Virtual Session on "Chemical Safety In Indian Chemical And Petrochemical Industry"

Dear All,

Greetings from Indian Chemical Council (ICC) to you!

The Chemical and petrochemical sector plays a vital role in the economic development of any country. Its healthy growth is important. Behind the scenes, chemical plants are busy converting raw and base chemicals into products different industries can use. In fact, about 80% of the outputs of the chemical industry are inputs to other sectors. Any disruption to chemical plants can result in a serious disruption to the industries downstream.

The importance of safety for sustainable growth of the Chemical/Petrochemical industry is a factor needing special focus. The spate of accidents in the sector as reported by the media in recent times point to the same and are a matter of serious concern.

Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (or self-reliant India) is the vision of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi of making India a self-reliant nation. The aim includes to boost domestic production of chemicals and petrochemicals to cut down imports and make India a manufacturing hub for the sector. It is important the same happens in a safe and sustainable manner.

Indian Chemical Council (ICC), which is the principal industry association in the sector, is addressing this issue of safety in the chemical industry by organizing a series of webinars. Aim is to bring to the table the best global practices as also developments in the field of chemical safety for Indian industry. The first such program in the series took place on 28/09/2020 is in association with the Antwerp Port Authority, Belgium.

The next such webinar is scheduled to be organized on 15th October 2020 from 1500 hrs in association with Exxon Mobil which is a global major entity active in chemicals/petrochemical sector. Its activities touch nearly every aspect of modern life. Over the course of its long history of more than a century, Exxon Mobil has evolved into an advanced energy and chemical innovator with renowned best practices.

Following renowned speakers will be making presentations.
  1. Mr. Sundar Rajaraman. Currently, leading process safety team in Singapore and Asia Pacific focusing on improving process safety across ExxonMobil manufacturing plants and projects
  2. Mrs. Sue May the Regulatory Affairs Manager in Exxon Mobil Chemical’s Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs department. She has over 15 years of experience with chemical management/ product safety regulations in the areas of compliance, surveillance, and advocacy both locally and regionally.
  3. Mr. D. Joshi, Head Occupational Health and Safety, Jubilant Life Science, Indian perspective.
  4. The speakers are experts with extensive experience in the topic of chemical safety with hands-on experience. Same will be followed by a question/answer session. Program is attached.

Being an initiative to facilitate Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative and to encourage safety in the Indian chemical and petrochemical industry, there is no participation fee. The program is most useful for senior management as also operational leaders. At the end of the presentations by speakers, there will be a discussion session to give the opportunity to the participants to clear their doubts and concerns.

We urge you to join the webinar or depute suitable officials from your organization for the same by registering in the web link indicated.

Register to Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92848215543

Meeting ID: 928 4821 5543
Passcode: 143017

After registration, you will receive an automated email sharing login details.

Timely registration will be appreciated.
For any further information and clarifications etc, please contact the following:
Mr. Kunal Jain, Dy. Secretary, Indian Chemical Council (9711133283 /kunal.jain@iccmail.in)
Mr. Rajat Sharma, Officer, Indian Chemical Council (9650895567 / rajatsharmaicc@gmail.com)

Please confirm your participation at the earliest. Kindly bring this good opportunity to the notice of all those concerned and relevant. We will welcome them.

 

PROGRAM

Virtual Session on
Chemical Safety In Indian Chemical And Petrochemical Industry"
being organized by
Indian Chemical Council (ICC)
in association with ExxonMobil
on 15 October 2020 from 1500 to 1630 hrs (IST)

  1. Moderated by Mr P S Singh  Secretary North, ICC

  2. Welcome remarks by Mr Anant Pande, Chief of Operations 1500-1505 hrs
    Jubilant Life Science

  3. Inaugural address by rep. of Deptt of C&PC (1505-1515 hrs

  4. Presentation by Mr. Sundar Rajaraman. Currently, leading process safety team in Singapore and Asia Pacific focusing on improving process safety across ExxonMobil manufacturing plants and projects(1515-1535 hrs)

  5. Presentation by Mrs. Sue May the Regulatory Affairs Manager in Exxon Mobil Chemical’s Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs department. (1535-1555 hrs)

  6. Presentation by Mr D Joshi  Head Occupational Health and Safety, Jubilant  Life Science on Indian scenariowith focus to Jubilant Life Science.(1555-1615 hrs)

  7. Question/ answers (1615-25 hrs)

  8. Vote of thanks-Mr Kumaresh C Misra,IAS(Retd)  Director ICC (1625-1630 hrs)