RINL-VSP appoints 45 departmental safety officers to strengthen workplace safety

Visakhapatnam, Oct 30 (TNT) : Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has designated 45 executives as Departmental Safety Officers (DSOs) to strengthen its safety management system and promote a safety-conscious work culture across the plant.

In a release on Friday, the Plant said the officers will be responsible for ensuring the use of personal protective equipment at workplaces, compliance with the Permit-to-Work system, conducting safety training, leading Safety, Health and Environment walks, encouraging near-miss reporting and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.

They will also participate in hazard analysis and support fire prevention activities as part of efforts to improve workplace safety.

Addressing the designated officers, RINL Director (Operations) said DSOs had a key role in creating a positive safety culture among employees through greater awareness and adoption of safe work practices.

Chief General Manager (Works) I/c reiterated that there would be no compromise on safety at RINL and called for concerted efforts to achieve a safety transformation while meeting production targets.

CGM (U, S, FS and Environment) and GM (Safety) I/c, along with other officials, attended the meeting.

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