Safety Conclave - Strengthening Safety, Creating Bonds

Safety is of paramount importance at Aditya Birla Chemicals and its manufacturing operations in all its plant location. With the motto "Safety First" and the goal of achieving zero fatalities and zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI), the company emphasizes health and safety from top leadership to the shop floor and throughout the supply chain. GOAL ZERO is our destination. ABC has life saving rules for key safety risks at work, such as Work at Height, Electrical, Struck by Objects, Driving Safety, Permit to Work, Energy Isolation, Confined Spaces, Material Handling, Bypassing Safety Controls, Hot Work etc. 

The CEO has initiated monthly safety meetings with Safety professionals across our 13 manufacturing locations apart from the weekly safety gatherings happening at each unit location to analyse the near miss, machinery faults etc. 2 Safety KRAs has been allocated to each Unit Head’s goals. Trainings are provided to contract workmen, labourers, driver and employees.

To reinforce this commitment, Aditya Birla Chemicals organized its first-ever Safety Conclave, bringing together safety professionals, leaders, and teams from its manufacturing locations of Chemicals, Fashion Yarn, and Insulators divisions. Held at the Novotel Airport Hotel on 6th and 7th July in Hyderabad, the two-day event aimed to deliberate on safety practices, learn from the experts, and foster collaboration to build a safer environment for all.

Safety has always been at the forefront of our functioning at Chemical, Fashion Yarn and Insulator division of Aditya Birla Chemicals, and we are committed to provide a safe working environment for our people across our plants and offices. 

The 2-days of the conclave provided opportunities for the team to come together, discuss and decide on safety standards followed across units.

The highlights of the event:-

1. Safety Gallery Walk – 

The Safety Gallery Walk showcased the diverse safety initiatives implemented at various manufacturing units. Each unit presented their efforts through handmade posters and models, allowing participants to learn from each other's best practices. The event culminated with the presentation of Safety Awards to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to safety excellence.

1. Safety Awards - The Award ceremony recognised and celebrated our units and our colleagues contribution towards excellence in safety. 

Award Categories:-

• Case Study Champions, Leading Indicator - Recognising Outstanding Safety Achievement at Unit Level

1. Winner – Thai Peroxide Co. Ltd.
2. Runners Up – Chlor-Alkali Division, Thailand

• Safety Champion - Honouring the Safety Leaders and rewarding their commitment to safety at individual leval

1. Kushalkumar Vaghela, Chlor-Alkali Division, Veraval
2. Vijay Patil, Chlor-Alkali Division, Vilayat
3. Sani Chauhan, Sulphites Division, Thailand

1. Best Unit in Achieving Safety KRA

1. Chlor-Alkali Division, Renukoot
2. Chlor-Alkali Division, Veraval
3. Chlor-Alkali Division, Ganjam
4. VFY – Fashion Yarn, Kalyan
5. VFY - Fashion Yarn, Veraval

1. Best Gallery Walk Presentation – Popular Choice

1. Winner - Chlor-Alkali Division, Renukoot
2. Runners Up - Chlor-Alkali Division, Vilayat 

1. Effective Crisis management - Recognizing Exceptional Response and Resilience at Unit Level

1. Winner – Chlor-Alkali Division, Vilayat

1. Start-up Stalls - The Safety Conclave also provided a platform for emerging safety technology companies to showcase their products and services. Start-up agencies such as TARSYER, displayed their innovative safety solutions, contributing to the discussion on technological trends in safety such as VR Trainings.
2. Rich Table Discussion - Themed table discussions in breakout rooms fostered in-depth conversations on critical safety topics. Participants engaged in sharing insights and experiences, promoting a collaborative approach to resolving safety challenges.
3. Speaker Sessions - Industry leaders, both internal and external, delivered insightful presentations on various safety-related subjects. From internal leaders of Aditya Birla Group to external experts from Bayer Group and Arkema Chemicals India, these sessions enriched the participants' knowledge and perspectives on safety.
1. Internal Speakers:

1. Deeksha Vats – Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Aditya Birla Group
2. Janaina Gameiro – Vice President Global EHS, Novelis, Aditya Birla Group

1. Eminent Industry Expert Sessions

1. Mahesh Chandak – Head SSHE (Sustainability, Safety Health & Environment), Bayer Group
2. Suresh Ramachandran – Country Head and Director, Arkema Chemicals India

1. Leader Speaks Sessions - Esteemed personalities, such as Santrupt Misra, Group Director of Carbon Black, Chemicals, and Group Human Resources, and Jayant Dhobley, Business Head and CEO of Global Chemicals, Fashion Yarn, and Insulators, shared their vision and commitment to safety leadership.

The first-ever Safety Conclave organized by Aditya Birla Chemicals marked a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to safety. The event successfully fostered an environment of collaboration, learning, and innovation in safety practices. Participants left the conclave with valuable insights, actionable takeaways, and a reinforced sense of responsibility with the resounding pledge, "I Own Safety." As Aditya Birla Chemicals continues its journey towards Goal Zero, the conclave has laid a solid foundation for building stronger bonds with safety, ensuring a better today and a safer tomorrow for all its employees and stakeholders.