Indus Valley Times

Over 400 professionals attendeda day-long safety training program organised by the company, in collaboration with the Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Govt. of Odisha.

By Dr Rama Chandra Behera

Bhubaneswar, June 5 : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium,recently organized an impactful industrial safety training program at its Jharsuguda operations, in collaboration with the Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Government (Govt.) of Odisha. The program was part of a series of training initiatives held under the aegis of the Department of Labour and ESI, Govt. of Odishaacross various industrial zones in the state, towards enhancing safety awareness among industry professionals.The event witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 450 participants from several industries and companies in Western Odisha attending the training program.

The event was graced by Shri R.S Gopalan, IAS, Commissioner cum Secretary, Department of Labour and ESI, Govt. of Odisha- who joined virtually, Shri Niranjan Jena, Deputy Secretary (Nodal Officer), Department of Labour and ESI, Govt. of Odisha, Shri Swaroop Jena, Deputy Director, Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Govt. of Odisha –Sambalpur Zone; Shri Manoj Kumar Mishra, Assistant Director, Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Govt. of Odisha –Jharsuguda Zone, and Mr. Ajay Pandey, Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Power, Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda.

The training program, conducted by expert trainers from the renowned Institute of Quality and Environment Management Services (IQEMS) Pvt. Ltd., covered a wide range of crucial topics, including process safety, behaviour-based safety, visible felt leadership, safety from fire and explosion, and risk-based thinking. The comprehensive curriculum provided participants with valuable insights and practical knowledge towards enhancing safety practices within their respective industries.

Speaking about the initiative and Vedanta’s safety culture, Mr. Sunil Gupta,CEO – Vedanta Ltd., Jharsuguda, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, safety is a core value that underpins every aspect of our operations. Our Jharsuguda plant features best-in-class safety technologies that reinforce safety-first practices at the workplace, and we are committed to promoting safety not only within our own operations but across the industry.” Mr. Ajay Pandey, COO-Power, Vedanta Ltd., Jharsuguda, added, “We are pleased to have partnered with the Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Govt. of Odisha, and IQEMS Pvt.Ltd. to organize this training program, with the aim of creating a safer working environment for all industry professionals in Odisha. We believe that such initiatives are instrumental in driving continuous improvement in industrial safety practices.”

Shri R.S Gopalan, IAS, Commissioner cum Secretary, Department of Labour and ESI, Govt. of Odisha, said, “The training program serves as a platform for major industries to network, exchange knowledge, and share best practices in the field of industrial safety. The enthusiastic engagement and active participation of the attendees demonstrated their commitment to prioritizing safety in the workplace. I thank Vedanta for hosting the large-scale training program at their operations.”