MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. Integrated Annual Report 2023-24 98 In Safety, Health and Environment competency building followed by on-the-job training (OJT) were arranged for Associates through Mahindra skill excellence competitions, i.e. i-4 Rise to create value competitions, Mechatronics, Welding, Painting & CNC Machining, etc. training programs were arranged for Associates. Special focus is given on safety and fire safety by introducing assessment of 360 degree machine guarding supporting safety index. The Company continues to focus on safety best practices, by conducting Safety observation tours (SoT), monthly themes on safety topics arising out of OHS risks. Horizontal deployment followed by immediate corrective actions (ICA) as well as permanent corrective actions (PCA) are implemented and reviewed by top management. There has been a reduction in the rate of overall Reportable and Non-Reportable Injuries over previous year. Further, Zero Fire incidence, First Aid cases Reduction were achieved in F24. Monthly themebased Safety drives were initiated. All monthly themes were revised and were well participated which was appreciated by all Associates and officers. Safe Employee of the Month for Associates on shop was also recognised. Vigorous drive to eliminate overall at-risk behaviours is conducted by exercising Behavior Based Safety (BBS) Level 2. In order to reduce fire risk, your Company introduced additional fire alarm and detection system in stores area for strengthening fire protection system to eliminate property losses. Monthly results were monitored by reviewing office fire (prevention and protection) systems. Fire load reduction is monitored by setting up revised targets and working towards sustenance of zero fire incidence across each manufacturing location in every Sector. All locations are supported and protected by administrative control with the help of Auto glow signages and painting / marking. Your Company has followed pattern defined by Central Safety Council (CSC) of Mahindra and Mahindra Group of Companies by establishing a Cross Functional Team (CFT). This year’s focus was provided on significant high hazard non-routine activities in the assessment of The Mahindra Safety Way (TMSW). Total 25 parameters are assessed and evaluated stage-wise covering all Sectors for the Mahindra Group companies across all the plants. Upgraded plants which qualified with improved results were declared for rewards in the Mahindra Rise Awards function. A repeated virtual training program was arranged on the topic – “Fire Safety @ Home” on the occasion of Diwali festival for the employees of Mahindra Group Companies and their families with an objective to create awareness among employees and their family regarding Fire, Fire hazards and associated Risks till its Mitigation process. Your Company has maintained on-site, off-site plan and disaster management plan with adoption of change process, Gap audits are carried out for Risk evaluation of business and its critical designated license storage areas. These were audited by competent persons authorized by respective governing authorities for its applicable compliances. The Company has exercised Statutory Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental, Fire Safety, Electrical Safety Audits, Water Audit, FSSAI Audit under Food Testing under FSSI Act. During the year under review, your Company achieved substantial improvements in the percentage of results of Safety index and Fire Safety index by adopting new initiatives. There was a focused drive undertaken on critical processes and operations. To eliminate and minimize the overall environmental impact in line with the “Environmental, Social and Governance” (ESG) practices, your Company has continuously implemented new projects. By revising the objectives, newer revised targets were taken. New techniques used in various projects have been implemented by your Company in achieving reduction in carbon emission, waste avoidance/minimization. Reduction in Carbon footprint by implementing new kaizens in energy conservation and improving share of renewable energy was achieved. Energy cost was saved through implementation of BLDC fan, standalone AC in Assembly lines, Esmart LED lights, etc. The Company had put up a Heath and Wellness Stall on the occasion of the Founders Day. Awareness in the supplier community was created to encourage suppliers’ consultation and participation in order to enable them to overcome current and future business risks. During the year under review, your Company started reporting the implementation status under Extended Producer Responsibility Organizations (EPRO) with existing set targets established by Central Government i.e., Central Pollution Control Board by way of release of new list of commodities under Extended Producers’ Responsibility (EPR) notifications on Plastic, Tyres and Batteries. Plastic elimination and recyclable packaging material in maximum number of spares have been initiated by substituting the material, as appropriate. Plastic waste management activities covering pan-India network were developed for plastic waste recycling management across all the Company’s manufacturing plants.
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