Every year on March 4, India observes National Safety Day. The main goal of the day is to highlight safety measures and ensure that people are aware of them and follow them in order to avoid workplace accidents. In India, the 4th of March also marks the start of National Safety Week.
Background
The National Safety Day/Safety Week Campaign being spearheaded by the Council since 1971 to mark its Foundation Day (4th March) has significantly contributed in spreading safety awareness in all sectors. The campaign is comprehensive, general and flexible with an appeal to the participating organisations to develop specific activities as per their safety requirements.
Objectives
- to take Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) movement to different parts of the country.
- to achieve participation of major players in different industrial sectors at different levels.
- to promote use of participative approach by employers by involving their employees in SHE activities.
- to promote development of need-based activities, self-compliance with statutory requirements and professional SHE management systems at work places.
- to bring into the fold of voluntary SHE movement sectors, which have not so far been statutorily covered.
- to remind employers, employees and others concerned of their responsibility in making the workplace safer.
In summary, the above objectives are part of an overall goal of creating and strengthening SHE culture in workplace and integrating the same with the work culture.
METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH
INITIAL
Appeal to the Members to organise the Campaign.
Supply them with professionally designed promotional materials and promotional-cum-utility items with SHE slogans/messages printed on them.These materials are centrally designed, produced and distributed by the Council with following aims :
- Convenience in organising the Campaign.
- Ensuring that the materials are of professional quality with appealing messages reflecting national SHE issues.
- Generating fund to contribute to NSC’s financial self-reliance.
EXPANDED
- Secured Government support at the national level.
- Electronic media advised by the government to promote coverage which has made the Campaign highly visible.
- Effective use of NSC’s journal, newspapers and house magazines of industries.
- Duration of the Campaign increased to a week.This has increased the span of the visible impact of the Campaign.
- State Chapters of NSC actively following up and involving State Governments and District Administrations in the Campaign at the grass-root levels.
ACTIVITIES
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
LIST OF TYPICAL NSD PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL/UTILITY ARTICLES:
National Safety Day 2023: Know about its theme, history, and significance
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AgenciesThe National Safety Council is an NGO that works to raise awareness about road safety, human health safety, and environmental safety protocols. Let us discuss the history, significance, and theme of National Safety Day 2023.
The theme for National Safety Day 2023
This year's theme is “Our Aim - Zero Harm”. The theme emphasises the significance of protecting society as a whole. The goal of the event is to cause as little harm as possible. Every year, a new theme is chosen for National Safety Day.History of National Safety Day 2023
National Safety Day has been celebrated since 1966. Every year on March 1, this day commemorates the establishment of the National Safety Council.
On March 4, 1966, the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India established the National Safety Council as a non-profit, self-financing body.
National Safety Day was established for the first time in 1972.
The National Safety Council was established as a public trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950 in the year 2000.
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Significance of National Safety Day 2023
National Safety Day is a significant event because it serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and health in our daily lives, particularly in the workplace. Its goal is to raise awareness about the risks and hazards associated with various occupations and industries, as well as the preventative measures that can be taken.
Occupational safety is critical in India because it protects workers from harm, increases productivity, lowers healthcare costs, increases regulatory compliance, and boosts employee morale. Employers must implement effective safety measures in order to reap these benefits.
The day also serves as a reminder of the importance of employers, employees, and the government in ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. It encourages individuals and organisations to take charge of their own safety and health.
FAQs
Q1: When was the National Safety Council of India established?
March 4, 1966
Q2: What is the theme of National Safety Day 2023?
“Our Aim - Zero Harm”
