Grand inaugurations of the co-located exhibits by Informa Markets in India organised on the Chennai Commerce Centre, Chennai
The much-awaited eighth version of Occupational Security & Well being (OSH) South India and the seventh iteration of SAFE South India 2023 unfolded right this moment on the prestigious Chennai Commerce Centre. Organised by Informa Markets in India, these expos offered a complete 360-degree view of the occupational well being & security and digital safety & hearth security industries.
The inauguration of the OSH South India expo had the presence of esteemed dignitaries like Thiru. Murali T.R., Vice-President, Tamil Nadu Security Professionals Welfare Assocation, Dr. Ramesh V.M., Honorary Secretary, Nationwide Security Council-Kerala Chapter, Shri Virendra G. Jauhari, Hony Secretary, Security Home equipment Producers Affiliation, Thiru. S.S. Raju, GM – Ops-ASM, Airports Authority of India, Chennai Airport, Prof. Dr. R. Ramesh Kumar, Ph.D, Head of Dept, Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Research & Government Member, Central Board for Employees’ Training, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Govt. of India, Shri C. Jayakumar, Jt. Director, DISH Tamil Nadu, Mr. Pankaj Jain, Sr. Group Director & Digital Head, Informa Markets in India and Mr. Prashant Jain, Sr. Venture Director, Informa Markets in India.
The launch of the SAFE South India expo witnessed the presence of august dignitaries equivalent to Mr John Paul Manickam, Chair, OSAC Chennai Chapter; Thiru. Chozha Naachiar Rajasekar, President, The Tamil Chamber of Commerce; Thiru. Mukesh Khubchandani, President, All India Electronics Affiliation (South Zone); Thiru. Samay Singh, IPS, DCP-Visitors, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. R. Nanda Kumar, President, Digital Safety Affiliation of India; Mr. Pankaj Jain, Sr. Group Director & Digital Head, Informa Markets in India and Mr. Sanjeev Rao, Venture Director, Informa Markets in India.
On the inaugural ceremony of OSH South India, Thiru. S.S. Raju, GM – Ops-ASM, Airports Authority of India, Chennai Airport stated, “Our utmost precedence lies in safeguarding roughly 58,000 passengers and greater than 400 plane actions each day. Implementing OHSAS(Occupational Well being and Security Evaluation Collection) is essential, demanding sturdy management dedication. By prioritizing worker well-being, we stop accidents, increase morale, and retain invaluable expertise. Common threat assessments and worker engagement helps preserve office security. Coaching and training, significantly for newcomers, guarantee understanding of roles and hazards. Implementing OHSAS fulfills ethical obligations and enhances productiveness and repute. Collaborating in occasions like OSH South India offers invaluable sources, networking, and information sharing. I lengthen my gratitude to Informa Markets in India for facilitating this platform. Collectively, let’s attempt for safer workplaces, shaping a promising future.”
Shri Virendra G. Jauhari, Hony Secretary, Security Home equipment Producers Affiliation, (SAMA) expressed, “Our major goal is to raise security consciousness and supply steerage to finish customers on the efficient utilization of security home equipment, providers, know-how, and tools. SAMA’s mission extends past office security; we aspire to be a driving drive in shaping the trade. By actively participating in occasions and campaigns like OSH South India, we foster security consciousness throughout various industries, advocating for a tradition that prioritises safety and well-being. Our overarching objective is to determine a unified voice that addresses the shared challenges encountered by security services.”
“Now we have the ability to enhance our work surroundings via engineering and administrative measures. Our authorities is actively enhancing security practices and elevating consciousness amongst staff and employers. We conduct security packages and collaborate with organisations just like the Nationwide Security Council to cut back accidents and prioritise human life. Encouraging investments in threat prevention, we try to make workplaces protected. OSH South India provides a chance to study from modern merchandise and contribute to the betterment of our organisations. Collectively, allow us to construct a safer future, valuing the security and well-being of each particular person,” stated Shri C. Jayakumar, Jt. Director, The Directorate of Industrial Security and Well being (DISH) Tamil Nadu
On the inaugural ceremony of SAFE South India, Thiru. Chozha Naachiar Rajasekar, President, The Tamil Chamber of Commerce stated, “The venue of this expo stands as a testomony to the visionary method of our former Commerce Minister Thiru. R.Okay. Shanmukham Chetty, who set worldwide benchmarks for internet hosting such occasions. Tamil Nadu offers a beneficial surroundings for commerce and trade, and the Chamber of Commerce wholeheartedly embraces expos like this, acknowledging the numerous developments in security and safety achieved over the previous twenty years. The mixing of know-how, particularly within the fields of AI and robotics, has revolutionised home safety, safeguarding our folks, commerce, and industries. With India’s inhabitants reaching 1.4 billion, seminars and exhibitions like this play an important function in progressing our society, significantly within the realms of commerce and trade.”
Mr. John Paul Mannikam Chair, Abroad Safety Advisory Council (OSAC) Chennai Chapter, stated, “OSAC’s unwavering dedication to making sure safety past borders is really commendable. The OSAC Chennai chapter, with its devoted Regional Safety Officer and over 200 members, tirelessly strives to reinforce organizational resilience, share finest practices, and foster information alternate. Their unwavering efforts in confronting challenges and emergencies
mirror their dedication to constructing resilient organizations. Occasions like SAFE South India function platforms the place their experience and affect shine. The presence of esteemed IPS officers additional solidifies the sturdy collaboration between Chennai Metropolis Police and the non-public and public sectors, united in our dedication to the event and security of our cherished metropolis. Collectively, we pave the trail in the direction of a safer and safer future.”
Mr. Samay Singh, IPS, DCP-Visitors, Govt. of Tamil Nadu acknowledged, “This vital occasion gathers professionals, innovators, and consultants in safety and hearth security to showcase the newest technological developments. SAFE South India displays our collective dedication to innovation and preparedness. We’ll witness indigenous manufacturing that includes sensible safety options utilising AI in city transportation, visible analytics, predictive analytics, unmanned aerial automobiles for patrolling, built-in constructing administration methods, and blockchains. As we embrace new applied sciences in our workplaces and fields, we should additionally handle cyber safety threats. ANPR cameras with AI machine studying are among the many improvements contributing to safer and fewer congested cities.”
Mr. Pankaj Jain, Senior Group Director and Digital Head, Informa Markets in India, expressed his satisfaction with the occasions, stating, “OSH South India and SAFE South India have all the time supplied unparalleled prospects for companies to exhibit their newest choices, set up invaluable connections, and achieve insights from esteemed consultants. The occasions’ underlying mission of fostering a safe and wholesome work surroundings aligns completely with India’s vital strides in enhancing occupational well being and security requirements, exemplified by the implementation of the Occupational Security, Well being and Working Situations Code in 2020. However, India’s surveillance methods market is at present estimated to be a $2.5 billion trade and anticipated to develop at 25-30% yearly. Whereas surveillance methods are in demand throughout all sectors, South India has the one of many largest lots of CCTV surveillance in India. As these industries grown, fuelled by the teeming Indian inhabitants and digitalisation, the potential for development inside these industries is exponential. By fostering collaboration amongst trade professionals and stakeholders, OSH South India and SAFE South India play an important function in elevating requirements of occupational security and well being in South India, making a constructive distinction in each sectors.”
