OSH India 2018: Augmenting Awareness and Necessity of Well-being at Workplace

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South Asia's largest trade show for Occupational Safety & Health industry in Mumbai by UBM India
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Speaking on the announcement of OSH India 2018, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India, said, "Work plays a central role in people's lives, since most professionals spend at least eight to ten hours a day in the workplace, be it an office, factory, etc. Therefore, enhancing the safety and well-being of employees is a key concern for all organizations in order to secure workplace productivity and to enhance the quality of life as a whole. An Increasing number of casualties at unsafe workspaces have drawn attention to the importance of occupational health & safety compliances amongst companies globally. The number of fatal accidents is much higher in developing countries than in industrialized ones. This difference is primarily due to better health and safety programmes, improved first-aid and medical facilities in the industrialized countries, and active participation of employers and workers in the decision-making process on health and safety issues. OSH India 2018, addresses the pressing need for raising OSH awareness and standards by providing tangible solutions to organizations to meet and network with suppliers and service providers from across the world that will showcase their innovations and knowledge amidst a vastly untapped Indian market."

Day 1 will also see a presentation on the Future of Work and Risk by Mr. Mike Robinson, CEO, British Safety Council. Giving his industry perspective, Mr. Mike Robinson said, "Work and workplaces are changing faster than ever. The new, rapidly evolving technology is both our ally and our foe. Simultaneously, it gives us more and less control of how we work. It allows us to work anyplace and anytime and cooperate with others across countries and continents, but it makes jobs and people redundant. The labour market has to accommodate both the requirements of older workers and the expectations of the X and Y generations who demand different work patterns. At the same time, companies face new demands as a result of environmental changes and regulatory pressures."

Industry Speaks and Launches:

Mr. Arpan Jani, Chief Marketing Officer, Venus Safety & Health Pvt. Ltd., said, "In India, Occupational Safety & Health Industry is at a very nascent stage compared with global standards. However, the industry is currently growing at a rapid pace & catching up with international trends. As a manufacturer, we see a huge growth potential in years to come for the Indian safety industry. Government initiatives to build up infrastructure will play a pivotal role in propelling the demand for safety equipments & creating a big opportunity for manufacturers. We believe that OSH India will help us to strengthen our relationship with existing & potential customers. It is a perfect platform for us to not only launch our new product - 'Head Mounted Powered Air Purifying Respirator' but also showcase our existing products. Indian customers are welcoming new technologies and hence, we see a bright future for Occupational Safety & Health Industry in our country."

Mr. KS Chari, Managing Director, Ion Science India Pvt. Ltd., said, "Ion Science Limited, UK is well known brand in PID technology and VOC monitors, that have varied application in Industry with respect to Occupational Safety and Health. Showcasing our product offerings at OSH India 2018 will be a big step in establishing Ion Science India in the Indian market-place allowing us to reach close to 70% of our customers directly and offer an added level of assurance regarding product quality and commitment to service. It will also help us come in direct contact with the major refinery and petrochemical customers, which prefer direct contact with instrument manufacturers. Additionally, it will be a major step towards developing relationships with regional sub-dealers, which will happen in due course."

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