Health & Safety

Health, Safety & Environment

Health & Safety

Workforce Health and safety is a core value of Power Cement. Safety is at the focus of everything we do – from the daily routines in our plants and our actions in our neighboring communities. We are sought to conduct our business with zero harm to the people we work with and to build a healthy and safe environment for our employees, contractors, vendors, communities, customers and all stakeholders. our manufacturing unit is certified by ISO 45001.

Our Safety excellence programs are driven by line function engagement through well-structured model. Our Occupational Health & Safety department to oversee that Safety Standards are implemented in letter and spirit across the organization by line management ownership.

We believe, Assurance is a very important element in sustenance and continual improvement in the safety management system. Considering the pandemic situation, we have been providing safe work environment which resulting zero transmission case within organization. 100% vaccination of all employees and contractors is ensured.

Environment

Business is done in harmony with the environment at Power Cement. We understand our responsibility towards environmental sustainability, and are committed to minimize our impact on the environment. Our HSE lays out our commitment to measure and reduce the environmental impact of our operations.  Our manufacturing units are certified by ISO 14001.

 

Our Environment strategy focuses on four key areas:

1.Emission control and reduction according to world best standards

2.Energy Conservation and Management

3.Water Management

Waste Reduction and Resource Management

Future Initiatives: Climate Actions: Avoiding fossil fuels, Using alternative/waste fuels, Clean Energy (Solar and Wind Power Plants) , Green House Gases emission control

Health and Safety Systems

  • In-house inspection and testing of firefighting system, 
  • Mass Fire Evacuation Drill, more than 250 employees and contractors participated
  • Implement Work Permit and LOTO system strictly. More focus on employees safety awareness and training. Regular cross-departmental Tool Box Talk started.
  • Receive Fire Safety Award -2021 (Only Cement Plant) from Fire Protection Association Pakistan (FPAP)
  • Implement Contractors Safety Management System. Upgraded main Heavy transport contractor i.e. NETCO Safety systems
  • Implement safe storage and handling procedure for Mining explosives
  • Implement Vehicle and tools Inspections system
  • 100% Vaccination of all employees & contractors. Zero COVID-19 transmission within PCL is reported.
  • Celebrating World Health, Safety and Environment days at Plant.

Environmental Controls and Achievements

  • Reduced dust, gaseous and noise emission levels within SEPA and IFC standards.
  • Using best available technology and practices to control pollutions.
  • Safe handling, transport and storage of Coal
  • Online Pollution Monitoring, CEMS
  • Monthly Environment Monitoring through Independent party and all results are well below SEPA and IFC limits
  • Coal and Clinker Storage Areas built as per standards requirements
  • Get SEPA NoC for usage of waste tyre (TDF) and reduced derived fuel (RDF)
  • Zero complaint from SEPA (2019-2021)
  • Continue new plantation and horticulture activities.