Role of agencies

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

• Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety

Engineers (ASSE) is the world’s oldest
professional safety society. ASSE promotes the
expertise, leadership and commitment of its
members, while providing them with
professional development, advocacy and
standards development. It also sets the
occupational safety, health and environmental
community’s standards for excellence and ethics.
 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

• ASSE is a global association of occupational

safety professionals representing more than
35,000 members worldwide.  The Society is
also a visible advocate for SH&E professionals
through proactive government affairs at the
federal and state levels, and in member-led
relationships with key federal safety and health
agencies.
 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

• ASSE members have direct access to over

35,000 SH&E professionals through our 150
chapters, 8 regions, 40 sections and 70 student
sections around the world.  Members are also
able to participate in ASSE’s 19 practice
specialties, 6 branches and 4 common interest
groups. Networking enables ASSE members to
share their knowledge and exchange best
practices with other industry experts.
• CONTINUING EDUCATION
• ASSE’s professional development programs
are reviewed and accredited by the
International
• Association for Continued Education and
Training (IACET). Programs include:
• Learn more at www.asse.org/education
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFEREN
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (PDC)
• ASSE’s annual PDC is the signature SH&E professional
event. Held each June, the conference features
• top-quality programming and networking
opportunities, a wide range of topics and industry-
leading
• speakers. Adding to the leading-edge education are the
hands-on opportunities in the PDC’s expansive
• exposition, which in 2013 featured a record-setting
exhibition and more than 500 booths.
• BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
• Publications-
• Professional Safety, ASSE’s monthly flagship publication,
• is a peer-reviewed journal covering cutting-edge topics
• that affect today’s SH&E professional.
• www.asse.org/professionalsafety/index.php
• • Society Update, ASSE’s monthly member e-newsletter,
• shares the latest ASSE news and events as it highlights
• region, chapter and member achievements.
• http://societyupdate.asse.org
• • ASSE practice specialty publications deliver high-quality
• technical content in an interactive digital format three
• times per year per group. www.asse.org/ps
• • The Journal of Safety, Health & Environmental Research
• is an online publication of peer-reviewed theoretical and
• empirical manuscripts, reviews and editorials.
• www.asse.org/jsher
• • ASSE is a major publisher of technical and management
• books, including the best-selling The Safety Professionals
• Handbook. www.asse.org/publications
 About RoSPA
• We are a registered charity and have been at
the heart of accident prevention in the UK and
around the world for almost 100 years.More
than 14,000 people die as a result of accidents
across the UK each year. There are millions of
other injuries. Accidents cause loss and suffering
to the victims and their loved ones, employers and
UK society as a whole. We promote safety and the
prevention of accidents at work, at leisure, on the
road, in the home and through safety education.
• Health and Safety Training Courses
• As the leading voice in health and safety, RoSPA has used
its vast experience to develop an extensive range of
safety training courses and delivery methods.
• Our courses are ideal for occupational safety
professionals looking to improve their qualifications or
any member of the workforce seeking to increase their
knowledge and skills in a wide variety of safety practices.
• You can search our database of occupational safety
training courses or browse using the categories below.
• History of the Royal Society for the Prevention
of Accidents
• Following a public meeting in Caxton Hall in 1916
it was decided to elect a London "Safety First"
Council to tackle the "alarming increase in traffic
accidents, and the direct connection therewith of
the restricted street lighting which had been
necessitated by the War conditions".
• So began the organisation which was to become
the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
 OSHA

• OSHA's Mission
• With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress
created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)* to assure safe and healthful working conditions for
working men and women by setting and enforcing standards
and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
• Organization
• OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. The
administrator for OSHA is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health. OSHA's administrator answers
to the Secretary of Labor, who is a member of the cabinet of
the President of the United States.
 NSC

• The 24th Session of the Standing Labour Committee

accepted the proposal concerning the constitution of the
National Safety Council (NSC) in February, 1966.

• Accordingly, NSC was set up on 4th March, 1966 by the

Ministry of Labour, Government of India.

• It was registered as a Society under the Societies

Registration Act, 1860 and subsequently, as a Public Trust
under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950.
• 4th March: NSC was set up by Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India
(1966).
• Started celebrating National Safety Day to mark Foundation Day
(4th March 1972).
• Started publishing multi-colour wall Safety Calendar (1979).
• Started construction of NSC Hqs. & Institute Building in Navi
Mumbai (1996).
• Started publishing HSE Diary (1998).
• Launched NSCI Safety Awards Scheme for Manufacturing Sector
(1998).
• Launched NSCI Safety Awards Scheme for Construction Sector
(2005).
• Launched NSCI Safety Awards Scheme for MSME Sector (2009).
 NSCI Safety Awards-2013

• Applications are Invited for NSCI Safety Awards-2013

( Manufacturing Sector) 
• Objective: To recognize industrial undertakings (Manufacturing
Sector) for their consistent and meritorious Occupational Safety
and Health (OSH) performance and implementing effective
OSH Management Systems, practices and procedures and to
encourage their further commitment to OSH 
• Assessment Period: Three calendar years (2012, 2011 and
2010) previous to the Awards Year – 2013
• Eligibility: Factories registered under the Factories Act, 1948
and manufacturing activity commenced before the assessment
period. 
Group NIC Code* Main Activity

A 19
Manufacturing Coke and Refined Petroleum products.  

B 20,21 Manufacturing Chemicals & Chemical Products, Manufacture of pharmaceuticals,

medicinal chemical and botanical products  

C 35
Power Generation (Thermal/ Hydel/ Nuclear Power Plants)  

D 23,24,25,27,28,29 and 30
 
Engineering, Cement, Steel etc.

E 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, Other industries not covered above e.g. Manufacture of food products and beverages,
22,26,31,32,36 and 38 textiles, tobacco products, paper & paper products etc.
 Level Name of Award Gr. A Gr. B Gr. C Gr. D Gr.E No. of Awards Qualifying Score Prize
*

1stAw Sarva Shreshtha

  1   1   1 1
  1 5 95% Golden
ard Suraksha Trophy and
Puraskar Certificate

2ndAw Shreshtha
  2   2 2 2
  2 10 85% Silver Trophy
ard Suraksha and
Puraskar Certificate

3rdAw Suraksha
  3
  3   3 3 3 15 75% Bronze
ard Puraskar Trophy and
Certificate

4thAw Prasansha Patra

  At the discretion of Awards 75% Certificate
ard Committee
• Applications are Invited for NSCI Safety Awards-2013 (Construction Sector) 
• Objective: To recognize construction establishments for their consistent and meritorious
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) performance and implementing effective OSH
Management Systems, practices & procedures and for developing & strengthening
effective the Client – Contractor – Subcontractor chain for achieving high standards of
OSH 
• Assessment Period: One calendar year (2012) previous to the Awards Year-2013 
• Eligibility:
• Any establishment registered under the Building and Construction Workers (Regulation of
Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 [BOCW (RECS) Act, 1996] for executing
“ building and other construction work” as defined under this Act and employed 100
or more building workers in the project for at least 240 days during the Assessment Period  
• Or
• Any contractor, licensed under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970, for
executing “building and other construction work” as defined under the BOCW
(RECS) Act, 1996 and employed 100 or more building workers in the project for at least
240 days during assessment period. 
 Level Name of the Award No. of Awards Qualifying Prize
Score*

1st Award Sarvashreshtha Suraksha Puraskar 1 85% Golden Shield and Certificate

2nd  Award Shreshtha Suraksha Puraskar 2 75% Silver Shield and Certificate

3rd  Award Suraksha Puraskar 3 70% Bronze Shield and Certificate

4th  Award Prashansha Patra 70% Certificate

At the discretion of
Awards Committee
 NEBOSH

• NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) was
formed in 1979 as an independent examining board and awarding body with charitable
status.  We offer a comprehensive range of globally-recognised, vocationally-related
qualifications designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management
needs of all places of work in both the private and public sectors. 
• Courses leading to NEBOSH qualifications attract around 35,000 candidates annually and
are offered by over 500 course providers, with exams taken in over 100 countries
around the world.  Our qualifications are recognised by the relevant professional
membership bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
• NEBOSH examinations and assessments are set by its professionally qualified staff
assisted by external examiners; most of whom are Chartered Safety and Health
Practitioners or Chartered Environmentalists operating within industry, the public sector
or in enforcement.
• Our technical standards are overseen by a Qualification and Technical Council with
representatives drawn from national institutions.
• NEBOSH is an awarding body approved by Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
Accreditation, which has a UK-wide regulatory remit.
• In addition, NEBOSH maintains Investors in People (IIP) status and is also an ISO
9001:2008 registered organisation.
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational
Health and Safety
• NEBOSH International Diploma in
Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental

Management
NEBOSH Diplomas are globally recognised
qualifications aimed at professional health and
safety advisors and environmental
practitioners.

Previous experience of health and safety is

strongly recommended and entry
requirements may be set by course providers.
If you are looking to start your career in health
and safety NEBOSH does offer certificate level
qualifications that will provide a broad
knowledge of health and safety in the
workplace.

Completion of a NEBOSH Diploma provides an

excellent foundation for further study.
Diplomates are invited to the NEBOSH
Graduation Ceremony held at the University of
Warwick. Family and friends are also able to
attend to enjoy and celebrate your
achievement.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Conversion Course
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational
Health and Safety
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
• NEBOSH National Construction Certificate Conversion Course
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health &
Safety
 The U.S. Chemical Safety Board

• The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is authorized by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and became
operational in January 1998. The Senate legislative history states: "The principal role of the new
chemical safety board is to investigate accidents to determine the conditions and circumstances which
led up to the event and to identify the cause or causes so that similar events might be prevented."
Congress gave the CSB a unique statutory mission and provided in law that no other agency or
executive branch official may direct the activities of the Board. Following the successful model of the
National Transportation Safety Board and the Department of Transportation, Congress directed that the
CSB's investigative function be completely independent of the rulemaking, inspection, and enforcement
authorities of EPA and OSHA. Congress recognized that Board investigations would identify chemical
hazards that were not addressed by those agencies. The legislative history states:
• [T]he investigations conducted by agencies with dual responsibilities tend to focus on violations of existing rules
as the cause of the accident almost to the exclusion of other contributing factors for which no enforcement or
compliance actions can be taken. The purpose of an accident investigation (as authorized here) is to determine
the cause or causes of an accident whether or not those causes were in violation of any current and enforceable
requirement.Although the Board was created to function independently, it also collaborates in important
ways with EPA, OSHA, and other agencies. The Board has entered into a number of memorandums of
understanding (MOUs) that define the terms of collaboration. For example, in cases where several
agencies are conducting investigations of a particular accident, the MOUs outline mechanisms for
coordination in the field. The goal of the MOUs is to allow each agency to carry out its statutory mission
efficiently and without unnecessary duplication of effort.
 British safety council
• The British workplace is far safer than it was in the 1950s. No organisation has worked as
tirelessly as the British Safety Council to make it that way.

Our founder James Tye was an evangelical campaigner who helped transform the British way of life.
 His efforts led directly to the groundbreaking 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, as well as to the
introduction of car seat belts.

Excellent Health and Safety standards are now a legal requirement in every aspect of British life.

In 2004 we became a government-regulated awarding organisation and have since

developed a full suite of health and safety qualifications in the national framework​. With our
involvement in the Olympics, we were granted the official status of Supplier of health and
safety training and consultancy services (ODA) to the London 2012 Games.​

Our job is to help professionals achieve high standards; to protect both their staff and the future of
their business.
 
• We operate a culture in which we get things done.  We do so without taking a profit.
• - See more at: https://www.britsafe.org/about-us/our-history#sthash.CtIjwS4T.dpuf
• International Safety Awards
• Sword of Honour
• Globe of Honour
 International Safety Awards

• The International Safety Awards are open to any organisation, and relate to the health and safety
management at a specific site or business unit. Benchmark your health and safety performance with an
International Safety Award and get the recognition you deserve.

• Why apply for an International Safety Award?

• The International Safety Awards are:
• Easy to apply for with only 12 questions to complete
• Independently marked by experienced health and safety practitioners
• An invaluable award endorsing your health and safety management.

• Benefits
• Benchmarks your health and safety performance
• Demonstrates your commitment to high standards
• Press coverage for your organisation
• Attendance at the winners' gala dinner
• Winners' logo and certificate
• Distinction winners' trophy (available to those attending the gala dinner in person)
• Winners’ plaque (available to purchase).
 Sword of Honour
• The scheme aims to recognise the 'best of the best' in health
and safety management. Winners enjoyed a lavish luncheon, as
well as press coverage and use of the winner's logo, sword and
certificate.
 
•
Eligibility
The 2013 Sword of Honour was open to organisations that
achieved a Five Star rating in our Five Star Occupational
Health and Safety Audit between 1 August 2012 and 31
July 2013.
 
 NFPA

• The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in

1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards
on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes
and standards, research, training, and education.

• The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative

source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates
more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize
the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

• NFPA membership totals more than 70,000 individuals around the

world.
• NFPA Conference & Expo Join us in June 2014 for the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.
• Pay per view online seminars
• Seminars NFPA seminars are live education events scheduled around the continental United States and hosted by
expert NFPA instructors.
• Self-Guided Online Courses Self-Guided Seminars are online courses that allow you to learn at your own pace in the
location you desire, from the comfort of your laptop or PC.
• On-Site Seminars On-Site Seminars provide customized code training and NFPA brings the expert instructors and
training materials to you at the location you choose.
• Webinars Webinars are NFPA code-specific, online training events held throughout the year that offer live, interactive
participation.
• Certification programs NFPA supports fire protection and the fire service, building, and electrical inspection
professions.
• Events calendar A list of fire, electrical, and building safety-related meetings, seminars, conferences, and exhibits.
• Backyards and Beyond NFPA’s Wildland Fire Education Conference.
• Electric Vehicle Safety Training Helping firefighters prepare for the growing number of electric vehicles on the road.
• Training videos Online previews of NFPA safety videos.
• Scholarships, awards, grants For students, teachers, fire depts., haz-mat teams, and others.
• CEU/LU information Access records for your participation in NFPA events.
• Marine chemists Information about the Marine Chemist program.
 Institution of Fire Engineers
http://www.ife.org.uk/
• The IFE is a professional body and registered charity with 11,000 members
in Fire and Rescue Services and the wider fire sector. The IFE's influence
is international, with 41 branches worldwide supporting the protection of life
and buildings from fire. Our largest branches outside the UK are in
Australia and Hong Kong. Licensed by the Engineering Council, the IFE
upholds professional standards by offering assessment of knowledge and
experience and engages with stakeholders to identify and promote good
practice and enhance technical knowledge worldwide.
• The IFE is recognised by Ofqual as an awarding organisation and delivers
over 7,300 examinations each year. Under its Engineering Council licence,
the IFE is authorised to assess individuals to become Chartered Engineers
(CEng), Incorporated Engineers (IEng) and Engineering Technicians (Eng
Tech). In addition, the IFE offers registration of Fire Risk Assessors and
Fire Risk Auditors, as well as providing financial support for fire research
and educational projects.
 The Institution of Fire Engineers (India)
• The Institution of Fire Engineers (India) was established on the
recommendations of the standing Fire Advisory Council constituted
by the Chiefs of Fire Services in India and headed by DG, NDRF &
CD, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. The Institution was
founded in the year 1973 as a premier non-government
organization (NGO) and professional body registered under the
Societies Act, 1860 as resolved in one of the meeting held under
the Chairmanship of the Dy. Home Minister, Minister of India Sh.
B.N. Datar, Ministry of Home Affairs. IFE(I) is dedicated to the
cause of fire engineers and fire engineering profession. The
Graduateship Examination conducted by the Institution is
recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Department of Education, Govt.
of India for appointment to the post of Divisional Officer/Asst.
Divisional Officer and below in Central and State Govts./Public
Sectors and Local Bodies & Industries Fire Services.
 The Institution of Fire Engineers
(India)
• The main objectives of the Institution in force are as under:-
• Conduct graduateship examination, which is recognized by Government of India.
• Publishing quarterly technical journal "Fire Engineer".
• To associate with all organizations engaged in Fire Protection work and making
significant contribution in promoting Fire Engineering Science.
• Organizing Conferences and Seminars and Training Workshops as well as Exhibitions.
• Rendering technical advice on any specific problem related to Fire & Life Safety.
• To take-up assignments to evaluate Fire Risks to carryout Fire Safety Audit and to
provide Fire Protection Scheme of Industries and Commercial complexes.
• To conduct training programme for various levels and to conduct coaching classes, to
prepare students for various Fire Service Examinations.
• To fulfill the objective of propagating and spreading the knowledge & education in the
field of Fire Sciences, the Institution organizes, International & National Conference,
Seminars & Workshops.
• http://www.ifeindia.org/about
Directorate General, Factory Advice Service
and Labour Institutes
 Cholamandalam MS Risk Services Limited
• Cholamandalam MS Risk Services Limited
• (www.cholarisk.com)
• Cholamandalam MS Risk Services Limited is a 50:50 joint venture between USD $3.14 Billion Murugappa
Group, India and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, Japan and has a technical collaboration with InterRisk, a
group company of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group.

• Established in year 1994, Cholamandalam MS Risk Services is a Chennai based Risk Consulting Company
offering comprehensive Risk management & Engineering solutions in field of Safety, Health and Environment.
The company has pioneered many innovative and specialized services catering to the needs of Asian &
European markets for last 15 years. The organization has successfully executed more than 2000 projects
(Domestic/International) which not only helped its clients maintain compliance but also optimize their EHS
performance and set new benchmarks.

• Cholamandalam MS Risk Services, an ISO 9001:2008 company, is a certified “Environment Impact Assessment”
Consultant organization by NABET EIA Accreditation committee, a constituent of Quality Council of India. The
organization was also declared “Risk Manager of the Year” in Asian Insurance Industry Awards and is the only
Indian company to be approved as Safety Consultants by Kuwait Oil Company under section 31s till date. The
company has collaboration with Process Map Infotech for its World Class Compliance and Risk management
EHS Software Solutions for Indian market. The organization has a pan India presence with office in Mumbai,
New Delhi, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad and Pune besides corporate office in Chennai.
• Established in year 1994, Cholamandalam MS Risk Ser
• vices
• (hereafter referred as “
• Chola MS Risk
• ”) offers comprehensive
• Risk management & Engineering solutions in field of
• Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
• . The company has
• pioneered many specialized services catering to the
• needs of
• Asian & European markets for last 16 years. Chola M
• S Risk has
• successfully executed more than 2500 consulting pro
• jects
• (Domestic/International) which helped organizations
• optimize
• their EHS performance and set new benchmarks.
• The organization has a pan Asia presence with multi
• ple offices in
• India besides operating through partner offices in
• Abu Dhabi,
• Kuwait & Singapore.
• NABET accredited “Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)”
• Consultant organization for carrying out EIAs
• Certified Safety Auditors by
• DGFASLI (in association with
• Government of India) for conducting Safety Audits
• Approved HSE Consultants for
• Kuwait Oil Company [KOC]
• under section 31s
• “Risk Manager of the year
• ” Award in Asian Insurance
• Industry Award
• Certified
• ISO 9001:2008 by BSI in October 2009
• Awarded for helping Global IT Company achieve 20 mi
• llion
• safe hours during construction phase
 MSHA's Mission
• The purpose of the Mine Safety and
Health Administration is to prevent
death, disease, and injury from
mining and to promote safe and
healthful workplaces for the Nation's
miners.
 WHO

• WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health

within the United Nations system. It is responsible for
providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the
health research agenda, setting norms and standards,
articulating evidence-based policy options, providing
technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing
health trends.
• In the 21st century, health is a shared responsibility,
involving equitable access to essential care and collective
defence against transnational threats.

• http://www.who.int/
 Professional certification
• Certified safety professional (CSP)
-Apply to Board of Certified safety
professionals of America -www.bcsp.org
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
-Apply to American Board of Industrial
Hygiene- www.abih.org
 Professional Societies
• American society of safety engineers
www.asse.org
• American Industrial Hygiene Association
• www.abih.org
• American conference of Government Industrial Hygiene
• www.acgih.org
 Leading journals
• Professional safety- American society of safety
engineers

• American Industrial Hygiene Association

Journal- American Industrial Hygiene
Association
 National safety council-USA
• Important organization
• More than 90 years
• Corporate membership affords many benefits to industries.
• Library at NSC headquarters.
• Accident facts- each year
• Accident Prevention Manual – two volumes.
• Awarding member firms
• Annual edition of work injury and illness rates list company
names by standard industrial classification code
 Standards Institute
• American National Standards Institute
• National Fire protection association
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• American Society for Testing and Material
 Government agencies USA
• National Institute for occupational safety and
Health- NIOSH
• Occupational Safety and Health
Administration ( OSHA )