Shruti Kothari
Jaipur
Business Remedies. The OSHEP 2025 Conference on Occupational Safety, Health & Emergency Preparedness concluded at FICCI’s Federation House on July 18, drawing together senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and experts from Major Accident Hazard (MAH) industries. Co-hosted by FICCI and Delhi’s Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health (DISH), under the Department of Labour, Government of NCT of Delhi, the event emphasised improving workplace safety protocols and emergency response systems.
Key highlights
• Distinguished speakers included Mr. Rajendra Singh (NDMA), Mr. Arun Mittal (Oil Industry Safety Directorate), Mr. Krishan Kumar (Delhi Disaster Management Authority), Mr. Rituraj Mehta (Adani Group), and Dr. Aniruddha Roy (Genesys International).
• Core focus areas:
• Enhancing integrated risk management and emergency planning across industrial setups.
• Reinforcing preparedness strategies within MAH facilities and critical infrastructure.
• Promoting greater safety technology adoption, including live demos from experts like Saurya Safety.
• Exploring frameworks for inter-industry and cross-sector mutual aid during crises.
Attendance and participation
With over 100 delegates representing 24 from Tier 1, 42 from Tier 2, and 34 from Tier 3 cities, the forum facilitated robust exchanges on safety practices. Participants engaged actively in panel discussions, case reviews, and practical demonstrations from leading safety solutions providers.
Organiser Comments
In opening the event, FICCI emphasised that OSHEP 2025 is a collaborative platform designed to address today’s evolving safety challenges and standardise risk mitigation across industries. Speakers underscored the importance of tech-driven protocols and shared responsibility, appealing for unified regulatory and corporate engagement.
Outcome and future actions
The conference closed with a commitment to the following action points:
• Strengthen cross-sector mutual aid partnerships, especially for MAH facilities.
• Adopt advanced detection and response systems, using IoT and AI for early hazard alerts.
• Harmonise regulatory frameworks, ensuring DISH, NDMA, and industry bodies align safety mandates.
• Scale-up emergency drills and simulation training, particularly for high-risk zones.
Outlook for industry safety in India
OSHEP 2025 has set a benchmark for multi-stakeholder collaboration, aiming to build an integrated and resilient industrial safety culture. As India continues its industrial expansion, such forums play a vital role in safeguarding personnel, assets, and communities. The recommendations laid at this event are expected to guide both policy formulation and corporate safety investments in the coming year.
