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SAFETY AT WORK
NAME: SANKARA SUBRAMANIAN
JOB TITLE: SAFETY MANAGER
LOCATION: CHENNAI, INDIA
PROJECT: TATA RAMANUJAN IT PARK
What are you initial
impressions of starting
work in Leighton India?
I joined Leighton India for the Nokia
project five years ago. I was very
impressed with the way the company
focussed on HSE. There is a strong
commitment to ensure employees are
working in a safe, healthy and positive
working environment.
What do you see are the key
strengths of the business?
Occupational health and safety is a
priority for Leighton International and
our safety record is a key competitive
advantage. We have an approachable
management that encourages staff to
express our views.
What do you think sets
Leighton apart from other
contractors in India?
Leighton has more quality concentration
than any other contractor in the region. I
experienced this first hand through the
different projects I’ve been involved with,
the standards are very high.
How do you find living
and working in India?
Being born in South India, I am proud to
work in my native place of Tamil Nadu
where I can make significant change in
the safety culture whilst working with
Leighton India.
“Occupational health and safety is a priority for
Leighton International and our safety record is a
key competitive advantage”
What do you think are the
key challenges to your job?
The implementation of HSE
management systems in India. Initially it
was very difficult with each project but
things have improved over the past few
years. We are also working hard to
implement good safety standard and
culture with sub-contractors.