Herbert William Henrich Association, Department of Fire and Industrial Safety, conducted a seminar on “Roles and Responsibilities of Safety Officer” on 02.09.2022. The students of UG and PG Diploma participated in this program. Mr. Rabiq Ali, General Manager, Bunge India Limited, Trichy, gave the guest lecture on the topic. He explained the role of Safety Officer is crucial, as it entails protecting all members of the organization from risks, infections, accidents, injuries, etc. A safety professional who investigates the mishaps, accidents, near-misses also prevents similar occurrences in the future. A safety specialist would advice employees (whether new or experienced) to follow safety protocols and use PPE while working in factories to reduce the risk of injury. Furthermore, a safety expert would advice industries on waste management, as improperly treated chemical and biological waste from industries and the hazardous effects of it to people and the environment. Totally, 39 participants (34 students from F&IS Dept and 5 Faculty members) got benefitted through the seminar.
