Nebosh’s initiative to promote health and safety careers

“Being a health and safety professional is a rewarding career choice.”

Matt Powell-Howard, NEBOSH

NEBOSH, the National Examination Board for Occupational Safety and Health, is set to host a free webinar aimed at promoting careers in health and safety in India.

As reported by NEBOSH, this initiative comes in response to alarming statistics from the Ministry of Labour & Employment’s Directorate General Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), which revealed that between 2017 and 2020, an average of three people died and 11 were injured daily in India’s registered factories.

The webinar, titled “Health and safety in India: discover a rewarding career,” will provide insights into starting a career in health and safety.

It is designed to help participants understand how they can positively impact workplace safety and health.

Details of the webinar

The webinar will be presented by NEBOSH’s Matt Powell-Howard and Steve McLaughlin.

They will be joined by guest speakers Shyam Susivrithan and Ajay Thakur, who are health and safety professionals from India.

Matt Powell-Howard highlighted the benefits of a career in this field, saying: “Being a health and safety professional is a rewarding career choice; you can work in almost any industry and any country, helping to keep people safe and healthy in the workplace.

“This webinar will be a great opportunity to find out more.”

Scheduled for Thursday, 11 July 2024, at 10 am UK time/3.30 pm India Standard Time, the webinar’s agenda includes the importance of health and safety, an overview of NEBOSH qualifications, and advice from current health and safety professionals.

How to participate in the webinar

Interested individuals can register for free at www.nebosh.org.uk/india-osh-webinar.

The webinar will also be available on-demand, allowing participants to view it at their convenience.

Additionally, attendees will have the option to download a certificate of attendance, adding a formal recognition to their participation.

The event is an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in health and safety to gain valuable information and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.