An Industry Expert Session on Industrial Safety Awareness
An Industry Expert Session on “Industrial Safety Awareness” was organized for the students of T.E. and B.E. Electrical Engineering on 10 March 2026 at 10:00 AM in EN0/05. The session was conducted by experts from M/s T. J. Marine, Ratnagiri, with the objective of creating awareness about industrial safety practices, electrical maintenance, and career preparedness among engineering students.
The session began with an address by Shri Suraj Jadhav, Safety Officer. He explained the concept and importance of industrial safety and discussed different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in industries. He also highlighted potential risks present in industrial environments, such as mechanical and chemical hazards. Further, he introduced the concept of HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) and explained how industries systematically identify hazards and assess associated risks to ensure safe working conditions.
Following this, Shri Ashish Kolekar, Assistant Manager (Electrical), elaborated on various aspects of electrical safety in industry. He explained the LOTO (Lock Out – Tag Out) system, which is an important safety procedure used during maintenance work. He also discussed the development of a safety culture in organizations through practices such as daily toolbox talks, near-miss reporting, safety suggestions, and regular training and awareness programs.
While discussing electrical maintenance, he explained the Single Line Diagram (SLD) of a 33 kV substation and described the functions of its major components, such as Lightning Arrester (LA), Metering Cubicle, Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB), Transformer, and On-Load Tap Changer (OLTC). He also shared practical insights regarding the maintenance of motors, drives, and starters, highlighting the challenges faced during maintenance activities in industries.
