The 14th edition of OSH India 2026, organised by Informa Markets in India, brought together workplace safety technologies, industrial protection solutions and occupational health experts at Hall 3, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, from October 7 to 9, 2026. The exhibition provided a platform for industry professionals, manufacturers and decision-makers to explore innovations and discuss emerging workplace safety challenges across India’s industrial sector.
OSH India 2026 Highlights Workplace Safety Innovations
OSH India 2026 featured more than 300 exhibiting brands, with the organiser listing over 9,000 visitors, more than 150 delegates, over 50 speakers and participation from more than 13 countries. The event covered a gross exhibition area exceeding 12,000 square metres, highlighting the growing importance of occupational safety, industrial protection and health management.
The exhibition brought together suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE), fire and gas detection systems, workplace ergonomics solutions, safety software and digital monitoring technologies. These solutions reflect the increasing adoption of technology-driven approaches to workplace risk prevention, compliance and employee protection.
Key attractions included the AI Corner, Start-up Pavilion, Innovation Zone, Machinery and Components Pavilion, and Safety Fashion Walk. These dedicated features offered opportunities to explore emerging technologies, discover new products and understand how innovation can support safer industrial operations.
OSH Gurukul Conference 2026 Focuses on Safety in the Digital Era
The accompanying OSH Gurukul Conference 2026 was organised around the theme “Safe and Healthy Work in the Digital Era.” The conference programme addressed the changing relationship between workplace safety, digital transformation and industrial operations.
Key discussion areas included smart factory safety, artificial intelligence-driven risk assessment, connected monitoring systems, robotics, automation, workplace ergonomics, mental health and gender-sensitive risk assessments. These topics highlighted the need for businesses to combine advanced technology with effective safety management practices and employee well-being initiatives.
As industrial facilities increasingly adopt connected equipment and automated processes, safety professionals are exploring new ways to identify hazards, monitor working conditions and reduce operational risks. The conference provided a knowledge-sharing platform for examining these developments and their practical applications across industrial environments.
Government Officials and Industry Leaders Join the Speaker Line-up
The official speaker roster included government representatives and industry experts with experience in occupational safety, industrial health and corporate risk management.
Government speakers included Shri Anant Pangam, Chief Inspector, Inspectorate of Factories & Boilers, Government of Goa; Shri S. P. Rana, Director, DISH, Government of NCT Delhi; and Shri Pranab Kumar Goswami, Deputy Director (Safety & Health), Labour Ministry, Government of NCT Delhi.
Industry representation included Rituraj Mehta, Group Safety Head at Adani Group; Dr. Pramod Pandey, Global Health & Safety Engineering Leader at Philips India; Asavadi Rajeswara Rao, Senior Manager – Corporate HSSE at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited; and Jay Mukhopadhyay, Corporate Safety Head at Shree Cement.
The participation of government officials and corporate safety specialists underscored the importance of collaboration between regulators, employers, technology providers and occupational health professionals in strengthening workplace safety standards.
Technology-Driven Solutions Gain Importance in Industrial Safety
The growing integration of artificial intelligence, connected monitoring systems and automation is changing how organisations approach workplace safety. Digital tools can help businesses identify potential hazards, improve incident reporting, monitor working conditions and support more informed safety decisions.
At OSH India 2026, product categories spanning PPE, fire protection, gas detection, safety software and industrial monitoring highlighted the range of solutions available to organisations seeking to strengthen their safety programmes.
The exhibition’s Innovation Zone and Start-up Pavilion also created opportunities to explore emerging products and technologies designed to address industrial safety requirements. Meanwhile, the Machinery and Components Pavilion highlighted equipment-related solutions, while the Safety Fashion Walk brought attention to protective clothing and wearable safety products.
OSH India 2026 Strengthens Industry Collaboration
By combining product demonstrations, technology showcases and expert-led discussions, OSH India 2026 connected manufacturers, safety professionals, occupational health specialists, technology providers and business decision-makers.
The event’s emphasis on proactive risk management, digital safety tools and employee well-being reflected the evolving priorities of India’s industrial ecosystem. As businesses continue to focus on operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, workplace safety remains an important component of sustainable industrial growth.
Through its exhibition and conference programme, OSH India 2026 supported knowledge exchange and business networking among stakeholders working to improve workplace protection. The event reinforced the role of industry collaboration and technology adoption in building safer, healthier and more productive working environments.
