Awards, Recognitions and Certifications

Safety at the workplace continues to be an area of critical importance. At the Indian operations the issue of safety was highlighted in the areas of Behavioural Safety, Process Safety and Ergonomic and General Safety. Focused campaigns were carried out in the areas of Gas Safety, Material Handling, Conveyor Belt Safety and Road Safety. Comprehensive Job Cycle Checks and Integrated Safety Audits were also implemented. To revitalise the focus, a mascot – Jeevan – was launched. Apex Safety Subcommittees were restructured to bring fresh people into the safety decision-maker forum.

Tata Steel Europe has strengthened its Health and Safety Management systems with comprehensive tools, standards and procedures. Its structured approach covers 15 fundamental principles including accountability, management of change, audit and review and is based on best practices from BlueScope Steel – recognised as a safety leader in the steel industry.

A Safety Excellence Journey was rolled out at the Group’s wire mills in Thailand, while NatSteel has also been recognised for its efforts in this area. The noise and dust level in the Xiamen plant has been identified as below the minimum required level, according to the Occupational Health Screening organised by the government, and remedial efforts put in place. Emergency Assembly Points and Emergency Drill and Experience Sharing Sessions are organised to enhance staff awareness of safety. Zebra crossing walkways are provided along the safety passageway for visitors inside the Xiamen plant.

The path forward for the Group is a continued focus with an objective of zero fatality. Tata Steel recognises that its operations around the world can learn from each other, and there is a Group-wide thrust to improve in this area.

Safety Awards

• Recognition from World Steel Association to Tata Steel for demonstrating excellence in safety and health programmes in 2009.
• The Xiamen Safe Work Place Enterprise Award to NatSteel.
• National Safety Awards to the West Bokaro and Jharia divisions, and Sukinda Chromite mines.
• The CSR Leadership Award 2009 to Tata Steel at the Orissa State Safety Awards.
• The Excellence in Manufacture Award to Siam Construction Steel Company for Quality, Environment and Safety Management from the Department of Primary Industries and Mines, Ministry of Industry.