Hisar
unit of Jindal Stainless has added another feather to its cap, receiving the
five-star rating for Occupational Health and Safety from the British Safety
Council. This recognition demonstrates the company’s dedication to creating a
safe and healthy work environment for its employees.
Mr
Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless,
voiced his pride in the accomplishment, noting, “Achieving a five-star rating
from the British Safety Council is a significant honour and a reflection of our
continuous efforts to foster a safe working environment. Our focus on safety
goes beyond mere compliance; it is about embedding safety into the fabric of
our operations.”
The five-star rating,
awarded after an exhaustive review by the British Safety Council, is a
reflection of Jindal Stainless’ adherence to the highest standards in health
and safety management. The audit process included a thorough evaluation of the
company’s safety policies, procedures, and practices, as well as interviews with
senior management and employees, and on-site inspections.
Commenting on the
achievement, Mr Vijay Kumar Bindlish,
Senior Vice President and Unit Head of Jindal Stainless, said, “This
recognition is a measure of our unwavering commitment to maintaining a culture
of safety. At Jindal Stainless, we view the safety and well-being of our
employees as our top priority, and this award inspires us to continue raising
the bar in our safety practices.”
Mike Robinson, CEO British Safety Council, said: “The award of a five-star grading following our occupational best practice Health and Safety Audit is an outstanding achievement and is reflective of a proactive organisation which is committed to continual improvement in its health and safety arrangements and managing risks to workers’ health, safety and wellbeing. Jindal Stainless should be very proud of this achievement”
This accolade makes the
company eligible to compete for the British Safety Council’s distinguished
Sword of Honour, which recognizes the best of the best in health and safety
management globally.
The Five Star Occupational
Health and Safety Audit is one of the most comprehensive assessments in the
industry, benchmarking organizations against best practices and providing a
pathway to continuous improvement. The British Safety Council is the world’s
leading guide for health, safety and environmental management. The Council
empowers organisations across the world to invest in workplace health, safety,
and wellbeing. Jindal Stainless' Hisar plant was previously recognized as the
first in India to achieve ISO certification for energy management. Earlier this
year the plant won the International Safety Award from the British Safety
Council for the fifth consecutive year.
