About Us
The Safety Skill Development Foundation (SSDF) is as a “Not for Profit” organization as section 8 of company act 2013 and recognised as an Awarding Body under National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India. SSDF was set up with a vision to create industry-need based skill ecosystem for safety professionals for industries by developing internationally acceptable National Occupational Standards (NOS), Training Delivery Systems, Assessment & Certification process in line with National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) of Government of India and in line with New Education Policy of Government of India, to meet skill demands of industries and keep the safety professional globally & technologically competent.
The skill gap – “the divide between job-seekers skills and the skills demanded by industry” has been very high in India. At one end we have a very large young population looking for employment opportunity and at the other end we have acute shortage of suitable skilled manpower at employer/industry end. SSDF is working towards bridging this gap by creating industry need based qualifications for new entrants as well as working professional which meets the national as well as international standards.
The Safety Skill Development Foundation working with mission as the leading organisation in skilling of Indian youth, making them industry ready and act as a bridge between industry skill needs & Indian youth by:-
- Effective understanding the industry’s skill requirements, conduct functional analysis and create national occupational standards as per national skill qualification framework with internationally compatible competency parameters.
- Developing robust training, assessment & certification modules for professionals based on national & international practices.
- Assisting in implementation of skill training projects within India, conduct competency-based assessments and provide industry acceptable competency certificates.
- Preparing the safety professional technologically competent through skilling, re-skilling & up-skilling and meet the present & future requirements.
- Reducing workplace related accidents, improving health & safety and improving the environmental compliances through its skilling efforts.
- Tie up with international organisation to provide equitable opportunity to Indian youth for international placements as safety professionals
Our Mission
To modernize the delivery and assessment of effective qualifications by providing a comprehensive platform for aspiring individuals and professionals. We are dedicated to offering in-depth knowledge, practical exposure, and opportunities for success and excellence in the industrial profession.
Our Vision
Our vision is to revolutionize the approach to professional assessments and education, ensuring agile, responsive, and fit-for-purpose learning experiences. We strive to empower fresh talent and seasoned professionals alike, fostering a community of continuous growth and achievement in the industry.
Objectives
- Accelerate India's EHS Market Growth.
- Reduce Dependency on Imported EHS Programs.
- Strengthen India's EHS skill ecosystem in collaboration with organizations, training bodies & Individuals.
- Bridge the Skill Gap in Safety Personnel through reskilling and upskilling initiatives.
- Invest in Research and Skill Development for OSHE skills.
- Leverage Diverse Expertise.
- Establish an Indian Body as a leading international safety benchmarking and certifying body in EHS.
- Empower Individuals and Industries by Provide quality training and certification in occupational EHS.
- Scale Up Skilling Initiatives in the EHS domain.
- Facilitate Domestic and International Placements: opportunities for SSDF-certified professionals.
Policies
Policy Posh
Policy - TP affiliation
Policy - Assessment
Policy - AA Affiliation
NOS Members
| Sr. No | Name | Organization | Designation | Industry | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Col Anand Kumar Singh | SSDF | Chief Executive Officer | Construction & Skilling | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. Sparsh Johari | IIT Guwahati | Assistant Professor | Education | Member |
| 3 | Dr. Munish Bhardwaj | IGNOU | Assistant Professor | Education | Member |
| 4 | Shri Akash Nirvan | CIRIA India Limited | Corporate executive SHE | EHS | Member |
| 5 | Shri J. K. Anand | SSDF | Chairman | EHS | Member |
| 6 | Shri Yajuvendra Singh | SSDF | DGM Standards | Construction & Skilling | Member |
| 7 | Shri R. K. Poddar | ASK-EHS | "Advisor, ASK-EHS" | EHS | Member |
| 8 | Cdr Vinod Sankar | IIIC Kollam | Deputy Director | Training and Skilling | Member |
| 9 | Sh. G P Singh | "SAIL, Bhilai Steel Plant" | Actg. Chief General Manager | "Steel, PSU" | Member |
| 10 | Shri. Lalit Tiwari | KALPA-TARU | DY. President & group Corporate Head-EHS | Construction EHS | Member |
| 11 | Mr. Sanjeev Kumar | Sembcorp Green Infra Wind Energy Limited | Assistant Vice President -QHSE & CSR | EHS | Member |
| 12 | Mr. N T Jadhav | ASK-EHS | Master Trainer | "Scaffolding, Costruction" | Member |