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| Overview |
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| The importance of safety in the workplace cannot be overstated. At Dr. Reddy's, our constant pursuit is to provide a positive, secure and healthy work environment wherein employees can work undisturbed with passion and commitment. We are aware that the impact of our safety and health practices transcend our immediate workforce and affect their families, dependents and society
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| To ensure for our employees, proper health, safety and workplace rights we have
adopted a proactive approach to workplace compliance. We conform to an array of
laws and regulations. |
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| One of our key priorities is to oversee that our employees and contractors are shielded not only from physical injuries, but also from exposure to occupational health hazards such as chemicals, noise, heat, radiation and vibration. |
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| In the reporting year, a methodical tracking of leading indicators continued in the health and safety arena. SHE personnel safety rounds, statutory inspections, safety awareness, audits, safety meetings, to name a few. This year, we also initiated workplace monitoring and our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage compliance increased to 70%. |
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| In every area of operation, there is a freedom of association for all employees, including contract workmen, to exercise their right to form an Association. We respect this right of employees, recognise their associations/unions through a code of disciplines and negotiate on all matters pertaining to service conditions, leading to mutual benefits. Approximately 7% of our employees belong to a number of different labour unions. As per the regulation, the minimum notice period regarding operational changes is six weeks. |
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| Safety Related Incidents |
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During the reporting year, 124 safety related incidents were reported across all locations.
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Eight were lost time accidents that cause an employee absence of over 48 hrs, |
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32 were near miss incidents (no injury or no property damage), |
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31 were minor incidents (no injury and property damage less than INR 5000) |
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30 were first aid cases, |
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61 incidents resulted in body injuries because of the below reasons: |
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Material Handling – Plant operation |
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Material Handling – Ware House |
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Equipment Cleaning / Washing |
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Maintenance |
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Laboratory |
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Non work related |
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Production Operation |
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Packaging |
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Construction Related |
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We ensured that all the incidents were thoroughly investigated and corrective action was
taken within a stipulated timeline. |
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