11th edition of OSH India Expo Successfully Organised from 23-25 Nov, 2023 at Hall 4, Bombay Exhibition Centre

The 11th edition was organized during 23-25 November, 2023 at Hall 4 in Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Informa Markets has been organising OSH India, South Asia's largest safety & health expo and conference in Mumbai since 2012

This year the exhibition brought together 5,851 visitors from India and abroadacross construction, manufacturing, PPE and other key industry domains. There were 150 exhibitors, more than 50 speakers and 110 delegates across the two days of the conference. 20-25% first time participants attended the show.

The inaugural ceremony of OSH India 2023 saw the presence of distinguished guests, including Dr. Ajit Salvi, Dy. Chief Engineer-Sewarage Operations, BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Head - Safety & Quality, Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Dipesh Shah, Executive Committee Member & Membership Head, Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association and Mr. Devidas B. Gore, Director, DISH Maharashtra.; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India; and Mr. Pankaj Jain, Sr. Group Director & Digital Head, Informa Markets in India. Together with industry dignitaries, they underscored the significance of occupational safety and health, emphasizing the necessity for a collaborative approach to foster a safer and more sustainable work environment.

OSH India 2023 showcased innovations and solutions at the innovation zone in workplace safety and health. Over 300 brands, including prominent players like Liberty, Udyogi, Allen Cooper, PERF, Idos, mtandt, BATA, Nebosh, Venus, DPL, and Intech Safety, exhibited their latest products, services, and technologies. The diverse participation makes it a significant gathering in the realm of occupational safety and health.

OSH India provides a unique platform for safety professionals to network with industry stalwarts and gain knowledge on the latest developments in the space of Occupational Safety & Health. Over the last decade OSH India has received a tremendous response from industry professionals in India and has shown remarkable growth.

Bridging the gap between industry veterans and apprentices

OSH India Expo now has an eleven-year legacy of enriching Indian industry with HSE knowledge and spreading awareness through quality safety and occupational health product demos, and industry-leading conference sessions since the inception of its first edition in 2012. Each year OSH India showcases world-class safety and health products and solutions in PPE, ergonomics, gas detection and control, chemical safety, working at heights, etc.

International Connect

OSH India is the pioneer and the biggest occupational safety and health expo held in the South Asian region ever since its inception in 2012. It provides a unique platform for government officials and safety professionals to network with industry stalwarts and gain knowledge on the latest developments in the space of Occupational Safety & Health. It draws inspiration from the OSH International portfolio of Informa Markets which includes shows such as Safety & Health Expo, The UK. OSH India has fantastic connects with all key stakeholders and experts within the global OSH community as can be seen from the increasing participation of global OSH stakeholders each year.

Key partners :-

• Acme Safetywears Limited.
• Acme Universal Safezone 9 Private Limited.
• Arvind Ltd.
• Intech Safety Pvt Ltd.
• Lakeland Gloves And Safety Apparel Pvt Ltd.
• Laxmi Safe India.
• Liberty Shoes Ltd. (Freedom).
• Marvel Gloves Industries.
• Mtandt Ltd.
• Rahman Industries Ltd. (Perf).
• Sagar Asia Private Limited.
• Superhouse Limited (Allen Cooper).
• Sure Safety India Limited.
• Tej Engineering ( along with IDOS).
• Udyogi Plastics Pvt. Ltd.
• Udyogi International Private Limited.
• S.G. Exports (Vaultex).
• Venus Safety & Health Pvt. Ltd.
• DIPPED PRODUCTS PLC.

The Conference – Simplifying OSH Challenges at Workplace

Over the years the OSH India conference running alongside the industry exhibition features thought-provoking speaker sessions and panel discussions on topics of contemporary interest from renowned HSE heads and international experts. It is a unique opportunity for HSE officers attending as delegates to benchmark themselves globally and get the latest Indian regulatory framework updates. Delegates learn how to harness a culture of behavioural safety by installing systems and management best practices that promote exceptional performance. Leading organisations in the Construction, Manufacturing, Pharma, Oil & Gas verticals such as L&T, Ford, Maruti, Tata Projects, Tata Motors and ONGC have sent 1,500+ delegates over the years at the conference.

With an endeavour to bring key stakeholders in the safety domain on one platform and to deliberate on the new-age challenges to occupational safety and health within organisations, OSH India features a power-packed conference with the theme— Ensuring a Safe, Healthy and Productive Workforce. Some of the topics to be discussed include :-

• Enforcing Guidelines Related to Employee Safety and Industrial Hygiene: Key Challenges and Responsibilities (panel discussion).
• Ensuring Safety Culture in a Large Organisation: The Leader’s Role (speaker session).
• Tackling Occupational Disease by Keeping Regular Tab on Health and Safety Metrics.
• Redefining Safety Metrics for Workers at High Rise Buildings and Construction Sites (Panel Discussion).
• Ensuring Workers’ Safety in Renewable Energy Facilities (speaker session).
• The Importance of Ensuring Right Ergonomics at Workplace (speaker session).
• Fire Safety Planning and Working With Hazardous Substances and Chemicals (Panel Discussion).
• Formulating the Right Approach to Disaster Management/Crisis Management.

Key speakers :-

Dr. Ajit Salvi, Dy. Chief Engineer-Sewarage Operations, BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation.

Dr. Manjeet Singh Arora, Occupational Health Physician, Consultant Fortis Hospital, Mumbai & National Trainer - First Aid / CPR / Safety.

Mayurika Chakraborty, Head HSSE and Business Compliance Ambassador, Maersk South Asia.

Dr. Nitin Kondalkar, Corporate Lead EHS and ESG, Crompton Greaves Limited - Industrial Systems Group.

Mahesh Chandak , Head of HSE – South Asia & Business Partner for Crop Science – Asia Pacific, Global Road Safety, Sustainability, Safety, Health & Environment (SSHE), Bayer.

P.A. Murali ,Vice President and Head – HSEF, Nayara Energy Ltd.

Indranil Chakraborty , Senior General Manager & Head of OSH&E, Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (India).

Kamlesh Mishra , Corporate Safety Head, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.

Naveen Soni , Head - Corporate Health & Safety, Dalmia Cement Bharat Ltd.

Devesh Ghuley, Corporate EHS Head, Everest Industries Ltd.

Raj Kumar Paul, Asst. Vice President & Head EHS (Transportation & Strategic Infrastructure), Tata Projects.

Santosh Kumar Srivastava, General Manager & Head HSE at Tata Projects (Oil & Gas EPC), Tata Projects.

Ruchi Birla, Head-Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability, India Commercial and R&D, Medtronic.

Surya Rau V. V., President Safety and Operational Risk, Reliance.

Pravin Shinde, SHE Lead - India & NM & Digital SHE Adoption Lead - EMEA/APAC I, Roche.

Kevin Chothani, Vice President – EHS, Sekura Energy & President, Board of Certified Safety Professionals – India Chapter.

Dr. Divyang Shah, MBBS, MD(PSM), DIH, President - Indian Association of Occupational Health (Mumbai) & Head - Medical, Welfare and community health services, Larsen & Toubro.

Hitesh Lachhwani, Senior Director – Health, Safety & Environment - Subcontinent, DP World.

Mahendra Chougule, General Manager & Head Corporate EHS, CEAT.

Vandana Kudalkar, Vice President – QSHE (Corporate Head), Jyoti Structures Ltd & Ex-Member, National Safety Council.

Sadashiv Hiremath, Regional HSE Manager India & SEA, Foseco.

Amar Dalvi, Corporate Head- Safety Health and Environment, Ion Exchange India Ltd.

S.M. Ravi, HSE Head – Transmission & Distribution BU, Sterling & Wilson Pvt Ltd., Mumbai.

Supporting Associations

Some of the key associations supporting OSH India include: National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), Indian Society of Ergonomics (ISE), Indian Technical Textiles Association (ITTA), Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association (SAMA), etc.

OSH India is attended by everyone who is interested and deals with workplace safety and health issues at work. High-level government officials, high-level decision-makers in the public and private sectors, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and labour leaders, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) professionals such as safety engineers, safety technicians, Occupational hygienists, scientists, Labour inspectors and safety and health inspectors regularly attend OSH India exhibition cum conference.