Dear All,
I had the opportunity to attend the Annual Conference of the Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) in Jaipur from November 14th to 18th, 2011. This opportunity was made possible mainly because of citeHR. One of our forum members, Mr. Jagdish Patel, who is participating under the name of PTRC, kindly invited me to attend this conference. I would like to express my gratitude to him as well as to citeHR.
Before this conference, I was not even aware of networks like ANROEV, OEHNI, ABAN, etc. These networks mainly consist of many NGOs, Trade Unions, etc. I have attached a brief introduction about ANROEV. Members from across the world participate in this conference.
The Occupational and Environmental Health Network of India (OEHNI) is a network of victim groups, trade unions, civil society groups, and other labor groups across India. The main focus is on the upliftment of victims of occupational diseases and accidents in the unorganized sector. PTRC (Peoples Training and Research Center) is one of the active members of OEHNI, led by Mr. Jagdish Patel. I appreciate all these initiatives aimed at helping the less fortunate for a noble cause. I extend my congratulations to the individuals driving these initiatives in India and around the world.
During the conference, I attended workshops on Silicosis, Asbestosis, and OHS Issues in Mines, which helped enhance my knowledge about these topics.
I am sharing this information to make other forum members aware of these networks. For more information about these networks, you can visit the following websites:
- Occupational and Environmental Health Network of India: www.oehni.in
- Search for ANROEV: Search on Cite | Search on Google
Thank you.
From India
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730I had the opportunity to attend the Annual Conference of the Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) in Jaipur from November 14th to 18th, 2011. This opportunity was made possible mainly because of citeHR. One of our forum members, Mr. Jagdish Patel, who is participating under the name of PTRC, kindly invited me to attend this conference. I would like to express my gratitude to him as well as to citeHR.
Before this conference, I was not even aware of networks like ANROEV, OEHNI, ABAN, etc. These networks mainly consist of many NGOs, Trade Unions, etc. I have attached a brief introduction about ANROEV. Members from across the world participate in this conference.
The Occupational and Environmental Health Network of India (OEHNI) is a network of victim groups, trade unions, civil society groups, and other labor groups across India. The main focus is on the upliftment of victims of occupational diseases and accidents in the unorganized sector. PTRC (Peoples Training and Research Center) is one of the active members of OEHNI, led by Mr. Jagdish Patel. I appreciate all these initiatives aimed at helping the less fortunate for a noble cause. I extend my congratulations to the individuals driving these initiatives in India and around the world.
During the conference, I attended workshops on Silicosis, Asbestosis, and OHS Issues in Mines, which helped enhance my knowledge about these topics.
I am sharing this information to make other forum members aware of these networks. For more information about these networks, you can visit the following websites:
- Occupational and Environmental Health Network of India: www.oehni.in
- Search for ANROEV: Search on Cite | Search on Google
Thank you.
From India
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Dear Dipil,
First of all heartily thanking for sharing a good message with us through CITEHR EHS forum. When I reading your thread this proverb blinks on my mind ‘’ Fully filled pot (a knowlegeable person) is silent’’ its perfectly match for Mr. Jagdish Patel (PTRC).
Occupational and Environmental Health Network of India ANROAV - It’s very new to me not only me 90% of our members; you are so lucky got a chance to attend such kind of conferences. Just now I go by that link which you shared on above message globe wide supporter’s support to our EHN network it’s really a amazing.
Lot of times I am the one asked this question on our forum ’’When will were reach overseas standard in our ESH field’’. I am wrong were almost near to the standard within couple of years we are best example of other in EHS field. Most of our safety professionals don’t know what’s going on our EHS field(Like me).
Hats off for noble work people’s specially who involved in EHN team.
Dear PTRC,
Thanks for inviting our member Mr.Dipi for conference. . .
Mr.Dipil again thanks for sharing a good thing regarding our EHS field .
Keep up the Good Work. . .
From United States, Fpo
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First of all heartily thanking for sharing a good message with us through CITEHR EHS forum. When I reading your thread this proverb blinks on my mind ‘’ Fully filled pot (a knowlegeable person) is silent’’ its perfectly match for Mr. Jagdish Patel (PTRC).
Occupational and Environmental Health Network of India ANROAV - It’s very new to me not only me 90% of our members; you are so lucky got a chance to attend such kind of conferences. Just now I go by that link which you shared on above message globe wide supporter’s support to our EHN network it’s really a amazing.
Lot of times I am the one asked this question on our forum ’’When will were reach overseas standard in our ESH field’’. I am wrong were almost near to the standard within couple of years we are best example of other in EHS field. Most of our safety professionals don’t know what’s going on our EHS field(Like me).
Hats off for noble work people’s specially who involved in EHN team.
Dear PTRC,
Thanks for inviting our member Mr.Dipi for conference. . .
Mr.Dipil again thanks for sharing a good thing regarding our EHS field .
Keep up the Good Work. . .
From United States, Fpo
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I must thank CiteHR which gives an opportunity to meet so many EHS professionals at one platform. Dipil had attracted my notice with his active participation, and when I realized that he is in Jaipur, I took a chance to visit him. I planned my travel itinerary accordingly. He was kind enough to take out time to meet me even on Sunday. I must thank the Conference organizers for allowing me to invite Dipil, and I thank Dipil too for attending both days.
Raghu, thank you for all the compliments. CiteHR members are also welcome to visit the PTRC website [url=http://www.peoplestraining.org]About Us[/]. Due to lack of time, we are not able to update it regularly, but it may still give you some idea of our activities.
From India, Coimbatore
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Raghu, thank you for all the compliments. CiteHR members are also welcome to visit the PTRC website [url=http://www.peoplestraining.org]About Us[/]. Due to lack of time, we are not able to update it regularly, but it may still give you some idea of our activities.
From India, Coimbatore
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Dear Raghu,
Thanks for your comments. If people like Mr. Jagdish Patel take up issues in the field of OHS seriously and engage with Government Departments, we can expect visible changes in India very soon.
Dear Jagdish Patel,
It was a pleasure to meet you and attend the conference. Thank you, and let's keep in touch.
Thank you.
From India
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Thanks for your comments. If people like Mr. Jagdish Patel take up issues in the field of OHS seriously and engage with Government Departments, we can expect visible changes in India very soon.
Dear Jagdish Patel,
It was a pleasure to meet you and attend the conference. Thank you, and let's keep in touch.
Thank you.
From India
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Though I like Raghu's hope, I am skeptical about the ground situation in our country. We are far behind industrialized countries and may be ahead of many Asian and African countries. It is the economic situation and people's will that can lead us to where we want to go. More participation from people like us is the need of the day. Mere daydreaming will not take us anywhere. I look forward to more OHS professionals working beyond their official duty. OHS is a huge social problem, and we will have to deal with it at various levels.
From India, Coimbatore
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Dear Friends,
First of all, let me thank Mr. Dipil for initiating this thread, which brought the existence of ANROEV, OEHNI, and ABAN, as well as the noble service of our member PTRC (Hats off to you, Mr. Jagdish Patel), into the limelight.
We were not aware of these organizations because, initially, our Indian economy depended on the agricultural sector. It then transitioned into the services sector, where there is no threat of chemical allergies or occupational diseases. In fact, individuals working in the agricultural sector benefit greatly from exposure to sunlight and natural unpolluted air, which helps them maintain good health. After the introduction of the services sector in India, we started our white-collar jobs and subsequently experienced hypertension, stress, strain, high levels of blood cholesterol, diabetes, and other stress-related syndromes.
Therefore, we never felt the necessity of such organizations to take care of the individuals mentioned in this thread. However, nowadays, the Indian government is focusing on industrialization, leading to the development of numerous diseases. We have already begun addressing health and environmental issues and are just at the beginning stages in our country.
As industrialization continues to grow, the EHS department must also take the lead in safeguarding the health and safety of workers, as well as ensuring environmental protection.
Thank you.
From India, Kumbakonam
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First of all, let me thank Mr. Dipil for initiating this thread, which brought the existence of ANROEV, OEHNI, and ABAN, as well as the noble service of our member PTRC (Hats off to you, Mr. Jagdish Patel), into the limelight.
We were not aware of these organizations because, initially, our Indian economy depended on the agricultural sector. It then transitioned into the services sector, where there is no threat of chemical allergies or occupational diseases. In fact, individuals working in the agricultural sector benefit greatly from exposure to sunlight and natural unpolluted air, which helps them maintain good health. After the introduction of the services sector in India, we started our white-collar jobs and subsequently experienced hypertension, stress, strain, high levels of blood cholesterol, diabetes, and other stress-related syndromes.
Therefore, we never felt the necessity of such organizations to take care of the individuals mentioned in this thread. However, nowadays, the Indian government is focusing on industrialization, leading to the development of numerous diseases. We have already begun addressing health and environmental issues and are just at the beginning stages in our country.
As industrialization continues to grow, the EHS department must also take the lead in safeguarding the health and safety of workers, as well as ensuring environmental protection.
Thank you.
From India, Kumbakonam
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@S.Bhaskar,
Thank you for your compliments. Somehow I differ with your views. Agriculture is considered by ILO to be one of the most hazardous industries. Working in the open has its own hazards. They work in extreme environmental conditions without any protection. Hundreds of agriculture workers die of heat stroke. In winter, they are exposed to low temperatures. The use of chemicals like pesticides can lead to acute poisoning. In Punjab, they say that the use of a high amount of chemicals has led to a high proportion of cancers in that area. Many plants cause allergies. Many of the organic dusts can cause respiratory problems like allergic alveolitis or asthma. In Gujarat, every monsoon on average 200 agriculture workers die of leptospirosis - an occupational disease. They are exposed to other biological hazards, too, like anthrax and others. They are vulnerable to animal bites or attacks by animals and accidents such as injuries from implements, tractor overturning, electrical accidents, falls from trees, or falling objects. Thrashers are known to cause serious accidents - chopping off hands; chef cutters also pose a great hazard. Postural problems and MSD are also huge problems for millions.
I can give a long list of hazards in the service sector like this. We would be glad to organize a one-day sensitization session anywhere.
ESH professionals need to look at this issue from a new angle and prepare themselves to serve the working class better.
Thank you, CiteHR, for the opportunity to share ideas.
From India, Coimbatore
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Thank you for your compliments. Somehow I differ with your views. Agriculture is considered by ILO to be one of the most hazardous industries. Working in the open has its own hazards. They work in extreme environmental conditions without any protection. Hundreds of agriculture workers die of heat stroke. In winter, they are exposed to low temperatures. The use of chemicals like pesticides can lead to acute poisoning. In Punjab, they say that the use of a high amount of chemicals has led to a high proportion of cancers in that area. Many plants cause allergies. Many of the organic dusts can cause respiratory problems like allergic alveolitis or asthma. In Gujarat, every monsoon on average 200 agriculture workers die of leptospirosis - an occupational disease. They are exposed to other biological hazards, too, like anthrax and others. They are vulnerable to animal bites or attacks by animals and accidents such as injuries from implements, tractor overturning, electrical accidents, falls from trees, or falling objects. Thrashers are known to cause serious accidents - chopping off hands; chef cutters also pose a great hazard. Postural problems and MSD are also huge problems for millions.
I can give a long list of hazards in the service sector like this. We would be glad to organize a one-day sensitization session anywhere.
ESH professionals need to look at this issue from a new angle and prepare themselves to serve the working class better.
Thank you, CiteHR, for the opportunity to share ideas.
From India, Coimbatore
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Dear Jagdish Bhai,
Can you let us know how a Safety Professional like me or others participating in this forum can be a part of this kind of movement? You have written "Work beyond their official duty." How and what type of involvement are you expecting?
From India
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Can you let us know how a Safety Professional like me or others participating in this forum can be a part of this kind of movement? You have written "Work beyond their official duty." How and what type of involvement are you expecting?
From India
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Dear Bhaskar,
Thank you for sharing your views regarding the thread. Please continue sharing your insights with us.
Dear Jagdish Bhai,
Thank you for highlighting the health hazards in the agricultural sector. It was a new learning experience for me. Please continue sharing your expertise with us.
From India
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Thank you for sharing your views regarding the thread. Please continue sharing your insights with us.
Dear Jagdish Bhai,
Thank you for highlighting the health hazards in the agricultural sector. It was a new learning experience for me. Please continue sharing your expertise with us.
From India
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