Occupational Health

Heath, Safety & Environment: The three pillars to ensure safe communities and happy stakeholders.

IndianOil is committed to be a leader in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Protection by conducting its business with utmost emphasis on safety of its people, processes, and well-being of the communities and stakeholders.

At IndianOil, we believe that it is possible to fuel the energy needs of the Nation while also protecting people and the environment. We are committed to conducting business in a manner that is compatible with the environmental and economic needs of the communities in which we operate, and that protects the safety and health of our employees, those involved with our operations, our customers and the public.

As India’s leading oil & gas corporate, IndianOil remains steadfast in its commitment to excellence in Health, Safety, and Environmental (H,S&E) performance. IndianOil is the first and only PSU to win the ‘Global Healthy Workplace Award (GHWA) in 2021’ under Large employer category. The GHWA is based on WHO Healthy workplace model, and is testament to IndianOil commitment for enriching the quality of life of its employees, customers and the community at large.

Occupational Health At IndianOil

At IndianOil, people are central to our existence and we remain committed to their well-being and prosperity. All occupational health programmes are designed with a an eye to ensure to improve the health status, well-being and productivity of employees by creating a workplace environment that actively and consistently reinforces, promotes and supports healthy behaviours.

The main three objectives of occupational health programmes at IndianOil are:

• Maintenance and promotion of employees health,
• Improvement of working environment and work to become conducive to safety and health of employees, and
• Development of healthy workplaces which supports health and safety at work and promotes positive social climate to enhance the productivity of the employees.

All our refineries and major installations have a fully equipped ‘Occupational Health Centre’ meeting the statutory requirement to take care of employees health and protect them from work related hazards and risks. IndianOil Doctors and paramedics are specially trained to monitor the health of employees working in hazardous areas vis-à-vis with the chemicals being handled. The healthcare personnel regularly interact with shopfloor managers and staff. Various media of communication such as house journals, posters, films, etc. are extensively used for creating awareness regarding occupational hazards and its mitigation measures.

In addition, personnel working in hazardous areas are subjected to pre-placement medical examination and periodic medical examination to study the effect of occupational hazards. In the era of Industry 4.0, embracing the new age of digital technology IndianOil has digitalized occupational health data by developing an in-house OHS (Occupational Health Services) portal. This new portal provides dependable analytics, real-time monitoring, and reliable information for creating effective and efficient processes to heighten overall workforce safety and reduce occupational risks.

To facilitate effective implementation of occupational health policies and practices, IndianOil developed an ‘Occupational Health & Wellness Index’. Periodic evaluation of Occupational Health & Wellness Index has lead to improved delivery and better professional quality of Occupational Health Services.

In-house compilation and publication of six health manuals as an attempt to create awareness about key issues on prevention of work related stress, happiness & well-being, home remedies, physical health and prevention of lifestyle disorders with the help of balance nutrition:-

• “Managing Stress and Health at Workplace”
• "Guidelines on Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition and Occupational Health"
• “An Introduction to Happiness & Well-being”
• “Home remedies for common ailments”
• “Medical ready reckoner for employees joining IndianOil Corporation”
• “Guidelines on Fatigue prevention in the workplace”

A Corporate Occupational Health Manual containing policies, procedures and standard formats is also developed and is being periodically reviewed, for strengthening and uniform working of Occupational Health services across the Corporation.

To provide psychosocial support to the employees, IndianOil started an employee assistance program named ‘Paramarsh’. Under this initiative, emotional wellness workshops are periodically conducted by leading psychiatrists & clinical psychologists for the employees and their families. The program aims to help, support, and enhance the mental and psychosocial wellbeing of the employees.

Various theme-based preventive health programmes are regularly being organized to protect the health of the employees. Some of these flagship programmes include:

• Workshops on management of food safety, health & hygiene for Administration /HR Officers and Hygiene Index of canteens and guest houses.
• Workshops on work-life balance, stress management, emotional well-being, and happiness under Project Happiness and Wellbeing.
• Workshops on work-life balance, stress management, emotional well-being, and happiness under Project Happiness and Wellbeing.
• Eye-check up and health check-up of tank truck crew during Safe driving campaigns.
• Workshops on creating awareness between tank truck crew regarding menace of alcoholism during No alcohol campaigns etc.

IndianOil also leveraged its digital e-learning platform for creating awareness and providing necessary training to the remotest employees by developing various e-learning modules on occupational health, healthy life-style & nutrition.

All refineries are ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) and ISO 14064: 2006 (standards for Sustainable development) certified.