The National Safety Day was celebrated at NTPC Talcher Super Thermal Power Station, Kaniha on March 4. Group General Manager Debasis Sarkar unfurled the safety flag as chief guest.
later, safety pledge was administered by the GGM and senior officials to all employees. A two- minute silence was observed in memory of those who have sacrificed their lives during construction, erection, operation and maintenance activities of the station.
Sarkar addressing the gathering said, “Every individual working in the station should be safety conscious in order to make the power station a zero accident zone.” He shared numerous initiatives taken by the power station.
Safety Officer SK Pradhan Das read the annual safety report and briefed the various initiatives taken at the station level to enhance safety for the workers and employees.
Safety banners, posters and slogans displayed at various strategic locations to spread the awareness of safety messages.
Safety awards were given away to best three agencies. 30 best safety conscious workers of the station from various agencies for annual maintenance and overhauling work were awarded. Six best CISF fire personnel were honoured for contributing towards plant fire safety activities.