Successful completion of 5th one-day workshop on safety in Dock Work & Handling of Hazardous Chemicals
GANDHIDHAM : The 5th One-Day Workshop on “Safety in Dock Work & Handling of Hazardous Chemicals“, focusing on HAZMAT Transportation, was successfully conducted on 30th January 2025 at the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre, Gandhidham.
The event attracted 214 professionals from across the maritime and industrial sectors, providing an essential forum for discussing and strengthening safety measures related to dock operations and hazardous material handling. The workshop was inaugurated by Shri Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS, Dy. Chairman (DPA), in the presence of Shri J.K. Rathod, CPES, CVO (DPA); Shri Sumit Roy, Director (Safety) & CIDS; Shri Vipul Kumar Mishra, Director (Safety) & DIC and other esteemed dignitaries & industry
experts.
Prominent organizations that participated in the workshop included Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal, Aegis Vopak Terminal Limited, Balaji Heavy Lifters Pvt Ltd, CISF, CRL Terminal Pvt Ltd, DBC Sons Gujarat Pvt Ltd, DPA, Emami Agrotech, Excel Infra, IFFCO, IOCL, Indo Nippon, JM Baxi Pvt Ltd, Accord Hospital, Trade Unions, and Shreeji Liquid Storage.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has been instrumental in establishing safety protocols across various industrial sectors, with a specific focus on improving worker safety in hazardous work environments such as docks. DGFASLI has been at the forefront of offering specialized training, developing safety frameworks, and enforcing regulations to mitigate the risks associated with dock work and hazardous chemical handling.
This workshop’s agenda was centered around crucial topics such as HAZMAT Transportation, improving emergency preparedness, reinforcing risk management measures, and adopting advanced safety technologies. Experts presented case studies, shared best practices, and discussed ways to align with regulatory frameworks to enhance safety in dock operations
The collaborative nature of the workshop highlighted the importance of joint efforts in
addressing safety challenges and fostering a culture of safety across maritime operations. The
Ministry of Labour and Employment, through DGFASLI, and the Ministry of Ports,
Shipping, and Waterways, through DPA, remain dedicated to supporting these initiatives by
providing continuous training and strengthening safety systems at ports and dockyards
nationwide. The workshop not only facilitated valuable exchanges of knowledge but also reaffirmed the
commitment of these ministries to safeguarding worker health and safety in the maritime
industry.
