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IND-049-[SE]

Title

Occupational Health

Head of Institution

Dr H.N. Saiyed

PI Name

Dr H.N. Saiyed

PI Designation

Director 

Institute Name

National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad

Address

Meghani Nagar

Phone

(91) 079-22686351/2/ 22686361 

Ahmedabad-380016 

Fax

(91) 079-22686110 

Gujarat, India 

E-Mail

nichicmr@icenet.net 

HQ Unit

PHC/DHS

SEARO File

O2/72/1 

SEARO Department

SDE

Technical Unit

OEH

Area Code

OEH

Area

Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology

Functions of the Centre

Status Details

Initial Designation Date

1-Sep-1981 

Redesignation due on

16-Oct-2009 

Last Designation Date

17-Oct-2005 

Current Status

Redesignated 

Status Comments

The Center was redesignated vide RD's letter no. O2/72/1 dated 17 October, 2005. 

Introduction

Origin of the proposal, technical programme which is sponsoring, reasons for proposed designation

The long felt need for a centre on occupational safety and health. 

Steps that have led to this proposal, eg site-visits by WHO staff, previous participation of the institution, joint development of a workplan, etc.

OEH has visited the Centre. 

Comments & Composition of the Institute

This is an Institute of ICMR, New Delhi 

Statutory functions of the institution ; formal links with other institutions

The ICMR is an autonomous research body in the country, floated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi and NI of OH is a part of that body. 

Administrative Structure

Administrative and Scientific Responsibility

Dr H.N. Saiyed 

National and International Advisory Boards ; Composition & Terms of Reference

Links with EPA/NIOSH/MIH USA, Indo-US collaborative programme on Lead and Manganese toxicity and exposure, IPCS - Participating Institute. 

List of Senior Staff

See Institutional profile. 

Facilities Available (labs, training facilities, documentation centre, etc.)

See institutional profile. 

Workplan

Terms of Reference

1. To strengthen occupational health research capability and carry out occupational health research in the un-organized and organized sectors of the industries

2. To develop national human resources essential for occupational health activities at by developing and implementing curriculum for factory inspectors, medical inspectors and laboratory staff

3. To develop regional human resources essential for occupational health activities for WHO fellows in from member countries

4. To participate in the global and regional occupational health strategy by implementing specific task forces including child labour, elimination of silicosis, promotion of OSH and development of prevention strategy

5. to promote networking among government and non-government agencies in strengthening occupational health in India and the region through common program of TB and HIV at the work-place

6. To undertake national and regional work on occupational work on an evolving basis for WHO

List Of Activities

Activity ID

Activity Title

Year1

Year2

Year3

Year4

1.1

Pesticide exposure among farm workers: Phase - I Chilli cultivators of Gujarat

Yes

Yes

No

No

1.2

Women in fish processing industry - A work stress analysis Part- 1: Work and work stress

Yes

Yes

No

No

1.3

Health hazards in ship-breaking workers

Yes

Yes

No

No

1.4

A study of Health Hazards in Diamond industry with Special reference to Cobalt Exposure

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

1.5

Biological markers of manganese exposure and its effect in manganese exposed miners

Yes

Yes

No

No

1.6

Psychosocial and work related stress among policemen

Yes

Yes

No

No

1.7

Respirable health effects among firefighters

Yes

Yes

No

No

2.1

Three months Certificate Course on Industrial Health for Medical Officer (THREE MONTHS)

Yes

No

No

No

2.2

Ph.D in Occupational and Environmental Health (THREE MONTHS)

Yes

No

No

No

2.3

3. Short Term training and awareness programme for Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Medical Officer and Factory Inspectors and Workers. (TRHEE MONTHS)

Yes

No

No

No

3.1

Regional human resources essential for occupational health activities for WHO fellows in member countries.

Yes

No

No

No

4.1

Health Risk Assessment and Development of Intervention Programme in Cottage Industries with High Risk of Silicosis

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4.2

Assessment of Feasibility of Dust Control Devices for Small Silica Flour Milling Units in India

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

4.3

Child Labor in the Stone Quarries: Occupational Health Hazards, Prevention and Control

No

No

Yes

Yes

4.4

Biomarkers of Silicosis

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

5.1

Assessment of feasibility of dust control devices for small silica flour milling units in India

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

5.2

Use of Control Banding in Chemical Industries

Yes

Yes

No

No

5.3

Health Risk Assessment and Development of Intervention Programme in Cottage industries with high risk of Silicosis (slate pencil

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

6.1

Child Labor in the Stone Quarries: Occupational Health Hazards, Prevention and Control

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

6.2

Occupational Health problems of Child labourers engaged in home-based Bidi Industry - Interventions Study

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

6.3

Child Labour in brick manufacturing industries: An introspection into Occupational Health problems

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

6.4

Child Labour: Occupational health problems, evaluation and control - A study in footwear industry of India

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

6.5

Intervention study related to occupational health problems of children working in match industry

Yes

Yes

Yes

No