07 August, 2024

An expert session was arranged on“Expanding Career Horizons: The Significance of Process Safety in Chemical Engineering” to make students aware about technical and managerial aspects associated with a safety in chemical Industries. It was conducted by the Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM), Gandhinagar. Safety management is of paramount importance in industrial operations, particularly in fields like chemical engineering, due to its profound financial implications and the critical emphasis on process safety. Students pursuing careers in chemical engineering must prioritize gaining knowledge and skills in process safety to ensure safe and sustainable industrial practices.

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: Chemical Engineering Department in association with Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM), Gandhinagar
• Expert Name:  Mr. Vidiyala Ravi, Head – Process safety, PI Industries Ltd., Panoli

Mr. Umesh Dhake, Chemical Engineer, Country Head, Center for Chemical Process Safety, USA

• Duration: 7thAugust 2024 (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
• Venue: J-205
• No. of Participants: 149
• Event Coordinator: Dr. Dolly Gandhi and Dr. Sonal Prajapati

Discussion Points

• Accident Prevention, Injury Mitigation, and Occupational Health
• Proactive Risk Management and Its Impact on Business Operations
• Process Safety: Strategies and Challenges
• Circular Economy and Zero Waste Initiatives in the Chemical Industry
• Professional Responsibility in Safeguarding Public Safety and the Environment
• Awareness of Open Source Tools and Free E-Learning Modules in Process Safety
• Specializing in "Process Safety" and Career Opportunities

Words from the Expert

“Safety regulations and standards is not just a moral imperative but also a legal requirement”