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MINISTRY OF POWER
Kayamkulam, Farakka, Rihand, Vindhyachal, Talcher
Super, Faridabad, Jhanor Gandhar, Korba, Singrauli,
and Simhadri.
Flyash Leachate study at Rihand was conducted to
assess the impact of leachates from the ash ponds
into the ground water. From the study it is concluded
that no heavy metals leached out from ash pond to
either soil or ground floor.
Water balance studies at Gandhar and Kawas gas
stations were taken up to account for water intake,
consumption and outflow and to assess benefits of
recycling system provided. Draft reports for both
the stations have been prepared. The studies have
shown that as a result of employing higher Cycle of
Concetration (COC) than the design for the condenser
cooling circulating water system, the stations are
saving/conserving water. In addition, increase in
efficiency of machines and reduction in downtime for
condenser cleaning has also been achieved.
A study on Solid Waste Management was completed
at the Jhanor-Gandhar Gas Power Project covering
identification of different types of wastes on the basis
of their chemical & physical characterization, their
categorization and disposal as per MOEF guidelines.
The findings and recommendations of the report are
under implementation at our other power plants also.
As a result of pursuing sound environment
management systems and practices, all NTPC stations
have implemented ISO-14001 Certified Environment
Management System.
17.0 SAFETY : The protection of workers against injury
and disease has always been a key issue for the
NTPC and Occupational Safety at workplace is one of
the concerns & utmost importance is given to provide
the safe working environment and create Safety
awareness among the employees. Safe methods are
practiced in all areas of Operations & Maintenance
(O&M) and Construction & Erection (C&E) activities.
Safety clauses in general conditions of contracts
for C&E and O&M activities are revised and being
implemented.
Regular plant inspections, internal and external safety
audits are carried out at each Project/Station. Safety
training to employees and contract workers is our
culture.
Workers Participation in Safety Management is
promoted through Safety Committees, Safety Circles,
Safety Taskforces and Safety Stewards Schemes.
Disasters Management Plans are reviewed and
regular mock drills are conducted at all the projects/
stations to familiarize the employees and to meet any
emergency.
Workplace monitoring and medical examination of
the employees are being carried out to create safe
working conditions at work place.
Looking into the necessity and to ensure the best
health and safety performance and the accident free
environment, NTPC Corporate Management advised
its projects to implement OHSAS/IS 18001 and
also obtain the Certification. Till date total nineteen
(19) Projects/ Stations have already obtained the
certification of OHSAS-18001 (Occupational Health &
Safety Assessment Systems).
NTPC Ramagundam has been conferred with the
first “Safety Initiative Award 2005” for implementing
innovative, Safety, and Quality Procedures and
Practices. The award is instituted by the Safety and
quality forum of Institution of Engineers (India).
18.0 ACCOLADES AND AWARDS : NTPC has been
consistently getting various Shram Awards &
Meritorious Productivity Awards from the Government
of India and Safety Awards from British and U.S.
Safety Council. NTPC has been recipient of numerous
other awards also. Some of these awards received in
2005-06 are :
> International Project Management Award for
Simhadri by International Project Management
Association (IPMA).
> NTPC ranked 5th Best Company to Work for
in India in the survey conducted by Mercer
Consulting-Business Today.
> Ernst and Young Manager Entrepreneur of the
year award to CMD, NTPC.
> Platts Global Energy Award for Community
Development Programme.
> Golden Peacock Global Award for Excellence
in Corporate Governance by World Council for
Corporate Governance, London, UK.
> Performance Excellence Award by Indian
Institution of Industrial Engineering.