MSME Safety Services
Kognisense Consulting is dedicated to helping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India comply with the Government of India's "Machinery & Electrical Equipment Safety" Regulation (i.e. OTR, 2024).
Our comprehensive solutions ensure the safety of your workforce and continued success of your organization.
Safety Gaps in Indian Manufacturing
Safety Awareness
Workers may not be fully aware of safety procedures or the importance of following them.
Implementation of Safety Standards
Existing safety standards may not be consistently followed or enforced.
PPE
Workers may lack access to or proper training on using personal protective equipment.
Machinery Maintenance
Regular maintenance may be insufficient, leading to malfunctioning equipment that poses a risk to workers.
Safety Policies for Temporary Workforce
Policies and training may be lacking for workers employed temporarily.
The Government of India has come up with The Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety Order (OTR) in Aug 2024 to address the safety gaps in Indian Manufacturing firms.
The Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety Order [ OTR 2024 ]
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Government Order
Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (OTR) Order, August 2024
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Compliance Mandate
Complex regulations and BIS certification by August 2025
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Penalties from Aug 2025
Fines (from 50k to 5 lacs INR) and potential shutdowns.
Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (OTR) Order, 2024
Why MSMEs Need This Service?
Technical Regulation
Need to move beyond ISO 9001 adherence to highly technical norms
Singular Focus on Production
Most small business owners lack the time to interpret and implement required safety measures.
Limited Resources
MSMEs often have tight budgets and cannot afford dedicated safety personnel or consultants.
Operational Disruptions
Workplace accidents and safety violations can lead to costly downtime and legal issues, effective Aug 2025
How Kognisense can help?
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Compliance Assessment
We conduct a thorough assessment to identify gaps in your safety protocols and regulations.
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Customized Action Plan
Our experts develop a tailored plan to address your specific safety requirements.
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Implementation Services & Support
We guide &/or help you through the entire process of implementing the necessary safety measures, with end to end support
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Continuous adherence to compliance
We support in continuous adherence to compliance with Half & Full year audits.
Why Partner with Kognisense?
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Specialized Expertise
A niche consulting firm for industrial sectors.
Focused on MMM (Metals, Mining, Minerals, Chemicals, Cement, Life Sciences, Oil & Gas.
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Comprehensive Services
Consulting, digital transformation and training in the areas of Operations and Safety.
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Innovative Solutions
Expertise that combines consulting & deployment of latest operational technology into innovative solutions.
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Proven Leadership
~40 years of combined founders' experience, working with Schneider Electric, Infosys, EY, Barry etc. globally.
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Trusted Clients & Partners
SAIL, Adarsha Controls & Automation, Schneider Electric, Dimension Software, Quartic, Jennatec, etc.
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