Detail Study of Employees

Consciousness towards
health & safety
DAHEJ
Though safety in each field is of equal importance, safety in chemical
field needs more attention because of its specific nature. Chemical
safety seems more complicated than civil, mechanical or electrical
safety because each chemical has many properties, many processes,
MEGHMANI FINECHEM LIMITED many hazards and many controls.

Plot no. CH1/CH2,

Dahej GIDS industrial estate

Opp. Luna chemical, dahej

Dist. Bharuch 392 130

Gujarat, India.

7/6/2011
 A
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
&
MINI PROJECT REPORT
ON
“TO STUDY EMPLOYEE HEALTH & SAFETY”
AT

MEGHMANI FINECHEM LIMITED (DAHEJ)

SUBMITTED BY: SIDDHARTH RANA
GTU ENROLLEMENT NO.: 107710592028

SUBMITTED TO: SHRI M.H. KADAKIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND

COMPUTER STUDIES (MBA PROGRAMME)
AFFILIATED TO: GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, A’BAD
GUIDED BY: Ms. RASHAMI GHAMAWALA,
ASSISSTANT PROFESSOR,
KIMCOS.
IN THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BATCH: 2010-2011
I
II
 DECLARATION

I, Mr. SIDDHARTH RANA. Students of Shri M.H. Kadakia Institute

ofManagement and Computer Studies, Ankleshwar, affiliated to Gujarat
Technological University, Ahmedabad; hereby declare that this project is a
result of culmination of my sincere efforts.
I declare that this submitted work is done solely by me and to the best of
my knowledge.
I also declare that all the information collected from various primary &
secondary sources has been mentioned in this project report.

----------------------------
(SIDDHARTH RANA)

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 PREFACE

Management is an essential ingredient in every organized endeavor. Successful

management of complex organization employing sophisticated technology &
skilled personnel can’t be possible through intuition or trial and error.

On extreme of the competitive environment the higher degree of excellence in

management is not a unilateral phenomenon, indeed it is the deepest touch to
sense the fundamental of the management with the stewardship, however the
area of studding of human sense & behavior is not meadow, there is lot of tough
way but using soft sentiments it is somehow easy to assess the same to
understand their vision & how are they committed.

The topic of my study is employee consciousness towards health & safety

measures as the goal of all the chemical companies is to faster a safe working
out.

As a secondary effect, it may also protect workers, family member, employee,

customer, supplier, nearby communities & other member of the public who are
impacted by the workplace.

This field of study is concerned with identifying work related psychological

factor that adversary affected the health of people to who work in organization.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It was a feeling of immense pleasure and pride for me that I got this
precious opportunity to prepare a project for summer training as a part of
curriculum in Gujarat Technology University.
This project shall be incomplete if I don’t convey the heart felt gratitude
to those people from whom I have got considerable support and Encouragement
during this project. Many people have helped and provided Direction, technical
information and it’s my pleasure to say vote of thanks to all of them.
I would like to greatly thank to:
 Shri M. A. Hania (Unit Head, V. P. of Meghmani Finechem ltd.)
 ShriDharmesh Patel (HR Head of Meghmani Finechem ltd.)
 Shri Milan Mehta (HR Manager of Meghmani Finechem ltd.)
 Shri H. M. Pethani (Finance Head of Meghmani Finechem ltd.)
 Prof. RashmiGamawala (Asst. Prof. , Placement Coordinator,
Project Guide, HR Faculty of KIMCOS)
 Shir Dhruv Khukhudia (Safety Officer of Meghmani Finechem
Ltd.)
I am greatly thankful to all advisors who helped me knowingly and
unknowingly for getting information and taking interest in this report.

Regards,

Rana Siddharth

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1) About company
 It was in 1986, when Gujarat Industries was established as a partnership firm in
Gujarat, India to manufacture pigments. High productivity and profitability
transformed Gujarat Industries to a “joint stock” company, under the name of
Meghmani Organics Limited, by 1995. Since then Meghmani Organics Limited
has diversified its business interests to include a range of pesticides and other
pigments products as well.
 Today, Meghmani Organics Limited is leading manufacturer of pigments and
pesticides products in the country and is the recipient of several prestigious
awards in recognition of its outstanding business performance.

2) Background of study
 I have prepared my project work on Employees Consciousness towards Industrial
Health & Safety, which is very important for any organization. The aspect Health
& Safety comes under HR department it in the plant.

3) Title of the study

 The Title of the study is „EMPLOYEES CONSCIOUSNESS TOWARDS
INDUSTRIAL HEALTH & SAFETY.‟

4) Objectives of the study

 To check the Safety consciousness among the employees.
 To know whether the employees are trained for Safety purpose.

5) Research Methodology
 Research Design: Descriptive research design is being used by me.
 Types of Data: In my project work I have used primary data.

 Collection method:
(a) Questionnaire
(b) Personal Interview
 Sample size: “100”

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6) Findings
 Respondents agreed that there is a well-defined, very clear Safety policy at MFL.
They are aware of the provisions of Factories Act pertaining to safety.
 Safety standards are high at the company.
 Employee consciousness towards industrial Health & Safety is quite good.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE NO.
NO.
1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1
1.1 Back ground of the company 2
1.2 Holding company 3
1.2.1 Meghmani other company 4
1.3 MFL at Dahej 5
1.3.1 Form of organization 5
1.4 Project Description 6
1.5 Project Sponsor and Major Shareholder
Of Project Company 7
1.6 Total Project Cost and Nature Of IFC’s
Investment 7
1.7 Location Of Project and Discription Of
Site 8
1.8 Anticipated Devlopment Imapct The
Project 9
1.9 Environmental and Social Issues –
Category B 10
1.10 Vision And Mission Statements 11
1.11 MFL Board Of Director 12
1.12 Award and Achievement Of Meghmani 16
1.13 Milestones Since Inception 18
1.14 Present Profile of Meghmani Finechem
LTD. 20
1.15 Performance Graph Of the 2010-11 21
1.16 Present Man Power Statues 21
1.17 Organization Structure 22
1.18 Types Of Communication Channel 23
1.18.1 Medium Of Exchange 23
1.19 Present Product Mix 23
1.20 Comparative Scenario 24
1.21 Overall Organization Culture 24
1.22 Future Expansion Plans 24
1.23 Strategies For Future Growth and
Expansion 24
1.24 Departmental Structure 25
2 2. Product Department 26
2.1 Activities 27
2.2 Types Of Product & Specification 27
2.3 Specification Of Main Product 28
2.3.1 Caustic Soda LYE 48% 28
2.3.2 Caustic Soda FLACKS 98.5% 28
2.3.3 Liquid Chlorine (cl2) 28
2.4 Row Material used 29

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3 3. Human Resource 30
3.1 Department Structure 31
3.2 HR Officer 32
3.3 Recruitment Officer 32
3.4 Department Manager & IR 32
3.5 HR Polices & Procedures 32
3.5.1 Recruitment Policy 32
3.5.2 Joining Formalities &
Introduction Policy 32
3.5.3 Employment & Personnel System
Policy 33
3.5.4 Employee regulation Policy 33
3.5.5 Separation Policy 34
3.5.6 Compensation Policy 34
3.5.7 Mobile Phone policy 34
3.5.8 Domestic Travel Policy 35
3.5.9 Foreign Travel Policy 35
3.5.10 Leave Policy (For Regular Policy) 35
3.5.11 Leave Policy (Other than regular
Employees) 35
3.5.12 Nature Death Policy 35
3.5.13 Marriage Gift Policy (For regular
Employee) 35
3.5.14 Group Personal Accident Policy 35
3.5.15 Birthday Policy 36
3.5.16 Medical Policy 36
3.5.17 Attire Allowance Policy 36
3.5.18 LTA Policy (Leave Travel
Assistance) 36
3.5.19 Laptop / Computer Policy 36
3.5.20 Company Car Scheme Policy 36

4 4. Marketing Department 37
4.1 department Structure 38
4.2 Marketing 39
4.3 MFL Marketing Activities 39
4.4 MFL Marketing Segmentation 40
4.4.1 Region Wise Segmentation 41
4.4.2 Customer Wise Segmentation 41
4.4.3 Distribution Wise Segmentation 42
4.4.3.1 Zero Level 42
4.4.3.2 One Level 42
4.4.3.3 Two level 42
4.4.3.4 Three Level 42
4.5 Position of the MFL In Product Life cycle 43

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5 5. Finance department 44
5.1 Department Structure 45
5.2 Activities 46
5.3 Budgets Control Method / System 47
5.3.1 Budget Manual 47
5.3.2 Budget Period 47
5.3.3 Principal Budget Factor 47
5.3.4 Budget Centers 47
5.4 Accounting Method / System 48

6 6. MINI PROJECT ON CONCIOUSENESS OF

EMPLOYEE TOWARDS HEALTH & SAFETY AT
MEGHMANI FINECHEM LTD. 49
6.1 Concept Of Safety 50
6.2 Need Of Safety In Chemical Industry 51
6.3 LINE and STAFF Function Of Safety 53
6.3.1 Directing For Safety 54
6.4 Safety Management and It’s
Responsibilities 55
6.5 Place Of Industry In Society and Safety In 55
Industry

7 7. A PROJECT REPORT ON TITLE: EMPLOYEE

CONSCIOUSNESS TOWARDS INDUSTRIAL
HEALTH & SAFETY 56
7.1 Introduction Of The Study 57
7.2 Research Problem 57
7.3 Review Of Literature (Industrial Health &
Safety) 58
7.3.1 Health 58
7.3.1.1 Industrial Health Is Essential
For The Following Reasons 58
7.3.2 safety 59
7.3.3 Hazard 60
7.4 OHSAS : 18001 60
7.4.1 Benefit Of OHSAS : 18001 60
7.5 What Is OHSAS: 18001? 60
7.6 Factory Act, 1948 61
7.6.1 Introduction 61
7.6.2 Scope and Application of Act
[Section-1] 62
7.6.2.1 Health 62
7.6.2.2 Safety 63
7.6.2.3 Welfare 64
7.6.2.4 Working Hour Of Adults 64
7.6.2.5 Employee Of Young Person 64
7.6.2.6 Employee Of Women 65

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 7.6.2.7 Leave With Wages 65
7.6.2.8 Penalties 65
7.6.2.9 Returns [Section-10] 66
7.6.2.10 Register and Records 66
7.7 Objective Of Study 67
7.8 Scope Of the Study 67

8 8. Research And Methodology 68

8.1 Research Methodology 69
8.2 Limitation Of The Study 69

9 9. Data Analysis And Interpretations 70

9.1 Data Analysis 71
9.2 Data Interpretations 89

10 10. Findings 91
10.1 Finding 92

11 11. Suggestion and Conclusion 93

11.1 Recommendation 94
11.2 conclusion 94

12 12. Annexure 95

13 13. Bibliography 100

13.1 Reference Book 101
13.2 Website 101

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 Chapter-1
General
Information

Meghmani Finechem Ltd. 1

1.1 - BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY

It was in 1986, when Gujarat Industries was established as a partnership firm in Gujarat, India to
manufacture pigments. High productivity and profitability transformed Gujarat Industries to a
“joint stock” company, under the name of Meghmani Organics Limited, by 1995. Since then
Meghmani Organics Limited has diversified its business interests to include a range of pesticides
and other pigments products as well.

Today, Meghmani Organics Limited is leading manufacturer of pigments and pesticides products
in the country and is the recipient of several prestigious awards in recognition of its outstanding
business performance.

Meghmani group of industries today is one of the leading exporters of dyes and pigments from
the India. Meghmani group of industries consist of:-

Meghmani Finechem Ltd. 2

TABLE - 1.2 - HOLDING COMPANY

Related Companies
1) Meghmani organics limited

2) Meghmani finechem limited

3) Ashish Chemicals

4) Meghmani Pigments

5) Meghmani Industries Limited

6) Matangi Industries

7) Meghmani Dyes &

Intermediates & Meghmani
Industries Limited
8) Matangi industries

9) Mansi chemicals

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1.2.1 - Other related 10 company of Meghmani

1) Meghmani Europe BVBA

2) Meghmani Energy Ltd
3) Meghmani Organics Inc. USA
4) PT Meghmani Indonesia
5) Chemtech Ltd
6) Ashish Chemicals
7) Ashish Chemicals (EOU)
8) Alpanil Industries
9) Meghmani Infrastructure
10) Vidhi Global Chemical Ltd
 The above company running by Maghmani group out of the country
i.e. USA, Indonesia and other more countries.

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1.3 - MFL, DAHEJ.

In 2008, MOL set up a subsidiary chlor-alkali project at Dahej with an investment of

US$125 million with part investment made by the International Finance Corporation Limited to
manufacture caustic soda/chlorine under Meghmani Finechem Limited banner.

The plant, with a manufacturing capacity of 1, 10,000tpa of caustic soda is located at

Dahej in Gujarat. The unit also houses a 40 MW captive power plant. The project has been
funded with equity of Rs 185 crore and a debt of Rs 370 crore provided by a consortium of State
Bank of India.

Sited in a 161-acre piece of land in Dahej, the proposed plant will be set up under a
special purpose vehicle (SPV), Meghmani Finechem Limited (MFL), employing the latest
membrane cell technology to provide a ready and captive source of basic chemicals as the Group
consumes significant quantities of caustic soda, chlorine gas and derivatives of chlorine gas for
our pigments and agrochemicals operations.

1.3.1 - FORM OF ORGANISATION

MeghmaniFinechem Ltd. is the public limited company.

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1.4 - Project description

Meghmani Organics Limited (MOL or the sponsor), a manufacturer of specialty chemicals in

Gujarat, India has set up a new company – Meghmani Finechem Limited (MFL or the company),
which will construct and operate a 110,000 tons per annum (tpa) chlor-alkali plant together with
a 40MW captive power plant, both at a greenfield site at Dahej, Gujarat. The proposed project
supports the efforts of MOL to improve its competitiveness by partial backward integration of its
operations while using environment-friendly membrane cell technology. The chlor-alkali plant is
expected to become operational in CY2009.

MOL views MFL as the vehicle for the future investments and growth which will build on
MOL‟s technical expertise and existing operations. After the project, which represents Phase I, is
complete, the shareholders hope to move into Phase II, which would focus on downstream
chlorine derivatives such as PVC, ECH, mono-chloro acetic acid, cyanuric chloride, aluminum
chloride, calcium chloride, methyl chloride, hydrogen peroxide and others.

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1.5 - Project sponsor and major shareholders of Project Company

MOL, the project sponsor (initially named Gujarat Industries Limited) was established in 1986
by Mr. Jayanti Patel, Mr. Ashish Soparkar, Mr. Natu Patel, Mr. Ramesh Patel and Mr. Anand
Patel (known as the Promoters). MOL established its first manufacturing facility for pigments at
Vatva in Gujarat. Subsequently, three other plants were also established in Gujarat: in 1995 an
agrochemical plant in Chharodi, in 1998 a pigment plant in Panoli, and in 2003 an agrochemical
plant in Ankleshwar. MOL‟s products are divided into two segments, each accounting for about
half of its sales:

- Agro-chemicals and pesticides manufactured in the Ankleshwar and Chharodi plants and

- Color pigments, manufactured in Vatva and Panoli plants. For the fiscal year ended March 31,
2007, MOL reported sales of $108 million and net income of about $9 million.

MOL is 48.8% owned by the controlling shareholders and their families. The rest is owned by
the public and by private equity investors through Singapore Depositary Shares (30.1%) and
through direct listing in Bombay Stock Exchange (21.1%). MOL first became a publicly listed
company on the Singapore Stock Exchange in 2004 and was listed on the NSE/BSE in June
2007.

1.6 - Total project cost and amount and nature of IFC's investment

The project, which is expected to cost about $125 million, will be financed with about $40-42
million in equity and $82-85 million in long-term debt. IFC is to provide financing of up to $30
million, including about $8-10 million in equity and up to $20 million in debt.

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1.7 - Location of project and description of site

MFL will construct a 110,000 tpachlor-alkali plant and a 40 MWH captive power plant at a
Greenfield site at Dahej, Gujarat. The success of the chlor-alkali plant will largely depend on the
economic availability of salt and power. Dahej is one of the largest producers of salt in Gujarat.
Coal, the key source of fuel for the captive power plant, can be easily imported through Dahej
port.

Figure: 1.0

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1.8 - Anticipated development impact of the project

The project will help establish international standards of environmental and social performance
for MFL‟s facilities using the environmentally friendly membrane cells technology. The benefits
can be expected to have a positive demonstration effect on its competitors, thus encouraging
other Indian chemical companies to improve competitiveness in the global markets and at the
same time adopt the modern technology and environment-friendly operating standards. In
addition, the project is expected to have the following measurable developmental benefits:

- Once operational, the project is expected to create about 500 new jobs on permanent basis
which would be available for locals. Indicator: number of jobs at the plant starting at 2010.

- During construction period, the project is expected to create 200 to 1000 temporary
construction jobs depending on the construction phase. Indicator: number of construction
workers employed 2009.

- The project generate downstream economic impact in the local economy as the company will
planning to source its main feedstock (raw salt) from local producers, primarily SMEs, in Dahej
area. Indicator: value of raw materials sourced from local producers.

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1.9 - Environmental and social issues - Category B

This is a Category B project according to IFC‟s Environmental and Social Review procedures
because a limited number of specific environmental and social impacts may result which can be
avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines or
design criteria. Mitigation measures for the potential environmental and social impacts are
identified and incorporated in the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP).

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1.10 - VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS

Vision:

To become a global leader in the chemicals and allied industries

Mission:

We will lead by:-

Empowered work environment speed of decision making honoring commitments

focusing on result innovation and efficiency.

Values:

A carrying member of the society an equal opportunity provide fair to our stakeholder
and a preferred source for our invaluable customers.

INVESTMENT IN PLANT AND MACHINARY

The investment in plant & machinery is Rs. 555 crores. [US$191.3million]

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TABLE - 1.11 - MFL BOARD OF DIRECTOR

PROFILE
PHOTO
Mr Jayanti Meghjibhai Pate1 is the Executive Chairman of our
Company. Together with our Managing Director Mr Ashish N.
Soparkar, our Managing Director Mr Natwarlal M. Pate1 and our
Executive Directors Mr Ramesh M. Pate1 and MrAnand I. Patel,
he was a co-founder and partner of MIS Gujarat Industries, which
was subsequently converted to our Company in 1995. He currently
oversees the international marketing of our Company and is
responsible for all major policy decisions.

Mr Jayanti M. Patel has more than 29 years‟ experience in the

dyes and Pigments industry, and more than 10 years‟ experience in
the Agrochemicals industry. Mr Jayanti M. Pate1 was appointed as
our Executive Chairman since the incorporation of our Company
in 1995.

Mr Jayanti M. Pate1 holds a Bachelors of Chemical Engineering

degree fkom Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda.

Mr Ashish Natwarlal Soparkar is the Managing Director of our

Company. Together with our Executive Chairman Mr Jayanti M.
Patel, our Managing Director Mr Natwarlal M. Pate1 and our
Executive Directors Mr Rarnesh M. Pate1 and Mr Anand I. Patel,
he was a co-founder and partner of M/s Gujarat Industries, which
was subsequently converted to our Company in 1995. He was
responsible for pioneering the export division of our Company. He
currently oversees the corporate affairs and finance matters of our
Company.

Mr Ashish N Soparkar, has more than 29 years‟ experience in the

dyes and Piments industry, and more than 10 years‟ experience in
the Agrochemicals industry. Mr Ashish N soparkar was appointed
as our Managing Director since the incorporation of our Company
in 1995.

Mr Ashish N. Soparkar holds a Bachelors of Chemical

Engineering degree from Maharaja Sayajirao University of
Baroda.

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 Mr Natwarlal Meghjibhai Pate1 is the Managing Director of our
Company. Together with our Executive Chairman Mr Jayanti M.
Patel, our Managing Director Mr Ashish N. Soparkar and our
Executive Directors Mr Ramesh M. Pate1 and Mr Anand I. Patel,
he was a co-founder and partner of M/s Gujarat Industries, which
was subsequently converted to our Company in 1995. He currently
oversees the technical matters of the Agrochemicals divisions, as
well as the international and domestic marketing of our
Agrochemical products.

Mr Natwarlal M Patel has more than 27 years‟ experience in the

dyes and Pigments industry, and more than 13 years‟ experience in
the Agrochemicals industry. Mr Natwarlal M Pate1 was appointed
as our Managing Director since the incorporation of our Company
in 1995.

Mr Natwarlal M. Pate1 holds a Master‟s of Science degree from

Sardar Pate1 University Gujarat.

Mr Ramesh Meghjibhai Pate1 is the Executive Director of our

Company. Together with our Executive Chairman Mr Jayanti M.
Patel, our Managing Directors Mr Ashish N. Soparkar and Mr
Natwarlal M. Pate1 and our Executive Director MrAnand I. Patel,
he was a co-founder and partner of M/s Gujarat Industries, which
was subsequently converted to our Company in 1995. He was
appointed as Whole time Director in 1995 and redesigned as
Executive Director in 2004. He is currently in charge of
overseeing purchases made by our Company (including domestic
purchases and global imports) and is responsible for all liaisons
between our Company and government authorities or other
regulatory bodies.

Mr Ramesh M. Pate1 has 27 years‟ experience in the Pigments

Industry and 9 years' experience in the Agrochemicals Industry.
He was appointed as our Executive Director since the
incorporation of the Company in 1995.

Mr Ramesh M. Pate1 holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from

Saurashtra University.

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 Mr Anand Ishwarbhai Pate1 is the Executive Director of our
Company. Together with our Executive Chairman Mr Jayanti M.
Patel, our Managing Directors Ashish N. Soparkar and Mr
Natwarlal M. Pate1 and our Executive Director Mr Ramesh M.
Patel, he was a co-founder and partner of MIS Gujarat Industries,
which was subsequently converted to our Company in 1995. Mr
Anand I. Pate1 was appointed as Whole time Director in 1995 and
redesigned as Executive Director in 2004. He currently oversees
the manufacturing of Pigments as well as the domestic marketing
of Pigments.

Mr Anand I. Pate1 has 20 years‟ experience in the Pigments

Industry. Mr. Anand I Patel was appointed as our Executive
Director since the incorporation of our Company in 1995.He holds
a Bachelor of Science degree from the Gujarat University.

Mr. Chinubhai Shah, 69 years, was appointed as a Director of our

Company on April 13, 2000 and has been on our Board since then.
He holds a Master‟s degree in Arts and a Master‟s degree in Law.
He also has a Diploma in Labor Practice and Diploma in Taxation
practice, both from Gujarat University. He is a fellow member of
the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and fellow
membership for life was also conferred on him by All India
Management Association, New Delhi. Mr. Chinubhai Shah was
twice elected as the President of the Institute of Companies
Secretaries of India. He was also elected as the President of All
India Management Association. He was a visiting professor and a
member of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of
Management, Ahmedabad. He was the President of the Gujarat
Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was also a member of the
Company Law Advisor Committee in the Government of India. He
is presently a-member of th;secondary Market Advisory
Committee of SEBI. He has had more than 42 years‟ experience in
the areas of management, finance and accounting. Mr. Chinubhai
Shah headed Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Torrent Exports Limited
of Torrent Group as Executive Director in charge of finance and
Corporate affairs from 1991 to 1998. From 1999 to 2000 he was
the Managing Director of Ahmedabad Electricity Co. Limited
(presently Torrent Power Limited). His last assignment was with
Torrent Investment Limited as Executive Director in charge of
finance matter. He is on the Board of Directors of leading business
groups like Adani, Cadila, Nirma, Tata and others.

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 Mr. Balkrishna Thakkar, 69 years, was appointed as a Director of
our Company on April 13, 2000. He holds a Bachelor of
Commerce degree from Gujarat University and is also a fellow
member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Since
1974, after qualifying as Chartered Accountant, he started his own
practice. He is currently practicing as a Chartered Accountant in
the name and style of BallcrishnaThakkar& Co., a sole
proprietorship that he founded in 1975, and his primary practice
areas are audit and taxation.

Mr. Jayaraman Vishwanathan, 49 years, was appointed as a

Director of our Company on July 17, 2003. He has more than 22
years of experience in industry, banking, private equity and
entrepreneurial related assignments, both in India as well as in
other countries. He was the Director and the Head of Direct
Investments in Jardine Fleming India Securities Limited ("JF
Electra") (now Electra Partners Asia Limited "Electra Asia") from
December 1995 to July 1999 and has rejoined Electra Partners in
February 07, 2005. He holds a Bachelors of Commerce (Honors)
degree from the University of Delhi, India. He is also a qualified
Chartered Accountant and also a Management Accountant from
the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, London,
United Kingdom.

Mr. Foo Meng Tong, 64 years, was appointed as a Director of our

Company on March 5, 2004. Prior to joining the private sector in
1993, he was with the Economic Development Board ("EDB") for
26 years from 1963 to 1993. His last appointment was as Director
(Industry) and concurrently General Manager, EDB Investment
Pte. Limited where he was involved in industrial planning and
development as well as venture capital investment. From 1994 to
1997, he served as the Ambassador in Paris, accredited to France
and concurrently to Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland (from 1994
to 1996) and Israel (from 1996 to 1997). He holds a Diploma in
Electrical Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic. He was
awarded the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 1986 and the
French Government conferred him as a Chevalier in the Order of
the Palmes Aca demiques in 1998. He is a fellow member of the
Institute of Engineers in Singapore.

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 Mr. Pankaj Shah, 59 years, was appointed on March 28, 2005, as
an Additional Director on our Board. Prior to joining our Board,
he served for 3 1 years primarily in the senior executive positions
in business management, marketing and operations. He served as
Chairman and Chief Executive of Du Pont India Limited from
1998- 2004 and as Regional Managing Director of Du Pont
Automotive business at Seoul, South Korea from 1996- 1998. He
holds a Bachelors of Science (Chemical Engineering) degree from
Banaras Hindu University, India. He also holds a Master of
Science (Chemical Engineering) degree from University of South
Western Louisiana and also Masters in Business Administration
from the University of Northeast Louisiana USA.

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TABLE - 1.12 - AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENT OF MEGHMANI GROUP OF
COMPANY

Year Award
1994-1995 National export award from the President, Government of India
Award from Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion
Council (CHEMEXCIL), Mumbai
Certificate of merit for outstanding export performance from the Ministry of
Commerce, Government of India
Award for excellent export performance from the Government of Gujarat
1995-1996 National export award from the President, Government of India.
Export award from Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers' Association (GDMA),
Ahmedabad
1996-1997 Award for excellent performance in exports by the Federation of Indian Export
Organization, Government of India
Trophy for export performance from GDMA, Ahmedabad
Certificate of merit for outstanding export performance from the Ministry of
Commerce, Government of India
1997-1998 Award for direct export of self-manufactured dyes by GDMA, Ahmedabad
Award for export performance from GDMA, Ahmedabad
2000-2001 Award for excellent performance from CHEMEXCIL, Mumbai
Award for appreciation of export performance from GDMA, Ahmedabad
Six Sigma award from General Electric
2002-2003 Award in appreciation of export performance from GDMA, Ahmedabad
2002-2003 "First Award" for outstanding export performance from Chemical, Mumbai
2003-2004 Certificate of Excellence - the “Niryat Shree” award in the Chemicals, Drugs,
Pharma and Allied products - Non-SSI Category, from the Federation of Indian
Export Organizations (“FIEO”) for its outstanding export performance
2003-2004 Certificate of Excellence - the “Marryat Shree” award in the Chemicals, Drugs,
Pharma and Allied products - Non-SSI Category, from the Federation of Indian
Export Organizations (“FIEO”) for its outstanding export performance

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2004-2005 Silver Trophy - the “Niryat Shree” award in the Chemicals, Drugs, Pharma and
Allied products - Non-SSI Category, from the Federation of Indian Export
Organizations (“FIEO”) for its outstanding export performance
2005 Certificate of Appreciation for Safety Records rom the Gujarat Safety Council
(Ankleshwar site) SIAS Investors Choice Award for the most transparent
company
2006 SIAS Investors Choice Award for the most transparent company

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TABLE - 1.13 - MLESTONES SINCE INCEPTION MEGHMANI GROUP OF
COMPANY

Year Description
1995 MOl company set up its faculty at chharodi, ahemdabad, to
manufacture insecticides, agrochemicals
1996  J F Electric (Mauritius) limited (JFE), now known as Electra
partners Mauritius limited invested Rs.200 million
 Along with piscespte limited investing Rs.180 million and our
promoters investing Rs.57 million.

1996 Company expanded its pigment business by purchasing land at GIDC,

panoli near ankleshwar.
1998 Commencements of commercial production of pigment blue at the
panoli plant.
1999 Company was awarded the ISO 9001-2000 certification for the
achievement of the quality assurance in production, purchasing,
marketing and distribution in relation to vatva, panoli and chharodi
plant.
2003 Company acquired assets of unit II from rallisindia limited(Rallis)
situated on plot no. 5001/B at GIDC ankles war for expansion o
agrochemical production and started commercial production of
agrochemicals at the ankleshwar
2006 Expansion of cypermethric acid chloride (CMAC) plant at the
ankleshwar unit with an investment of Rs. 180 million and
commencement of commercial operation of the palnt.
2008 MOL company set up meghmanifinechem ltd at dahej.

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TABLE - 1.14 - PRESENT PROFILE OF MEGHMANI FINECHEM LIMITED

COMPANY NAME MEGHMANI FINECAHEM LIMITED

PLANT LOCATION:- Plot no. CH1/CH2,
Dahej GIDS industrial estate
Opp. Luna chemical , dahej
Dist. Bharuch 392 130
Gujarat, india.
REGISTERED OFFICE:- Plot no. CH1/CH2,
Dahej GIDS industrial estate
Opp. Luna chemical , dahej
Dist. Bharuch 392 130
Gujarat, india.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:- Mr. Jayanti M Patel
Mr. Ashish N Patel
Mr. Natwarlal M patel
Mr. Ramesh M Patel
Mr. Anand I Patel
Mr. Chinubhai R Shah
Mr. Balkrishna T Thakkar
PRINCIPAL BANKERS:- ICICI BANK
SBI BANK
BANK OF MAHARASTRA
BANK OF INDIA

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CHART - 1.15 - PERFORMANCE GRAPH OF THE 2010-11

SALES (IN MT)

10000

9000

8000

7000

6000

5000
SALES (IN MT)
4000

3000

2000

1000

0
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR

TABLE - 1.16 - PRESENT MANPOWER STATUS

PERMENANT STAFF TRAINEE CONTRACT TOTAL

280 11 259 550

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 1.17 - ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF MFL

BOARD OF DIRECTOR

MANAGING DIRCTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRCTOR

DEPARTMENTAL V.P

GENRAL MANAGER

DEPARTMENTAL HODs

PRODUCTION POWER FINANCE HRD & AMD MARKETING

PLANT

PURCHASE MECHANICAL ELECRICAL INSTRUMENT

QCD SAFETY

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1.18 - TYPES OF COMMUNICATION CHANNEL

Communication channel refers to the medium or way through which different department
continuously contract with each for smooth running of organization activities.

In MFL, both horizontal and vertical communication channel used in both ways formally
and informally.

1.18.1 - Medium of exchange:

• Notice board

• Orally

• Telephonic

• E-mail

TABLE - 1.19 - PRESENT PRODUCTION MIX

MAIN PRODUCTION BY PRODUCTION

CAUSTIC SOD LYE 48% HYDROGEN
(NaOH) (H2)
CAUSTIC SODA FLAKES 98.5% HYDROCHLORIC ACID
(NaOH) (HCL)
LIQUID CHLORINE SODIUM HYPOCHLORIDE
(CL2) (NaOCL)

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1.20 - COMPARATIVE SCENARIO

The product manufactured by Maghmani finechem Ltd. Are available in domestic market
as well as foreign market and this achieved through an extensive distribution network of the
branch officer and retailers of the company.

1.21 - OVERALL ORAGANIZATION CULTURE

In Mehghmani finechem Ltd. Employees are abide of the policies of the company. They
strictly follow the rules and regulation. In the return they get good facilities. Here, employees are
co-operative to one another on their duty. The relationship between superior and subordinate in
Meghmani organics Ltd. Is good productive.

1.22 - FUTURE EXPANSION PLANS

In near future Maghmani group will invest around Rs.200 crore for expansion for their
business at dahej SEZ Ltd.

1.23 - STRATEGIES FOR FUTURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

To position itself better from increased demand from local market, the company has
increased the production capacity of its caustics and chlorine to meet the demand of its global
customer‟s base, the company is in the process of introducing new range of high performance
caustic and chlorine.

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 1.24 - DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE

V.P (UNIT HEAD)

MR. M. A. HANIA

H.O.D.

(HEAD OF DEPARTMENT)

MR. NANDLAL MR. JITESH VAGANI

SHIFT INCHARGE

(4 PAERSIONS)

D C S ENGINEER

(4 PERSONS)

SENIOR

SUPERVISOR

OPERATORS

(25 PERSONS)

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 CHAPTER-2

Production

Department

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2.1 - ACTIVITIES

 Collection of production orders from the marketing department

 Analysis for availability & procurement of raw material
 Yield & efficiency analysis
 Material information reports generation
 System development
 Coordination with various department
 Planning of manpower for daily operation
 Receiving raw material from stores department
 Co-ordination with purchase department for purchase of raw material in case of non-
availability in stores
 Daily planning of production activity
 To ensure and maintain production quality
 To achieve production target
 To ensure optimum utilization of resources

TABLE - 2.2 - TYPES OF PRODUCT & SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN PRODUCT BY PRODUCT

CAUSTIC SODA LYE 48% HYDROGEN
(NaOH) (H2)
CAUSTIC SODA FLAKES 98.5 HYDROCHLORIC ACID
(NaOH) (HCL)
CAUSTIC SODA FLAKES 98.5 SODIUM HYPOCHLORIDE
(NaOH) (NaOCl)

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2.3 - SPECIFICATION OF MAIN PRODUCT

TABLE - 2.3.1 - CAUSTIC SODA LYE 48%

CONS 48+- .5%W/W NaOH

COMPOSITION
NaCl 63 WT PPM MAX
NaClO3 30 WT PPM MAX
IRON PICKUP 1 WT PPM MAX
NICKEL PICKUP 0.6 WT PPM MAX
TEMPRETURE 45.6 WT PPM MAX

TABLE - 2.3.2 - CAUSTIC SODA FLACKS 98.5%

CONS NaOH 9805% MW TOTAL SOLID

COMPOSITION
NaCl 162 Wt PPM MAX
NaClO3 0.15% Wt PPM MAX
IRON PICKUP 5 Kt PPM MAX
NICKL PICKUP 0.8, 1.5 MM
SIZE APPROY 0.3-1 CM2
BULK DENSITY APPROY 0.8-0.9 TON
TEMPERETURE 60∙C

TABLE - 2.3.3 - Liquid Chlorine (Cl2)

Chlorine Content 99.80 min

Moisture 0.01 max

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2.4 - RAW MATERIALS USED

 SALT (NaCl)
 WATER (H2O)
 ELECTRICITY (DC)
 BARIUM CARBONATE (BaCO3)
 ALPHA SALULOSE (FLOCK)
 SODA ASH
 SODIUM SULPHITE
 SULPHURIC ACID 78%
 SUGAR

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 CHAPTER-3

Human

Resources

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 3.1 - HR department structure

VP
VICE PRESIDENT
MR. M. A. HANIA

H.O.D.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
MR. DHARMESH PATEL

H.R. OFFICER

MR. MILAN MEHTA

SECURITY OFFICER
TIME OFFICER
ADMINISTRATOR
MR. RAJENDRA
MR. KALPESH GOHIL
MR. T. J. PARMAR TIVARI

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3.2 - HR officer:

HR officer handles in the company by the MR. Dharmesh Patel and the work of His is to see the
day to day problem & handle the HR problem.

3.3 - Recruitment officer

The work of him is that to saw the requirement of the HR in the company and doing job related
to the recruitment and selection and other more jobs.

3.4 - Departmental Manager & IR

He is the in the department and he handle the big HR problem as well as the outside organization
HR problem as well as the recruitment for the higher post.

3.5 - HR Policies & Procedures:-

1) Recruitment Policy

 Internal Source of Recruitment

o Past Candidates

o Personal Contacts

o Employee Recommendation

 External Source of Recruitment

o Newspaper Advertising

o Direct Recruitment

2) Joining Formalities & Induction Policy

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 3) Employment & Personnel System Policy

4) Employee Regulation Policy

 Hours of Operation/Work Schedules

TABLE 4.1

SHIFT IN TIME OUT TIME

General shift 8:30 a.m. 05:00 p.m.
First shift 06:00 a.m. 02:00 p.m.
Second shift 02:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Night shift 10:00 p.m. 06:00 a.m.

 Attendance Policy

o If MFL Manager/Superior/Supervisor is unavailable, he should be informed

via Hand Written/Email/Messenger.

 Leave of Absence Policy

o Sick leave

o Casual leave

o Privilege leave

 Pay and Compensation

o Employees are paid monthly salary.

 Overtime

o Overtimes must be approved by Manager/Superior

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  Privilege Leave

 Casual Leave (Half day leave)

o Employee of company will be entitling for Casual Leave.

o Unused Casual Leave lapsed at end of every calendar year.

 Sick Leave

o Employee of company will be entitling for Sick Leave.

o Unused Sick Leave lapsed at end of every calendar year.

 Health / Medical Benefits

o Medical facilities given to employee and its dependent family member.

 Equal Employment Policy

 Termination

 Drug and Alcohol Policy

 Workplace Security Policy

 Dress Code Policy

 Smoking Policy

5) Separation Policy

 MEGHMANI company has to give 3 months‟ notice to employee

6) Compensatory off Policy

 Equal compensation according her/him working hours. Or “in” and “out” time.

7) Mobile Phone Policy

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  MEGHMANI Company use mobile policy for their employees.

8) Domestic Travel Policy

 These rules are applicable when employee is on tour for “out station duty”.

 MFL Company Provided Traveling Allowances to their Employees.

9) Foreign Travel Policy

10) Leave Policy (For Regular Policy)

 PRIVILEGE LEAVE (P.L)

 CASUAL LEAVE (C.L)(Half Day)

 SICK LEAVE (S.L

11) Leave Policy (Other than Regular Employees)

 This policy for Temporary Employee/ Trainee/ Consultant/ Employee on

Contract.

12) Natural Death Policy

 It is applicable to regular employee & full time consultant who has opted to join
this scheme & it is compulsory applicable to new join.

13) Marriage Gift Policy (For Regular employee)

 According to designation company decided marriage gift and providing to policy

term and condition.

14) Group Personal Accident Policy

 This policy is applicable to all the regular employee of all the units.

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 15) Birthday Gift Policy

 Employee name will be displayed on the notice board at the reception, wishing
him “A HAPPY BIRTHDAY”.

16) Medical Policy

 MEGHMANI given amount of medical claim by the employees.

 Mediclaim will be paid to only if the member is hospitalized for more than 24
hours.

 Medical policy also includes his /her dependent family member.

17) Attire Allowance Policy

18) LTA Policy (Leave Travel Assistance)

19) Laptop / Computer Policy

20) Company Car Scheme Policy

 MEGHMANI Company providing car facilities to their employees.

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 CHAPTER-4

Marketing

Department

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 4.1 - DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE

(UNIT HEAD)
VICE PRESIDENT
MR.M a HANIA

H.O.D
(DEPUTY MANAGER)
MR. HITESH BHATIA

MARKETING OFFICER
MR. UMESH SHAH

MARKETING ASSISTANS

MR.AMIT MR.TUSHAR MR.LAXMA

PATEL N
CHAUHAN
PADHIYAR

MR.HARDIK MR. BHAVESH

RATHOD PATEL

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4.2 - Marketing:
Marketing is an activity. Marketing activities and strategies result in making products available
that satisfy customers while making profits for the companies that offer those products.

4.3 - MFL Marketing activities:

Marketing activities are numerous and varied because they basically include everything needed
to get a product off the drawing board and into the hands of the customer. The broad field of
marketing includes activities such as:

 Designing the product so it will be desirable to customers by using tools such as marketing
research and pricing.
 Promoting the product so people will know about it by using tools such as public relations,
advertising, and marketing communications.
 Setting a price and letting potential customers know about your product and making it
available to them.
 The need of recognition of customer.
 Entertaining and materializing their requirement.
 Vehicle weighing and physical dispatch of the product.
 Identify customer.
 Co-ordination with user and distribution channel.

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4.4 - MFL market segmentation

It is task of breaking a total market in to the segments. It is the process of grouping the market in
to the segment with common characteristics.

The segmentation can be done on the following base.

 Region wise segmentation

 Product wise segmentation
 Client wise segmentation

Segmentation is required for the following reason.

 It help concentrating the each customer

 It help in the understanding the individual customer requirement as well as the problem
 It helps in the proper allocation of the resource with the effective as well as efficient use
of the resource.

MFL use the two type of segmentation.

 Region wise segmentation

 Customer wise segmentation

4.4.1 - Region wise segmentation

MFL has divides its whole market in to the four segmentation i.e.

a. North zone
b. East zone
c. South zone
d. West zone

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4.4.2 - Customer wise segmentation

MFL has the many valuable customers which are frequently in the touch with the company for
the purpose of the purchase order. So the company has divide its whole marketing department on
the basis of the valuable customer.

The other reason is that the person who assign for particular customer consistently in touch with
customer on the behalf of the company so it can build the valuable relationship.

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4.4.3 - Distribution channel

1. Zero level

MFL Company Customer

2. One level

MFL Company Retailer/wholesaler Customer

3. Two level

MFL Company Wholesaler Retailer Customer

4. Three level

MFL Agent Wholesaler Retailer Customer

Meghmani use above two types of distribution channel (1) zero level and

(2) One level. They are deal B2B marketing. Meghmani majority customer is industrial unit
because they use the MFL chemical product and making their own products.

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4.5 - Position of the MFL in product life cycle

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 CHAPTER-5
Finance
Department

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 5.1 - Departmental structure

V.P. (UNIT HEAD)

MR. M. A. HANIA

H. O. D.
MR. H. M.
PETHANI

ASSISTANT
MR. ALPESH
PATEL

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5.2 - Activities:

 To keep the record of cash receive & expenses of the company, it is a responsibility of
finance department. That to record all inflows & outflows. The company head office at
Ahmadabad looks over the major income & expenses.
 To tally cash & bank balance of the company. The finance department employee checks
the balance of bank & cash.
 To look over the bills of contractors, consumable & receivables.
 Head office summarizes the data & prepares the quarterly & annually report.
 Record keeping is the major activity of the finance department. The head office controls
the company‟s account department. So, the factory level account department sends the
record to the head office.
 They have responsibility to pay the salary in time.
 Monthly filing of sales tax returns, payments & getting the assessment done.
 Co-ordination between head office & the factory level account is very important.

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5.3 - BUDGETORY CONTROL METHOD/SYSTEM

5.3.1 - BUDGET MANUAL

In MFL budget means the estimation about cost, here different officer estimates cost,
so the budget is fixed earlier to start the financial year. So the source of money also
supply up to the estimated budget. If the actual cost increase form budget, the financial
officers have to report to its manager. These are all noted in budget manual.

MFL prepared budget manual by head office.

5.3.2 - BUDGET PERIOD

MFL budget period is prepared on yearly basis from 1 April to 31st March.

5.3.3 - PRINCIPAL BUDGET FACTOR

The factors which the company takes into consideration while preparing budget
are as follows-

 Marketing/Sales
 Capacity of the plant
 Funds available
 Expansion of the plant
 Seasonal factors
5.3.4 - BUDGET CENTERS
 Production
 Material
 Marketing
 Finance
 Personnel & Administration

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5.4 - ACCOUNTING METHOD/SYSTEM

1. MFL follows mercantile accounting method/system.

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 Chapter-6

Mini Project on Conciousness of

Employees towards Health &
Safety at Meghmani Finechem
Ltd.

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6.1 - Concept of safety
A growing number of studies have been conducted to define and assess safety culture in a variety
of complex, high-risk, industries. The purpose of the present study was to review these efforts in
order to gain a better understanding of the “safety culture” concept, along with the highly related
concept of “safety climate.” Results suggest that there exists considerable disagreement among
researchers as to how safety culture should be defined and whether or not safety culture is
inherently different from the concept of safety climate. These differences, however, are not
generally due to the uniqueness of the industry or work domain being studied, since many
researchers have focused on common domains (e.g., nuclear power). A synthesis of these various
perspectives was conducted and hybrid definitions of both safety culture and climate are
provided. Perhaps a common nomenclature and set of definitions will enable researchers to better
share information and strategies for improving safety culture.

According to Dr. K.U. Mistry

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6.2 - NEED OF SAFETY IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Though safety in each field is of equal importance, safety in chemical field needs more attention
because of its specific nature. Chemical safety seems more complicated than civil, mechanical or
electrical safety because each chemical has many properties, many processes, many hazards and
many controls. The state, pressure, temperature. Process parameter etc., are also changeable.
Many hazards data and complete reaction documents are still not available. Many hazards are
known after the accident only as in case of Bhopal and so many incidents. Engineering controls
may not be possible or available at many places. Control devices and personal protection are
inadequate many times. Warning devices many either not be available or not be functioning well.
All these diversified working condition and operation situation pose many dangers which need
their proper knowledge and attention followed by proper measures and proper prevention as well
as corrective maintenance.

Once upon a time factories were dominating in our country, but chemical Factories, small
and big have been extensively increased. Process wise the highest numbers of factories in
Gujarat are of chemical and chemical product. Chemical company out of total 21220 i.e. 2.36%
chemical factories in the state in 2001. Employment wise it employed 24803 workers out of total
907101 i.e. 2.73% in the state. That accident wise also it is second contributing 1090 out of
12131 i.e. 8.98% accidents. The percentage of fatal accident in chemical factories was 30.89% in
1997 in Gujarat.

Indian statistics of 1979 state that there were 9485 out of 135173 i.e. 7.01% chemical
factories and 609000 out of 6797000 i.e. 8.95% worker in these factories. As the latest all India
statistics is not available, it is estimated that this percentage would have reached up to 10%.
During 1992 there 4141 out of 64631 i.e. 6.40% accidents in chemical factories which can also
be estimated to rise up to 8% during last 6 years.

Thus it can be concluded that there are about 10% chemical factories in India, employing
10% of total manpower and contributing @10% of total accidents.

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 In Gujarat, considering subsequent growth of chemical factories, they are @21%,
employee @21% of total manpower, controlling @9% of total accidents @31% of fatal
accidents.

Bhopal accident is remarkable. It caused more than 2500 deaths, many more injuries and
became world famous attracting everybody‟s attention toward chemical safety. It has opened the
eyes and shaken the governments and all safety people to wake up. Many expert committees
have been formed and safety reports are published. The factories act is rapidly amended to
include many matters on chemicals wave is still continued. This shows the significance of
chemical safety.

According to Dr. K.U. Mistry

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 6.3 - LINE AND STAFF FUNCTION OF SAFETY

PA TO MD DIRECTOR OF SAFETY &

HELTH OR SAFETY AND
HELTH EXECUTIVE

ENVIROMENT DEPT. SAFETY DEPT. OCCUPATIONAL HELTH INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

MANAGER MANAGER OR CHIEF DEPT., CHIEF SAFETY DEPT. & INDUSTRIAL
SAFETY OFFICER OFFICER HYGIENIST

LAB ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRO SAFETY DOCTORS STAFF

ENGINEERS ADVISOR OFFICER
STAFF

STAFF
STAFF

SAFETY SAFETY
SUPERVISOR 1 SUPERVISOR 2

WORKERS WORKERS

SAFETY COMMITTEE

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 One model of line and staff organization for safety is show in figure.

Director or safety & health executive is at the top of the line of authority. He has PA
assistance. Health, industrial hygiene and environmental departmental. They reportable to
director but not to each other. They may consult or adviser each other but cannot compel work.
Safety manager has safety officer(s) with staff. They have safety supervisors under them who
supervise their respective areas and worker allotted to them. Similarly health department has
doctor under them with OHC. Environment dept. has environed engineers, lab and staff.

6.3.1 - Directing for safety

Once the objective are decided and planning is made how to achieve them, organization
structure is designed by staff, appointing structure is designed by staff, appointing qualified and
experienced persons and the organization can be said ready for action. But this action cannot
until order and instruction are issued i.e. the employees are „directed‟ to carry the order. This
process of inspiring and guiding people what to do and how to do the best of their ability is
known as „directing‟.

Thus after planning, organization and staffing, directing is the fourth managerial
function. It is that part of the management process which guides. Inspires, instructs and harnesses
people to work effectively and efficiently to achieve the goals.

According to Dr. K.U. Mistry

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6.4 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND ITS RESPOSIBILITIES
The accomplishment of safety objective by first establishing the safety objective by
first establishing the safety objective and then by attaining them through the process of planning,
organization, staffing, directing and controlling i.e. motivating and coordinating all effort to
attain those objective and also innovating to improve them for the future.

Safety organization (higher level management) can also be defined as a definite,

planned and organized set up whose purpose is to enlist and maintain the combined efforts of
organized personnel and environmental protection in an industry or establishment.

In a small unit where there is no safety officer or department or group of persons for
safety activity, even a single person-supervisor, occupier or worker should assume the duty of
safety management.

According to Dr. K.U. Mistry

6.5 - PLACE OF INDUSTRY IN SOCIETY AND SAFETY IN

INDUSTRY

MANAGEMENT SAFETY INDUTRY SOCIETY

According to Dr. K.U. Mistry

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 Chapter-7

A PROJECT REPORT ON

Title: Employee
Consciousness

Towards Industrial
Health & Safety

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7.1 - INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY

I have prepared my project work on Industrial Health & Safety which is very important
for any organization. The aspect „Health & safety‟ comes under HR Department to maintain it in
the plant.

Safety in the simple terms, means free from the occurrence or risk or injury or loss.
Industrial Safety of Employee Safety refers to the protection of workers from the danger of
industrial accidents.

7.2 - RESEARCH PROBLEM

HR Head of MFL has explained in detail about the Health & Safety policy and the
guidelines been followed in the company during training period.

It has been observed that MFL is having very good safety policy and it is well
implemented and executed and at the other hand MFL is producing very hazardous fertilizers and
chemicals so the health and safety of the employees must be taken into consideration as it is very
important aspect for the company. So I decided to prepare my project report on this topic
because I was curious to know whether the company is following the policies.

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7.3 - REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Industrial Health & Safety

7.3.1 - HEALTH

Health means soundness of the body, freedom from disease. Health is a condition of
complete physical, mental & social wellbeing& entirely absence of disease.

Heal this outcome of the mutual action between the person & his / her environment.
He/she is healthy who is well adjusted. Significance of Industrial Health Industrial health refers
to a system of public health & preventive medicine which is prevalent within the industries.
Workers spend a great deal of their time in industrial settings. In many industries, workers are
exposed to various types of health hazards. Unless the working conditions – lighting, ventilation,
cleanliness, temperature, space, etc. are the some of the very important things without which the
workers cannot concentrate on their work. They do not feel like working in hard situations and
continuously for a long time. As a result their productivity will be low. Secondly, ill health will
force workers to be absent from work. There will be high rate of absenteeism and Labor turnover
and this is not good for any organization.

The quality of work will suffer and the firm‟s resources will be wasted. In
addition to this, industrial discontent and indiscipline will arise.

7.3.1.1 - Industrial health is essential for the following reasons:

 To maintain and improve productivity and quality of work.

 To minimize absenteeism and Labor turnover.
 To reduce industrial unrest, indiscipline and accidents.
 To improve employee motivation and morale.
 To reduce spoilage and cost of operations.
 To preserve the physical and mental health of the employees.

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7.3.2 - Safety

Safety refers to the absence of accidents. Safety can also be understood as the protection
of the workers from danger of accidents. The management is primarily responsible for safety.
Management involves all managers including the top management. All department heads & their
management staff including supervisors are equally responsible for the safety of their workers &
equipment. Safety is a team effort. Since safety involves life & money, no one can absolve their
responsibility. A worker who is working with a machine is equally responsible for the safety of
his life as well as the lives of his colleagues. Employee Safety Industrial workers are exposed to
several types of hazards and accidents. Due to rapid industrialization, mechanical, chemical,
electrical and radiation hazards have increased. Every year lakhs of employees are injured in
factories, mines, ports, railways, etc. leading to partial or total disablement. An industrial
accident is a sudden and unexpected occurrence in an industrial undertaking causing body injury
to one or more persons and interruption in the orderly progress of work. So now day‟s safety is
the most important aspect of every organization. Industrial safety and efficiency are directly
related to each to industrial safety and take adequate steps to prevent industrial accidents. other.
Safety measures prevent accidents and ensure regular flow of work. Safety also helps to improve
the morale and productivity of the workers. It contributes to team work and sense of belonging
among employees. Surveys and studies reveal that wherever safety measures are good, labor
productivity is high. This is so because employees can concentrate on their work with confidence
and without fear. Moreover, rules and regulations prescribed under labor laws require employers
to provide certain minimum safety measures to their employees. Therefore, every employers

should pay due attention

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7.3.3 - Hazard

Source or situation which is potential for harm in team of human injury or ill health,
damage to property, damage to work place environment or a combination of these. Risk
Combination of likelihood and consequences of a specified hazard event occurring. Hazard is a
cause & Risk is its effect similar to aspect & impact.

7.4 - OHSAS: 18001

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ASSESSMENT

>>SERIES

Why OHSAS: 18001?

 To improve safety Performance of company.

 To set work culture to a self-motivated management system.
 To create awareness for occupational health & safety among employee.

7.4.1 - Benefit of OHSAS: 18001

Maintain compliance of occupational health & safety regulations.

 Minimize the health & safety impact on employee and others.

 Enhance corporate image
 Motivation to employee to work for safety.
 Savings through reductions in lost work days.

7.5 - What is OHSAS: 18001?

A system that enables organization to manage occupational Health & Safety Risk to
employees and other interested parties. Compliance to Regulations and brings continuous
improvement.

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7.6 - FACTORIES ACT, 1948

7.6.1 - Introduction

The first Factories Act in India was passed in 1881. It was designed primarily to protect
children and to provide for some health & safety measures. It was followed by new factories act
in 1891, 1911, 1922, and 1934. The Act of 1934 was passed to implement the recommendations
of the Royal commission on Labor in India and the conventions of the International Labor
Organization. The experience of the working of this Act revealed a number of defects and
weaknesses which hampered effective administration of the Act. Further, the provisions of this
Act regarding safety, health and welfare of the workers were also found to be inadequate and
unsatisfactory.

Hence, a new Factories Act was passed in 1948 and came into force w.e.f. 1st April,
1948.

The objective of passing the Factories Act, 1948 was to consolidate and amend the new
law regulating labor in factories. It was enacted primarily to protect workers employed in
factories against industrial and occupational hazards. It tries to secure for the workers
employment conditions conducive to their health & safety. The Factories Act, 1948 is a piece of
legislation covering all aspects regarding factories namely: approval, licensing and registration of
factories, the inspecting authorities, health, safety, welfare, working hours, employment of
workers-adults and young children, annual leave and penalties etc.

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7.6.2 - Scope and Application of Act [Section 1]

The Act extends to whole of India. The Act had been extended to the Union Territories of
Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Pondicherry, Goa, Daman and Diu and it has also been extended to the
state of Jammu and Kashmir in the year, 1970. Thus now it extends to the whole of India.

The provisions of this Act are applicable to all factories including factories belonging to
Central or any State Government unless otherwise excluded, and the benefits of this Act are
available to person who may be covered within the meaning of the term‟ worker‟ as continued in
the Act.

7.6.2.1 - HEALTH

The Factories Act, 1948 under its chapter III contains various provisions regarding
measures to be adopted by the occupier of the factory to maintain proper environment of work in
the factory. Following measures are required to be adopted in regard to health:

I. Cleanliness {section 11}

Section 11 of the factories act provides that:

A. Every factory shall be kept clean and free from effluvia from any drain, or other
nuisance, and in particular:
I. Accumulations of dirt and refuse shall be removed daily by sweeping from the floors and
benches of workrooms and from passage and disposed of in a suitable manner.
II. The floor of every workroom shall be cleaned at least once in every week by washing,
using disinfectant where necessary, or by some other effective method.
1. Disposable of wastes Effluents {section 12}
2. Ventilation and Temperature {section 13}
3. Dust and Fumes {section 14}
4. Artificial Humidification {section 15}
5. Overcrowding {section 16}
6. Lighting {section 17}
7. Drinking Water {section 18}

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 8. Latrine and Urinals {section 19}
9. Spittoons {section 20}

7.6.2.2 - SAFETY

1. Fencing of machinery{section21}
2. Work on or near machinery in motion {section 22}
3. Striking Gear or Device for cutting of power {section 23}
4. Self-Acting Machine {section 24}
5. Casting of New Machinery [section 25]
6. Employment of Adolescents on Dangerous Machine {section 26}
7. Prohibition of Employment of Women and Culture Near Cotton Openers {section 27}
8. Hoists and Lifts {section 28}
9. Lifting Machines, Tackles Chains and Ropes {section 29}
10. Revolving Machinery {section 30}
11. Pressure plant {section 31}
12. Floors, stairs etc. {section 32}
13. Pits and Opening in Floors {section 33}
14. Excessive Weights {section 34}
15. Protection of Eyes {section 35}
16. Precautions against dangerous fumes {section 36}
17. Precautions against the use of portable Electric lights {section 36A}
18. Explosive or Inflammable gas or Dust {section 37}
19. Precautions in case of fire {section 38}
20. Power to required specification of Defective part {section 39}
21. Safety of Building and Machinery {section 40}
22. Power to make rules {section 41}

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7.6.2.3 - WELFARE

1. Washing facility {section 42}

2. Facilities for storing and Drying clothes {section 43}
3. Facilities for sitting {section 44}
4. First –Aid appliances {section 45}
5. Canteens {section 46}
6. Shelter rooms, rest rooms and lunch rooms {section 47}
7. Crèches {section 48}
8. Welfare officers {section 49}

7.6.2.4 - WORKING HOURS OF ADULTS

1. Weekly Hours {section 51}

2. Weekly holidays {section 52}
3. Compensatory holidays {section 53}
4. Daily hours {section 54}
5. Intervals for rest {section 55}
6. Spread- over {section 56}
7. Night- shift {section 57}
8. Prohibition of overlapping shifts {section 58}
9. Extra wages for overtime {section 59}
10. Notice of work for adults {section 60}
11. Register of adult workers {section 61}
12. Restriction on double Employment {section 62}

7.6.2.5 - EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS

1. Prohibition of employment of young children {section 67}

2. Non-Adult workers to carry tokens {section 68}
3. Certificate of fitness {section 69}
4. Effect of certificate of fitness granted to adolescent {section 70}
5. Working hours for children {section 71}

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 6. Notice of periods of worker for children {section 72}
7. Register of child workers {section 73}
8. Hours of work to correspond with Notice under section 72 and Register
9. Under section 73 {section 74}
10. Power to require medical examination {section 75}
11. Power to make rules {section 76}
12. Certain other provisions of law not barred {section 77}

7.6.2.6 - EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN

1. Work on or near Machinery in motion {section 22 (2)}

2. Prohibition of Employees near cotton openers {section 27}
3. Crèches {section 48}
4. Working hours {section 51 and 54}
5. Restriction on employment of women {section 66}
6. Dangerous operations {section 87(b)}

7.6.2.7 - LEAVE WITH WAGES

1. Annual leave with wages {section 79}

2. Wages during leave period {section 80}
3. Payment in advance in certain cases {section 81}
4. Mode of recovery of unpaid wages {section 82}
5. Power to make rules {section 83}

7.6.2.8 - PENALTIES

1. General penalty for offences {section 92}

2. Liability of owner of premises in certain circumstances {section 93}
3. Enhanced penalties after previous conviction {section 94}
4. Penalties for obstructing inspector {section 95}
5. Penalty for wrongfully disclosing results of analysis under section 91
6. {Section 96}

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 7. Penalty for contravention of the provisions of sections 41B,41C and 41H
8. {Section 96(A)}
9. Offences by workers {section 97}
10. Penalty for using false certificate of fitness {section 98}
11. Penalty for permitting double employment of child {section 99}
12. Exemption of occupier or manager from liability in certain cases
{Section101}
13. Power of court to make orders {section 102}
14. Presumptions as to employment {section 103}

7.6.2.9 - RETURNS [SECTION 110]

7.6.2.10 - REGISTERS AND RECORDS

1. Register of adult workers {section 62}

2. Register of child workers {section 73}

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7.7 - OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

 To check safety consciousness among employees.

 To know whether the employees are satisfied with the activities for maintaining Health &
Safety.
 To assist HR Department in knowing the employees awareness regarding Health &
Safety & to identify the gaps so that the company can take necessary steps to fill the gaps.
 To know whether the Top Management is involved in the monitoring employee Safety
Performance.
 To know whether the employees are trained for Safety purposes.

7.8 - SCOPE OF THE STUDY

 This study will be helpful for the organization to take corrective action if required on
accordance of the study.
 The study will act as a report, which helps to the organization as well as students.
 This study will be helpful to increase the awareness in the employees by asking those
questions so that they can take persuasions accordingly.
 To reduce number of accidents occurring in the organization.

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Research
Methodology

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8.1 - Research Methodology
Research Methodology includes the following steps.
1. Situational Analysis:-The main purpose of my study was to analyze the
consciousness prevailing regarding Industrial Health & Safety in the Organization.
2. Research Design:-I had used descriptive research design because it focuses on the
accurate descriptive of the variables present in the problem.
3. Research Plan:-I had used Convenience Sampling to pick samples for research work.
I had gone for a sample survey. I have selected 30 samples.
4. Types of Data:-Primary data

5. Population: - the population of my study is 280 permanent employees covering all

level of management.
6. Sample study: - For the prepare of survey, sample study have been considered.

7. Sample size: - 100 sample are taken

8. Sampling method: - probability sampling equine by using by satisfied random.

9. Data Collection:-I have collected the data through questionnaire. The data collection
would be primary in nature through the survey.
10. Data Analysis:-I have analyzed data through percentage method of statistics &
represent Findings with the use of tables & chart.
8.2 - LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
1. Industrial Health & Safety is a very vast field, so there is a possibility that all the aspects
of the study cannot be covered.
2. The study is based on the responses of the respondents which may not be true.
3. I have limited period of two months to carry out my project work at the company. Time
can be a limitation in itself.
4. The participants / respondents are from only one category of employees. So it can be said
that the report is a biased one as it only considers one category of employees and for this
reason the information collected may not be correct.

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 CHAPTER-9
Data Analysis
&
Interpretation

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9.1 - DATA ANALYSIS

1. Are there any safety policy / guidelines at MFL?

□ YES
□ NO
TABLE – 1: The table of safety policy.

Responses Respondents %

YES 100 100

NO 0 0

TOTAL 100 100

CHART -1: The chart level of safety policy.

Interpretation: From the above table and chart it can be seen that all the
respondents have agreed that organization has a well-defined Safety policy.

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2. Are you aware of the provisions of Factories Act pertaining to Safety?

□ YES
□ NO
TABLE – 2: The table of provisions of factories acts pertaining to safety.

Responses Respondent %
YES 77 77
NO 23 23
TOTAL 100 100

CHART – 2: The chart level of provisions of factories acts pertaining to safety.

Interpretation: From the above table & Chart it can be seen that 23(76.66%) are
aware of the provisions of factories acts and remaining 07(23.33%) are unaware of
the provision of factories acts of safety.

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3. Which are the sources where the information about Safety is available?
□ Superior □ Sign board
□ Posters □ Colleagues
□ Training Programmed
□ other sources __________________

TABLE – 3: The table of source where the information about safety is available.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
Superior 25 25
Posters 10 10
Training Program 25 25
Sign Board 20 20
Colleagues 12 12
Other source 8 8

CHART – 3: The chart level of source where the information about safety is available.

Interpretation: From the above table & Chart it can be seen that 16.86%
respondents have supported to the training programmed. Then after 18.07% are
influenced by Sign Board. 18.07% respondents are influenced by posters. 13.25%
are Influenced by superiors and 13.25% are influenced by colleagues and
Remaining 2.40 says others sources.

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4. Are you clear with safety Policy of MFL?
□ Yes
□ No

TABLE – 4(A): The table of clear with safety policy of MFL.

RESPONSES RESPOND %
ENT
YES 100 100
NO 0 0
TOTAL 100 100

CHART – 4(A): The chart level of clear with safety policy of MFL.

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that Safety policy of
MFL is very clear & positive for all employees.

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The Safety policy/guidelines of MFL are:

TABEL – 4(B): The table of policy/guidelines of MFL.

RESPONSES RESPOMDENT %
CLEAR & POSITIVE 55 55
EASY & UNDERSTANDABLE 25 25
COMPLICATED 13 13
AS PER ORG. GOAL 7 7

CHART – 4(B): The chart of policy/guidelines of MFL.

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that Safety policy of
MFL is very clear & positive for all employees.

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5. Have you under gone the periodical medical checkup?

□ Yes
□ No

If yes then define the period

○Once in a year
○Twice in a year
TABLE – 5(A): The table of under gone the periodical medical checkup.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
YES 100 100
NO 0 0
TOTAL 100 100

CHART – 5(A): The chart level of under gone the periodical medical checkup.

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that all the employees
have under gone the medical checkup ones in a year.

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If yes then define the period.
TABLE – 5(B): The table of period defines.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
ONES IN YEAR 100 100
TWICE IN YEAR 00 00
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 5(B): The chart level of period defines.

100
90
80
70
60
RESPONDENT
50
%
40
30
20
10
0
ONES IN YEAR TWICE IN YEAR TOTAL

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that all the employees
have under gone the medical checkup ones in a year.

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6. Which is the Safety equipment given by organization?
There are various Safety equipment‟s provided by the company that are safety
Shoes, Ear plugs, helmet, safety apron, Hand gloves, safety glass, Fire protection
glass, etc.

Are you aware of how to use it?

TABLE – 6: The table of use of safety equipment awareness.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
COMPLETELY 100 100
PARTIALLY 0 0
NOT AT ALL 0 0
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 6: The chart level of use of safety equipment awareness.

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that all the employees
are completely aware of using the safety equipment.

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7. Have you ever met with any accident at your workplace?
□ Yes
□ No
If yes then when & what was the type of the accident?

TABLE – 7: The table of any accident at your workplace.

RESPONSES PESPONDENT %
YES 27 27
NO 73 73
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 7: The chart level of any accident at your workplace.

Interpretation: From the above table it can be seen that 23(76.66%) respondents
are saying that they have never met with any accident at their workplace and
remaining 07(23.33%) have faced minor accidents at workplace.

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8. If incase, an accident takes place in your department, what will you do?
□ Call for help.
□ Inform HR department
□ Take the person to the nearest first aid center.
□ Leave that area.
□Other way ____________________________________

TABLE – 8: The table of accident takes place in your department than what you do?

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
CALL FOR HELP 30 30
INFORME HR DEPT. 10 10
TAKE PERSION TO THE 50 50
HOSPITAL
LEAVE THAT AREA 2 2
OTHER WAY 8 8

CHART - 8: The chart level of accident takes place in your department than what you do?

Interpretation: From the above table it can be seen that 23.33% respondents have
supported 3rd option i.e. TAKE PERSON TO THE NEAREST FIRST AID
CENTER. 25% of respondent says that they will inform the HR person. 7.5% and
5% says they will call for help and leave that area respectively.

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9. Does MFL organize Safety training programmer?
□ Yes
□ No
TABLE – 9: The table of safety training program in MFL.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
YES 100 100
NO 0 0
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 9: The chart level of safety training program in MFL.

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that all the
respondents have agreed that MFL organize Safety Training Programmer.

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10.From the following, which type of training is organized? Name the program.
□ Theoretical
□ Practical
□Both
TABLE – 10: The table of different types of training program organized.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
THEORITICAL 0 0
PRACTICAL 0 0
BOTH 100 100
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 10: The chart level of different types of training program organized.

100
90
80
70
60
50
40 RESPONDENT
30 %
20
10
0

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen all the respondents
says that both type of training theoretical and practical are organized in the
company.

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11.Do you believe that the Top management is involved in maintaining the Health
& Safety Standards or the organization?
□ Yes
□ No

TABLE – 11: The table of top management is involved in maintaining the health & safety
standard or the organization.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
YES 83 83
NO 17 17
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 11: The chart level of top management is involved in maintaining the health & safety
standard or the organization.

100
90
80
70
60
RESPONDENT
50
%
40
30
20
10
0
YES NO TOTAL

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that all respondents
are strongly believe that the top management is involved in maintaining the
health & safety standards of the organization.

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12.Do you know how to use “FIRE EXTINGUISHER” to control fire?
□ Yes
□ No

TABLE – 12: The table of use of “Fire Extinguisher” to control.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
YES 95 95
NO 5 5
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 12: The chart level of use of “Fire Extinguisher” to control.

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that 29(96.66%) know
how to use FIRE EXTINGUISHER while only one respondent don‟t know it.

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13. Do you know the location of Safety Box of your area?
□ Yes
□ No
TABLE – 13: The table is location of safety Box.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
YES 97 97
NO 3 3
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 13: The chart level is location of safety Box.

100
90
80
70
60
RESPONDENT
50
%
40
30
20
10
0
YES NO TOTAL

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that 28(93.33%) know
the location of the safety box while remaining does not know.

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14.Do you know the location of Emergency Siren?
□ Yes
□ No

TABEL – 14: The table of location of emergency Siren.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
YES 75 75
NO 25 25
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 14: The chart level of location of emergency Siren.

100
90
80
70
60
RESPONDENT
50
%
40
30
20
10
0
YES NO TOTAL

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that 25(83.33%) know
the location of the emergency siren while 5(16.66%) does not know.

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15.Do you know the telephone number of nearest Health center & Fire brigade?
□ Yes
□ No
TABLE – 15: The table of telephone no. of nearest Health center & Fire Brigade.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
YES 70 70
NO 30 30
TOTAL 100 100

CHART - 15: The chart level of telephone no. of nearest Health center & Fire Brigade.

100
90
80
70
60
RESPONDENT
50
%
40
30
20
10
0
YES NO TOTAL

Interpretation: From the above table & chart it can be seen that 20(66.66%)
respondent Know the telephone number of the nearest Health Center & Fire
brigade.

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 16.Are you aware of the dangerous points in the plant?
□ Yes
□ No
TABLE – 16: The table of dangerous point in plant.

RESPONSES RESPONDENT %
YES 77 77
NO 23 23
TOTAL 100 100

CHART – 16: The chart level of dangerous point in plant.

100
90
80
70
60
RESPONDENT
50
%
40
30
20
10
0
YES NO TOTAL

Interpretation: From the above table & Chart it can be seen that 27(90%)
respondents are aware of dangerous points in the plant.

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9.2 - DATA INTERPRETATION
 All the respondents have agreed that the organization has a well-defined
Safety policy.

 23(76.66%) respondents are aware of the provisions of factories acts and

remaining 07(23.33%) are unaware of the provision of factories acts of
safety.

 The sources where the information about safety is available are superior
16.86% Posters 18.07% Training program 18.07% Sign board 13.25%
colleagues 13.25% other sources 2.40%.

 All respondents are very clear with the safety policy of MFL. Safety policy
is clear and positive for all employees.

 All the employees have gone under medical checkup ones in a year.

 There are various Safety equipment‟s provided by the company that are
Safety shoes, Ear plugs, Helmet, Safety apron, Hand gloves, Safety glass,
Fire protection glass, etc. and all the employees are fully aware of how to
use the safety equipment‟s.

 23(76.66%) respondents are saying that they have never met with any
accident at their workplace and remaining 07(23.33%) have faced minor
accidents at workplace.

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  In case of accident, 23.33% respondents say that they will take person to the
nearest first aid center. 25% of respondent says that they will inform the HR
person. 7.5% and 5% says they will call for help and leave that area
respectively.

 All respondents agreed that MFL organize safety training program and both
type of training program are organize theoretical and practical.

 All respondents are strongly believed that the top management is involved in
maintaining the health & safety standards of the organization.

 29(96.66%) respondents know how to use FIRE EXTINGUISHER while

only one respondent don‟t know it.

 28(93.33%) respondents know the location of the safety box while

remaining does not know.

 25(83.33%) respondents know the location of the emergency siren while

5(16.66%) does not know.

 20(66.66%) respondents know the telephone number of the nearest Health

Center & Fire brigade.

 27(90%) respondents are aware of dangerous points in the plant. While only
3 respondents are not aware of dangerous points.

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Findings

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10.1 - FINDINGS
 Respondents agreed that there is well defined, very clear safety policy at the MFL. They are
all aware of the provision acts pertaining to Safety.
 Training program is a famous source where the information about safety is available.
 Safety standards are very high at the company.
 Employee consciousness towards industrial health & safety is quite good.

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 CHAPTER 11
SUGGESTIONS
AND
CONCLUSION

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 11.1 - Recommendation
 More training program related to Health & Safety must be organized so as to create more
awareness among the employees.
 The use of signboards and posters should be increased in critical areas.
 Supervision given should be increased in the field where actual production is carried out so
as to avoid any accidents at work place.
 An effective training program can reduce the no. of feudalizes & deaths, property danger
legal liability, health, workers compensation claims & missed time from work.
 A safety training program can also help a trainer keep the required OSHA- mandated safety
training comes organized & up to date.
 Safety classes help establish a safety culture in which employees themselves help promote
proper safety procedures while on the job.

11.2 - Conclusion
It may be concluded that the safety standards are very good. The manpower is also quite good in
maintaining health & safety. The top management is also involved in maintaining health &
safety standards of the organization. Thus it maybe concluded that consciousness towards
industrial health & safety is satisfactory to the management as well as employees.

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Annexure

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 QUESTIONNAIRE
EMPLOYEE CONSCIOUSNESS TOWARDS INDUSTRIAL HEALTH & SAFETY
 NAME :________________________________________________
 AGE :_____________ YEAR :____________
 QUALIFICATION :__________________________________
 DESIGNATION :_____________________________________
 WORK EXPERIENCE AT MFL :_____ YEAR : ______

Respected Sir/ma‟am,
I, student of MBA from Shri M.H. Kadakia institute of management
and computer studies (MBA Program) am undergoing project work in your esteemed
organization. Your co-operation will help me to complete this study successfully.

Thanking you.

1) Are there any safety policy / guidelines at MFL?

□ YES
□ NO

If yes, then are you aware of its details

fully
partially
no

2) Are you aware of the provisions of Factories Act pertaining to Safety?

□ YES
□ NO

3) Which are the sources where the information about Safety is available?
□ Superior □ Sign board
□ Posters □ Colleagues
□ Training Program
□Other sources _________________

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 4) Are you clear with safety Policy of MFL?
□ Yes
□ No

The Safety policy/guidelines of MFL are:

○ Clearly & Positive
○ Easy to understand
○ Complicated
○As per organization goal

5) Have you under gone the periodical medical checkup?

□ Yes
□ No

If yes then define the period

○Once in a year
○Twice in a year

6) Which is the Safety equipment given by organization?

Equipment’s Are you aware of how to use it?
Completely Partially Not at all

7) Have you ever met with any accident at your workplace?

□ Yes
□ No
If yes then when & what was the type of the accident?

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 8) If incase, an accident takes place in your department, what will you do?
□ Call for help.
□ Inform HR department
□ Take the person to the nearest first aid center.
□ Leave that area.
□Other way ____________________________________

9) Does MFL organize Safety training program?

□ Yes
□ No

10) From the following, which type of training is organized? Name the
Program.
□ Theoretical
□ Practical
□Both

11) Do you believe that the Top management is involved in maintaining the
Health & Safety Standards or the organization?
□ Yes
□ No

12) Do you know how to use “FIRE EXTINGUISHER” to control fire?

□ Yes
□ No

13) Do you know the location of Safety Box of your area?

□ Yes
□ No

14) Do you know the location of Emergency Siren?

□ Yes
□ No

15) Do you know the telephone number of nearest Health center & Fire
brigade?
□ Yes
□ No

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 16) Are you aware of the dangerous points in the plant?
□ Yes
□ No

17) Do you have any suggestions for improving the Health & Safety
standards of the organization?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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Bibliography

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Reference Books:

1. Dessler Garry, Human Resource Management, Eleventh

Edition Prentice Hall India/ Pearson Education.
2. Sinha and Shekhar, Labor legislations, Pearson
Education.
3. K Aswathappa, Human Resource Management, Fifth
Edition, TATA Mc GRAW HILL.
4. Fundamental of industrial safety and health.
Dr. K.U. Mistry.
Website:
www.meghmani.com

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