Acviss at OSH South India Summit 2024
Showcasing Product Authentication and Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions for Workplace Safety Equipment and PPE Brands
About the Event
South India's Largest Occupational Safety & Health Expo
Acviss participated in the 9th edition of OSH South India 2024, organised by Informa Markets India. Held on 27–28 June 2024 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), the two-day expo and conference brought together 200+ brands from 90+ domestic and international exhibitors and 4,000+ trade visitors — all focused on advancing occupational safety and health standards across South India's industrial sectors.
Held in association with the Karnataka State Safety Institute and the Department of Factories, Boilers, Occupational Safety & Health, Government of Karnataka, the event showcased advancements in PPE, occupational health solutions, AI applications in safety, fall arrest systems, and workwear. Acviss showcased its brand protection and authentication solutions to safety equipment manufacturers, PPE brands, and industrial supply chain leaders seeking to combat counterfeit safety products.
Acviss at This Event
Demonstrated how Acviss Certify enables PPE manufacturers and safety equipment brands to embed scannable authentication into products and packaging — ensuring only genuine helmets, gloves, harnesses, and safety footwear reach end users, protecting workers from counterfeit products that can fail when it matters most.
Engaged with safety equipment manufacturers, distributors, and industrial brand managers on the critical risk posed by counterfeit PPE — showcasing how digital authentication and serialization protect brand integrity, ensure regulatory compliance, and keep workers safe across manufacturing, construction, and industrial environments.
Connected with HSE professionals, safety consultants, government officials from the Karnataka State Safety Institute, and industry associations including SAMA, IPAF, and ITTA — building relationships with key stakeholders driving occupational safety standards across South India's industrial sectors.
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Moments from OSH South India 2024
Our Team
The Acviss Team at OSH South India 2024
Ashwini
Sales and Marketing
Abhiroop
Sales and Marketing
Counterfeit PPE is not just a brand problem — it is a life-safety crisis. A fake helmet or harness can fail at the most critical moment. OSH South India 2024 reinforced why authentication is not optional for safety equipment brands — it is an obligation to every worker who depends on their products.
Event Context
About OSH South India Summit
Event Scale & Reach
The 9th edition of OSH South India 2024 hosted 200+ brands from 90+ domestic and international exhibitors and attracted 4,000+ trade visitors at BIEC, Bengaluru. Organised by Informa Markets India and held in association with the Karnataka State Safety Institute and the Government of Karnataka, it is South India's largest dedicated occupational safety and health trade expo and conference.
Industry Focus
OSH South India covers PPE including hard hats, safety gloves, gas masks, safety shoes, workwear, and harnesses; fall arrest and working-at-height equipment; AI applications in workplace safety; occupational health services; noise prevention; ergonomics; industrial hygiene; and safety compliance technology — serving manufacturing, construction, IT, pharmaceutical, and automotive sectors across South India.
Strategic Importance for Acviss
India's PPE market was valued at USD 878 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.69 billion by 2033 — with counterfeit safety equipment posing a direct public safety risk. OSH South India gave Acviss direct access to PPE manufacturers, safety equipment distributors, and HSE procurement leaders actively seeking authentication solutions to protect their brands and the workers who use their products.
What Industry Leaders Are Discussing
Key Trends in Workplace Safety & Brand Protection
Counterfeit PPE — A Life-Safety Crisis
Fake safety helmets, counterfeit harnesses, and substandard gloves and footwear are a significant and growing threat across India's industrial sectors. OSH South India 2024 highlighted how counterfeit PPE — which may look identical to genuine products but fails to meet safety standards — puts workers' lives at risk. PPE manufacturers are increasingly investing in QR-based product authentication and serialization to ensure only certified, genuine products reach end users.
AI & Digital Technology in Workplace Safety
OSH South India 2024 spotlighted the rapid integration of AI and digital technologies in occupational safety — from computer vision-based PPE compliance monitoring and predictive hazard detection to digital safety management platforms. These innovations are reshaping how industrial companies manage safety compliance and creating new opportunities to integrate digital authentication directly into connected safety ecosystems.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards in India
With 60–65 fatal workplace accidents reported annually in Karnataka alone, the Government of Karnataka and national safety bodies are strengthening compliance requirements for PPE quality, certification, and traceability. Mandatory BIS certification and growing regulatory scrutiny of PPE supply chains are driving demand for authentication and track-and-trace solutions among safety equipment manufacturers and industrial procurement teams.
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