Civil, mechanical, structural and equipment erection work of massive proportions are going on simultaneously in full swing in the different project sites of Bhilai Steel Plant.
Numerous contractual agencies are engaged in execution of different project-related activities. A special meeting was convened recently in CEO’s Conference Hall to ensure safety in ongoing project activities wherein the importance of safe working was emphasised and the Plant’s commitment to safety was reiterated before the contractual agencies.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Plant, S Chandrasekaran reviewed various measures taken to ensure safety in Projects along with representatives of contractual agencies engaged with Projects Organisation. Expressing serious concern over recent accidents that have taken place in areas where contractual agencies are engaged, the CEO emphasised on adopting comprehensive safety measures in project sites and also on ensuring regular and periodic medical check-ups of contractual workers. A presentation on various safety measures being taken in Project sites was made.
Chandrasekaran emphasised on working as per rules and laid down procedures. He interacted with individual agencies on safety violations and reviewed safety measures taken to avoid the same. Taking serious note of safety violations, the CEO made it clear to all the agencies that there can be no compromise with safety in Bhilai Steel Plant. He further stated that along with imposition of fine as penalty, strong action would be taken in cases of safety violations.