Panaji: To improve industrial safety, the Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI) is drafting a white paper with recommendations the state’s inspectorate of factories and boilers can implement. The document will consolidate suggestions and learnings for low- and medium-hazard industries.“It is intended to encourage a collaborative, risk-based approach through safety self-assessment, technical awareness programmes, worker and contractor engagement, emergency preparedness, and continuing interaction between industry and the competent authorities,” said Anand Ramakrishnan, FSAI Goa president.Ramakrishnan was speaking at a one-day seminar on industrial safety and compliance for low- and medium-hazard industries at Verna industrial estate.The document will offer practical inputs to the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the inspectorate of factories and boilers. FSAI Goa said the initiative aims to improve industrial safety, strengthen compliance and foster a sustainable safety culture.The initiative brought together industry leaders, regulatory representatives, safety professionals and students to discuss practical approaches to implementing industrial safety requirements and building a stronger culture of prevention in workplaces.Chief inspector of factories and boilers Anant Pangam and former director of the directorate of fire and emergency services Ashok Menon were present at the seminar, where they offered guidance on best practices, collaboration and follow-up action on industrial safety.Ramakrishnan repeatedly stressed the importance of bringing industry and relevant authorities together to promote safer workplaces. GCCI president Pratima Dhond said the industry body is open to working with the govt, FSAI and other organisations, including NGOs, to develop training plans to improve the safety of industrial premises and workers across sectors.GFXSAFETY FIRSTTypes of hazardous industriesLight manufacturingChemical factoriesAgro-fertiliser productionPaint and coating productionAutomobile engineering and servicingPlastic moulding, injection moulding, extrusion unitsShipbuilding, ship repair
