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Organisational Gazette
Issue 38, April 2022

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EDITORIAL
Balmer Lawrie Organisational Gazette [BLOG] commenced its journey as a half yearly House Journal
in October 2011 and then it was published as a quarterly house journal from 2012. BLOG has
successfully completed a decade and it will be our endeavour to continuously innovate and bring
you content that is topical from Balmer Lawrie perspective and optimize internal communications
in line with the organisation’s strategic priorities of greater connect with employees. Needless to
mention, employee contributions have made BLOG a meaningful in-house communication platform.
I thank all employees who have contributed to the house journal in the last decade.
Typically, each issue of BLOG is based on a theme, covering a business or function, in order to
highlight its noteworthy initiatives, achievements and the people behind them. This issue of BLOG
focusses on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE). While you will get to explore the various facets
of HSE in this issue, I will take this opportunity to remind all our colleagues working in plants and
factories to always remember the following:
• Secure yourself if working above 6 feet high. [Use harness and helmet]
• Isolate energy sources before any inspection or maintenance work. [Use LOTO]
• Obtain Permit before entering Confined Spaces. [Isolate all energies and check oxygen level]
• Obtain valid Work Permit before non- routine jobs
• Do not stand below suspended load
• Safety critical devices must be inspected in good working condition. [Lifting equipment,
pressure vessels, Relays etc.]
• Do not excavate without permit and knowledge of buried hazards
• Assess risk before any change in process, equipment, material or people
• Task specific PPEs are must before performing work
• Engine ON, Mobile OFF and buckle up before driving
I would like to thank Mr. Ashis Boral, Head [HSE & SD] and Mr. Shibanta De, Deputy Manager [HSE]
for all the support they have provided to publish this issue. I’m sure all of you will get interesting
insights about the evolving role of HSE in our workplace and will enjoy reading the issue. Please email
your suggestions, feedback and contribution for the ‘Talent Unlimited’ column to mukhopadhyay.
mohar@balmerlawrie.com.

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Balmer Lawrie is a Miniratna I PSE under
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas,
Government of India. Mr. Hardeep Singh
Puri is the Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum
and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban
Affairs and Mr. Rameswar Teli is the
Hon’ble State Minister of Petroleum and
Natural Gas & Labour and Employment. Mr.
Rameshwar Teli was in Kolkata enroute to
Bhubaneswar in the end of January 2022.
Our Chairman & Managing Director, Mr.
Adika Ratna Sekhar visited Mr. Teli at the
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International
Airport lounge in Kolkata, felicitated him
and gave him a brief update about the
performance of the Company.
SIGNIFICANT HAPPENINGS @ BALMER LAWRIE
The 156th
Foundation Day of the Company was celebrated
on1st
February2022.TomarkthisoccasionMr.AdikaRatna
Sekhar, C&MD hoisted the Company Flag and addressed
the employees at the Corporate Office in Kolkata. In other
locations besides flag hoisting and administering of the
pledge, C&MD’s message was read out. On this day, long
service awards were also given away to the employees.
Foundation Day was celebrated in all the regions across the
country.
It is a matter of great pride that the Silvassa plant of SBU:
Greases & Lubricants (G&L) and the Chennai plant of
SBU: Chemicals won Gold as part of the National Award
for Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC) instituted
by International Research Institute for Manufacturing
(IRIM). The virtual award function was telecast on CNBC
TV 18 on 27th
February 2022. Hearty congratulations to
both SBU: G&L and SBU: Chemicals!
BalmerLawrie-VacationsExotica(VE)successfullyhandled
the event management on behalf of Indian Oil Corporation
Ltd. (IOCL), nodal Company under the aegis of the Union
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The First Sub-Committee of the Parliamentary Committee
on Official Language carried out inspection of 13 Central
Government offices / PSUs located at Kolkata from 19th
to 23rd
February, 2022 with regard to implementation
of Official Language. Accordingly, inspection of Balmer
Lawrie was carried out at ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata on
21st
February 2022. During the meeting, the progress
made in progressive usage of Official Language in our
Company was examined, various issues related to
Official Language were discussed and some measures
were suggested by the committee for enhancing Official
Language usage in day to day official work. After the
the North East Zonal Conference on PM Gati Shakti
- National Master Plan for multi modal connectivity -
at Guwahati on 28th
February, 2022. Hon’ble Prime
Minister addressed the webinar. Mr. Hardeep Singh
Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas &
Housing and Urban Affairs, Mr. Rameswar Teli, Hon’ble
State Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Labour
and Employment, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam
and Ministers of the participating States addressed
the conference. The deliverables included end-to-end
guest management, personalised assistance for VIP
guests, hotel stay, banquet arrangements, vehicles /
transportation, welcome kiosk at airport, transfer to /
from hotel, helpdesk and registration counter at the hotel, branding and all event collateral support, mementos for
guests, video and photography, coverage on social media etc.
meeting, a letter of appreciation was awarded to Balmer Lawrie by the Convener of the committee. Our Chairman
& Managing Director, Director [Service Businesses], Senior Vice President [HR] and Senior Manager [HR & OL]
along with the Eastern Region Official Language team were present in the meeting.
Balmer Lawrie was awarded as one of the ‘Topmost
Manufacturing Companies’ as part of World
Leadership Congress Awards in a function held at Taj
Lands End, Mumbai on 22nd
March 2022. The award
was received by the team members of SBU: IP and
Mr. Partho Chatterjee, VP [HR] – RHR – WR on behalf
of the Company.
Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar, C&MD was conferred with the
‘Topmost Innovation Leaders (Global)’ award presented
at the 14th
Edition of World Innovation Congress held on
24th
March 2022 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. Mr. Partho
Chatterjee, VP [HR] – RHR – WR collected the award on
behalf of C&MD. Hearty congratulations to C&MD and
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SBU: Logistics Services (LS) received a certificate
of appreciation from Asahi India Glass Ltd. (AIS),
India’s leading integrated glass and windows solutions
company and a dominant player both in the automotive
and the building & construction segments. Relentless
follow-ups, dedication, commitment and prompt crisis
management of the team helped in building confidence
and strong relationship with the customer. The team’s
endeavour in providing fastest connectivity in times of
crisis for critical shipments further strengthened the
customer’s trust on Balmer Lawrie resulting in SBU:
LS becoming a preferred Freight Forwarder for them.
Kudos to SBU: LS!
Unmesa - The Ascent, Balmer Lawrie’s flagship Mentor Development program was inaugurated virtually
on 16th
March 2022. Unmesa has been designed in collaboration with Ashis Sen Consulting and Coaching
(ASCC) and is being conducted by Dr. Ashis Sen. During the inaugural function, Mr. Abhijit Ghosh, SVP
[HR] delivered the welcome address. Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar, C&MD addressed the participants and gave
an overview of the BL Mentorship Program, highlighting the goals. Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri, Director
[Service Businesses] talked about Mentoring, being an essential part of Executive growth and Dr. Ashis
Sen gave a sneak peek into ‘Unmesa – The Ascent’ program. There was an Open House session for SBU /
Function Heads on how they expect Mentoring to change and impact Engagement Process in Balmer Lawrie.
The vote of thanks was given by Mr. SD Barman, AVP [HR] – CHRD. The virtual workshops commenced
from 25th
March 2022. The program would focus on development of Mentorship Skills through a mix of
classroom (virtual workshops) learning and real-life practices.
International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated with much fervour across regions pan India on 8th March
2022. In a virtual Thought Leadership session, Dr. Alka Mittal, C&MD, ONGC and Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar,
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A special one-day Hindi workshop
was organised on the theme ‘आत्मनिर्भर
भाषा से आत्मनिर्भर भारत’ by Regional
HR - Western Region at Diu in
March 2022. The workshop was
inaugurated by Mr. Adika Ratna
Sekhar, C&MD in the presence of
Senior Officials. The objective of the
workshop was to highlight the role of
Businesses / Functions as partners
in the progress of Official Language
Implementation.
a Sustainable Tomorrow’. Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri, Director [Service Businesses] delivered the welcome
address for this session. This was followed by an internal panel discussion on the theme “Gender Inclusive
Workplace for a Sustainable Tomorrow”. The panellists included Mr. R M Uthayaraja, Executive Director
[Industrial Packaging and Chemicals], Mr. Udayan Ghosh, COO [Logistics Services], Mr. Sriram Kumar
Chavali, CIO [Information Technology] and Mr. Partho Chatterjee, VP [HR], Western Region. Ms. Ruhi Singh,
Chief Manager [Vigilance] was the Moderator of the event. Various events around women’s day were also
conducted in the regions.
The Top Management Meet was organised at Srinagar from 11th
to 14th
April 2022. Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar,
Chairman & Managing Director along with other Functional Directors took stock of the performance of the
previous financial year and set goals for FY 2022-23.

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further taught us the significance of maintaining good safety and health practices.
Safety is about people. Though we do audits and review facts and figures, I want a culture where every single
employee has a workplace that is free from the risk of injuries and accidents, and most importantly he / she
should feel safe. While Leadership accountability and a strong policy framework is needed to strengthen the
HSE culture, a bottom-up approach is imperative. At Balmer Lawrie safety goals are well integrated in overall
Business goals. We need to identify and promote young Executives / Officers who are evangelists of Behaviour
Based Safety (BBS) and are proactively working towards fostering the HSE culture. Training and development
is extremely important to keep employees abreast of latest HSE trends and best practices. Though the HSE
Department has been conducting host of training programs covering various topics, we must develop internal
pool of Executives who can conduct regular trainings locally across regions to ensure top of the mind recall
of mandatories. There should be no lapse on regulatory compliances at any point in time. We should build a
culture where all of us rely on everyone to look out for each other. Safety has to be everyone’s responsibility and
I strongly encourage everyone to speak up if there’s an issue. It is important to walk the talk. Training should
be conducted for everyone, no matter what their role is. Awareness is extremely important. I’m glad to see how
our young employees are stepping up when it comes to safety. It makes a difference when people own things.
We all know that a good safety culture leads to higher productivity, better quality of work, reduced costs and
greater employee satisfaction.
I will encourage all to look at our Company’s HSE and Sustainability policy. Integrating environment protection
initiatives and occupational health & safety with all business processes to avoid harm to employees, contractors,
visitors and the community has been our priority. However, our ultimate goal as an organisation should be to
benchmark with leading global MNCs where ‘Vision Zero’ is the culture. Such organisations aim to achieve
zero fatalities, zero injuries, zero accidents of any kind, zero process incidents and of course zero tolerance of
unsafe behaviour and practices. In the financial year 2021-22 we have achieved Zero Loss Time Injury (LTI). Our
HSE Department has conducted significant number of safety trainings, mock drills in our factories and offices
pan India. In our plants, all employees (by rotation) are given the responsibility for safety inspection. Regular
awareness workshops on behaviour-based safety, tool box talks and training sessions on various safety topics
are conducted. However, as we are into businesses that involve hazardous processes, being watchful at every
juncture is important. It has been a practice to celebrate excellence in Safety at Balmer Lawrie. I congratulate
all the winners of the safety audit this year and encourage all units to constantly strive for HSE excellence. In the
new Reward and Recognition policy, HSE elements are factored in for evaluation of various awards.
We have embraced sustainability and to successfully achieve our future goals, we have made HSE a way of life
at Balmer Lawrie. We stand committed to all our stakeholders!
LEADERSHIP SPEAKS
Adika Ratna Sekhar
Chairman & Managing Director
I would like to begin my message with a very famous quote of
Benjamin Franklin - “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure.” When we talk about workplace Health, Safety and
Environment (HSE), one of the key elements of best practices
is prevention. You would agree with me that continuous small
preventive steps taken proactively can thwart safety incidents of
epic proportions. Compliance, discipline, accountability, common
sense and awareness are other factors that help to create a robust
HSE culture in the organisation. When an incident occurs, what
we see is just the tip of the iceberg; a larger problem lies below
the surface. We cannot afford to be peripheral and shallow in our
approach to HSE in the workplace. I am happy that this issue of
Balmer Lawrie Organisational Gazette [BLOG] is a special issue
highlighting the importance of health, safety and environment for
an organisation. We all know that if the workplace is safe and
healthy, all of us share the benefits. The COVID-19 pandemic

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for continuously reinforcing the safety culture in the organisation. Our robust Health, Safety and Environment [HSE]
Management System has an integrated approach, where all the 3 HSE factors are effectively managed to reduce
risks in the workplace. The Dos and Don’ts emerging from the HSE policy are periodically reiterated in relevant
forums to nurture Behaviour Based Safety. We must understand that the onus lies on each one of us to create and
sustain a safe workplace. For our Service Businesses’ customers, it’s ‘safety first’ always! Thus, we should leave no
stone unturned in safe handling of customer products be it in the Cold Chain Units or Container Freight Stations,
in securing last mile delivery of EXIM consignments handled by Logistics Services, and in ensuring safety of our
customers availing Travel & Vacations services. I would like to draw the attention of my colleagues in SBU: Logistics
Infrastructure to the incidents we have witnessed in the past. As a team, we should constantly strive to achieve zero
fatalities, by complying with all the facets of HSE holistically. We must encourage communication, consultation and
collaboration with all stakeholders and local communities on our operations, likely hazards and emergency response
system to mitigate the harmful impacts of product life cycle and supply chain.
I will urge all of you to ensure strict compliance of some basic things like constitution of safety committee, electrical
and mechanical safety checklist, fire safety, high visibility of PPE and signages, updated HSE communication
collaterals especially audio visual content, safe handling of material and containers by reach stackers and forklifts,
safe handling of ammonia in cold chain units etc. Balmer Lawrie is a leading integrated Logistics solutions provider
and is aggressively enhancing its foothold in the Cold Chain business with its four state-of-the-art temperature
controlled cold chain units and owned fleet of temperature controlled vehicles. We have been catering to various
industry segments and safe storage and handling of products like Food, Pharma, Dairy etc. is of utmost priority. The
quality of the products at any point in time must be preserved. We should ensure high levels of hygiene. Ammonia
(refrigerant) leaks and spills in these units can be disastrous. Periodic review of our emergency response plans and
mitigation strategies will help.
With the recent growth of adoption of the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) integration approach by
various organisations both in the country and globally, the role of HSE professionals assume great significance.
I believe the HSE Department will be able to add maximum value to Businesses only when they work together
towards incorporating all facets of ESG in systems and processes. We should look at well-defined goals for meeting
larger objectives like reducing carbon footprint, adopting greener technologies and finally achieving the mandated
net zero targets. ESG focussed Logistics companies are developing eco-friendly logistics solutions based on
digital transformation, aggressively reducing industrial waste and carbon emissions, strengthening ESG support
to customers and the society and building supply chain ESG management capabilities. To boost ESG performance,
many travel and tourism companies are giving the option to travellers of picking a service or product that is more
environmentally friendly. This trend has taken off in online travel. In 2021 alone, Google Flights allowed users to
see carbon emission estimates for nearly all flights in its search results. The estimate is visible next to the price
and duration of the flight. Shortly after, Booking.com announced the launch of its Travel Sustainable badge, a
globally sustainability measure that aims to provide information to travellers looking to make more sustainable
travel choices.
Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri
Director [Service Businesses]
Accidents in the industry have been a concern for years together.
Various reports estimate shocking numbers of people succumbing
to work related accidents. According to Geneva-based IndustriALL
Global Union, which represents more than 50 million workers in 140
countries in the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors, more than
162 workers died in industrial accidents in India in 2021 highlighting the
soaring cases of accidents in industrial and commercial establishments
in recent years. It also underscored that an average of seven accidents
reported per month in 2021 also resulted in permanent disabilities and
severe injuries. As per IndustriALL, the deployment of large numbers
of contract and untrained workers in precarious jobs; poor safety
inspection systems; weak implementation of safety protocols and safety
awareness; inadequate risk assessment and response; negligence, and
the breakdown of emergency response procedures have exacerbated
the impact of the accidents.
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Adhering to the ESG framework would mean future-proofing our businesses. Let’s get it right that those companies
who care would eventually win. If we are surging ahead to join the league of winners, then think Sustainability, think
ESG!
I feel very privileged to oversee the Information Technology function
in the Company, besides Finance and my role as CFO, and that’s
particularly because I am constantly nudged to keep myself updated
on new technology trends in our various Businesses and Functions.
New age technology trends have been gamechangers in revitalizing
various Businesses. Businesses and Functions are forced to keep pace
with technological advancements for competitive advantage. As this
issue of Balmer Lawrie Organisational Gazette focuses on Health,
Safety and Environment [HSE], I will try to throw some light on how
we can enhance HSE compliance and best practices using technology.
Deborah Hersman, former president and CEO of the National Safety
Council said, “Technology is moving at a much faster clip than our laws
can keep up with.”
With Balmer Lawrie being present in both Manufacturing and Services
Businesses, HSE goals are varied and all elements need equal attention
when driving overall systems and processes excellence. Traditionally,
the HSE Management System (HMS) captures data from a large
Sandip Das
Director [Finance]
number of systems such as HSE observations, Near-miss reports, Incident reports, HSE inspections and HSE
audits. However, data from these reports is generally unstructured and not adequately analysed to identify
emerging high-risk areas. We have to look at technology options that can help us manage this data effectively.
We are transitioning from traditional paper based HSE processes and systems to digitised HSE data capture
systems. We have a long way to go! Progressive organisations are using leading edge digital HSE systems which
apply predictive analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Separate tools and systems for managing HSE issues
have evolved over the years, but now these are being integrated into the business in a structured way to provide
organisations with the assurance that critical HSE risks are recorded and managed effectively.
HSE data is ever growing, especially in high-risk businesses for eg. Chemicals etc. We are required to stringently
adhere to legal compliances; stakeholder expectations are high. We have also seen that even a single HSE incident
can disrupt business operations or even damage corporate reputation. It is observed that 50% to 80% of accidents
are driven by or related to humans. Thus, widespread CCTV cameras are generally installed at production sites,
plants and remote sites to monitor workmen. However, there are gaps in identifying each and every HSE violation
and take instant corrective actions. In days to come video analytics techniques can be used to identify unsafe
acts, unsafe conditions and non-compliances with the mandatory Personal Protect Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Drones and robotics need to be leveraged for surveillance in our Container Freight Stations and Temperature
Controlled Warehouses. Gas leaks through pipelines and plant vent systems can cause serious damage to the
environment. These can also potentially expose companies to environmental penalties. Image processing using
specialized cameras, drones and satellite can potentially identify the leaks from invisible sources and can help in
preventing gas leaks. New dashboard technologies can help identify, investigate, and communicate key insights to
help decision-making and awareness-building efforts. Adding advanced analytics to the mix creates a powerful tool
to identify emerging risks and patterns. As an organisation we should continuously evaluate safety management
software that empowers HSE teams to make the right decisions. HSE Managers need to focus their HSE efforts
in the right place, reducing incident rates and ensuring critical HSE risks are recorded and managed effectively.
Effective HSE management is more crucial than ever. We just cannot afford to ignore technology advancements
in this area. A famous writer said, “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you’re not part of the steamroller,
you’re part of the road.” Best wishes to the HSE team!

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and adopting the new technologies are very much essential for sustainability. In the Industrial Packaging business, we
are a role model only because of technological advantages. Year on year it is being upgraded. Recent development called
staggered blanking is a good example for this topic “adoption of new technologies with enhanced green manufacturing
and sustainability”. Series reaction in the Chemicals business in another live example. Improved efficiencies, minimised
wastages and implemented technologies have helped to keep the business way above our competitors. Our entry into
finishing chemical technology has opened other avenues like textile and agro chemicals. We have clearly understood the
importance of adoption of new technology. It’s time to gear up our research and development activities to keep the track
problem free, to move ahead of competition and the most important thing to keep our planet green.
HEAR FROM BUSINESS LEADERS!
R M Uthayaraja
Executive Director
[IndustrialPackaging&Chemicals]
How do you think adoption of new technology with enhance green
manufacturing and sustainability in business?
There are two important parameters for a successful business. One is
quality and another is technology. Quality is like a hall ticket for writing an
exam; without quality we cannot enter any business. Let us discuss about
technology. Although it’s not a panacea, technology has the power to increase
productivity, efficiency and cost savings, reduce product waste, analyse and
track progress, all of which can help minimise the impact on the environment.
Today, the major issue is global warming. All manufacturing companies are
responsible and there is a need to upgrade the existing technologies to
improve the efficiencies and to reduce the wastages.
In the process of Manufacturing, technology plays a major role to keep not
only the cost of production low but also to stop damaging the environment.
Across the world, technology is emerging as key driver of socio-economic
transformation. India is not only among the emerging economies of the world
but there is also a considerable appetite for technology innovation here. There is
a determination to leverage technology for development and growth. Developing
Tell us about the HSE global trends in the Logistics Infrastructure
business and Balmer Lawrie’s initiatives in this area.
When it comes to supply chains, there is no downtime. Various activities
carried out in various locations at a single point of time can often lead to risk
related to safety and health. With the shift in people-oriented businesses and
technologically backed processes, safety in the logistics sector is taking a turn
for good. Global trend is more focused on ensuring that people are the number
one priority. Many initiatives like offering continuous safety trainings, promoting
cross function communication and providing the necessary tools and resources
to the workforce, are steps in the right direction. Technology is also playing a
major role in logistics with direct updates to the end Customer, right from the
production unit till the cargo reaches to the doorstep. Automation of routine
activities has heavily cut down on the turnaround time also minimising the risks
involved in the operations. Some of the few trends that are being implemented
to increased safety in logistics are as follows:
Romon Sebastian Louis
COO[LogisticsInfrastructure]
• Infrastructure companies are leveraging the assets and planning for energy needs for future.
• Organisations have been increasing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and software processes to decrease
manpower wherever possible so that the jobs can be automated.
• AI can automate repetitive tasks and therefore remove employees from potential risks and injuries occurring
in hazardous environments. It has also been reported that up to 80% of accidents that occur in the workplace
are human-related.
• Withtechnology,AIremote-monitoringsolutioncanbeadaptedforamultitudeofindustriesandenvironments,
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• From the lessons learnt from COVID-19, companies are addressing Environment, Social and Governance
parameters in a more holistic way.
• Remote audits and inspections are becoming a sort of norm to maintain the HSE operating procedures.
• Mental health is being integrated with EHS to increase the productivity of employee’s wellness and safety.
• Companies have been putting efforts to maintain a separate budget to increase the focus on HSE activities
for improved training programs targeting for zero fatalities in the working environment.
SBU: Logistics Infrastructure is innovating and leading in safety trends, with implementation of new systems
and processes; a few noticeable ones can be mentioned as:
• Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) to ensure wastewater management and zero discharge from the plant.
• Carrying out destruction of perishable cargo in eco-friendly biodegradable way (earlier destruction was
carried out by incineration causing huge carbon footprint).
• Go green initiatives include planting of nearly 1000 plants and saplings in each Container Freight Station
across India.
• ISO certification for Quality, OHS and Environment across the units.
• Installation of fire balls, automated sprinkler system and flame proof lights in hazardous areas.
• Structural and Electrical Audits along with necessary corrective actions to ensure proper health of the
infrastructure.
• Technology driven initiatives like RFID tracking and customer portal to minimise movement within the yard.
• Electrical sensors in office spaces to detect man movement for electricity saving.
• Installation of drive through weighbridges to minimise handling of containers thus ensuring lower carbon
footprint for the same activity.
• Regular skill assessment and appropriate safety trailing to keep the work force updated.
Balmer Lawrie is a leader in the ROFS business. What are the
benchmark worthy HSE best practices that we follow?
We strongly believe in delivering our services with strong environment
consciousness, endorsing a safe workplace and enrichment of quality
of life of employees. We have nurtured resilience at every worksite and
set a target of Zero Tolerance policy for maintaining Safety, Health &
Environment. Since our customers are mainly major Oil Refineries and Oil
Installations, where safety standards are very high with strong Environment
and Health Policy, we primarily aim at adhering to them relentlessly.
Therefore, we maintain strong communication with our workforce at site in
maintaining operation standards strictly as per our SOP and no deviations
are allowed. Further, we focus on fostering the sprit of participation by all
employees in Health, Safety, and Environmental conservation efforts.
Health: Health check-up is mandatorily done at fully equipped
occupational health centres to monitor health of workforce working in
Amitava Bandyopadhyay
Head[Refinery&OilFieldServices]
hazardous areas. Apart from that they are also periodically examined to study the effect of hazards. In addition,
employees, sub-contractors, and their entire workforce are regularly imparted training on work-related hazards
and ways and means to protect themselves from such hazards. Some of these programmes are:
 Awareness on occupational health hazards
 First aid
 Use of PPE
Safety: We inculcate values and attitudes conducive to achieving excellence in maintaining safety at each work
site by fulfilling safety guidelines set by our customers in the following manner:
 Mechanical integrity of equipment / system is ensured by condition monitoring, periodical inspection, and
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 Regular safety training is imparted for employees and contract workmen.
 SOP is reviewed to ensure integrity of procedure.
 Use of proper PPE is enforced, and strict supervision is maintained.
 Participation in safety Audits conducted by senior Safety officials.
 Review of emergency response plan periodically to check effectiveness.
 Maintaining of records at each site and system for immediate escalation for incidents /accidents.
Environment: Our contribution towards “Prevent, Reduce, Reuse and Recover’ which are the fundamental
principles being followed by Oil Majors, is remarkable. We showcase our excellence in recovering more than
90% of hydrocarbon from Oily Sludge which is a part of Solid Waste Management and maintaining our leadership
with the help of world class technology. We also safely transfer residual sludge after hydrocarbon recovery to
the designated area for further Bio- remediation which is environmentally safe.
The major achievements of ROFS in HSE since last several years include:
1. Zero Man hour loss towards any accident or near miss incidents.
2. No penalty has been levied by any of our customers towards this account in last five years since all our customers
being in the Oil & Gas Application domain has a stringent penalty norm in force in their contract work.
ROFS is committed to uphold this in future!
Amlan Gupta
Head [Cold Chain]
Tell us about the key safety initiatives being taken in the Cold Chain
business to combat competition.
We have taken various safety initiatives in the Cold Chain SBU to combat
competition. Some of them are mentioned below:
1. Automation of chamber doors: All the chambers are having special
automatic doors for the access control, which facilitates maintaining the
set temperature of the chamber along with safety alarms provided inside
the chambers. These automated doors help us to improve the efficiency in
operations by reducing the Turn Around Time (TAT) and temperature loss.
Also, the alarm system installed ensures protection of people working inside
the chamber, and is mandated by big companies as basic pre-requisite for
safety protocol.
2. Training programs in HSE: Training and knowledge upgrading is a good HSE
practice related to food safety, HACCP, personal survival techniques, good warehousing practices etc. This is
an integral part of the SBU operations which has contributed immensely in improving the customer outlook
on HSE compliance of Balmer Lawrie cold chain units. By doing this the SBU has been able to build trust in
the customers and has enhanced the LOGICOLD brand word of mouth in the marketplace.
3. BRC Certification: British retail consortium certification for food safety bridges the missing links in the
supply chain safety and integrity in the warehousing and logistics sectors. We comply with the certification
and thus, have been achieving the control measures against WET (Waster, Error, Theft) which has enabled the
SBU gain confidence of customers as well as the stakeholders about the safety of materials entrusted to us.
This has also enabled the SBU win and retain customers who are looking at enjoying the benefits of process
adherence over price competition.
4. Adopting renewable energy: Solar power installations at our Rai and Patalganga units have helped in
reduction of operating cost and are contributing to our endeavours towards commitment to carbon neutral
operations. This enables price competitiveness and implementation of green initiatives through adoption of
carbon neutral energy.

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SAFETY WEEK @ BALMER LAWRIE
The 51st
National Safety Week (NSW) was observed from 4th
to 10th
March 2022 in all units /establishments
across locations. The week commenced on 4th
March, observed as National Safety Day, with the administering
of the safety pledge and reading out of C&MD’s message. In line with the theme “सुरक्षा संस्कृति के विकास हेतु युवाओं को
प्रोत्साहित करें / Nurture Young Minds Develop Safety Culture”, various programs were organized over the week.
The programs included extempore, online quiz, mock drills, skit, online safety slogan and online essay writing
competitions. During the week a training session on ergonomics was also organised at the Corporate Office in
Kolkata. Prizes were given away to all the winners of the competitions during the closing ceremony.

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Inauguration of the National Safety Week across locations pan India

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on employees, who were no longer able to guarantee the financial stability of their families or be certain
of the longevity of their careers, is undeniable. The transition to virtual operations for others was highly
challenging, and the return to the office is just as chaotic.
Today the aim of the HSE function is to prioritise the holistic well-being of the working personnel. We at
Balmer Lawrie have oriented our HSE policies, programs, and practices for the holistic well-being of our
employees. With all these ongoing initiatives in a constantly improving organisational environment, Balmer
Lawrie is committed to providing improved overall health and wellbeing of all its employees. Almost all our
Units are ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified.
Balmer Lawrie has set up various standards, SOPs and internal HSE audit points. We have set up a process
to monitor the HSE performance of all the units through an effective MIS System. We have also adopted
various technologies to take care various HSE aspects, which include rudimentary things like PPE, to the
newer technologies like IOTs, RFIDs, process automation, process optimisation, net based HSE management
etc. Now, these things will not yield results unless the employees take the responsibility to adhere to it all.
All of us should be behaviourally fit to maintain and improve those processes, standards, practices and
adopting new technologies. Balmer Lawrie provides numerous HSE related trainings encompassing different
operational HSE related issues and on ergonomics, industrial hygiene, behaviour based safety etc. These
trainings are offered both in person and on virtual platform. During the COVID-19 pandemic many trainings
on COVID-19 were organised by the HSE Dept.
Ashis Boral,
Head [HSE & SD],
Corporate Office - Kolkata
HSE @ Balmer Lawrie, a holistic approach!
Any advanced and modern industry today recognises that Health, Safety
and Environment [HSE], all have a direct link to the bottom line. The HSE
Function in any industry is required for sustainable business development.
Today, customers not only look at the cost of the products a Company
manufactures but also the process it follows, the concern for safety, the
green initiatives undertaken and the care for the environment. Globally,
all stakeholders have become conscious about the fact that organisations
need to care for the earth and health & safety of its employees. These
indexes are assuming great significance and are dealt with in the forefront.
The workplace safety sphere has seen significant changes in the
past few months. The hard reality can be troubling; front-line workers
are now at risk of facing health problems which the world has just
learnt to combat. The emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Glimpses of other programs and closing ceremony at the Corporate Office in Kolkata

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Balmer Lawrie has been constantly researching and implementing advanced environment friendly technologies
in its various business processes. We are replacing the conventional hazardous input materials in our plants
by less polluting ones thus, saving the environment. We have started using PNG and LPG in our Industrial
Packaging plants thus, reducing the carbon footprint of our Company. We have installed 626 Kwp on Grid
and off Grid Solar Power Plants at our different units. Some of them are exporting surplus power during
low demand period to the local Grid and earning revenue for the Company. We are planning to install more
Solar Power Plants in coming days. All our units organise large scale plantations to promote the protection
of environment. Many of our plants are Zero Liquid Discharge units. Rainwater harvesting is done at many of
our units.
Balmer Lawrie is committed to providing best of the industry working condition to its employees for physical,
emotional and mental fitness. The Company has fully equipped OHC Rooms in most of its units. Doctors are
attending our units on regular basis. We have tie up with external hospitals for immediate treatment in case of
serious accidents. Some of our units have their own ambulances. At our units medical check-ups are planned
and completed for all relevant employees as per law. In Cold Chain Business, Balmer Lawrie employees
are given different vaccines to meet FASSI and other statutory requirements. Health check-up for canteen
persons / persons preparing and delivering food are done to ascertain that they are free from all kinds of
contagious / infectious diseases. Necessary PPEs viz. SCABA and others are used and kept standby in the
units using hazardous materials.
Balmer Lawrie has well framed Onsite and Offsite Disaster Management Plans for all its Units. Mock drills are
regularly conducted at units and offices with different simulated emergency conditions for both man made
and natural disasters. Except the FY 2020-21, when we had one LTI, our Company has achieved ZERO LTI from
FY 2018-19 till date. In the last few years our units received awards and accolades from different recognised
bodies like CII, ECOVADIS, NAMC, IGMC, NSCI, BRC and the Times Group. Balmer Lawrie published the
Sustainability Report on triple bottomline for the last five consecutive financial years.
With time, the perspective of the HSE function has changed a lot. Environmental, Social and Governance
(ESG) programs have been gaining traction, especially as more investors, regulators and the general public
are demanding more accountability from organisations. From FY 2022-23, Security Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) mandated to include climate-related disclosures on a “comply or explain” basis in their Business
Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) for the Company’s listed in the Indian Stock Exchanges.
This is in line with the thrust of the NGRBCs on responsibility of businesses to encourage and support their
value chain in following the same ESG principles.
The disclosure addresses the core areas viz. (i) Governance (ii) ESG Strategy (iii) ESG Policies iv) Risk
Management v) ESG goals and metrics to achieve those goals (vi) evaluating the process and engagements in
key ESG areas. It encompasses the final goals at the society level and backtrack to define companies’ goals,
in terms of ESG policies, and metrics to achieve them.
We at Balmer Lawrie are in the midway of the transformation towards becoming a more socially and
environmentally responsible conglomerate adopting the principles of ESG and complying with BRSR disclosure
guidelines. With putting ESG at the very heart of our operations, we will be able to deliver sustainable
business. It’s an approach that will facilitate the operational, cultural and financial changes needed to future-
proof Balmer Lawrie’s businesses. With all these ongoing initiatives in a constantly improving organisational
environment, we are committed to providing risk free, healthy, hygienic and stress-free working environment
to our employees. Balmer Lawrie expects to generate more businesses by endorsing the idea that happy and
healthy employees are productive, engaged, and more likely to stay with the organisation. It will also help us
to achieve the target of Zero Incident status for all our units.

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Carbon footprint reduction measures with special reference to second
generation ‘2G’ ethanol and biomimicking photosynthesis to make
carbon neutral liquid fuels
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including
carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions. A
greenhouse gas (GHG) is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy
within the thermal infrared range, causing the greenhouse effect. The
primary greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere are water vapor (H2
O),
carbon dioxide (CO2
), methane (CH4
), nitrous oxide (N2
O), fluorinated gases
like sulfur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and perfluorocarbons
(PFCs) and ozone (O3
).
Water vapor: Water vapor is the most potent of the greenhouse gases
in Earth’s atmosphere, and the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere
cannot, in general, be directly modified by human behaviour—it’s set by air
temperatures.
V. Vijayabaskar
PDC, Chemicals - Chennai
Carbon dioxide: Of the greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2
) is the most prominent. Sources of atmospheric
CO2
include volcanoes, the combustion and decay of organic matter, respiration by aerobic (oxygen-using)
organisms, and the burning of fossil fuels, clearing of land, and production of cement by humans. These sources
are balanced, on average, by a set of physical, chemical, or biological processes, called "sinks," that tend to
remove CO2
from the atmosphere. Plant life, which takes up CO2
during the process of photosynthesis, is an
important natural sink. In the oceans, marine life can absorb dissolved CO2
, and some marine organisms even
use CO2
to build skeletons and other structures made of calcium carbonate (CaCO3
).
Other Green House Gases: Methane, Nitrous oxides and Surface level ozone distinguished from naturally
occurring stratospheric O3
exists in far lower concentrations in the atmosphere.
Major carbon footprint: The energy requirement for human related activities of 70% is in the form of ‘Heat’ and
the remaining 30% is in the form of electricity. The above heat requirement is fulfilled by burning “the energy
dense fossil fuel1
” which on complete combustion results in the generation of CO2.
The concentration of carbon
dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere is currently at nearly 412 parts per million (ppm) and rising. This represents a 47
percent increase since the beginning of the Industrial Age, when the concentration was near 280 ppm, and a 11
percent increase since 2000, when it was near 370 ppm.
India’s share in CO2
emissions is 7% of world close to 2.45 Gigatons
Any hot object above absolute zero will emit heat as infra-red (IR) radiation. CO2
gas is IR active and when
energy from the sun reaches the top of our atmosphere, most of it passes through to Earth’s surface, where it is

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Mitigating measures taken to reduce CO2
1. Blending of petrol with first generation (1G) and second generation (2G) ethanol. This is based on the
approach where in the amount of CO2
generated equivalent to Ethanol burnt will be offsetted by the plant /
crop residue used in making ethanol and they acted as “natural sink” utilizing CO2
for photosynthesis.
Ethanol obtained from biomass is blended partially with gasoline as its calorific value is close to 63% with
gasoline. Ethanol produced by fermentation of sugars are classified as
i. 1G ethanol – starch and sugars
Sources - Starch found in feedstocks such as cereals (wheat, barley, corn and sorghum) and sugarcane.
Their cultivation is competing with the food chain.
ii. 2G ethanol –Cellulose, hemicellulose & lignin; Sources - crop residues like wheat straw, corn stover,
wood, agricultural residues
Schemes for 1G & 2G Ethanol:
absorbed. Some of this energy is re-emitted, heading
back towards space. At this stage, it interacts with
molecules of CO2
in a way that prevents some of it
from escaping Earth's atmosphere. The trapped heat
energy leads to increased average global surface air
temperatures.
In COP26 at Glasgow, Ministers from all over the world
has agreed to cut down emission by 7.6 per cent per
year from 2020 to 2030 to keep temperatures from
exceeding 1.5°C.
In 2G Ethanol – Cellulases enzymes which were
made like biomimicking from ruminants help to
break down cellulose. The main advantages of
2G ethanol apart from meeting the additional
requirement of ethanol for blending in petrol is
that it would not be competing with food chain.
NRL2
in Assam has put up a plant to make 2G
Ethanol from Bamboo available in their local
regions as a source of cellulose.
The success of this business involves
the proper integration of Upstream –
Feedstocks, Biorefineries and Downstream
– Oil companies giants as shown below
Upstream
Bio refineries 3-7
Down stream
New startups – Enzymes
Value Chain involved and their challenges

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India’s Target: As a measure to reduce CO2
emission and import dependency of fossil fuel
% Blending of Ethanol with Petrol Quantities Required Timelines Source
10% 500 Cr Lit 2022 1G Ethanol
20% 1000 Cr Lit 2024 1G + 2G Ethanol
30% 1500 Cr Lit 2026 1G + 2G Ethanol
2. The 30% of energy requirement in the form of electricity is fulfilled by Lithium batteries in EV vehicles, Solar
plants / farms, windmills and all these stated are renewable, clean energies without CO2
generation. Nuclear
energy is also a clean energy, but the availability of fissionable Uranium U235
is limited and still there are lot of
safety concerns in the nuclear power plants. Solar power is highly diffusive in nature and to have a realisation,
one acre of solar power plant in a day will make a energy equivalent to 1 barrel of petrol and the calculations
are shown in below reference8
. Producing electrical power from solar is not a challenge. The cost of energy
storage is quite high and can quite easily increase the expenses of solar PV system substantially.
Diffuse nature of solar power8,9
3. Non biological way of converting solar power by mimicking artificial photosynthesis in to high
energy dense liquid fuels – a negative carbon neutral approach9.10
The above approach is still in the holy grail and first proposed, studied by Prof. Mathew Kanan, Department
of Chemistry, University of Stanford, USA. The solar / wind power is used for electrolysis of water to produce
oxygen at anode and protons at cathode. CO2
is captured from atmosphere by suitable technologies and
fed to cathode. The cathode is made up of oxide derived “Nano Gold” which preferentially reduces CO2
to
Carbon monoxide (CO). CO reacts with water to form Methanol / Ethanol
Approach
Conclusion: After climate change conference
at Glasgow in Oct-Nov 2021, each country is
fully aware of the necessity to maintain the
CO2
, carbon footprint emission with 1.5 ppm.
Concerted efforts are being made in all ways to
have carbon neutral and carbon negative fuels
in future. As stated in autobiography of Nelson
Mandela “Long walk to freedom”, towards energy
freedom, it appears to be an optimistic sign!

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References:
1. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XNfltLyP_pRT6yAmX4IwztOvjMGe8_Mm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid
=117536075787889750490&rtpof=true&sd=true
2. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p9T1rR8ljDp9tACuceGd5bAZSg9SNtRx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=
117536075787889750490&rtpof=true&sd=true
3. http://www.abengoa.com/web/en/noticias_y_publicaciones/noticias/historico/2014/10_octubre/
abg_20141017.html
4. http://www.novozymes.com/en/news/news-archive/Pages/novozymes-wins-abengoas-sustainability-award.aspx
5. http://ethanolproducer.com/articles/11153/poet-dsm-dupont-abengoa-begin-commissioning-cellulosic-plants
6. http://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2012/02/24/the-enzyme-wars/
7. https://biofuels-news.com/news/cellulosic-ethanol-heads-for-cost-competitiveness-by-2016/
8. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fnktVHx306Q-VskEJ2lHuA4BN81mL5T8/
edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117536075787889750490&rtpof=true&sd=true
9. Prof. Mathew Kanan papers & Lectures
10. Aqueous CO2
Reduction at Very Low Overpotential on Oxide-Derived Au Nanoparticles -Yihong Chen,
Christina W. Li and Matthew W. Kanan*
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012, 134, 49, 19969–19972
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE!
Being a professional, it is my duty to enhance the HSE culture of the
organisation. For achieving this we need to adopt the best safety practices. As
a part of the HSE team, I try to implement initiatives to improve systems and
processes. I feel that Balmer Lawrie (BL) is such kind of an organisation where
no one will stop you if you are on a right path or your intention is good, and
you wish to develop and create something new in the organisation. We have a
strong HSE audit protocol to examine all Balmer Lawrie plants on the Health,
Safety and Environment parameters. After joining BL (i.e. 16th
January, 2020)
I was immediately inducted to carry out the HSE annual audit with my senior
Mr. Ashis Boral, Head [HSE & SD] which was one of my amazing and unique
experiences in the Company. After experiencing my first audit at BL, I realized
that our colleagues in the BL plants are very cooperative and are proactive in
maintaining the safety culture of their respective plants.
Shibanta De
HSE Department
Corporate Office - Kolkata
I am involved, in various HSE initiatives and I believe through continuous improvement we can enhance to
HSE culture in the organisation. I have learnt a lot through the Annual HSE audit report. The HSE Department
shares comments both good and bad with the objective of adding value to the businesses. Betterment of
safety practices is always our top priority. We prepare the report with sole aim of carrying out improvement.
Improvement can be done by the plants in the following manner:
• Elimination: physically remove the hazard
• Substitution: replace the hazard
• Engineering controls: isolate people from the hazard
• Administrative controls: change the way people work
• Personal protective equipment (PPE): protects the worker (LEAST TAKEN)
Training plays a very important role in furthering the HSE culture and I personally enjoy the training sessions that we
conduct on various topic across locations pan India. During the lockdown and peak of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-
21, significant number of webinar training sessions were organised. As a member of the HSE team, I ensure frequent
plant visits and communicate with ground level workers to find the root cause of any problem. Balmer Lawrie is a
unique organisation and I feel very proud to be part of this conglomerate that values every aspect of HSE.

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processes, and people who have aligned to help the Company achieve its ideal state of performance.
Within HSE & Operational Excellence, we have implemented the group of diverse functions that provide
leadership and services supporting the health and safety of people, physical assets, the environment, our
communities, and our reputation. This is accomplished through the development and maintenance of effective
management systems designed to ensure compliance and continual performance improvement. Leadership
and accountability drive this effort at every level and is ultimately defines the culture of SBU: Chemicals. The
top three Excellence drivers adopted by the SBU for the successful operation is as below:
1. Senior Management support - The Top Management provides 100% support to us and every employee
believes in our commitment to health, safety and the environment. It starts at the top.
2. Early process owner involvement – When any new product or raw material comes to the plant, we
make sure our internal cross functional process owners (Plant Heads, employees and contractual service
employees) are aware of it. They are well trained and constant interaction happens in operational excellence
meeting. It is critically important to get everyone involved as soon as possible, so that we can capture
feedback and look for the new challenges from all angles.
3. Continuous improvements - An important HSE driver of continuous improvement for SBU:
Chemicals in 2021-22 was comprehensive improvement at sites following several high – profile
industry incidents. Key focus areas included Emergency Reponses readiness, waste effluent water
reduction, housekeeping in relation to emergency response, operating procedure, training records
and statutory compliances.
SBU: Chemicals is proud recipient of three National Awards for Manufacturing
Competitiveness and in 2021 has won the Gold Medal given by International
Research Institute for Manufacturing. We have a comprehensive Health, Safety,
Environment (HSE) management system that promotes continual improvement
of HSE performance. This approach includes a “Plan-Do-Check-Act” system to
evaluate risk, plan for improvements, implement controls, monitor processes,
and make corrections or other improvements. Our Environmental management
system is aligned with the ISO 14001:2015 for chemicals industry and reflects
our commitment as established in our HSE Mission and Guiding Principles. Our
Occupational Health and Safety Management system is as per ISO 45001:2018.
For over 16 years, our HSE management system has been certified to international
standards.
We continue to enhance our Plan-Do-Check-Act improvement process using
these strategies. HSE & Operational Excellence arises from our assets, work
A Thiruvambalam
Chemicals – Chennai
EMPLOYEES SPEAK
Safety at workplace, involves creating organised efforts and procedures for
identifying workplace hazards and reducing accidents and exposure to harmful
situations and substances. It also includes training of personnel in accident
prevention, accident response, emergency preparedness, and use of protective
clothing and equipment. Indistrial Packaging, Navi Mumbai (IPNM) has taken
many initiatives which have ensured workplace safety and are one of its kind in
similar industries.
N V Balaji
Industrial Packaging–
Taloja (Navi Mumbai)
Proactivity and prevention will always be the first line of HSE excellence defence.
However, on the other side we also need to have the right planning, training and
processes – which can mean the difference between crisis that spins out of control
and one that is resolved with minimal impact to the site, to our employee, the
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2. Installation of coil grabber for CR coils handling:
BEFORE AFTER
Coil handling used to be in manual mode with the help of wire
rope slings which was identified as risk prone / unsafe activity.
The operation involved 2 persons communicating with each
other at distance / going & climbing in between the coil stacks.
Safe and ease of operation / working environment. Reduced
manual intervention through automation.
1. Installation of coil roll stop solution for CR coils storage:
BEFORE AFTER
CR coils stored in vertical condition with 2 high stacks wherein
any rolling movement is arrested by wooden wedges on the
floor. There had been cases where the wedges have failed
which led to movement of coils / stacks. This was an unsafe
situation which could have led to potential fatal accident.
The coils are positioned / secured without any chance of
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3. Installation of light barrier for 250T and 40T presses:
BEFORE AFTER
Chances of accident in 250T press due to easy access of
the die set from the back side of the machine, which is an
unmanned zone. Hence, machine operator cannot have a look
and control on the back side of the machine on day to day
operation.
The probability of near miss / accident is completely avoided
through non-contact laser beam operated light barrier on
the back side of the machine, which will stop the machine
automatically when the barrier is breached.
HSE Model of SBU: Industrial Packaging
SBU: Industrial Packaging deals with Sheet Metal Works (CR and GP Steel
Coils & Sheets) to manufacture Drums and Barrels. Thus, workplace safety
becomes highly critical. We practice safety work culture through proactive
participation of every employee in identification and mitigation of near misses.
Daily toolbox talk, safety induction plan for new employees, safety training
programmes, Fire hydrant system covering complete plant, Paint and Lacquer
Booths equipped with Automated modular fire extinguishers, ensuring proper
earthing for machines and equipment, use of “Lockout-Tagout”, 100% use of
work permit, mock drills by employees, periodic safety audits by internal /
external auditors / customers, Root Cause analysis, corrective & preventive
actions against observations, an ongoing technological upgradation of our
machines / equipment / processes with safety as one of the key focus area,
mutual aid meetings with neighbouring industries and sharing new learnings
with employees make Balmer Lawrie a leader.
Satya Prakash Singh
Industrial Packaging – Mumbai

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In CFS - Mumbai, we plan to develop an Occupational Health Centre
(OHC) and the same has been considered in capex for the year 2022-23.
We already have a qualified Doctor on board who visits our CFS on daily
basis. The OHC is planned to be equipped with basic amenities like bed,
stethoscope, BP monitor etc. The addition of OHC will largely benefit the
total workforce of around 300+ who are directly or indirectly employed
under CFS - Mumbai. In addition to the OHC, we have envisaged,
strengthening and repair of our existing structural and electrical facilities
to ensure proper health of the infrastructure. We also plan to develop a
standardised safety animation video which can be displayed at various
locations in our CFS.
In CFS - Kolkata, HSE is considered to be of paramount importance in
our day-to-day activities. We have incorporated many important steps to
improve the HSE culture within the Unit. Some of the important initiatives
like marking of PPE zones, pedestrian walking zone, construction of
secondary containment, displaying emergency evacuation plan, 24x7 IVR,
display of details of emergency team members are few to name. From
the operational perspective, one major and unique process that we have
implemented is, while delivery of loaded containers on the trailers, it has
been a practice to load the trailers from the backside. By implementing
this process, we have ensured that in case of any untoward incident, there
will be zero chance of any fatality. In case of front loading of the trailers
the drivers and helpers sitting in the cabin are exposed to tremendous
risk. We always thrive to improve our HSE culture through regular tool box
talk & suggestion scheme and try to implement any step, which in turn
will minimise the risk of accidents thus, improving our service delivery
and brand image.
Prasant Basu
Container Freight Station -
Kolkata
Rajesh Raghavan
Logistics Infrastructure
- Mumbai
Multi Modal Logistics Hub of M/s Visakhapatnam Port Logistics Park Ltd.
which is a Joint Venture Company formed by M/s Balmer Lawrie & Co.
Ltd. and M/s Visakhapatnam Port Trust commenced operations in March
2019. There are various initiatives that are being taken to create a safe
working environment in MMLH. In order to further improve the awareness
on safety in this MMLH, the unit has taken a target of conducting safety
meetings on monthly basis with committee members from MMLH and
contractors. Apart from conducting a fire mock drill on regular basis, a
training program with demo will be organised at least twice for operating
firefighting equipment like Fire Hydrant, Extinguisher etc. Minimum of
400 man hours of training mainly focusing on subjects like Equipment
Handling, Behaviour Based Training, Electrical safety training will be
conducted not only for the staff but also for the contractors employees.
200 saplings will be planted in MMLH during the year. Displaying more
safety related posters, briefing about safe behaviour in the yard to the
visitors will be ensured.
R Raghupati
MMLH–Visakhapatnam

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Reliability Engineering: This enables planning of inspection and maintenance intervals and is therefore of
paramount importance for safety-critical equipment.
Education and Training: Ensuring that every personnel is educated and trained in the appropriate technology,
standards and regulation as well as emergency response. We conduct various in-house safety training for them
apart from mandatory training organised at Oil Terminals by their representatives for complying safety rules and
regulations.
in our workplace. I’m very happy that we as a team have been continuously maintaining and monitoring all
effective safety practices to make our workplace safe, healthy and hazard free.
As an IPNM team member my topmost priority is to maintain set HSE
standards and also to improve upon HSE aspect of high-risk activities in the
shop floor. In the past, I have been instrumental for executing some of the
remarkable HSE improvement projects for IPNM for high-risk activities such
as CR coil handling and storage. In the recent past, I have been working for
improving HSE aspect of individual workstations / machines by installing
suitable working platforms and overhead platform, for safe operation /
maintenance of machines. This year we are working to improve safety of
paint and lacquer spray booths by installing automatic CO2
flooding system.
Kamlesh Kumar Lader
Industrial Packaging,
Taloja [Navi Mumbai]
We render our services to various major Oil Refineries & Installations in
India, by providing necessary compliance for safety guidelines and good
industry practices, which ensure conformity with international standards.
We have been continuously working on process safety management to
identify, evaluate and control the hazards associated with highly hazardous
hydrocarbons. Time to time we review SOP (Standard operating Procedure)
and bring necessary changes with the approval of competent authority, to
enhance operational efficiency with safe operating practices. We have been
doing this quite successfully over the years. Further, at the operational level
we pay emphasis on:
Technology Upgradation: We have been taking several initiatives to develop the
process to minimise human exposure to hazardous atmosphere and we are able
to do that. However, we are still working for further developments.
Snehasish Dutta
Refinery & Oil Field
Services - Kolkata
Pannalal Das
Greases & Lubricants -
Silvassa
It our duty to make our workplace safe and create a safe culture so that
all employees can perform their job safely and happily. One major safety
initiative that has been taken is a long-term goal of Zero Loss Time Injury
in our factory premises. To achieve this, we have taken several small but
effective initiatives to address and mitigate all Unsafe Acts & Unsafe
Conditions in our workplace. To identify Unsafe Act & Unsafe Condition,
we have been maintaining various HSE checklists on a regular basis. As I
have done Diploma in Industrial Safety, I feel better equipped to formulate
and make our employees and work environment safe and healthy. Our effort
towards safety reflects excellent result in HSE Internal Audit where our plant
always positioned in top three among all plants of the organisation. We believe
awareness among employees is a part of culture of our plant and we always
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safety aspects while conducting the operation and various near miss cases are constantly updated and further
analysis is done based on the observer’s feedback to prevent such incidents in future and necessary targets are
fixed to eliminate such near miss incidents 100%. Complete ABC (Antecedent, Behavior & Consequence) model
is also implemented under BBS Program to ensure positive culture towards HSE within the organisation.
It has been a great pleasure being part of an organisation where safety is considered
astopmostpriorityandit’sanhonourtoacceptthismostsignificantresponsibilityof
an organisation to contribute towards enhancing the HSE culture in the workplace.
Out of various safety initiatives, one maiden safety initiative taken in recent times
at CFS, Chennai is implementing the “Behaviour Based Safety” by putting impetus
on imbibing safety culture by every individual within entire business unit. Various
methods of BBS are implemented, designed to influence the Employee, Equipment
Operators, Truck Drivers, Workers, CHA, Canteen & Housekeeping staff towards
safer outcomes and to make people’s behaviour positive towards safety with the
objective of enhancing the HSE culture in order to prevent any accident or injury.
OCFT (Observation, Checklist, Feedback, Targets) method is fully implemented
where each and every critical operation is observed by trained observer and
checklist is prepared based on the observation on operator’s action, approach,
attitude, decision related ergonomics and following operation procedure towards
Amit Kumar Mukherjee
Container Freight Station
– Chennai
At the outset we have upgraded our plant to ISO 45001 by implementing various
safety requirements. Substantial amount was spent in recent times to improve fire
safety of the plant. The existing hydrant line was extended by 200 meter and old
100 NB pipeline was replaced with 150 NB. The fire water tank storage capacity
has been enhanced from 150 KL to 300 KL. In addition to existing facilities, 8 nos.
of double Hydrant Valves, 5 nos. of Hose box with Branch Pipe, 4 nos. of Water
Monitor, 5 nos. of Hose reel drum were incorporated in the hydrant system. In
order to take care of oil fire 2 nos. of Foam Branch with Pickup tube and 200 litres
of AFFF 3% foam was procured. For ease of firefighting by securities personnel
beyond plant working hours, a motorised pump set of 2850 LMP in auto ON / OFF
mode was included with existing Diesel Engine pump. Other than these, fire alarm
system and CCTV system (70 nos. cameras) were installed to cover entire plant
and building.
We have divided the employees into six groups. Once a week, one member
of each group identifies and inspects hazards based on written operating
procedures, manufacturing process and comprehensive training. They
deliver report to HSE Coordinator of the division to address potential
risks. Through this program we encouraged an environment of open
communication to improve overall workflow. We also encourage and respect
everyone’s participation in safety initiatives. With collaboration and effort,
we developed a relationship with employees and established a consistent
flow of communication of overall safety. In this awareness practice, we
proactively prevent incidents and keep our employees safe and protected
on the job. Furthermore, every employee gets a chance to review the plant
safety and health related concerns. It makes employees more motivated
towards imbibing the safety culture.
Ranjit Jaiswal
Greases & Lubricants –
Kolkata
Rekha Biswas
Industrial Packaging –
Chennai

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HSE & GEN NEXT
Milind Prakash Barve, Container Freight Station – Navi Mumbai
Container Freight Stations (CFS) have been categorised as one of the
high-risk sectors and the main factors contributing to it are continuous
moving vehicles, overhead cranes, container-lifting machines, hazardous
substances, heavy machinery, over size cargos etc. The people working in
the CFS must be aware of these hazards, which they may be exposed to,
based on the job function or task being performed and that can be done
through effective communication.
Communication is the key to a healthy, safe and productive workplace. It
is needed to ensure roles and directions are understood, to warn against
Encouraging and incorporating feedback is the most critical safety element.
While the management is in charge of taking decisions in any given
organisation, a culture promoting workplace safety must be adopted to
encourage the employees to provide their feedback regarding the existing
safety measures. The employees are the individuals who are working on the
frontline and are at risk of getting injured. As a result, they are the most
knowledgeable ones to provide ample feedback about safety challenges
they face at work. However, taking the feedback is just the beginning of the
process. Evaluating it to determine feasibility and incorporating it into day
to day practices significantly improves workplace safety and hence, should
be adopted universally.
Dinesh Madhukar Ingle, Container Freight Station – Navi Mumbai
dangers, to avoid unsafe practices, to promote critical emergency response and particularly to learn about the
concerns and hazards that people may encounter. On the job communication helps to keep track of what’s
going on all around them. People often understand the safety information that accompanies the communication.
This communication can be both formal and informal, scheduled and routine, and in response to various
emergencies, incidents that have occurred, or in direct response to a risk. Communication is not just speaking
but also includes other means like safety message posters, labels, warnings, tool box talks, periodic training,
incident reporting etc. Communicating errors, mistakes and malfunctions is a significant step in maintaining a
safer workplace.
At any plant I visit, safety is typically among the first topics discussed, and
it’s always targeted towards what individual actions must be performed.
This includes which personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear and what
areas to avoid. However, the most critical safety element in workplace is
providing training and education of safety to the employees / workers. It is
undisputed that workers who are educated about their work environment
and on how to safely function in their respective roles, are more productive
and less likely to be injured during their work. There are variety of ways to
train employees:
V V Srinivasan, Greases & Lubricants – Chennai

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Emergency can be of many kinds viz. fire, gas leak etc. These two are major emergencies that have to be
considered and addressed immediately on time. In BL, we are handling storage of hazardous gases like chlorine,
sulphur dioxide and ammonia considered as critical element. For safe handling of these gases and workplace
safety,weareparticularlyfocussingonconductingmockdrills,creatingawareness,onthejobtrainings,adequate
information and instructions, capturing near misses and corrective actions with continuous improvements. It’s
a matter of pride for me to work in the Safety Department.
1. Formalised company safety policies that are shared with all employees including contractual workers.
2. Training on Tools that are used by the employees in their routine work life.
3. Frequent safety training and updates on safety rules and regulations to all.
4. Consistent and proactive communication on health and safety topics.
5. Motivating the worker to communicate openly with management regarding the safety issues.
6. Acknowledging the participation of workers in all the safety programs.
Anil Sukhdeo Sargar, Cold Chain – Patalganga
Most critical element in Cold Chain – Patalganga is using ammonia carefully.
Ammonia is refrigeration coolant in vapour compression cycle. When ammonia
leaks in air, it displaces oxygen and causes rapid suffocation. This can cause
bronchiolar and alveolar edema, and airway destruction resulting in respiratory
distress or failure. Inhalation of lower concentrations can cause coughing,
and nose and throat irritation. It is toxic to aquatic life in case it mixes with
water bodies. Ammonia leads to fatality if inhaled with concentration above
5000 ppm. Ammonia causes irritation when it comes in contact with skin. It
is a flammable gas and can lead to a fire and explosion hazard, especially in
confined spaces.
Manoj Kumar S, Chemicals - Chennai
Health, Safety & Environment is one of the most vital departments of any
organisation or business in view of social, economic and moral reasons.
Safety management by facilitating all requirements in a proactive manner
is our key role. Working in Balmer Lawrie (BL) has provided a wider view in
terms of learnings, opportunities and scope for enhancing the workplace
best practices in all areas of health, safety and environment. Out of many
critical safety elements in workplace, Emergency Management is very
important. Acting on emergency is a very challenging part in having a holistic
view of safety response, control and decision making. In Manali region, we
are surrounded with many petrochemicals, refinery as well as chemical
industries. BL is one such organisation in this cluster and our efforts in
consultation and collaboration with all to mitigate any untoward harm in this
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quickly at room temperature and a major spill poses a danger, not only because it is flammable, but also
because it is toxic to those who breathe it in. Below are some health hazards on humans who breathe in
anhydrous ammonia:
• Low levels (5 ppm): sharp odor is detectable.
• Moderate levels: irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract; may cause nausea as well as vomiting.
• High concentration levels (above 50ppm): possible ulcerations to the eyes and severe irritation to the
respiratory tract.
• Extremely high concentrations (300 to 500 ppm): potentially fatal; can cause fluid build-up in the lungs and
severe shortness of breath.
In our workplace the most critical safety element is guarding highly rotating
parts and keeping highly hazardous chemicals like paints, solvents, Epoxy
lacquer and paint sludges away from fire zones and ventilation. One more
critical safety element is identifying and addressing the hazards before they
can cause injury or illness. Our workmen participation with respect to safety
initiatives is very good and well appreciated. We thank the Top Management
for its commitment to establishing, maintaining and improving the safety
programs continually, and for providing necessary resources.
Kishore Kumar Cheepurupalli, Industrial Packaging – Vadodara
Shrikant Shinde, Cold Chain - Rai
Anhydrous ammonia is one of the most effective refrigerants, however, it is
also one of the most dangerous. Despite preventative measures and routine
maintenance efforts, refrigerant leaks can and do occur. At any given time,
thread sealants, Schrader caps, neoprene O-rings, or other parts of the
refrigeration equipment could wear and spring a leak, posing a huge risk to a
food and safety operator. Ammonia is a colourless gas with a very distinct and
familiar odour that becomes explosive when large quantities are released into
the atmosphere and ignited. This potentially lethal gas is compressed under
extreme pressure and when used in refrigerated systems is transformed into
a liquid state referred to as anhydrous ammonia. The clear fluid evaporates
Pressure Vessel is the most critical safety element at my workplace because it
is operated at pressure of 6-7 Kg/cm2
and up to a temperature of 190 deg. C.
It also reacts hazardous chemicals like Lithium Hydroxide. Any deviation from
SOP or mismanagement in safety protocol of charging or operating can lead
to a major accident. Thus, we are proactive in maintaining all safety protocols
while operating the Pressure Vessel.
Roshan Anand, Greases & Lubricants – Silvassa

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Most critical element at any workplace is to identify and correct workplace
hazards. The practice known as HIRA i.e., Hazard Identification and Risk
Assessment. As there is always safety risk involved in the manufacturing
process, its identification and mitigation is the deciding factor to reduce the
incident to nil. On the basis of HIRA only, it is possible to reduce / eliminate
workplacesafetyhazardsandpotentialrisks.Further,safeworkingprocedures,
safety training and type of safety equipment or PPE kits are provided to shop
floor employees based on the risk involved in the process. Another element
which is important in workplace safety is ‘Near Miss’ identification and closure
on routine basis. It makes the workplace least prone to incident.
Naveen Kumar, Industrial Packaging – Asaoti
eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory tract and can result in blindness, lung damage and even death.
Ammonia gas has a familiar noxious odour which can be easily identified and can help to take immediate action.
The action that is necessary in case of ammonia leakage is as below:
Surajeet Boral, Container Freight Station - Kolkata
Perhaps the most critical safety element in our workplace (CFS) is Hazard
Assessment and Correction. First, we need to identify the hazard and then we
implement correct process to avoid any unwanted incidents in our workplace.
Also, consistent audits are the easiest way to recognize hazards and then
implementing corrective actions ultimately prevent the worker from injuries
and their associated costs. Performing periodic inspection is the best way to
prevent surprise incidents. I have listed some of the critical safety elements
below, which have been implemented in our workplace (CFS).
• Weekly inspection of every MHE (Material Handling Equipment) like Sling
wire/D-Shackle/Hooks/Machineryisbeingcarriedoutinachecklistformat
to avoid any surprise incidents and identify the hazard in our workplace.
• Weekly servicing and check-up of Reach stacker / Forklift / Cranes and other heavy equipment handling
vehicles is done rigorously.
• Traffic personnel have been deputed on 24x7 basis inside our yard to safely navigate CFS inbound / outbound
heavy vehicles with all precautionary measures.
Since last 2 financial years our CFS is operating with “0” LTI and hopefully the same will be achieved in this FY also.
Balmer Lawrie is involved in many businesses and one of it is Cold chain.
Under SBU: Cold Chain comes many Temperature Controlled Warehouses
(TCW) which are located in different cities all over India. In such
warehouses, the facility maintains temperature in required range using
cooling and heating equipment. Depending on the season, the temperature
is maintained and controlled and can be altered as per the requirement.
The temperature in our inventory can range from +25 deg Celsius to -25
deg Celsius. Refrigeration system used in Balmer Lawrie’s TCWs is based
on ammonia refrigeration. As ammonia is a colourless poisonous gas it
becomes very critical to for us to keep it in check. Exposure to higher
concentration of ammonia in the air can cause immediate burning of the
Pankaj Damodar Nagarkar, Cold Chain – Hyderabad

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• There should be a properly designed emergency plan which should be based on regulatory standards of the
Cold chain sector. A good plan will include these points:
• Security Department should be informed as soon as leak is detected.
• There should be quick evacuation of the site depending upon the severity of leak.
• Any source of ignition should be removed.
• In case of an casualty, first aid should be used and nearest hospital should be informed.
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of Ammonia should be there so that it can be used in case of emergency.
• Conduct periodic training on the emergency plan.
• There should be adequate ventilation.
• Keep fire prevention and firefighting systems in perfect order.
• Carry out periodic maintenance of the electrical installations near the tanks.
• Use mechanisms for early detection of leakage at critical points, coupled to an alarm system.
With these steps we can keep ammonia leakage in check and can take preventive action in case of
emergency.
M R Mohanaranga, Cold Chain - Patalganga
The main critical safety element at Cold Chain - Patalganga is ammonia (NH3
).
Currently we are using the gas at the unit for refrigeration and the stock of
ammonia stored at plant is for two tanks. Unfortunately if the gas leaks, the
consequences are immediate and severe irritation of nose, and throat occurs.
Brief exposure to concentrations above 1500 ppm can cause pulmonary
edema, a potentially fatal accumulation of fluid in the lungs. We are following
precautionary measures like using water sprinklers, ammonia detectors and
oxygen cylinders.
Vinay Kumar, Industrial Packaging – Silvassa
Electrical Safety in Barrel manufacturing process is one of the most critical
safety elements. Electrical safety defines the safety of machines and as well
as operator. Electricity can be dynamic or static, the key factor for electrical
fire hazards are short circuits, open circuits, and electrostatic charges. Type-
2 relay coordination standards are adapted to ensure safety at workplace.
Double earthing of electrical apparatus and grounding of machineries are
ensured completely by proper maintenance of earth pits with resistance
below one ohm. FLP base electrical panels, motors and lightening systems
are incorporated in hazardous zones to prevent electrical fires. Earth Leakage
Circuit Breaker (ELCB) points are provided at every corner of production line
for portable equipment, and Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) with all
lighting DBs.
Process safety is another vital safety element. The manufacturing processes are incorporated with safety
interlocks via development of new electrical circuits for safe operating procedures of machines and operators.
IP – Silvassa is more enthusiastic and stepping innovatively towards development of Electrical and Process
Safety by implementation of Human Body Static Dissipater at entry of hazardous zones, Modular type DCP
based fire extinguisher at Lacquer spray booth and development of hands-free Safety Interlock circuit at 80T
Fitting press. Team IP is privileged to play a role in achieving higher safety standards at workplace and in
upcoming days it will be the source of inspiration for Safety.

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affect occupational health & safety. Consultation involves employers not only giving information to workers
but also listening to them and taking account of what they say before making decisions on safety and
health.
In our Greases & Lubricants Division, the other safety elements consist of the Safety Committee, Toolbox
talk, Hazard Identification, Safety accountability & Responsibility, Emergency response planning, Safety risk
assessment and mitigation. Collaboration with workers helps employers to manage safety and health in a
practical way by:
• helping them spot workplace risks;
• making sure safety and health controls are practical;
• increasing the level of commitment to working in a safe and healthy way;
• providing them with feedback on the effectiveness of their safety and health arrangements and control
measures.
I believe this has the greatest potential for improvement of health and safety as well as developing trust, respect
and promoting joint problem-solving.
Alva Manisha Barla, Greases & Lubricants – Kolkata
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. The main goal of health and
safety programs is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and
fatality, as well as the suffering and financial hardship that these
events can cause for workers, their families and employers.
According to me, I believe that worker’s participation in
occupational health & safety management in our organisation is
the most critical safety element in the workplace. Workplaces
where workers are involved in taking decisions about safety and
health are safer and healthier. It is therefore vital that employers
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ESSAY COMPETITION
TALENT UNLIMITED
During the National Safety Week held in March 2022, a host of programs were organised for
employees. In this column, we are featuring the winning entries in Essay and Slogan competitions
and the names of all the winners.
First - Ms. Indrani Mukherjee
Corporate HR Department - Kolkata
NURTURE YOUNG MINDS - DEVELOP SAFETY CULTURE”
Safety means protecting ourselves from any danger that may hurt
us or endanger our lives. Unsafe practice is a great peril to both life
and property. Accidents can take place anywhere and at any time but
most of the accidents are caused by carelessness and can be prevented.
Safety requires continuous education to bring awareness to the causes of
accidents.
Youth are the future of the country as well as any organisation. The youth
of today are the innovators, creators, future leaders of tomorrow. They are the brand ambassadors of any
organization. Youth have an important role to develop the safety culture. Nurturing young minds of the
workplace and therefore hoping and dreaming for the best safety culture is perhaps the most important
responsibility of every employer. We cannot prevent all accidents at the workplace but we can nurture young
minds to develop a safety culture. Without nurturing young minds it is quite difficult to establish a safety
culture.
Young workers are great employees; they are eager to learn. However, due to their inexperience and immaturity,
they are more prone to face accidents on the road, at their home or in the workplace. Hence, it is the responsibility
of the teachers, parents and employers to teach them how to prevent accidents.
Young workers might not speak up about safety concerns. It is the responsibility of every employer to pay proper
attention and give special training to the young workforce. The following activities may be undertaken by the
employers:

Point out potential dangers to the young on the job site and how they can stay safe

Show them how safety equipment and gear work and to make sure they know how to use the same and that
PPE fits properly

Train them on safety rules and work procedures. Ensure safety is a part of all orientation sessions

Keep talking about safety – make it part of everyday conversation
Employers must train workers in the position they will occupy before hand, monitor them to ensure compliance
with safe working practices, and provide refresher training on a regular basis. Training for young workers may
include information on the Company’s health and safety policy; workers’ personal rights and responsibilities;
potential hazards in the workplace; risk control measures; and where to go for advice and what to do if they
sense that conditions are unsafe.
In a nutshell, any unsafe practice can cause an accident which can destroy a young life and a lifetime of
career opportunities. Young workers should be given appropriate work and provided with adequate training
and supervision. Employers should promote a strong safety culture and involve young workers in safety
matters.

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बढ़ते हुए औद्योगिकीकरण के कारण आजकल तकनीक और विज्ञान अत्यधिक जटिल हो रहे हैं साथ ही इनसे जुड़ी दुर्घटनाएँ अप्रत्याशित हो गई
है। अक्सर यह देखा गया है कि कारखानों एवं औधोगिक संस्थानों में कार्यों की प्राथमिकता के आगे सुरक्षा के प्रावधानों को नजरंदाज किया जाता
है। हर जगह अधिक से अधिक उत्पादन करने और लाभ कमाने की होड़ मची रहती है। कई घटनाएं और दुर्घटनाएं रिपोर्ट भी नहीं की जाती। इन
सबका नतीजा छोटी बड़ी दुर्घटनाएं, संसाधनों की हानि और अंततः जान की हानि के रूप में भी निकलकर आती है।
सुरक्षा संस्कृ ति के विकास के लिए यह जरूरी है कि हर व्यक्ति सुरक्षा के प्रति अपनी जिम्मेदारी को समझें, अपने जीवन के प्रति अपने रिश्तेदारों
के प्रति अपनी जिम्मेदारी को समझे और सुरक्षा निर्देशों को सिर
्फ पालन ही ना करें बल्कि उन्हें अपनी आदतों में तब्दील करें।
युवा इस क्षेत्र में अपना सर्वांगीन योगदान दे सकते हैं! यह जरूरी है कि युवा कर्मचारियों को सुरक्षा संबंधित लक्ष्य निर्धारित करने चाहिए और
उन्हें प्राप्त करने के लिए अपने साथ कार्य कर रहे हैं हर व्यक्ति को संलग्न करना चाहिए। इससे न सिर
्फ एक व्यक्ति विशेष में बल्कि एक यूनिट
में सुरक्षा बलों को लेकर ज्ञानवर्धन होगा। आज भारत में लगभग 35-40% कर्मचारी युवा वर्ग में आते हैं जो किसी भी कार्य के संचालन में
महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा सकते हैं। चाहे वह रोड सुरक्षा की बात हो, औद्योगिक सुरक्षा हो या फिर व्यक्ति विशेष की सुरक्षा हो। जिस क्षेत्र में भी
युवा आगे आकर पहल करते हैं वह एक मुहिम बन जाती है। युवा सुरक्षा निर्देशों का पालन हेतु डिजिटल दुनिया का भी सहारा लेने में महत्वपूर्ण
भूमिका निभा सकते हैं क्योंकि युवाओं को रुचि इन क्षेत्रों में ज्यादा होती है। आने वाली पीढ़ियों को सुरक्षा के प्रति जागरूक बनाने में युवा
अग्रणी भूमिका निभा सकते हैं।
कार्य क्षेत्रों में एक तरीका यह हो सकता है कि कर्मचारियों को उनके उम्र वर्ग के हिसाब से वर्गीकृ त किया जाए और इस पर आधारित सुरक्षा लक्ष्य
निर्धारित किए जाएं। युवाओंको सुरक्षा संबंधित लक्ष्‍य पर उनसे जुड़ी ज़िम्मेदारियाँ अधिक उम्र के कर्मचारी की तुलना में ज्यादा दिए जाएं, प्रशिक्षण
कार्यशाला और प्रोत्साहन कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया जाए। ऐसे अनेक उपाय किसी भी संस्थान में सुरक्षा क्षेत्र में युवाओंकी भागीदारी बढ़ाने में
महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाएंगे। देश का युवा पहल करेगा तो सुरक्षा क्रांति की मुहिम जन जन तक पहुंचेगी।
Second - Mr. Roshan Anand
Greases & Lubricants - Silvassa
सुरक्षा संस्‍
कृ ति क
े विकास हेतु युवाओंको प्रोत्‍साहित करें
हमारी दैनिक जिंदगी और कार्यप्रणाली की गति में कु छ चीजें ऐसी हो गई है जिस पर हम पूर्ण
रूप से ध्‍यान नहीं दे पाते हैं, ऐसी ही एक पहलू है ‘सुरक्षा’, फिर चाहे वह कार्य क्षेत्र में हो, निजी
कार्यकलापों में हो, या हमारे जीवन से जुड़े लोगों के लिए हो। सुरक्षा हमारे जिंदगी का वह पहलू है
जो हमें प्रत्‍यक्ष रूप से प्रभावित करती है और किसी दुर्घटना होने की स्थिति में न के वल हमें बल्कि
हमसे जुड़े लोगों को भी प्रभावित करती है। अत: आवश्‍यक है कि हम अपनी हर गतिविधियों में सुरक्षा
से जुड़े निर्देशों का पालन करें।
NURTURE YOUNG MINDS – DEVELOP SAFETY CULTURE
Third - Ms. Chaitali Datta
Taxation Department - Kolkata
Culture is our way of life. It includes our values, beliefs, customs, languages
and traditions. Culture plays an essential role in the life of a person and
society. It acts as a means of accumulation, storage and transmission of
human experience. The culture of an organisation provides a context for
action which binds together for different components of an organisational
system in the pursuit of corporate goals.

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