{"id":20671,"date":"2025-01-18T12:59:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T12:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/from-compliance-to-culture-the-urgent-need-for-electrical-safety-in-indias-manufacturing-industry\/"},"modified":"2025-01-18T12:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T12:59:08","slug":"from-compliance-to-culture-the-urgent-need-for-electrical-safety-in-indias-manufacturing-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/?p=20671","title":{"rendered":"From Compliance to Culture: The Urgent Need for Electrical Safety in India&#8217;s Manufacturing Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>8 Minute, 23 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Between 2017 and 2020, accidents in India&#8217;s factories led to an average of<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/article\/economy-policy\/three-deaths-every-day-labour-safety-under-construction-in-india-123012900704_1.html\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#4a6ee0;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><u>three deaths<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> and 11 injuries every day. Even more troubling, electrical accidents account for nearly<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erpublications.com\/uploaded_files\/download\/a-hariharan-dr-sumathy-muniamuthu_JLoSP.pdf\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#4a6ee0;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><u>13<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> electrocution fatalities daily, the highest in any country in the world. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) data further reveals that almost<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erpublications.com\/uploaded_files\/download\/a-hariharan-dr-sumathy-muniamuthu_JLoSP.pdf\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#4a6ee0;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><u>40%<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> of workplace fatalities are caused by electrical issues, a matter of grave concern.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Having said that, India&#8217;s manufacturing sector is growing rapidly with an expected expansion of 5% in 2024 and an increase in its share to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibef.org\/industry\/manufacturing-sector-india\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#4a6ee0;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><u>25%<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> of the national economy by 2025. Employment in the sector is also on the rise, increasing by<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/economy\/survey-manufacturing-industries-job-growth-at-12-year-high-in-fy23-9596894\/\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#4a6ee0;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><u>7.5%<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> in 2022-23 alone. However, as manufacturing surges, it is putting more and more workers at risk. If India is to achieve its vision of becoming a global manufacturing hub, electrical safety must become front and centre.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><strong>Embracing Safety as a Foundational Element<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Recognising this, Polycab, India\u2019s largest manufacturer of wires and cables, in partnership with CNBC-TV18, has launched <\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Infra Safety: Powering India&#8217;s Electrical Future,<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> a series of conclaves to address the urgent need for electrical safety in the country. After holding the first conclave of this pioneering initiative in Mumbai in December 2024, Polycab presented the second Infra Safety Conclave in Chennai on January 7, 2025.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">The discussions focused on manufacturing safety with experts from diverse sectors sharing their valuable insights. They included Gopa Kumar S, President of the National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety, A Thanapal, Assistant District Officer, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue service, and R. Balakrishnan, VP &amp; Head, MEP design, L&amp;T. The manufacturing sector was represented by Srivats Ram, Managing Director, Wheels India and Chairman, CII, Tamil Nadu, and RA Krishnakumar, COO, Chettinad Cement Corporation. They were joined by Polycab\u2019s Executive Director Nikhil Jaisinghani and Executive President &amp; Chief Business Officer Bhushan Sawhney.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">The panelists emphasized the importance of safety standards, system audits, and reliable electrical infrastructure. The conclave also highlighted innovations such as IoT and advanced cabling solutions as the drivers of an electrically safer and more sustainable manufacturing future for India.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><strong>Prioritizing Electrical Safety<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Electrical safety in manufacturing must be seen as a strategic priority, not just an afterthought, stated the panelists. While initiatives such as Make in India 2.0 and Aatmanirbhar Bharat have laid the foundation for industrial growth and advancement, it \u00a0is imperative for India\u2019s manufacturing sector to turn its focus on the critical role that electrical safety will play in this progress.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Harish Bhardwaj, National Head, Industry Vertical, Polycab, highlighted the severity of electrical accidents in the country. He noted: &#8220;<\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">The statistics are clear. Electrical accidents claim more than 5,000 lives annually. And productivity losses from disruptive power can pull down revenues by 5-10%. These are not mere numbers; they represent the human and economic cost of safety lapses.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">The path to a safer, more sustainable manufacturing future requires collective effort, however. This requires collaboration between the government, industry leaders, safety experts and companies, and is essential to drive change and create a culture of safety in the country\u2019s workforce.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><strong>Infra-Safety: A Critical Imperative in Nation\u2019s Progress Story<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Pointing to India&#8217;s growing attractiveness as a global manufacturing sector, which will be pivotal for the country&#8217;s growth trajectory, Mr Bhardwaj noted: <\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">&#8220;Foreign direct investments in the country have grown substantially by about 69% over the last decade. Along with this, there is also a huge need for infrastructure growth, and the government has been investing significantly in this space.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">At the same time, India\u2019s manufacturing scale-up requires a matching scale-up in safety with the embrace of modern safety standards<\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">. &#8220;India is a great place to set up manufacturing,&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> said Srivats Ram, Managing Director of Wheels India and Chairman, CII, Tamil Nadu. <\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">&#8220;But as we grow and become more competitive, it is essential to instil a safety culture in manufacturing to ensure we grow safely.<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">&#8220;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">While India&#8217;s competitive advantage lies in its large pool of skilled talent, by embedding safety and skill development into manufacturing practices, the country can build a safer, more efficient industry for long-term success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><strong>From Reactive to Proactive<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">The conclave explored critical aspects of electrical safety in the Indian manufacturing sector, emphasizing the sector&#8217;s preparedness to meet global safety standards, the challenges faced by manufacturers, and how these challenges could be turned into opportunities for growth and global competitiveness.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Chettinad Cement\u2019s R A Krishnakumar highlighted a positive change in the sector\u2019s approach to electrical safety. <\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">&#8220;Earlier, we had a reactive approach to safety, but we have become more proactive today,&#8221; <\/span><\/i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">he noted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">While acknowledging this trend, R. Balakrishnan, VP &amp; Head of MEP Design, L&amp;T pointed out the challenges faced by MSMEs with cost constraints and the lack of skilled manpower acting as significant barriers.<\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> &#8220;The speed at which we adopt and practice safety measures will determine our global standing. However, for MSMEs, limited resources and awareness often hinder progress,&#8221; <\/span><\/i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">he said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><strong>Regulation and compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">The Ministry of Heavy Industries&#8217; upcoming regulation, effective August 2025, aims to standardize Indian practices with global norms. While this regulation will cover over<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ipfonline.com\/news\/detail\/industrynews\/indias-new-machinery-safety-rules-to-affect-over-150000-manufacturers\/16799\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#4a6ee0;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><u>50,000<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> types of machinery, smaller manufacturers may face challenges with compliance costs and timelines.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Placing the need for robust safety audits and regulations in the context of the country\u2019s emergence as an export hub, Gopa Kumar S., President of the National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety, pointed out: \u00a0<\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">&#8220;When it comes to exports, a strong audit team often evaluates manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with international requirements.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">. Hence, the panelists urged the government to introduce subsidies and rewards for factories with exemplary safety records.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Another recurrent theme was the need to foster awareness of the importance of electrical safety. In a fireside chat, Bhushan Sawhney, Executive President &amp; Chief Business Officer, Polycab, succinctly stated:<\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> \u201cIndia needs to bring in a safety culture which is different from having procedures and processes. This means that when people do their daily grind, they think about the safest way to do things. Those who are from the manufacturing sector would have noticed a difference in how they go about things today compared to what they did, say, 10 years ago.&#8221;<\/span>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">Mr Sawhney reiterated the importance of incentivizing safety in the manufacturing sector to boost awareness.<\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> \u201cThe government should reward industries and factories that prioritize and excel in safety measures. Creating awareness about the importance of safety is equally critical,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"> he urged. \u201c<\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">A Surakshit Bharat can only be achieved when safety starts from the manufacturers<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">,\u201d he added.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><strong>Role of Automation, Cables, and Smart Technologies<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">This requires three-fold action, pointed out A. Thanapal, Gl Fire E, MI Fire E (UK), Assistant District Officer, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Service: \u00a0&#8220;In Tamil Nadu, nearly 814 industries faced fire accidents, of which 502 were because of electric hazards. How can we evade this? Electrical safety is nothing but applying the 3 Es &#8212; Engineering, education and enforcement.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">India has a long way to go before it meets global manufacturing standards. Challenges like legacy machinery, outdated switchgear and low-quality components persist. However, innovations and technology can play a crucial role in bridging this gap. And the manufacturing sector can swiftly overhaul its safety measures by using IoT-enabled devices and advanced cables and wires to automate and transform its process control, averred Polycab\u2019s representatives. These smart technologies can reduce electrical incidents, improve productivity, and create safer workplaces, aligning India\u2019s factories with international benchmarks and boosting the country&#8217;s manufacturing reputation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\"><strong>Building a Culture of Electrical Safety in Manufacturing<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">While electrical safety is emerging as the foundation for global competitiveness in India\u2019s rapidly advancing manufacturing landscape, every step in creating a robust safety culture requires collective effort \u2014 one that must be shaped by rigorous standards, open communication, and forward-thinking innovation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">According to Venkatesu C, Chairman of Electrical Safety at FSAI, it must all start with the basics of integrity testing. \u201cIntegrity tests ensure that not just cables but also the accessories used can withstand adverse conditions,\u201d he explained. This principle forms the groundwork, ensuring that safety begins from the smallest components and is built upward.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px\"><span style=\"color:#0e101a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">However, safety is not just about the equipment, it\u2019s also about empowering people. At FLSmidth Cement, safety has become a community effort, revealed its Head of Manufacturing, Krishnamoorthy Rathinavel. <\/span><i><span lang=\"en-gb\" dir=\"ltr\" xml:lang=\"en-gb\">&#8220;We share information in the local language with all workers. Regular weekly meetings with blue-collar workers help. 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