NEW DELHI (India CSR): Ambuja Cements Limited, a key player in the Indian cement and building materials industry and part of the Adani Group has reported the unfortunate deaths of two workers in the financial year 2023-24.
Ambuja Cements, with a cement capacity of 78.9 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) spread across 43 cement manufacturing facilities, including 18 integrated plants, has aimed to ensure safe and eco-friendly construction practices.
However, the recent fatalities indicate areas needing attention despite the overall decline in injury rates.
| Safety Incident/Number Category | FY 2023-24 | FY Jan 2022 – Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) (per one million-person hours worked) | Employees: 0.23 / Workers: 0.42 | Employees: 0.33 / Workers: 0.62 |
| Total recordable work-related injuries | Employees: 3 / Workers: 21 | Employees: 13 / Workers: 38 |
| No. of fatalities | Employees: 0 / Workers: 2 | Employees: 0 / Workers: 0 |
| High consequence work-related injury or ill-health (excluding fatalities) | Employees: 0 / Workers: 0 | Employees: 0 / Workers: 0 |
Despite efforts to minimize injuries, the reported fatalities highlight the challenges faced in maintaining a completely safe working environment. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) has improved, showing a reduction for both employees and workers, which indicates better safety practices compared to the previous financial year.
Measures for a Safe and Healthy Workplace
Ambuja Cements has implemented a comprehensive Health and Safety Management System to ensure a secure working environment. Key elements of this system include:
- Strategic Action Plan: Developed at the corporate level, this plan outlines standards, procedures, and processes, which are reviewed and tracked monthly for effectiveness.
- Digital Platforms: These platforms are used for enhancing competency and capability building for both employees and workers.
- Awareness Campaigns: Various campaigns, events, and initiatives are organized to build awareness and foster a culture of safety on the ground.
- Training and Monitoring: Continuous training and monitoring, along with effective process safety management controls at sites.
- Vehicle and Traffic Safety Management: Well-established systems to ensure safety in vehicular and traffic management.
- Leadership Engagement: Active engagement and involvement from senior leadership to reinforce the importance of safety and health in the workplace.
Workforce Demographics
Ambuja Cements’s workforce comprises employees and workers, including a small percentage of female staff.
| Particulars | Total (A) | Male (B) | % (B / A) | Female (C) | % (C / A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYEES | |||||
| Permanent (D) | 2,544 | 2,458 | 96.62% | 86 | 3.38% |
| Other than Permanent (E) | 753 | 751 | 99.73% | 2 | 0.27% |
| Total employees (D + E) | 3,297 | 3,209 | 97.33% | 88 | 2.67% |
| WORKERS | |||||
| Permanent (F) | 1,004 | 1,000 | 99.60% | 4 | 0.40% |
| Other than Permanent (G) | 29 | 29 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| Total workers (F + G) | 1,033 | 1,029 | 99.61% | 4 | 0.39% |
The company’s workforce data indicates a predominance of male employees and workers, with a very small percentage of female staff.
(India CSR)
