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Implementation of

Health & Safety in MSME sector

an overview

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MSME Sector in India

• Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has emerged as a highly vibrant and dynamic sector of the Indian economy over the last five decades. MSMEs not only play crucial role in providing large employment opportunities at comparatively lower capital cost than large industries but also help in industrialization of rural & backward areas, thereby, reducing regional imbalances, assuring more equitable distribution of national income and wealth.

• MSMEs are complementary to large industries as ancillary units and this sector contributes enormously to the socio-economic development of the country.

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Current scenario on the “OHS” front

• Every 15 seconds, a worker dies from a work-related accident or disease.

• Every 15 seconds, 160 workers have a work-related accident.

• The human cost of this daily adversity is vast and the economic burden of poor occupational safety and health practices is estimated at 4 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product each year.

• Accident Fatality Rate in India: : 110 per million Employees per year.

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Some of the Occupational diseases affecting MSME

• Diseases caused by lead, mercury, Arsenic or its compounds

• Hearing impairment caused by noise

• Diseases caused by vibration (disorders of muscles, tendons, bones, joints, peripheral blood

• Diseases caused by ionizing radiations

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Some of the occupational diseases affecting MSME (contd.)

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases caused by inhalation of coal dust, dust from stone quarries, wood dust, dust from cereals and agricultural work, dust in animal stables, dust from textiles, and paper dust, arising from work activities

• Cancer caused by agents such as: Asbestos, Bis-chloromethylether (BCME), Chromium VI compounds, Coal tars, coal tar pitches or soot

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The major causes affecting OHS in MSMEs

• Lack of Knowledge and awareness towards OHS

• Failure to use appropriate PPE

• Production focus in many of the organization which over rides OHS concern.

• Lack of resources

• Lack of an organized Management systems

• Poor compliance of the legal requirements.

• Lack of expertise and a professional approach

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The way out• Management must give its due attention and focus to OHS

management.

• Management of OHS needs to be integrated with overall management system of the organization.

• Basic PDCA principle may be adopted to install a an effective OHS management system. An out line is provided in the next slide.

• Formal certification to any of the OHS management system may not be immediately necessary but can be treated as a long term goal.

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OHS management system structure4. Act

Analyze root causes, decide corrective action,

implement and follow up

1. PlanOHS Policy, objectives, OHS

hazards, risks, legal requirements, controls,

programs

2. Do Implement controls, provide

resources, communicate hazards, Train employees

3. CheckMeasurement and monitoring of OHS

parameters- accidents, near misses, employee health

check up

PDCA

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An example of Hazard identification and risk assessment

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Risk assessment

Sl No. Hazard Likelihood Severity of impact

Risk rating

1 Cut or bruise 4 3 12

2 Fall from height 2 4 8

3 Electrocution 3 5 15

For every Hazard identified, the “Likelihood” and “Severity” is measured in a scale of 1-5.

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Risk Matrix

5 H H EH EH EH

4 H H H EH EH

3 L L M M EH

2 L L M M M

1 L L L L L

Severity

Likelihood1 2 3 4 5

H

M EH

Cut and Bruise

Electrocution

Fall fromHeight

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• It is important to appreciate that the social and economic costs ofOHS incidents are extremely high which no organization can afford.

• Business Planning process must include its share of OHS concerns.The safety should be addressed right from the design level. Veryoften the problem is our inability to anticipate issues at the beginningrather than availability of sufficient resources.

• Adoption of OHS management system is no longer an option it is animperative.

CONCLUSION

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• Employees at all levels should be made aware of theissues involved and should be encouraged to participate inOHS Management at every stage.

• Behavioral aspect in safety needs to be addressed.

CONCLUSION (Cont’d)

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What Verde does?Verde is an international advisory firm involved in the field of Responsible Business, Business Excellence and Risk Management.

1Assessment

Identifying the gaps in a system against standard(s) and requirement. to meet compliance and facilitate improvement.

2Consulting

Supporting & handholding organisations to solve their problems and to meet the gaps identified during the assessment or any other audit.

3Training

Empowering people to perform their duties effectively and efficiently.

4Assurance

& Certification

Ensuring that a process, product, or service meets relevant technical standardsand fulfils relevant requirements.

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Verde services in

Occupational Health & Safety

• Safety Audit

• Safety Management System

• Ergonomic

• Electrical Safety

• Accidental Investigation

• Safety Legal

• Fire Risk Assessment

• OHS Due Diligence

• Behavior bases safety

• Safety Management System Maturity Assessment

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Social Compliance

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Information Security

Sustainability

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