Month: September 2026

HIRA: A Practical Guide to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, commonly known as HIRA, is the foundation on which almost every other part of a workplace safety program is built. Training priorities, PPE selection, permit-to-work systems, and emergency plans should all trace back to a…

Fire NOC Requirements in India: A Complete Checklist for Businesses A Fire No Objection Certificate (Fire NOC) is one of the most commonly required – and most commonly delayed – approvals for businesses operating in India. Whether you are opening a new factory, office, hotel, hospital, or retail space, most…

HAZOP Study: What It Is and When Your Facility Needs One A Hazard and Operability Study, or HAZOP, is one of the most rigorous risk assessment techniques used in process industries – and one of the most misunderstood outside them. Many facility managers know they need one for a new…

ISO 45001 Certification Process in India: A Step-by-Step Guide ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems, replacing the older OHSAS 18001. For Indian manufacturers, construction firms, logistics companies, and increasingly IT and healthcare organisations, ISO 45001 certification has become a common requirement in…

BRSR Reporting in India: A Complete Guide for FY 2025-26 Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting, or BRSR, has moved from a compliance afterthought to a board-level priority for hundreds of Indian companies. Mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the top listed companies by market capitalisation,…