Vedanta Aluminium Conducts Emergency Mock Drill in Jharsuguda forTransformer Fires
Jharsuguda,Odisha;7th September 2024:Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, conducted a comprehensive on-site emergency mock drill at its aluminium plant inJharsuguda. The drill focused on transformer fires and subsequent rescue operations. The mock drill was overseen by Mr. Swarup Jena, Deputy Director of Factories and Boilers- Sambalpur Division, and Ms. Archana Das, Assistant Director of Factories and Boilers, Jharsuguda, and was attended by distinguished guests including Mr. Sushant Mishra, Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), as well as officers from mutual aid partner plants, such as JSW and TRL.
Mr. Sunil Gupta, COO – Aluminium Business, said, “The successful completion of this mock drill underscores our unwavering commitment to safety and emergency preparedness. Our dedicated team’s swift response and the effective execution of the drill highlight our commitment towards safety of our workforce. We are grateful for the valuable feedback provided by our partners and will continue to integrate these insights to further strengthen our safety preparedness.”
The exercise simulated a transformer fire and rescue operation, aiming to test and enhance the site’s emergency response capabilities. The drill was executed with precision and received commendation from all participants for its effective emergency mobilization and robust communication protocols.Feedback from the attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with praise for the swift and coordinated response efforts. Constructive suggestions for improvement were gathered and will be incorporated into future drills to further enhance preparedness and response strategies.Vedanta Jharsuguda remains committed to maintaining the highest safety standards and continuously improving its emergency preparedness measures.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
