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Message

D.D. AtalWhole Time Director

It gives me immense pleasure to note that CementDivision is coming out with a quarterly e-newsletter "EHS Sambad" for internal circulation.Importa ce of Environment, Health and Safety isk own to all of us and need not be emphasizedh re. However, there is a need to improve itsa areness among all the stake holders fors stained growth of the organisation. I am suret is news letter will go a long way in achieving thea ove objective.

MessageS. KumarAsst. Executive Director(Engg.)

I am pleased to learn that our

plan to start an E-new letter onEHS has now become a reality.This will be an effective way ofcommunication on the subjectof Environment, Health andsafety which are so veryimportant to our organizationand also for the Industry.My best wishes to the Newsletter on its Birth day.

(S. Kumar)

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I congratulate the editorial team and convey myb st wishes on the occasion.e

( .D. Atal)D

OCL INDIA LIMITED, CEMENT DIVISION, RAJGANGPUR

(A QUARTERLY E- NEWS LETTERON ENVIRONMENT,OCCUPATIONAL

HEALTH & SAFETY)

Issue No.-1 (For Internal circulation) April 2011

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40th National Safety Day was celebrated with full zeal. Many safetypromotional activities were conducted and received good participation from

one and all. Asst. Director of Factories and Boilers, Sri U.K. Samantaray wasthe Chief Guest of the function. It started with taking the safety pledge by all

present. Number of programs such as poster competition, slogan competition,Nukkad natak, Essay competition, etc. was organized.

(Taking Safety Pledge) (Nukkad Natak)

Message from Top Officials on Safety day

AED (Engineering) highlighted about various measures taken by themanagement to achieve the target of zero accident. He also informed that any

body can meet the top management officials, if his/her safety related problemis not addressed by concerned officials.

Whole Time Director mentioned that the workplace should be treated as ourown house. He advised that efforts should be made to identify and eliminate /

control hazards through engineering methods. Secondly, safe operatingprocedures should always be followed. Thirdly, PPEs should be used which does

not prevent accident but saves from or reduces the injury in case of accident inspite of above efforts. He also stressed on the importance of preventing others

from adopting unsafe practices if it comes to our notice.

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Fire fighting Training demonstration Fire Tender demonstration

Safety Quiz competition on the occasion Opening meeting for EHS audit

of National Safety day by VexilBusiness Process Pvt. Ltd

Safety pledge taking in Safety Committee Safety training for shop floor executives

meeting

EHS Events



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Sri JK Tewari & Sri S Kerketta during their MEMC week inspection team at conference

visit to Lanjiberna mines on 28-01-2011 hall during presentation of environmental issues

Plantation by Shri JK Tewari, CCF during Permanent water sprinkling system on haul roadsinspection at Lanjiberna mines on 28-01-2011

Environment awareness programme among Children participating in the competitionsschool children held in association with on Environment awareness (36 schools from

MoEF, Bhubaneswar on 5th Feb2011 near by locality participated)

EHS Events



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Preventing Back Injuries

According to recent labor statistics, more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year. The

survey showed that 80% of the back injuries were to the lower back and occurred while lifting load. Back

injury produces pain and discomfort.

What must an employee do? Before lifting, take a moment to think what you're about to do. Always pay attention to the job.

Do not become complacent.

Examine the object for sharp corners, slippery spots or other potential hazards. Know your limit and don't try to exceed it. Ask for help if needed or if possible, divide the load

to make it lighter.

Know where you are going to set the item down and make sure it and your path are free ofobstructions. Then follow these steps.

1. Stand close to the load with your feet spread apart about

shoulder width, with one foot slightly in front of the otherfor balance.

2. Squat down bending at the knees (not your waist). Tuck your chinwhile keeping your back as vertical as possible.

3. Get a firm grasp of the object before beginning the lift.

4. Begin slowly lifting with your LEGS by straightening them. Nevertwist your body during this step

5. Once the lift is complete, keep the object as close to the body aspossible. As the load's center of gravity moves away from the body, thereis a dramatic increase in stress to the lumbar region of theback.

Safety tips

Remember, it is your hand or foot that you are working with.

Take a few extra steps to ensure that you go home with the

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General precautions while usingcompressed gases

Keep cylinders away from

operations that create sparks, heatand fire.

Dont use oil or grease on cylindersor handle them with oily hands or

gloves Dont let oxygen spread on an oily

or greasy surface.

Dont use cylinders in unventilated

areas. Dont temper with safety devices. Keep the cylinder in vertical position

and tie firmly with chain.

Do you know PPE is the

last resort in hierarchy ofrisk control?

Hierarchy of risk control:

Step 1- EliminationStep 2- Substitution

Step 3- Engineering controlStep 4- Administrativecontrol

Step 5- Usage of PPEs

Hence, we should all try to

overcome/ reduce the safetyhazard conditions.

Compressed gases present many serious hazards from asphyxiation toexplosion and fire. Handle it w ith great care.

Safety tips

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Work together for Safety, it is everybodys Responsibi lity

Our Commitment Safe and Green Environment

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April May7th April World Health Day 9th May W orld Migratory Bird Day21 st April International Birds Day 21st May - International Energy Day

22 nd April Earth Day 22nd April -International Day forBiological Diversity

June5th June World Environment Day

8th June - World Ocean Day15 th June Global Wind Day

17 th June World Day for combat Desertification and Drought

EARTH DAY

Earth Day promotes environmental

awareness and calls for theProtection of our planet.

The April 22 Earth Day, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organizedin 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as toencourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.

Some people prefer to observe Earth Day around the time of the March equinox.

In 1978, American anthropologist Margaret Mead added her support for theequinox Earth Day, founded by John McConnell. She stated that the selection of

the March Equinox for Earth Day made planetary observance of a shared eventpossible.

WATER DAY

Water is also known as life. No living being can survive without water. Consideringthe limited availability of portable water on earth, UN has declared March 22 as

Water Day to create awareness for its conservation.

Environment related information

Remember the days of this

quarter (April to June)relating to environmental

awareness:

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EARTH HOUR

In OCL, the Earth Hour 2011 was observed on 26th March 2011 by way ofswitching off power supply to township from 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM.

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Beat the summer Heat

Now that summer is fast approaching and the weather and

temperature is getting hot each day, we should take care that

we'll not be hit by summer diseases. Some common Summer

Diseases:

1. Sore Eyes

2. Pneumonia

3. Skin Rashes (Prickly heat, chicken pox etc.)4. Dehydration

5. Heat Stroke

We can prevent these diseases and stay fit by taking a few simple precautions. I am

giving a few simple tips which might help U stay healthy and cool.

Besides drinking plenty of water, drink a lot of fluids to a

dehydration. The ever-popular

void

uantity

nt

nimbu pani or lemonade is an

excellent drink to feel refreshed. If you are cautious of

drinking lemonade, then the natural thirst-quencher is tendercoconut water. Tender coconut water contains sugar, fiber,

and proteins along with vitamins and minerals.

Eat a lot of salads and fresh fruits that naturally contain

water, like watermelon, cucumbers. Watermelon contains

nearly 92% water, up to 14% of vitamin C, small q

of vitamin B and potassium. Do not remain in empty

stomach and before going out to the sun, drink sufficiewater.

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Avoid eating oily, fried, hot, spicy and extremely salty foods. The organic salt in fruits

and vegetables is retained in the body where as the inorganic salt after digestion needs

to be thrown out of the body for which more water is to be taken. Also avoid eating cut

fruit from vendors as it may have been exposed to flies and dust.

A bottle of drinking water and a hand fan in your bag is very helpful when you go out.

Use dark sun glasses to protect your eyes from the heat and harmful

rays.

Wash your face and hands frequently. The evaporation of the water

will cool down the blood flowing through your veins.

Do not drink very chilled liquids when feeling hot. This may lead to a slight

constriction of the blood vessels in the skin and decrease heat loss, which is not

advisable when trying to cool down. Do not drink water immediately aftercoming from out side in the sun.

In spite of all precautions heat cramps/stroke may occur due to prolonged exposure to

sun/heat and towards end of workday. The symptoms are:

Painful intermittent spasms of abdomen and other voluntary muscles

Profuse sweating

Weakness/dizziness

Head ache nausea and/or vomiting

Paleness of skin

Rapid pulse rate

Skin is cool and clammy with sweat. Body temperature may be normal orsubnormal

Unconsciousness

First aid for heat cramps/stroke may vary. The best care is:

Rest

Move to a cool place

Loosen clothes and allow body to cool

Use cool wet rags to aid cooling Drink plenty of water (preferred) or electrolyte fluid

Ask for medical help if victim is unconscious

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Orissas Pride C t O i t d L L ti

Editorial Team: AC Das S Srivastava MC Mohant

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