Subject: National Safety week celebrations-2025

Subject: National Safety week celebrations-2025

Dear Colleagues,

Every year, from March 4th to 10th, we enthusiastically observe National Safety Day/Week across all our plants, project sites, and offices. This week serves as a vital reminder to reaffirm our commitment to the "Zero Harm" vision at our workplace. Since its’ inception in 1971 by the National Safety Council (NSC), National Safety Day is being celebrated on 4th March with increasing vigor.

This year, the theme for National Safety Week set by NSC is " Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat”

 emphasizing that safety and well-being are integral to the progress and growth of our employees, our Group, our stakeholders and our nation as a whole.

In our endeavorance and our ongoing pursuit on EHS initiatives, we request all the CXOs, Business Heads, Functional heads at HO, Plants and Sites to proactively encourage and organise awareness sessions to engage everyone in promoting safety culture at work and beyond. Further, we encourage each of you to actively participate, learn, and contribute to fostering a safer environment for everyone.

As a part of continued commitment and focus, by essentially partnering with the EHS team, we advise you to launch the following initiatives, in addition to the conventional safety week celebrations (such as inaugural function, flag hoisting, competitions, training sessions, awards, demos, campaigns, exhibitions, Health camps, valedictory function etc.).

Practical sessions on Wellbeing programs

Gemba - Conducting of the Walk & Talk by Senior management

Thorough inspection to ensure effective supervision at workplaces

Additional programs such as Road safety, Stress management, health talks, Defensive driving etc.

With your dedication and participation, we are confident that we will continue to cultivate a “World-Class Safety Culture” across our Group.

Together, let’s make this Safety Week a success.

Thanks & Regards,

Dr. K Pradeep Kumar | EVP & CHRO | Extn 1008 | M +91 99590 86574

Actively Engaging Employees Using Five Pillars of Safety | EHS TodayA "world-class safety culture initiative" refers to a comprehensive organizational strategy that prioritizes safety at the highest level, actively engaging all employees, leadership, and stakeholders to consistently identify, mitigate, and prevent risks, going beyond basic compliance to achieve a proactive and continuously improving safety culture across all operations, often characterized by open communication, employee empowerment, and a strong commitment to safety as a core value. 

Key elements of a world-class safety culture initiative:

Strong Leadership Commitment:

Top management actively demonstrates their dedication to safety by prioritizing safety goals, allocating necessary resources, and visibly participating in safety initiatives. 

Employee Engagement and Involvement:

Empowering employees to actively participate in safety processes by reporting hazards, suggesting improvements, and leading safety discussions without fear of retaliation. 

Open Communication and Transparency:

Fostering a culture where safety concerns can be raised at any level without fear, with open dialogue about incidents and near misses to learn and improve. 

Proactive Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

Regularly identifying potential hazards, analyzing risks, and implementing preventative measures before incidents occur. 

Continuous Improvement Mindset:

Regularly reviewing safety performance data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions to continually enhance safety practices. 

Comprehensive Training and Development:

Providing all employees with relevant safety training tailored to their roles, including hazard recognition, incident reporting, and emergency response procedures. 

Performance-Based Safety Metrics:

Using meaningful safety metrics to track progress, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of safety initiatives. 

Positive Reinforcement and Recognition:

Recognizing and celebrating positive safety behaviors and achievements to foster a culture of safety awareness. 

Example initiatives within a world-class safety culture program:

Safety Leadership Teams:

Establishing cross-functional teams with representatives from different departments to lead safety initiatives and champion safety culture. 

Job Safety Analysis (JSA):

Conducting thorough risk assessments for each job task to identify potential hazards and develop preventive measures. 

Near Miss Reporting System:

Encouraging employees to report near misses to learn from potential incidents and prevent future occurrences. 

Safety Audits and Inspections:

Regularly conducting safety inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards. 

Employee-Led Safety Campaigns:

Empowering employees to initiate and lead safety awareness campaigns on specific topics relevant to their work.