INTRODUCTION:

Definition:
Organized efforts and procedures for identifying workplace hazards and reducing
accidents and exposure to harmful situations and substances. It also includes training of
personnel in accident prevention, accident response, emergency preparedness, and use of
protective clothing and equipment.
Due to rapid industrialization, industrial workers are exposed to several types of hazards
and accidents. Every year lakhs of workers are injured due to mechanical, chemical, electrical
and radiation hazards and it leads to partial or total disablement. So in recent years, greater
attention is given to health and safety due to pressure from government, trade unions, labour
laws and awareness of employers.
The efficiency of workers depends to a great extends on the environment in which the
work. Work environment consists of all the factors, which act and react on the body and mind of
an employee. The primary aim is to create an environment, which ensures the greatest ease of
work and removes all causes of worries.
Occupational health and safety is a discipline with a broad scope involving many specialized

fields. In its broadest sense, it should aim at:

a) The promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social

well-being of workers in all occupations.

b) The prevention among workers of adverse effects on health caused by their working

conditions.

c) The protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from factors adverse

to health.

d) The placing and maintenance of workers in an occupational environment adapted to

physical and mental needs.

e) The adaptation of work to humans.

 NEED FOR THE STUDY:

Health and Safety measures are inevitable to any organization where workers are

involved. It’s an organization’s responsibility to provide to its workers beyond the payment of

wages for their services. The worker’s health and safety on and off the job within the

organization is a vital concern of the employer. The working environment in a factory adversely

affects the worker’s health and safety because of the excessive heat or cold, noise, odors, fumes,

dust and lack of sanitation and pure air etc., which leads to accident or injury or disablement or

loss of life to the workers. Providing a health and safer environment is a pre-requisite for any

productive effort. These must be held in check by providing regular health check-up, protective

devices and compensatory benefits to the workers.

 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

 To Study the health and safety measure adopted in NATCO pharma LTD

 To study the awareness of the workers about health and safety in the work place

 To find out the Occurrence of Accident Happened at the work place.

 To find out the Satisfaction Laval of Employee towards health and safety measures

provided by NATCO.

 To Give Suggestions to improve the Health and safety In the Organization.

 SCOPE OF THE STUDY:

The scope of the study is extended to know the health & safety measures adopted by

NATCO at Nagarjuna Sagar for low level employees in production department.

 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:
Research methodology describes how the research study was undertaken. This includes

the specifications of source of data, research design, and method of data collection, the sampling

method and the tools used.

SAMPLE DESIGN:

Geographical area:

The study is conducted in NALGONDA (Nagarjuna Sagar) District.

Duration of project:

The duration of project work is about 45 days

Sample units:

The sampling units used by the low and middle level employees in production

department in Natco Pharma employees.

SAMPLE SIZE

The number of samples collected by the researcher is 135.

Sampling procedure / Sampling method:

The sampling method used for this study is Convenience sampling method, which is

selected according to the easy and convenience of the researcher.

SOURCE OF DATA:

Primary data:

The researcher collected both by direct survey from the employees’ through

questionnaire. The researcher used structured questionnaire.

Secondary data:

Here the researcher collected secondary data from the company profile, industry

profile and official web sites.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT:

Research instrument used for data collecting is questionnaire and interview schedule.

Questionnaire

The questionnaire is prepared in a well-structured and non disguised form so that it is

easily understandable and answerable by everyone. The type of questions include in the

questionnaire are open-ended questions, multiple choice questions and dichotomous questions.

Interview Schedule

The interview method of collecting data involves presentation of oral-verbal stimuli and

reply in terms of oral-verbal responses. Then the responses are filled up in the questionnaire, for

further analysis.
LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY:

 The study is applicable only to Natco Pharma ltd, Nagarjuna Sagar. Therefore the results

cannot be generalized for the whole industry.

 Due to time constraints the sample size had to be confined to 135.

 The respondents have replied to the queries recalling from their memory. Therefore recall

bias and personal bias are possible.

 Since the data was collected using a schedule, the interviewer unable to understand and

record the responses correctly.

 The respondents were unable or unwilling to give response.

 FRAME WORK OF ANALYSIS:

STASTICAL TOOLS USED FOR ANALYSIS:

The researcher carries out analysis through various statistical tools. The statistical
analysis is useful for drawing inference from the collected information.

 Simple percentage analysis

 Bar diagrams

 Pie charts
 INDUSTRY PROFLE

THE INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

The Indian pharmaceutical sector has come a long way, being almost non-existent

before1970 to a prominent provider of healthcare products, meeting almost 95 per cent of the

country’s pharmaceuticals needs.

The Industry today is in the front rank of India’s science-based industries with wide

ranging capabilities in the complex field of drug manufacture and technology. It ranks very high

in the third world, in terms of technology, quality and range of medicines manufactured. From

simple headache pills to sophisticated antibiotics and complex cardiac compounds, almost every

type of medicine is now made indigenously. Playing a key role in promoting and sustaining

development in the vital field of medicines, Indian Pharma Industry boasts of quality producers

and many units approved by regulatory authorities in USA and UK. International companies

associated with this sector have stimulated, assisted and spearheaded this dynamic development

in the past 53 years and helped to put India on the pharmaceutical map of the world. The Indian

Pharmaceutical sector is highly fragmented with more than 20,000 registered units with severe

price competition and government price control. It has expanded drastically in the last two

decades. There are about 250 large units that control 70 per cent of the market with market leader

holding nearly 7 per cent of the market share and about 8000 Small Scale Units together which

form the core of the pharmaceutical industry in India (including 5 Central Public Sector Units).

These units produce the complete range of pharmaceutical formulations, i.e., medicines ready for

consumption by patients and about 350 bulk drugs, i.e., chemicals having therapeutic value and

used for production of pharmaceutical formulations.

 Following the de-licensing of the pharmaceutical industry, industrial licensing for most of

the drugs and pharmaceutical products has been done away with. Manufacturers are free to

produce any drug duly approved by the Drug Control Authority. Technologically strong and

totally self-reliant, the pharmaceutical industry in India has low costs of production, low R&D

costs, innovative scientific manpower, strength of national laboratories and an increasing balance

of trade.

The Pharmaceutical industry in India is the world's third-largest in terms of volume and

stands 14th in terms of value. According to Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of

Chemicals and Fertilizers, the total turnover of India's pharmaceuticals industry between 2008

and September 2009 was US$21.04 billion.[2] While the domestic market was worth US$12.26

billion. Sale of all types of medicines in the country is expected to reach around US$19.22

billion by 2012. Exports of pharmaceuticals products from India increased from US$6.23 billion

in 2006-07 to US$8.7 billion in 2008-09 a combined annual growth rate of 21.25%.[2] According

to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) in 2010, India joined among the league of top 10 global

pharmaceuticals markets in terms of sales by 2020 with value reaching US$50 billion.

The government started to encourage the growth of drug manufacturing by Indian

companies in the early 1960s, and with the Patents Act in 1970. However, economic

liberalization in 90s by the former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and the then Finance

Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh enabled the industry to become what it is today. This patent act

removed composition patents from food and drugs, and though it kept process patents, these

were shortened to a period of five to seven years.

 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

The Indian Pharmaceutical industry has been witnessing phenomenal growth in recent

years, driven by rising consumption levels in the country and strong demand from export

markets. The pharmaceutical industry in India is estimated to be worth about US$ 10 bn,

growing at an annual rate of 9%. In world rankings, the domestic industry stands fourth in terms

of volume and 13th in value terms. The ranking in value terms may also be a reflection of the

low prices at which medicines are sold in the country.

The industry has seen tremendous progress in terms of infrastructure development, technology

base and the wide range of products manufactured. Demand from the exports market has been

growing rapidly due to the capability of Indian players to produce cost-effective drugs with

world class manufacturing facilities. Bulk drugs of all major therapeutic groups, requiring

complicated manufacturing processes are now being produced in India. Pharma companies have

developed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant facilities for the production of

different dosage forms.

Industry Trends
A highly fragmented industry, the Indian pharmaceutical industry is estimated to have

over 10,000 manufacturing units, as given by the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of

India. The organized sector accounts for just 5% of the industry with around 300 players, while a

huge 95% is in the unorganized sector. A large number of players in the unorganized segment

are small and medium enterprises and this segment contributes 35% of the industry’s turnover.
Bulk drug

The Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association (India) was formed in 1991 with Hyderabad

as its Head Quarters. This is an all India body representing all the Bulk Drug Manufacturers of

India. The Association works for the consolidation of gains of the industry and serves as a

catalyst between the government and the industry on the various issues for the growth of the

industry

Bulk drug manufacturing is largely concentrated in Andhra Pradesh, which accounts for

more than one-third of the country’s total bulk drug production, followed by Gujarat. The Indian

bulk drug industry has lately been gaining signify cant presence in the global market as foreign

and multinational companies are looking to sourcing APIs and intermediates from Indian

manufacturers. Factors favoring the industry are a vast resource of technical people, state of- the-

art manufacturing facilities, low cost and the advantage of the English language. As part of

government’s support to increase exports, duty free zones have been set up and several

manufacturers of bulk drugs have been shifting their facilities to these areas. As a result, the

diverse spread has now started getting consolidated and concentrated in certain regions across

the country.

Key Drivers for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Growing orientation towards Research and Development (R&D)
The introduction of product patent in India has brought some fundamental changes in

strategies of Indian pharmaceutical companies, with focus shifting more towards R&D.The

original Indian patent law, which recognized only process patent, gave Indian companies the

opportunity to produce products under patent in overseas markets, particularly regulated markets,

by adopting new processes. Consequently, companies were in advantageous position to produce

drugs through reverse engineering at relatively very low cost that helped the domestic industry to
grow faster during the initial stages of development. On the other hand, this discouraged

multinational companies from launching their new products in India, fearing duplication of their

new drug discovery through reverse engineering. As a result, MNCs’ market share declined from

70% prior to 1972 to 20% at present.

Growing exports
Exports have been the major growth enabler of the Indian pharmaceutical industry in

recent years. India exports pharmaceutical products, APIs and intermediates to more than 200

countries across the world. Traditionally, Russia, Germany, Nigeria and India’s neighboring

countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Middle East were the major markets for Indian

pharmaceutical exports. Most of these markets are not highly regulated and are considered to be

low-value markets.

Expanding presence in regulated market

Over the years, India has shown better regulatory awareness and superior technical skills,

which has enabled Indian companies to penetrate the high-value markets like the US and EU.

Exports of pharmaceutical products (finished products as classified under heading 30 of ITC-HS

code) to the US grew by an impressive 33% to Rs 23 bn and by a whopping 62% to Rs 35 bn to

the EU during FY04-FY06. Regulated markets, though difficult to penetrate due to stringent

regulations, are known to give better value and margin to exporters

Formulations

The administration of a medicine is a common but important clinical procedure. It is the

manner in which a medicine is administered that will determine to some extent whether or not

the patient gains any clinical benefit, and whether they suffer any adverse effect from their

medicines.

Routes of administration

There are various routes of administration available, each of which has associated

advantages and disadvantages. All the routes of drug administration need to be understood in

terms of their implications for the effectiveness of the drug therapy and the patient’s experience

of drug treatment.

Routes of administration

 Oral: Tablets, capsules, powders are taken internally.

 Topical: ointments, creams, liquids, aerosols that are applied on the skin

 Parenteral – Intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous

 Others: such as eye-drops, pessaries, surgical dressings etc.

 COMPANY PROFILE:

Natco Pharma Limited

NATCO PHARMA LIMITED was incorporated in Hyderabad in the year 1981 with an

initial investment of INR 3.3 million. With a modest beginning of operations as a single unit

with 20employees, NATCO today has five manufacturing facilities spread across India with

dedicated modern research laboratories, capabilities in New Drug Development, etc.

NATCO family currently consists of more than 2500 employees; we are consistently

ranked among fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in India. NATCO is well recognized

for its innovation in Pharmaceutical R&D.

NATCO is utilizing its collective professional experience to kick start its transformation into

a major player in the global pharmaceutical industry.We is acclaimed by our customers for our

Quality, Performance and Reliability. We are committed to the creation and maximization of

wealth for our shareholders.

Natco Pharma was promoted by V C Nannapaneni in the year 1981 as a private company to

be in the business of research, developing, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical

substances and finished dosage forms for Indian and International markets. The company began

its operations in 1984 in Andhra Pradesh.In the first year of its operations, it achieved a sales

figure of Rs 0.5 million. The company’s first product was Cardicap, which is an anti-anginal

drug. Since then, the company has introduced many dosage forms into the market. By 1985 it

had dosage forms in the cardiovascular, anti-cold, anti-asthmatic and antibiotic segments.
 The company was ranked 82nd in sales among Indian pharmaceutical companies in 1994.

Natco also has the credit of being one of the largest contract manufacturers in India. Some of the

well-known companies like Ranbaxy, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, John Wyeth, etc. get their

products manufactured by Natco.

Natco Pharma grew in size when three companies, Natco Parenterals, Dr Karanth Pharma

Labs and Natco Laboratories merged with it.Today the company, which began its operations as a

single unit with 20 employees, has four manufacturing facilities and employs around 1500

people. It has an on-line data for analysis and decision making. Consistently ranked among the

fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the country, Natco is utilizing its collective

experience to kick start its future plans as a global company.

COMPANY HISTORY - NATCO PHARMA LTD.

NATCO PHARMA LTD. was incorporated on 19th September, 1981 in Andhra Pradesh

as a Pvt. Ltd. Company as NATCO FINE PHARMACEUTICALS P. LTD. and became a

deemed Public Company with effect from 1st July, 1992 under Section 43A of the Act.

Subsequently, it changed its name to NATCO PHARMA LTD. on 18th February, 1993 and

received change of name certificate.The Company began operations in 1984 with an objective to

manufacture conventional and Timed Release Dosage forms of life savings drugs. The

company's factory is located 35km. away from Hyderabad on Bangalore Highway No. 7. to

manufacture a wide range of tablets, capsules, liquids and dry powders using automated

equipments Indigenisation of Microdialysis Cell technology for various dosage forms was taken

up as a challenge and Company had introduced Antihistaminic, Antianxiety, Antiasthmatic,

Cardiac Drugs into Indian M.rket for the first time in sustained action dosage forms.
 The major products manufactured by the company are as follows:

FLOCY (CIPROFLOXACIN HCI), NATCOCILLIN (AMPICILLIN), NATAMOX

(AMOXYCILLIN), TR PHYLLIN (THEOPHYLLINE), BETACAP TR

(PROPRANOLOL HCI), CARDICAP TR (ISOSORBIDE-Dl-NlTRATE), IBUBID TR

(IBUPROFEN), NACLO TR (DICLOFENAC SODIUM), CAMRELEASE TR

(DIAZEPAM), CEPIAM TR (CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE), POTRELEASE TR

(POTASSIUM CHLORIDE), COLDACT (PHENYL PROPANOLAMINE) HCI +

CHLORPHENlRAMINEMALEATE)

The Company holds the necessary licences issued by the Drug Control Authorities for the

manufacture of these drugs at its existing plant at Kothur, Mahaboobnagar. The turnover of the

unit increased progressively; the turnover which was at Rs. 730 lacs for the year 1989-90 has

grown to Rs. 3689.24 Lacs for the year 1993-94. Incorporated in Sep.'81 as Natco Fine

Pharmaceutical Ltd, it became a deemed public company with effect from Jul.'92 and in Feb.'93,

it changed its name to Natco Pharma (NPL). NPL began to manufacture conventional and time-

release dosage forms of life-saving drugs. NPL is a contract manufacturer for reputed companies

like Ranbaxy and Parke Davis. It has also obtained the coveted ISO 9002 certification, which

will boost exports. It has initiated registration proceedings (for its formulations) in over 20

countries. To channelise its operations in the US, NPL has formed a new subsidiary, Natco

Pharma, US. It has entered into research collaborations with Regional Research Laboratories,

Jammu, for keto-L-gluconic acid (a penultimate for iso-ascorbic acid), with the Centre for

Cellular & Molecular Biology for synthetic peptides and with the Central Leather Research

Institute for oral vaccines. The company has introduced drugs like diltiazem, mononitrate, etc, in

time-release form. Natco Laboratories, Natco Parenterals and Karanth Pharmaceuticals have
merged with the flagship company, NPL to capitalise on the opportunities in the post-GATT era,

to provide a large asset base and to increase high-technology capability. During 1995-96, NPL

has implemented the project for formulations in the US. As a part of its diversification plans, the

company is participating in the development of Krishnapatnam Industrial Port City Project,

Nellore District, in collaboration with ITOCHU, Japan; Flour Daniels, USA; and HAM,

Netherlands to create infrastructure. During 1996-97, the company entered into a agreement

whereby Ranbaxy Laboratories (RLL) acquires rights in marketing certain NPL's products in

Russia, Ukraine and other countries of CIS. Krishnapatnam Port Project has succeeded in

signinig up with the UK based Indo British Port Development Consortium to develop the project.

Natco is a minority participant in this project. The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the

time allowed for time closure of Krishnapatnam Port project by another 2 years. The project is

now proposed to be developed in 2 phases

1 V C Nannapaneni Chairman

3 V C Nannapaneni Managing Director

2 M Adinarayana Company Secretary

4 Nitin Jagannath Deshmukh Additional Director

5 G S Murthy Independent Director

6 B S Bajaj Independent Director

7 TV Rao Nominee Director - EXIM Bank

8 P Bhaskara Narayana Whole Time Director

9 AKS Bhujanga Rao Whole Time Director

10 Rajeev Nannapaneni Vice Chairman & Chief Executive officer

Date of Establishment 1981
Revenue 0 ( USD in Millions )
Market Cap 13518.6575866 ( Rs. in Millions )
Corporate Address Natco House,Road No 2,Banjara HillsHyderabad-500033,
Andhra Pradesh
www.natchopharma.co.in
Management Details Chairperson - V C Nannapaneni
MD - V C Nannapaneni
Directors - AKS Bhujanga Rao, B S Bajaj, Bhaskara
Narayana, C P Ravindranath, Durga Devi N, G S Murthy,
Jasti Samba Siva Rao, M Adinarayana, Mukul Sarkar,
Nitin Deshmukh, Nitin Jagannath Deshmukh, P Bhaskara
Narayana, Rajeev Nannapaneni, Rajeev Nannapanent, TV
Rao, V C Nannapaneni
Business Operation Pharmaceuticals & Drugs
Background Natco Pharma was promoted by V C Nannapaneni in the
year 1981 as a private company to be in the business of
research, developing, manufacturing and marketing of
pharmaceutical substances and finished dosage forms for
Indian and International markets. The company began its
operations in 1984 in Andhra Pradesh.

In the first year of its operations, it achieved a sales figure

of Rs 0.5 million. The company’s
Financials Total Income - Rs. 4451.906377 Million ( year ending
Mar 2012)
Net Profit - Rs. Million ( year ending Mar 2012)
Company Secretary M Adinarayana
Bankers
Auditors Brahmayya & Co
Business area of the company

Natco manufactures a comprehensive range of branded and generic dosage forms, bulk actives

and intermediates for both Indian as well as International markets.

The product range of the company includes:

 Diltiazem

 Omeprazole

 Lansoprazole

 Isosorbides

 Sumatriptan succinate

 Ondansetron

 Sertraline

 Granisetron

 Paroxetine

 Newer Quinolones and fourth genaration Cephalosorins

Certification / Recognition

 ISO 9002 certified dosage facility

 ISO-14001 certificate
Milestones

 Incorporated - 1981 for manufacture of pharmaceutical formulations.

 First full year in Operations - 1984 - sales Rs 0.5 million.

 Pioneered Timed Release, a delayed acting sustained release technology.

 Achieved a rare feat of introducing the largest array of timed release products based on

zero order release concept of micro dialysis cell technology.

 Started Parenteral Manufacturing facility at Nagarjunasagar, India - 1986.

 Acquired Dr Karanth Pharma Chemical Labs, a small bulk drug manufacturer, now

known as Natco Research Center.

 Established bulk drug and Intermediate facility at Mekaguda, India. This facility is TGA

approved, and certified for its environmental management systems (ISO-14001).

 State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities - cGMP, ISO 9002 certified dosage facility.

 A wide distribution network, Indian and international.

 Merged three of the group companies with the parent, Natco Pharma Limited - 1995.

 Granted US patent for its manufacturing process of Omeprazole.

Launched anti-cancer drug-Imatinib Mesylate 100 mg capsules under the brand name -

VEENAT, Process developed in-house.

 ABOUT PLANT

 Having well equipped solvent recovery plant and recovery solvents are being used

there by reducing the inventory.

 Environmental care is being taken by using the incineration and scrubbing

systems arresting the liberated gases in to the atmosphere.

 Automation system is provided so that when the incinerator is stopped the feeding

stops automatically. Stand by scrubbers are provided for the alternate arrangement to the

incinerator.

 Having well equipped power charging, weighing and filling systems to reduce

man handling in the final stages.

 Constantly striving to reduce the manufacturing cost of the products by reducing

the solvent losses and upgrading the systems.

COMPANY VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVE

VISION

A world class, innovation, Competitive and profitable Engineering Enterprise Providing total

business Solutions. “To be a top 20 global pharmaceutical company by 2020”

MISSION

To be the leading Engineering Enterprise providing Quality products System and services in

the field of Energy, Transportation, Industry, Infrastructure and other potential areas.
 VALUES

 Meeting commitments made to External and internal Labours.

 Faster learning, Creativity and Speed of response.

 Respect for Dignity and potential of individuals.

 Loyalty and Pride in the Company

 Zeal to Excel

 Integrity and fairness in all matters.

Quality

We are dedicated to achieving the highest levels of the quality in everything we do to delight

Labours, internal & external, every time.

Respect for the Individual

We uphold the self esteem and diginity of each other by creating an open culture conductive for

expression of views and ideas irrespective of the hierarchy.

Innovation & Continuous Learning

We create an environment of innovation and learning that fosters, in each one of us, a desire to

excel and willingness to experiment.

Collaboration & Teamwork

We seek opportunities to build relationships and leverages knowledge, expertise and resource to

create greater valve functions, business and locations.

Harmony & Social Responsibility

We take care to protect our natural environment and serve the communities in which we live and

work
 REVIEW OF LITERATURE:

Definition:
Organized efforts and procedures for identifying workplace hazards and reducing

accidents and exposure to harmful situations and substances. It also includes training of

personnel in accident prevention, accident response, emergency preparedness, and use of

protective clothing and equipment.

Due to rapid industrialization, industrial workers are exposed to several types of hazards

and accidents. Every year lakhs of workers are injured due to mechanical, chemical, electrical

and radiation hazards and it leads to partial or total disablement. So in recent years, greater

attention is given to health and safety due to pressure from government, trade unions, labour

laws and awareness of employers.

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health

Organization (WHO), health and safety at work is aimed at the promotion and maintenance of

the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations; the

prevention among workers of leaving work due to health problems caused by their working

conditions; the protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from factors

adverse to health; the placing and maintenance of the worker in an occupational environment

adapted to his or her physiological and psychological capabilities; and, to summarise, the

adaptation of work to the person and of each person to their job.

 The efficiency of workers depends to a great extends on the environment in which the

work. Work environment consists of all the factors, which act and react on the body and mind of

an employee. The primary aim is to create an environment, which ensures the greatest ease of

work and removes all causes of worries.

Occupational health and safety is a discipline with a broad scope involving many specialized

fields. In its broadest sense, it should aim at:

f) The promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social

well-being of workers in all occupations.

g) The prevention among workers of adverse effects on health caused by their working

conditions.

h) The protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from factors adverse

to health.

i) The placing and maintenance of workers in an occupational environment adapted to

physical and mental needs.

j) The adaptation of work to humans.

Successful occupational health and safety practice requires the collaboration and

participation of both employers and workers in health and safety programmes, and involves the

consideration of issues relating to occupational medicine, industrial hygiene, toxicology,

education, engineering safety, ergonomics, psychology, etc.Occupational health issues are often

given less attention than occupational safety issues because the former are generally more

difficult to confront. However, when health is addressed, so is safety, because a healthy

workplace is by definition also a safe workplace.

 Work plays a central role in people's lives, since most workers spend at least eight hours a

day in the workplace, whether it is on a plantation, in an office, factory, etc. Therefore, work

environments should be safe and healthy. Unfortunately some employers assume little

responsibility for the protection of workers' health and safety. In fact, some employers do not

even know that they have the moral and often legal responsibility to protect workers.

Health of the workers:

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the

absence of diseases. It’s a positive and dynamic concept which means something more than the

absence of illness.

Statutory provisions:
According to factories Act, 1948, the statutory provisions regarding the health of the

workers are stated in the sections 11 to 20. They are

Cleanliness (sec 11):
Every factory shall be kept clean by daily sweeping or washing the floors and workrooms

and by using disinfectants where every necessary. Walls, doors and windows shall be repainted

or varnished at least once in every 5 years.

Disposal of wastes and effluents (sec 12):

The waste materials produced from the manufacturing process must be effectively

disposed of wastes.

Ventilation and temperature (sec 13):

There must be provision for adequate ventilation for the circulation of fresh air. The

temperature must be kept at a comfortable level. Hot parts of machines must be separated and

insulated. The State Government may make rules for the keeping of thermometers in specified

places and the adoption of methods which will keep the temperature low.

Removal of Dust and fumes (sec 14):

If the manufacturing process used gives off injurious or offensive dust and steps must be

taken so that they are not inhaled or accumulated. The exhaust fumes of internal combustion

engines must be conducted outside the factory.

Artificial humidification (sec 15):

The water used for this purpose must be pure. The State Government can frame rules

regarding the process of humidification etc. The water used for humidification shall be taken

from a public supply or other source of drinking water and must be effectively purified before

use.
Overcrowding (sec 16):

There must be no overcrowding in a factory. In factories existing before the

commencement of the Act there must be at least 9.9 cubic meters of space per worker. For

factories built afterwards, there must be at least 4.2 cubic meters of space. The chief inspector of

factories can also prescribe the maximum number of workers who can work in each work room.

Lighting (sec 17):

Factories must be well lighted. Effective measures must be adopted to prevent glare or

formation of shadows which might cause eye strain.

Drinking water (sec 18):

Arrangements must be made to provide a sufficient supply of wholesome drinking water.

All supply points of such water must be marked “drinking water”.

No such points shall be within 20 ft. (or 7.5 meters) of any latrine, washing place etc.

Factories employing more than 250 workers must cool the water during the hot weather.

Toilet facilities (sec 19):

Every factory must provide sufficient number of latrines and urinals. There must be

separate provisions for male and female workers.

Latrines and urinals must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. In factories

employing more than 250 workers, they shall be of prescribed sanitary types.

Spittoons (sec 20):

A sufficient number of spittoons must be provided at convenient places, in a clean and

hygienic condition. The State Government may take rules regarding their number, location and

maintenance.
Safety of the workers:

Safety is a measures or techniques implemented to reduce the risk of injury, loss and

danger to persons, property or the environment in any facility or place involving the

manufacturing, producing and processing of goods or merchandise.

Statutory provisions:
According to factories Act, 1948, the statutory provisions regarding the safety of the

workers are stated in the sections 21 to 41. They are

Fencing of machinery (Sec 21):

In every factory, every dangerous part of any machinery, every moving part of a prime

mover and every flywheel connected to prime mover the head-race and tail-race of every water

wheel and water turbine, and every part of an electric generator, motor or rotary converter, every

part of transmission machinery, must be securely fenced by safeguards of substantial

construction.
Work on or near machinery in motion (Sec 22):
It is necessary to examine any part of the machinery while it is motion. The examination

and lubrication of the machinery, while in motion, should be carried out only by a specially-

trained adult worker wearing tight-fitting clothing.

Employment of young persons on Dangerous machines (Sec 23):

A young person should not be allowed to work at dangerous machines unless, has been

sufficiently instructed and received sufficient training.

Striking gear and devices for cutting off power (Sec 24):
In every factory, suitable striking gear or other efficient mechanical appliance has to be

provided, maintained and used to move driving belts.

Self-acting machines (Sec 25):

No travelling part of a self-acting machine in any factory and no material carried thereon

shall be allowed to run on its outward or inward traverse within a distance of 18 inches from any

fixed structure which is not a part of the machine, if a person is liable to pass over the space over

which it runs.

Casing of new machinery (Sec 26):

All machinery driven by power, every set-screw, bolt or key or any revolving shaft,

spindle, wheel or pinion, spur, worm and other toothed or friction-gearing has to be properly

encased or guarded in order to prevent danger to the workmen.

Prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton openers (Sec 27):
Women and child workers are prohibited to be employed in any part of a factory for

pressing cotton in which a cotton opener is at work.

 Hoists, lifts, lifting machines (Sec 28&29):

Lifting machines, chains, ropes and lifting tackles must be of good mechanical

construction, sound material and adequate strength and free from defects. They are to be properly

maintained and thoroughly examined by a competent person at least once in every 6 months.

Revolving machinery (Sec 30):

The maximum safe working peripheral speed of every grindstone or abrasive wheel shall

be permanently affixed. Safe working peripheral speed of every revolving vessel, cage, basket,

flywheel, pulley or disc has also to be ensured.

Pressure plant (Sec 31):

In any factory operation is carried on at a pressure above the atmospheric pressure,

effective arrangements shall be taken to ensure that the safe working pressure is not exceeded.

Floors, stairs and means of access (Sec 32):

In every factory all floors, steps, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of sound

construction and properly kept and maintained.

Pits, sumps, openings in floors (Sec 33):

Every fixed vessel, sump, tank, pit or opening in the ground or in a floor, which may be a

source of danger shall be either securely covered or securely fenced.

Excessive weights (Sec 34):

No person is to be employed in any factory to lift, carry or move any load so heavy as is

likely to cause him injury.

Protection of eyes (Sec 35):
The state government may require the provision of effective screens or suitable goggles if

the risk of injury to the eyes is caused from particles or fragments thrown off in the

manufacturing process or from exposure to excessive light.

Precautions against dangerous fumes (Sec 36):

In any factory, no person shall be allowed to enter any chamber, tank, vat, pipe, flue or

other confined space in which dangerous fumes are likely to be present to an extent involving

risks to persons.

Explosive or inflammable dust, gas (Sec 37):

All practicable measures have to be taken to prevent explosion by, effective enclosure of

plant and machinery, removal or prevention of the accumulation of dust, gas etc and exclusion or

effective enclosure of all possible sources of ignition.

Precaution in case of fire (Sec 38):

Every factory has to be provided with adequate means of escape in case of fire. Effective

and clearly audible means of giving warning in the case of fire have to be provided. A free

passage-way giving access to each means of escape in case of fire has to be maintained.

Power to require specifications of defective parts or tests of stability (Sec 39):

The factory inspector to serve on the manager of a factory to furnish specifications of

defective parts or he may order the manager to carry out tests as he may specify and to inform

him of the results.

Safety of buildings and machinery (Sec 40):
Every factory should adopt the measures to ensure the safety of the buildings and

machinery. The factory must employ the required safety officers according to the number of

workers working in the factory.

Power to make rules (Sec 41):

The state government has the power to make rules to supplement the provisions relating

to safety contained in the act.

Occupational accidents/disease:

Work-related accidents or diseases are very costly and can have many serious direct and
indirect effects on the lives of workers and their families. For workers some of the direct
costs of an injury or illness are:
a) the pain and suffering of the injury or illness;

b) the loss of income;

c) the possible loss of a job;

d) Health-care costs.
 It has been estimated that the indirect costs of an accident or illness can be four to ten times

greater than the direct costs, or even more. An occupational illness or accident can have so many

indirect costs to workers that it is often difficult to measure them. One of the most obvious

indirect costs is the human suffering caused to workers' families, which cannot be compensated

with money.

Identifying hazards in the workplace:

Use a variety
of sources for
information
about
potential or
existing
hazards in
your
workplace

Some occupational diseases have been recognized for many years, and affect workers in

different ways depending on the nature of the hazard, the route of exposure, the dose, etc. Some

well-known occupational diseases include:

 a) Asbestosis (caused by asbestos, which is common in insulation, automobile brake linings,

etc.)

b) Silicosis (caused by silica, which is common in mining, sandblasting, etc.)

c) Lead poisoning (caused by lead, which is common in battery plants, paint factories, etc.)

d) Noise-induced hearing loss (caused by noise, which is common in many workplaces,

including airports, and workplaces where noisy machines, such as presses or drills, etc.)

Importance of management commitment on health and safety:

A successful
health and
safety
programme
requires
strong
management
commitment
and worker
participation

In order to develop a successful health and safety programme, it is essential that there be

strong management commitment and strong worker participation in the effort to create and

maintain a safe and healthy workplace. An effective management addresses all work-related

hazards, not only those covered by government standards.

 All levels of management must make health and safety a priority. They must

communicate this by going out into the worksite to talk with workers about their concerns and to

observe work procedures and equipment. In each workplace, the lines of responsibility from top

to bottom need to be clear, and workers should know who is responsible for different health and

safety issues.

Importance of training:

Effective
training is
a key
component
of any
health and
safety
programme

Workers often experience work-related health problems and do not realize that the problems

are related to their work, particularly when an occupational disease, for example, is in the early

stages. Besides the other more obvious benefits of training, such as skills development, hazard

recognition, etc., a comprehensive training programme in each workplace will help workers to:

a) Recognize early signs/symptoms of any potential occupational diseases before they

become permanent conditions.

b) Assess their work environment.

c) Insist that management make changes before hazardous conditions can develop.
Health and safety programmes:
Effective workplace health and safety programmes can help to save the lives of workers by

reducing hazards and their consequences. Health and safety programmes also have positive

effects on both worker morale and productivity, which are important benefits. At the same time,

effective programmes can save employers a great deal of money. For all of the reasons given

below, it is crucial that employers, workers and unions are committed to health and safety.

a) Workplace hazards are controlled - at the source whenever possible.

b) Records of any exposure are maintained for many years.

c) Both workers and employers are informed about health and safety risks in the workplace.

d) There is an active and effective health and safety committee that includes both workers

and management.

e) Worker health and safety efforts are ongoing.

 HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES ADOPTED BY NATCO
PHARMA COMPANY LTD.
Since the beginning of this company it has set its footing during the course of growth

since its inception it is ever expanding gradually and along with its strength of the labour forces

also increase. To keep the moral and efficiency or high labour, the company is doing its best on

area provided on effort are being made to run them efficiently in the best interest of the workers.

HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES ADOPTED by NATCO PHARMA

COMPANY LTD, Nagarjuna Sagar is as follows:

HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES

1) Drinking water:

Section 41, In the preservation of health and comfort among the employees

abundant supply of pure water for drinking purpose must be given at important place.

The NATCO PHARMA Co. Ltd provided filtered water to all the workers. Water coolers

are installed in varies department of the industry.

2) Washing Facilities :-

Section 42 provides that in every factory adequate and suitable facilities

separately and adequately screened for male and female workers for washing shall be

provided and maintained for the use of the workers therein. The NATCO PHARMA Co.

Ltd provides this facility to all the workers.

3) Facilities for storing and drying clothing :-

Section 43 provides that the state government may make rules requiring

the provision therein of suitable places for keeping clothing not worn during working

hours. The NATCO PHARMA Co. Ltd provide this facility to all the workers
4) Provide High Quality Masks :-

According to section 44 in every factory shall be provided and maintained so as to

readily accessible during all working hours’ Masks. The NATCO PHARMA Co. Ltd

provides High Quality Masks to all the workers.

5) First-aid appliances :-

According to section 45 in every factory shall be provided and

maintained so as to readily accessible during all working hours’ first-aid boxes. The

NATCO PHARMA Co. Ltd provides first aid-appliance to all the workers.

6) Shelters ,Rest rooms and lunch rooms (Section 47) :

Rest room plays an important role during working hours. Good lighting and ventilation is

necessary in the rest room. Rest room should clean. The company provided big rest room

for the workers where they can take rest during rest time.

7) Cleanliness (sec 11):

NATCO PHARMA Co. Ltd shall be kept clean by daily sweeping or washing the floors

and workrooms and by using disinfectants where very necessary. Walls, doors and

windows shall be repainted or varnished at least once in every 5 years.

8) Fencing of machinery (Sec 21):

In NATCO PHARMA Co. Ltd, every dangerous part of any machinery, every moving

part of a prime mover and every flywheel connected to prime mover the head-race and

tail-race of every water wheel and water turbine

9) Medical Facilites :

NATCO PHARMA limited provided medical facilities to worker. There is

medical checkup of workers. Doctors are visited to the company two times in week and

gives medicines to employee.

10) Provide Protective equipment :-

According to section 44 in every factory shall be provided and maintained so as to

readily accessible during all working hours’ Protective equipment. The NATCO

PHARMA Co. Ltd provides High Quality Protective equipment to all the workers.

11) Lighting (sec 17):

NATCO PHARMA Co. Ltd Factories must be well lighted. Effective measures must be

adopted to prevent glare or formation of shadows which might cause eye strain.

12) Labour Safety Officer :

In a NATCO PHARMA Company there is one welfare officer appointed for

500 or more workers. In a company wherein 500 or more workers are ordinarily

employed, at least one welfare officer must be appointed.

13) Training and Health & safety programme:

The NATCO PHARMA Co. Ltd. gives training programmed to all trainee workers for their

better productivity. The company takes care of the safety of the workers. The company

should give mask, apron, and scarf to each and every worker for their safety.
 DATA & DATA ANALYSIS INTERPRETATION:

 PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS:
 What is the age of the workers?
(a) Below 25 (b) 26-30 (c) 31-35 (d) 36-40 (e) Above 40

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Below 25 - -

B 26 - 30 36 27

C 31 – 35 72 53

D 36 – 40 27 20

E Above 40 - -

Total 135 100

Figure showing the age of the respondents

53
P
E 60
R 50
40 27
C 20
E E 30
N 20
T 10 0 0
A 0
G Below 25 26 - 30 31 – 35 36 – 40 Above 40
AGE

INFERENCE:
In the survey, more than one-fifth of the respondents are comes under the age limit of

26 – 30 years and nearly three-fifth of the respondents are having the age limit of 31 – 35 years

and the remaining one-fifth respondents falls between the age limit of 36 – 40 years. There are

no respondents having the age limit, Below 25 and Above 40 in the survey.
  What is the Experience (in years) of the Workers?

(a) Below 5 (b) 6-10 (c) 11-15 (d) 16-20 (e) Above 20

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Below 5 - -

B 6 - 10 58 43

C 11 – 15 63 47

D 16 – 20 14 10

E Above 20 - -

Total 135 100

Figure showing the experience (in years) of the respondents

43 47
P 50
E 45
R 40
C 35
E 30
N 25
T 20
A 15 10
G 10 0 0
E 5
0
Below 5 6 - 10 11 – 15 16 – 20 Above 20
EXPERIENCE

INFERENCE:
In the survey, more than two-fifth of the respondents are having the experience of 6 – 10

years and nearly three-fifth of the respondents are having the experience of 11 – 15 years and the

remaining some respondents are having experience of 16 – 20 years. There are no respondents

having the experience, Below 5 and Above 20 in the survey.

 1) Are you aware of the health and safety measures adopted in the company?

(a) Yes (b) No

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A YES 86 64

B NO 49 36

Total 135 100

health and safety measures

70

60

50

40 health and safety measures

30

20

10

0
YES NO

INFERENCE:
In the survey, only one-third of the respondents say that they have effective arrangements

for communicating health and safety matters but nearly two-third of the respondents says that

they have no effective arrangements for communicating health and safety matters in the

company.
 2) Does the company provide medical facility to the workers?

(a) Yes (b) No

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A YES 90 66

B NO 45 34

Total 135 100

medical facility

70

60

50

40 medical facility

30

20

10

0
YES NO

INFERENCE:
In the survey, more than half of the respondents say that the company is providing

medical facilities to the workers but less than half of the respondents respond the company is not

providing any medical facilities to the workers.

 3) Have you attended any health and safety training in your company?

(a) Yes (b) No

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A YES 72 53

B NO 63 47

Total 135 100

Figure showing the health and safety training

HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING

47 53

YES
NO

INFERENCE:
In the survey, more than half of the respondents respond that they attended the health and

safety training programme conducted in the company but less than half of the respondents says

that they are not attended any health and safety training programme conducted in the company.
 4) How frequent training is offered in the company?

(a) Once in 5 year (b) once in 3 year (c) yearly once (d) Monthly (e) Rarely

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Once in 5 year 32 24

B Once in 3 year 76 56

C Yearly once 27 20

D Monthly - -

E Rarely - -

Total 135 100

Figure showing the frequency of training offered

TRAINING OFFERED

20
24
0

Once in 5 year
Once in 3 year
Yearly once
Monthly
Rarely

56

INFERENCE:
In the survey, more than one-fifth of the respondents say that the training is offered once

in 5 years and nearly three-fifth of the respondents respond that the training is offered once in 3

years and the remaining one-fifth respondents says that the training is offered yearly once. No

respondents say that the training is offered monthly or rarely.

 5) Does the company provide pure drinking water facility for worker health?

(a) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Often (d) Rarely (e) Not at all

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Always 67 50

B Sometimes 14 10

C Often 45 33

D Rarely 9 7

E Not at all - -

Total 135 100

pure drinking water facility

50

40

30
pure drinking water facility
20

10

0
Always Sometimes Often Rarely

INFERENCE:
In the survey, More than one-fifth of the respondents say that always they have proper

drinking water and half of the respondents respond that sometimes they have proper drinking

water and more than one-fifth respondents says often they have proper drinking water and some

of the respondents says rarely they have proper drinking water facility inside the work place.
 6) How often the company provide health checkup for workers?

(a) Yearly (b) Half yearly (c) Quarterly (d) Monthly (e) Rarely

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Yearly - -

B Half yearly 32 24

C Quarterly 94 69

D Monthly 9 7

E Rarely - -

Total 135 100

Figure showing the health checkup for workers

HEALTH CHECK UP
7 0
24
Yearly
Half yearly
Quarterly
Monthly
Rarely

69

INFERENCE:
In the survey, more than one-fifth of the respondents say that the company provides

health check-up half yearly and more than three-fifth of the respondents respond that the

company provides health check-up quarterly and less than one-fifth respondents says that the

company provides health check-up monthly. No respondents say that the health check-up was

provided yearly or rarely.

 7) Are the machines maintained properly?

(a) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Often (d) Rarely (e) Not at all

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Always 63 47

B Sometimes 54 40

C Often 4 3

D Rarely 14 10

E Not at all - -

Total 135 100

pure drinking water facility

50

40

30
pure drinking water facility
20

10

0
Always Sometimes Often Rarely

INFERENCE:
In the survey, more than respondents say that always they are maintaining the machines

properly and two-fifth of the respondents respond that sometimes they are maintaining the

machines properly and more than two-fifth respondents says often they are maintaining the

machines properly and less than one-fifth of the respondents says rarely they are maintaining the

machines properly.
 8) How often the accidents happen in the company?

(a) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Often (d) Rarely (e) Not at all

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Always 4 3

B Sometimes 23 17

C Often 81 60

D Rarely 27 20

E Not at all - -

Total 135 100

Figure showing the accidents happened

Not at all 0
A
C
Rarely 20
C
I
D Often 60
E
N
Sometimes 17
T
S
Always 3

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
PERCENTAGE

INFERENCE:
In the survey, only very few respondents say that always the accidents are happened and

less than one-fifth of the respondents respond that sometimes the accidents are happened and

three-fifth respondents says often the accidents are happened and one-fifth of the respondents

says rarely the accidents are happened.

 9) Does the company providing the safety requirements for work?

(a) Yes (b) No

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A YES 99 73

B NO 36 27

Total 135 100

Figure showing the company providing safety requirements

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

27

YES
NO

73

INFERENCE:
In the survey, nearly four-fifth of the respondents say that the company is providing

safety requirements for work and more than one-fifth of the respondents only respond that the

company is not providing any safety requirements for work.

 10) Whether safety committee formed in the company?

(a) Yes (b) No

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A YES 41 31

B NO 94 69

Total 135 100

Figure showing the safety committee formed

SAFETY COMMITTEE

31

YES
NO

69

INFERENCE:
In the survey, nearly two-fifth of the respondents respond that the safety committee is

formed in the company but more than three-fifth of the respondents say that the safety committee

is not formed in the company.

 11) What are the safety inspections are held in your company?

(a) Yearly (b) Monthly (c) Weekly (d) Daily (e) Rarely

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Yearly 27 20

B Monthly 90 67

C Weekly 18 13

D Daily - -

E Rarely - -

Total 135 100

Figure showing the safety inspections held in the company

67
70
P
E 60
R
50
C
E 40
N
30 20
T
A 13
20
G 0 0
E 10
0
Yearly Monthly Weekly Daily Rarely
SAFETY INSPECTIONS

INFERENCE:
In the survey, one-fifth of the respondents say that the safety inspections are held yearly

once and more than three-fifth of the respondents respond that the safety inspections are held

monthly once and less than one-fifth respondents says that the safety inspections are held weekly

once. No respondents say that the safety inspections are held daily or rarely in the company.
 12) What is the satisfactory level of the health and safety measures taken in the company?

(a) Very much satisfied (b) Satisfied (c) Neutral (d) Dissatisfied (e) Highly dissatisfied

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Very much satisfied - -

B Satisfied 117 87

C Neutral 18 13

D Dissatisfied - -

E Highly dissatisfied - -

Total 135 100

Figure showing the satisfactory level of workers towards health and safety measures

87
P 100
E 80
R
60
C
40 13
E E
N 20 0 0 0
T 0
A Very much Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Highly
G satisfied dissatisfied
SATISFACTION LEVEL

INFERENCE:
In the survey, more than four-fifth of the respondents say that they are simply satisfied

with the health and safety measures adopted in the company and less than one-fifth of the

respondents say that they have no idea about the satisfaction level from health and safety

measures. No respondents are very much satisfied and dissatisfied with the health and safety

measures adopted in the company.

 13) What is the role of management in implementing health and safety?

(a) Excellent (b) Best (c) Better (d) Good (e) poor

S NO RANGE NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE %

A Excellent - -

B Best 54 40

C Better 67 50

D Good 14 10

E Poor - -

Total 135 100

Figure showing the role of management in implementing health and safety

50
50
P 40
45
E
40
R
35
C
30
E
25
N
20
T 10
15
A
10
G 0 0
5
E
0
Excellent Best Better Good Poor
ROLE OF MANAGEMENT

INFERENCE:
In the survey, two-fifth of the respondents say that the role of management in
implementing health and safety is best and more than two-fifth of the respondents say that the
role of management is better and less than one-fifth of the respondents respond that the role of
management in implementing health and safety is good. No respondents say that the role of
management in implementing health and safety is excellent or poor.
15. Does the company provide mask to the workers.

a.) Yes b.) No

TABLE:

S.no mask to the workers No. of respondents Percentage

1 Yes 121 90%

2 No 14 10%

Total 135 100

GRAPH:

RESPONDENTS

30%

YES
70% NO

INTERPRETATION:

From the above table it is inferred that 90% of respondents are provide mask to the

workers and 10% of respondents are not getting.

 FINDINGS:

 53% of the respondents are having the age limit of 31 – 35 years and 27% of the
respondents are comes under the age limit of 26 – 30 years and 20% of the respondents
are falls between the age limit of 36 – 40 years.
 47% of the respondents are having the experience of 11 – 15 years and 43% of the
respondents are having the experience of 6 – 10 years and only 10% of the respondents
are having the experience of 16 – 20 years.
 53% of the respondents respond that they are not aware of the health and safety measures
and only 47% of the respondents are aware of the health and safety measures.
 64% of the respondents say that they have no effective arrangements for communicating
health and safety matters; only 36% agrees that they have effective arrangements for
communicating health and safety matters.
 53% of the respondents say that the company is providing medical facilities but 47% of
the respondents respond that the company is not providing medical facilities to the
workers.
 53% of the respondents respond that they attended the health and safety training
programme but 47% of the respondents says that they are not attended any health and
safety training programme conducted in the company.
 56% of the respondents respond that the training is offered once in 3 years and 24% of
the respondents respond that the training is offered once in 5 years and 20% of the
respondents say that the training is offered yearly once.
 50% of the respondents respond that sometimes they have proper drinking water and 33%
of the respondents says often they have proper drinking water and 10% of the
respondents say that always they have proper drinking water and 7% of the respondents
says rarely they have proper drinking water facility inside the work place.
 53% of the respondents says often they have stress and 33% of the respondents respond
that sometimes they have stress and 7% of the respondents say that always they have
stress and only 7% of the respondents says rarely they have stress towards work.
 69% of the respondents respond that the company provides health check-up quarterly and
24% of the respondents say that the company provides health check-up half yearly and
7% of the respondents say that the company provides health check-up monthly.
 47% of the respondents says often they are maintaining the machines properly and 40%
of the respondents respond that sometimes they are maintaining the machines properly
and only 10% of the respondents says rarely they are maintaining the machines properly
and 3% of the respondents say that always they are maintaining the machines properly.
 60% of the respondents say often the accidents are happened and 20% of the respondents
say rarely the accidents are happened and 17% of the respondents respond that sometimes
the accidents are happened and only 3% of the respondents say that always the accidents
are happened.
 47% of the respondents ranked electric shocks are happened and 37% of the respondents
ranked finger injuries are occurred and 13% of the respondents ranked fire accidents are
happened and only 3% of the respondents ranked fallen from height are occurred.
 73% of the respondents say that the company is providing safety requirements for work
but 27% of the respondents respond that the company is not providing any safety
requirements for work.
 69% of the respondents say that the safety committee is not formed in the company and
only 31% of the respondents respond that the safety committee is formed in the company.
 67% of the respondents respond that the safety inspections are held monthly once and
20% of the respondents say that the safety inspections are held yearly once and 13% of
the respondents say that the safety inspections are held weekly once.
 87% of the respondents say that they are simply satisfied with the health and safety
measures and 13% of the respondents say that they have no idea about the satisfaction
level from health and safety measures.
 50% of the respondents say that the role of management is better and 40% of the
respondents say that the role of management is best and 10% of the respondents respond
that the role of management in implementing health and safety is good.
 SUGGESTIONS:

 The company has to create the awareness for the workers regarding health and safety.

 They have to provide effective arrangements to the workers for communicating their

health and safety matters.

 It is better to provide frequent health and safety training, atleast once in a year.

 The company has to provide enough drinking water facility available at all the time.

 The management has to take necessary steps to reduce the stress level of the workers.

 Orientation programmes can be conducted to make the workers to feel that their work

environment is safe to work.

 Proper training has to be given to the workers to avoid frequent accidents.

 Meditation practices can be given to avoid electric shocks, finger injuries etc. due to lack

of concentration.

 Safety committee has to be formed to monitor the health and safety issues.

 The company has to conduct the regular inspections to ensure higher level of safety in the

workplace.

 Cordial relationship has to be maintained between the management and the workers to

implement the health and safety policies and measures in a smooth manner.
 CONCLUSION:

It is revealed from the study that, the health and safety measures adopted in Natco

Pharma ltd, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Hydrabad are provided to the workers according to the

provisions of the factories act. It reveals that the awareness of the workers about health and

safety in the workplace is inadequate. Also repeated accidents like electric shocks, finger injuries

are occurred in the workplace. Suitable ideas were suggested to avoid those accidents and to

improve the health and safety measures. The role of management in implementing health and

safety in the organization is very effective. Most of the workers were satisfied with the health

and safety measures adopted in the company. If the company implements effective disciplinary

procedures; it will help the company to go with their policies and also to maintain health and

safety in the organization.

 QUESTIONNAIRE:

14) Name (Optional) :

15) Age

(b) Below 25 (b) 26-30 (c) 31-35 (d) 36-40 (e) Above 40

16) Experience (in years)

(b) Below 5 (b) 6-10 (c) 11-15 (d) 16-20 (e) Above 20

17) Are you aware of the health and safety measures adopted in the company?

(b) Yes (b) No

18) Does the company provide medical facility to the workers?

(b) Yes (b) No

19) Have you attended any health and safety training in your company?

(b) Yes (b) No

20) How frequent training is offered in the company?

(b) Once in 5 year (b) once in 3 year (c) yearly once (d) Monthly (e) Rarely

21) Do you have proper drinking water facility inside your work place?

(a) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Often (d) Rarely (e) Not at all
22) Do you have any stress towards work?

(a) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Often (d) Rarely (e) Not at all

23) How often the company provide health checkup for workers?

(b) Yearly (b) Half yearly (c) Quarterly (d) Monthly (e) Rarely

24) Are the machines maintained properly?

(a) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Often (d) Rarely (e) Not at all

25) How often the accidents happen?

(b) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Often (d) Rarely (e) Not at all

26) Are they providing the safety requirements for work?

(b) Yes (b) No

27) Whether safety committee formed in the company?

(b) Yes (b) No

28) How often the safety inspections are held in your company?

(b) Yearly (b) Monthly (c) Weekly (d) Daily (e) Rarely

29) Satisfactory level of the health and safety measures taken in the company?

(b) Very much satisfied (b) Satisfied (c) Neutral (d) Dissatisfied (e) Highly dissatisfied

30) The role of management in implementing health and safety?

(b) Excellent (b) Best (c) Better (d) Good (e) poor
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2 K.Ashwathappa 1997 Human Resource
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Management Hill Publishing
Co. Ltd.
3 Company Khanan Bharti Nagpur WCL Coal
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