Communications on Safety
(The communications below are in reverse chronological order, as they were received. Also look at some reports on safety conditions, or at the documentation of accidents.)
Reminder to Prof. In charge civil (and safety), IITK that we are still waiting for the response promised for September, 2013, 3rd June, 2014.
Alumni Association passes a resolution on workplace safety, a historic first. 18th October, 2013.
A senior faculty from IITK releases this reports (with ample photographs) My visits to construction sites in November 2012.
- Take home lesson: one needs to be vigilant about not only the structures that are being created, but in the manner and with concern implementation actually happens!
Director's response on safety issue to an Alumnus who kindly shared it with it us, 7th October, 2013.
Several alumni responded to the Citizens' Forum letter. We have collected some of the responses here.
Citizens' Forum Letter to Alumni, Subject: No Safety Clauses in construction contracts at IITK, 13th September, 2013.
Response from Prof. In charge civil (and safety), IITK, 28th Aug, 2013.
Citizens' Forum Letter to Prof. In charge civil (and safety), IITK regarding Safety, 28th Aug, 2013.
Action Items Discussed/Agreed Upon during March 6, 2013 meeting between Director and Alumni Associated with Citizens’ Forum contains a section on Safety.
(... past communications to be added ...)