Strengthens Safety Leadership Across Industries in Telangana

An Online Vision Zero Training Programme was organised on 25 August 2026 for Safety, HR and Welfare Officers of industries in Telangana, with the theme “Adopting Zero Accident Vision – Strengthening Safety Leadership, Statutory Compliance & Workforce Well-being in Industries of Telangana.” The programme was organised by the Department of Factories, Government of Telangana, in association with the National Safety Council – Telangana State Chapter and Indo Global Focal Point (IGFP India). The programme aimed to promote the adoption of Zero Accident Vision and support the development of safer workplaces with a secure and well-protected workforce. The inaugural session featured a welcome address by Sri Y. Mohan Babu, Director of Factories, Government of Telangana, followed by an introduction to the Vision Zero theme by the Director, IGFP.

The training brought together eminent occupational safety and health professionals for focused technical sessions covering critical workplace safety challenges. Mr. Sanjay Gandhi, CEO, HESS Excellence Ltd., Kenya, addressed Root Cause Analysis of Accidents and Tap-Root Incident Investigation Methodology. Mr. Amit Kumar, Head – EHS, L&T, Kolkata, focused on Safety Management in Steel Plants, Managing High-Risk Operations and Preventing Major Accidents. Mr. Upendra Prasad, Manager Safety, Tata Steel, Meramandali, Odisha, discussed Safety in Power Plants, Operational Risk Management, Electrical Safety and Zero Accident Practices, while Mr. R. S. Tiwari, Hindalco, Renukoot Plant, covered Safe Boiler Operations, Statutory Compliance, Inspection, Maintenance and Prevention of Boiler Accidents. Further sessions by Dr. K. N. Sen, Adviser OSH, L&T, on industrial ergonomic prevention and Dr. Ramesh V. M., Senior Manager (Fire & Safety), Retired, on fire and emergency preparedness provided a comprehensive perspective on workplace risk prevention.

A dedicated Telangana State-specific Statutory Session was also included, addressed by the Director of Factories, Government of Telangana, covering state safety requirements, statutory occupational safety and health compliance, health and welfare provisions, and the responsibilities of Safety Officers, Safety Professionals, HR and Welfare Officers. The programme emphasised practical approaches including field-tested controls for high-risk, boiler and electrical operations, effective fire and emergency preparedness, ergonomic interventions for reducing musculoskeletal disorders, and stronger safety leadership. The programme reinforced the principle that small interventions can lead to big impacts when safety becomes an integral part of organisational culture. Through such collaborative training initiatives, the Department of Factories, National Safety Council – Telangana State Chapter and IGFP India are working towards strengthening the Zero Accident Vision, Zero Harm Culture and workforce well-being across industries in Telangana.

Programme Highlights

• Date: 25 August 2026
• Mode: Online Live Webinar
• Target Participants: Safety Officers, EHS Managers, HR & Welfare Officers, Occupational Health Professionals, Factory & Plant Managers, Operations/Maintenance/Project Heads and Safety Committee Members
• Theme: Adopting Zero Accident Vision – Strengthening Safety Leadership, Statutory Compliance & Workforce Well-being
• Organised by: Department of Factories, Government of Telangana
• In association with: National Safety Council – Telangana State Chapter and IGFP India
• Core focus: Zero Accident Vision, high-risk operations, statutory compliance, fire and emergency preparedness, ergonomics, boiler safety, electrical safety and accident investigation.