The National Safety Week is observed every year in India on 4th March. It is celebrated on 4th march because on this day National Safety Council (NSC) of India was established. NSC is an apex non-profit making, tripartite body (involving 3 divisions), registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950. It has been setup to educate and influence society to adopt appropriate polices, practices and procedures for preventing and reducing human suffering and economic loss arising from all types of accidents. It is observed to highlight the importance of the safety in all spheres of life, so as to prevent mishaps and accidents resulting out of neglect or lack of awareness. National Safety Week was earlier known as National Safety Day.
Objectives of National Safety Day
- To take Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) movement to different parts of the country.
- To achieve participation of major players in different industrial sectors at different levels.
- To promote use of participate approach by employers by involving their employees in SHE activities.
- To promote development of need-based activities, self-compliance with statutory requirements and professional SHE management systems at work places.
- To bring into the fold of voluntary SHE movement sectors, which have not so far been statutorily covered.
- To remind employers, employees and others concerned of their responsibility in making the workplace safer.
4th March, 2017 would be the 46th establishment of the National Safety Day. Due to rapid industrialization in India, the national safety day will help to decrease the number of fatal accidents at work as well as those which occur outside of work.
Activities Encouraged Outside
- Pinning safety badges and setting the vibe for World Safety Week.
- Advertise on local Television for increasing reach of people in diverse age groups and help them know!
- Lecture people on product safety and the rights as a customer. This will encourage people to know their safety rights as a customer.
- Social media postings are very effective in a completely online world. Start sharing on social media sites using the hashtag National Safety Day and spread the love.
- Addressing schools and ensuring that children are getting adequate safety features in schools.
School children and youth are the future India. Empowering them about Safety measures this National Safety Day will help in shaping a bright future for our country. Join hands with us and let’s celebrate National Safety Day.
