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NATIONAL SAFETY WEEK
Importance of behaviour-based safety approach

in handling workplace hazards highlighted

CSIR-National Chemical Labo- Fire Protection Association’s ‘fire ral responsibility and to be mindful of
ratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, observed diamond’ as a valuable tool for identi- the possible risks associated with our
this year’s National Safety Week, fying material properties and potential actions, both, within and outside the
held from March 4-10 by organising hazards. He also encouraged students laboratory.
a programme on the theme ‘Leader- to explore and pursue, safety-related
ship for Excellence in EHS (Environ- career opportunities. Adding a creative touch to the
mental, Health and Safety)’ aiming event, research scholars, students and
to promote a culture of safety con- Throughout the week, CSIR-NCL staff at CSIR-NCL presented a safety-
sciousness and responsibility within conducted a series of activities aimed at themed Nukkad Natak, highlighting
the organization. raising awareness and enhancing safety the signifi cance of safety awareness
practices among its students and staff. and the adoption of best practices in
Dr. Sharad Joshi, Senior Safety These included fi re drills, displays of laboratory settings.
Management Consultant, delivered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
an awareness talk on Safety Manage- safety equipment showcases, and com- During the culmination of the
ment on March 8, 2024. Drawing from petitions for safety slogans and posters. event, awards were handed over to best
his experience, he shared real-life posters, slogans and skit participants.
examples of risk mitigation strategies Dr. Ashish Lele, Director, CSIR- Appreciation awards were also given
and emphasized the importance of a NCL, in his welcome address, empha- to labs, staff members and security
behaviour-based safety approach in sized on safety as a “value-based com- personnel who demonstrated timely
handling workplace hazards. He also ponent of any organization.” He urged awareness in handling probable risk-
introduced the audience to the National all to imbibe safety practices as a natu- related situations throughout the year.

DCM Shriram Innovation Centre gets DSIR recognition

DCM Shriram Innovation Centre, in polymers, FMCG, oil & gas, paints,
an in-house R&D unit of the Chemi- chemicals cleaning & etching,” a state-
cal Business of DCM Shriram Ltd., ment from the company said.
has received the recognition of the
Department of Scientifi c and Industrial Going forward, the DCM Shriram
Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Innovation Centre will focus on emerg-
Technology, Government of India. ing areas such as epoxy in composites,
electricals, construction & coatings
The Innovation Centre, located in applications; differentiated product for-
Vadodara, Gujarat, was established in mulations for water treatment chemi-
2023 and is spread across 2.5-acres. cals; advanced materials based pro
ducts for functional & structural appli-
DSIR recognition is accorded cations; product portfolios aligned to
in-house R&D units of organisations strated expertise in the areas of organic sustainability; and valorising chlorine
engaged in innovative R&D-related chemistry, polymer science, materials through downstream derivatives.
activities, such as development of new science, water technology and process
products, design & engineering, pro- scale-up. it also has technical capabi- With the objective of forging R&D
cess/product/design improvements, etc. lities in organic & inorganic synthesis, collaborations, the centre has also tied
catalysis testing facility, material char- up with several globally renowned
“In the short span since its inception, acterization, product formulations, and academic and research institutions, the
this centre has developed and demon- application development capabilities statement added.

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