SAIl Safety Organisation organised the concluding programme of the 47th National Safety week for all SAIl Units at Ranchi on Thursday at Ispat Bhawan, here. The day began with hoisting of safety flag in front of Ispat Bhavan auditorium by Kamakshi Raman, ED-HRD, Hirdaya Mohan, ED-SSO, Kajol Das, ED-CET & Atul Saxena, GM I/c-RDCIS. Safety badges were pinned and safety pledge was taken by the employees.
In a glittering award function in the afternoon Anil Vikram, Airport Director, Birsa Munda Airport Ranchi was the Chief Guest and dignitaries from SAIl, Ranchi units i.e. Kamakshi Raman, ED-HRD, Hirdaya Mohan, ED-SSO, Atul Saxena, GM I/c-RDCIS & S Mitra, GM-CET were also present.
Anil Vikram in His address mentioned that the international and the national standards of aviation are set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for World and India respectively. He mentioned that TAKE OFF & lANDING were the most crucial with regards to SAFETY requirements and the ATC ensures a mandatory separation of 1000 feet both laterally and longitudinally. The airports have a Safety Management Manual as SOP. Even Minute incidents are reported and analysed for high safety standards.
Hridaya Mohan, while welcoming the gathering, apprised about the safety scenario in general and steel industry in particular as well as various initiatives being taken by SAIl Safety Organisation. He specifically mentioned about the Hazard Analysis competition that was conducted for the first time by SSO in which 24 teams from various plants & mines of SAIl submitted their entries, while 12 were shortlisted for the final round. As another new initiative, to sensitize school children about safety, an essay competition was oraganised for the first time for Ranchi schools where more than 150 students participated.
Raman informed that today Behavioral safety and mindsets are of paramount importance. Saxena & Mitra also highlighted the need for safety in everyday lives and expressed their views on bringing improvements.