Health and safety audits provide vital insights into the most effective ways of improving an organisation’s safety performance. However, to get the most from the audit process, it is vital a company is open about its safety performance and systems, and happy to hear ideas for improvement, explains Suresh Tanwar, senior head of audit and consultancy at British Safety Council India LLP.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 May 2025
In India, there are regular reports of young children being killed or injured while living in makeshift houses on construction sites where their parents work long hours as labourers. However, construction companies, schools and NGOs are increasingly working together to provide on-site childcare centres and schools so children can both be kept safe from the dangers and receive an education.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 May 2025
With rising temperatures threatening both productivity and worker safety in many sectors of Indian industry, the central government’s Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued an urgent advisory note instructing all States and Union Territories (UTs) to take measures to protect workers and labourers in a range of sectors from the health impacts of extreme heat.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 May 2025
The rules on corporate social responsibility spending by big business should be relaxed to include vaccinations of staff and the community, argue Indian companies.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 09 June 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the plight of India’s huge army of migrant workers, as millions lost their jobs in last year’s lockdown and were forced to return to their home villages. We asked three experts what needs to be done to improve the health, safety, employment and social security protections for migrant workers.
By Gajal Gupta on 01 April 2021
Safety Management asked Dharmesh Shah how India can improve its waste management, through the ‘reduce, reuse, recover and recycle’ waste management model.
By Gajal Gupta on 01 February 2021
Swati Singh Sambyal, a Delhi-based waste management expert, gives her views on how India can improve its management of hazardous industrial waste.
By on 01 February 2021
Three experts provide tips on how employers can support workers’ mental wellbeing and keep them motivated to perform to the best of their ability.
By Gajal Gupta on 01 March 2021
Although India has long banned forced and bonded labour, the inhumane practice persists, with regular reports of adults and children being trapped in debt bondage to unscrupulous employers.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 December 2022
With research showing a direct link between high productivity and the health and wellbeing of the workforce, Indian businesses are stepping up their efforts to support the mental and physical health of their teams.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 December 2022
With the latest data showing there has been a sharp rise in suicides in India, employers are being urged to do more to reduce stress at work – and train managers to support employees who are struggling with their mental wellbeing.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 November 2022
The ‘Kavach 2022’ campaign, organised by Kerala’s Department of Labour and Skills, kicked off between 15-22 October and focused both on educating migrant workers about the dangers of drug use and addiction and offering medical advice and help to those who using illegal drugs.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 November 2022
Despite regular government interventions, every autumn Delhi experiences poor air quality, putting the health of its residents at great risk.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 November 2022
