by Suman Gupta
Shri D.B. Gore, Director- Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, Maharashtra , inaugurated the event aimed at promoting industrial safety and Zero Accidents in Industries in the state of Maharashtra.
January , Mumbai: NESCO Events, in collaboration with the Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association (SAMA) and the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), Maharashtra, proudly hosted the2nd edition of the Highly successful World of Safety Summit and Expo 2024. This significant event took place from February 5th to 6th at the prestigious NESCO Center in Mumbai. The event aimed to raise awareness, propose solutions, and foster a lasting safe environment in Maharashtra by bringing together key stakeholders for debate and collaboration.
Throughout the two-day event the objective of this conference was to emphasize the importance of safety of industrial workers and zero accidents in factories. Various sessions were conducted during the conference, addressing topics such as Machine Safety Compliances as per ISO & BIS Standards, Best Practices in Fire and Accident Prevention, and the Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in Safety Management. These sessions were specifically designed to provide insights and guidance for industry leaders in enhancing safety practices within their respective domains.
The inaugural ceremony, spearheaded by Shri. Devidas B Gore, Director, Industrial Safety and Health, Govt of Maharashtra as Chief Guest and Mr. Sanjay Kshirsagar -Head Manufacturing Operations Mahindra Heavy Engines Ltd and Igatpuri Engine Plant as Guest of Honour was attended by around 20 Directorate of Industrial Safety , Maharashtra officers and the DISH representatives and over 700 safety Professionals representing around 300 organizations. In his Keynote address, Mr. Gore imparted invaluable guidance on industrial safety. He also emphasised on inculpating the safety culture amongst the occupier, factory manager, supervisor and most importantly the on field working professionals to all delegates, setting the event’s tone and underlining the theme’s importance.
Mr. Hemant Sapra, President SAMA Said “As we embark on the 2nd Edition of WORLD OF SAFETY (WOS), SAMA ensure that we continue to push the market forward with innovative and creative solutions in the Industrial Safety market.We will ensure that all products are manufactured & supplied by us will be with the best in class Indian and international Standards.Through SAMA, we will continue to push the Industry forward for a better and safer India.
Mr. Kumar Razdan, Vice President of Nesco Events said, “We extend our gratitude to our partners for their efforts in organizing this dynamic and educational event. It has allowed us to actively support this important initiative, hear from esteemed figures in the field, and gain new perspectives on the latest safety innovations and best practices. The World of Safety Summit and Expo, hosted at NESCO, provided a valuable platform for safety professionals to convene, exchange knowledge, and explore practical solutions. We are enthusiastic about hosting this event annually, committed to ensuring every participant departs with a fulfilling and enriching experience.”
The two-day event garnered significant attendance, with more than 700 delegates, 2000 visitors and 30 government officials in attendance. More than 60 Exhibitors showcased the latest products in Personal Protective Equipments , Industrial Machine Safety Solutions , Safety Solutions for working at Height , Safety Solutions for Confined Space and many more. The Show was attended by Safety Professionals from across Industries in the engineering , chemical, pharmaceutical and allied industries domain and there were a lot of interesting discussions and learnings amongst the professionals to ensure Zero Accident and 100 % safety in Industries. Best Practises in Big industries showed all the delegates on ways to make their industries safe.
About NESCO Events: Nesco Events is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nesco Ltd dedicated to crafting unique and exciting cultural experiences that are not just entertaining but also enriching. The conglomerate is known for its specially curated event properties that give people the opportunity to discover multiple genres of entertainment. It has built an eminent record of providing venue and catering services for corporate and social events. Nesco has been the venue partner for big budget events of 2023, and saw a huge footfall, setting eminent records across diverse event categories.
About Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health : The Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) (formerly known as Factory Inspectorate) is administrative machinery set up by Govt. of Maharashtra with an objective of enforcing the Factories Act, 1948 & Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963 made there under so as to ensure Safety, Health and Welfare of the workers employed in the factories. With the growing industrialisation amendments were made in the Factories Act, 1948 & Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963 made there from time to time.
About SAMA : Since 1969 our Non-Profit Organization has been endeavoring to help society at large – by enhancing safety awareness and guiding the end-user for optimum usage of Safety Appliances and services, technologies, and equipment.The main objective of SAMA is to shape up the industry as an organized sector and form our own representation for redressal of common challenges of growth of safety fraternity as a whole.
