category Regional,, tags Regional,, DW BUREAU Haryana Labour Department organized a seminar on Creating Awareness on Safety and Health in Factories and Establishments in Gurugram. An exhibition displaying the latest security equipment was also organized here. In which various management employees and factory owners were also present in large numbers. The Seminar was driven by the theme The Best Investment is Investment in Health and Safety which was fully emphasized by Sh. Rajeev Ranjan, Principal Secretary to the Government of Haryana, Labour Department. In his address, Sh. Rajeev Ranjan motivated all the industry owners and Management to make Safety and Health of their workers first priority and highlighted that investing in health and safety not only safeguards employees but also enhances overall business efficiency and productivity of the workers. The need for making safety as a habit was stressed upon and articulated the Dangers of neglecting the health and safety was through multiple examples. He stated that the tools necessary to achieve workplace safety goals includes quality training, regular inputs on awareness, following best practices at workplace and the use of proper safety equipment. Sh. Rajeev Ranjan underscored the Labour Department s initiatives for ease of doing business including the auto-renewal system, transparent inspection policy, and removal of the No Objection Certificate requirement. The mental aspects of safety and health were also stressed upon recognizing their crucial role in a holistic approach to workplace safety. (editor dailyworld.in)