including Local Industries numbering about 300 as Speakers/ Participants is indeed A Great Achievement both for the Government as well as Industries in creating A Zero Harm Culture with Focus on achieving Zero Tolerance for Accident Fatality @ Workplaces by sharing their Good Practices which we call ” Knowledge sharing”
1 As suggested kindly compile the Minutes with Takeaways of Good Practices to circulate to All Stakeholders including to CIF/ Director of other States
2 Vision Zero as brought out in my presentation is a continuation Movement for which we have sustain this Awareness cum Training Programs @ District Level for which IGFP can Coordinate with International National Speakers
3 As discussed with Hon Minister &with you, Activities of Cooperation on OSH SS with your Directorate & IGFP for Training Awareness programs/ International symposium on Visiozero/ Technical support by our German Partners led by DGUV for State Labour institute & implementation of Safety Health Social Security to School Children of the State could be considered
4 Such Multidisciplinary Approach to Seminar/ Workshop with Speakers from ESIC EPFO could greatly help Safety officers to help Workers and their Families for compensation/ Social Security ect
I take this opportunity also to thank Dr Fuellmann from Switzerland for his great support through presentation which is practical implementation of Visiozero
5 Kindly issue An Appreciation Letter to Dr Fuellemann of Switzerland for his Presentation involving Practical implementation of Visionzero with Focus on Contract Workers & Role of Government ect.
Again thanks to Mr.K.K. Dwivedi I/C Directorate of Health and Safety Chhattisgarh State alongwith with his Team for the Success of the Workshop.
I am enclosing Copy of My Presentation Slide Containing Possible Activities of Cooperation & Soft copy of School Syllabus prepared by IGFP under the Leadership of Mr Bijoy Pattnaik IAS Former CS Odissa for you in taking up with competent Authority for Schools in Chhattisgarh State.
With Cheers & Regards
Mr B.K Sahu
Former Insurance Commissioner, ESIC, Ministry of Labour,
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
Click here to download the Introductory Address Presentation by Mr. B. K. Sahu
Click here to download Screenshots of the Program
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.
Click here to download the presentation on Virtual Training on Risk Mitigation to attain «Vision Zero» – an International Perspective
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