Kanpur, 5th May 2024 The Imagineering Laboratory at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), in collaboration with KARAM Safety Pvt. Ltd. Lucknow, organised a one-day workshop on 'Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)'. The training program received 20 participants from diverse backgrounds, including students, research scholars, technical staff, and security personnel.

Prof. J. Ramkumar and Dr. Amandeep Singh Oberoi, the course coordinators, welcomed the delegates and highlighted the prominence of the workshop. Prof. Ramkumar highlighted on the crucial role of health and safety in production, stating that these practices should be at the forefront of manufacturers' and workers' daily activities.

Dr. Oberoi shed light on the broader implications of maintaining a robust health and safety strategy, extending beyond safeguarding individuals within the workplace and adhering to set safety norms.

The trainers from KARAM, Ms. Lalita Teckchandani and Mr. Ashish Sarangi, brought live examples and anecdotes to their talks, connecting the participants with their routine work activities. Their engaging approach helped participants understand the importance of safety systems not only in their work environments but also in their homes.

At the end of the workshop, the audience expressed their appreciation for the learnt practices, stating that they would help them stay more aware of safety measures in various aspects of their lives.

This collaborative workshop demonstrates IIT Kanpur's commitment to building a culture of safety and well-being within its academic and research community.

About IIT Kanpur:

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was established in 1959 and declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. IIT Kanpur is best known for the highest standard of education in science and engineering and for seminal R&D contributions over the years. The institute has a sprawling lush green campus spread over 1050 acres with a large pool of academic and research resources spanning across 19 departments, 25 centres and 3 interdisciplinary programs in engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines with more than 580 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students.

For more information, visit www.iitk.ac.in.