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Nesco Organizes World of Safety Summit and Expo in Collaboration with Maharashtra’s Directorate Of Industrial Safety and Health
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Honourable Minister of Labour Shri. Suresh (Bhau) Dagadu Khade inaugurates World Safety Summit and Expo to promote workforce safety in industries
Mumbai, 28th April 2023: Nesco Events, in partnership with the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) and the Safety appliances and Manufacturers Association (SAMA), organized the World of Safety Summit and Expo 2023, an event which aimed to promote the safety of the workforce in industries.
The two-day program, being held on 27-28th April, is focused on introducing new technology and best practices in manufacturing facilities to achieve the goal of “Zero Accident”in manufacturing facilities by bringing all stakeholders under one roof. The summit aimed to create a sustainable and safe environment in the industrial sector of Maharashtra.
The inauguration ceremony was conducted by Honourable Minister of Labour Shri. Suresh (Bhau) Dagadu Khade, who emphasized on the importance of safety of workforce in manufacturing units and urged participants and stakeholders to work towards promoting effective ways to improve safety in factories and industrial environments. He also unveiled the next edition of the Expo which is scheduled to be held on June 13-14, 2024.
Mr. Kumar Razdan, Vice President of Nesco Events said, “The World of Safety Summit and Expo is a unique platform for safety professionals to come together and share their knowledge and expertise. We are grateful to the partners for creating such an engaging and informative event, which has given us the opportunity to support such a significant initiative and learn from industry leaders and gain new insights into the latest safety technologies and best practices. We look forward to organizing the next edition of the event with greater participation of stakeholders to promote the welfare of the workforce driving the growth of our country.”
The first day of the event was attended more than 2000 delegates which included dignitaries and experts from various industries, emergency management sector and health-safety-environment officials. It featured informative sessions, and panel discussions on safety-related topics, including ISO 45001-Safety Management System, Occupational Safety and Health Code, Industrial Hygiene and Role of Safety Officers. The expo showcased leading safety equipment manufacturers and service providers, exhibiting products and services for confined spaces, construction sites, disaster management, electrical safety, emergency management, first aid training, safety at height, use of safety equipment, traffic safety, and more.
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: SAMA is an Association of Occupational Safety Appliances & Services – Providers, Manufacturers, Distributors & Dealers. Since 1969 the 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. It organizes events & campaigns for our members that boost workplace safety awareness across industries.