JHARSUGUDA (ODISHA), MARCH 14, 2024
Vedanta Aluminium hosted an industrial safety training program in association with the Directorate of Factories and Boilers in Jharsuguda, Odisha today.
As India’s largest producer of aluminium, Vedanta Aluminium collaborated with the Government of Odisha to conduct a comprehensive one-day training program aimed at enhancing safety awareness and fostering a robust safety culture among industry professionals across diverse industrial zones within the state. The event, organized under the Department of Labour and ESI, received notable participation from industry experts and professionals.
The training program was honored by the presence of esteemed dignitaries including Shri R. S. Gopalan, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Labour & ESI Dept., Govt. of Odisha, and Dr. Malay Kumar Pradhan, Deputy Director of Factories & Boilers (Safety), Govt. of Odisha, who joined virtually. Additionally, Shri Swaroop Jena, Deputy Director of Factories & Boilers, and other officials from the Government of Odisha also participated.
Led by expert trainers from the Institute of Quality and Environment Management Services (IQEMS) Pvt. Ltd., the training program covered essential topics such as process safety, behavior-based safety, leadership, fire and explosion safety, and risk-based thinking. With over 400 attendees representing various industries in Western Odisha, the event proved to be highly beneficial, providing participants with valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance safety practices in their respective workplaces.
Speaking about Vedanta’s commitment to safety, Mr. Sunil Gupta, COO of Aluminium Business, emphasized, “Ensuring the safety of our employees and business partners is our top priority. We are dedicated to extending our culture of care beyond our immediate operations to benefit the wider community. Employee safety training is essential for maintaining operational excellence, and through such industrial safety workshops, we aim to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.”
Mr. R.S Gopalan, Commissioner cum Secretary of the Department of Labour and ESI, Government of Odisha, commended the initiative, stating, “This training program serves as a significant forum for prominent industries to connect, exchange insights, and showcase best practices in industrial safety. The enthusiastic involvement and active contribution of the participants underscore their dedication to elevating safety standards in their workplaces. I extend my gratitude to Vedanta for hosting this extensive training initiative.”
Vedanta Aluminium continues its efforts towards creating a safer workplace and community by continually assessing and augmenting its Safety Management System with cutting-edge technologies, robust processes, and an unwavering focus on behavior-based safety.
