Tuticorin, Feb 13: Sterlite Copper celebrated 45th National Safety Day on its premises in a grand manner with the theme of ‘Strengthen Safety Movement to achieve Zero Harm’ here on Friday. Safety pledge was taken by all the employees as part of safety day celebration.
Mr. V.A.Appavu Samraj, Joint Director of Industrial Safety & Health, Thoothukudi was the Chief Guest for the programme while Mr. P.Ramnath, Chief Executive Officer, Sterlite Copper presided the function.
Mr. M.Kumaravendhan, General Manager – Safety & Environment, Sterlite Copper welcomed the gathering and pointed out the importance of safety at workplace. Mr. Sandeep K.Acharya, Chief Safety Officer, Sterlite Copper read out the safety annual report during the occasion. He also listed the various proactive measures adopted by the company to improve the safety standards
Mr. V.A.Appavu Samraj lauded the efforts taken by Sterlite Copper to improve safety to become a zero incident industry. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. P.Ramnath pointed out various robust safety measures taking in Sterlite Copper and importance of building safety culture for achieving zero harm in the industry.
The month-long safety celebrations at Sterlite Copper included various competitions like online quiz, safety gallatta, safety awareness at Schools, elocution and drawing completion for the school students, employees, contract workforce and their family members. Sterlite Copper has encouraged a culture of safety in its organization. The purpose of including the families in the safety celebrations was to inculcate safety not only in the work place but also in everyday life. Mr. V.A.Appavu Samraj distributed the prizes to the winners of the various competitions.
Vedanta Limited (Vedanta Ltd) is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves exploring and processing minerals and oil & gas. The Company produces oil & gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power and has a presence across India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, Liberia and Sri Lanka.
Vedanta Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Sustainable Development is at the core of Vedanta’s strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. Vedanta Ltd is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India, and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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