Health and Safety at Tata Projects
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS)
We adhere to an ISO 45001:2018 certified Occupational
Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), covering
all on-roll employees, off-roll employees and sub-contractor
workers across our project sites, offices and manufacturing
facilities. Its scope includes Design, Engineering, Procurement,
Construction, Commissioning, Operation, and Repair and
Maintenance of infrastructure projects (including metro
projects), along with manufacturing of steel structures.
Policy and Governance
Our OHSE policy underlines our commitment to a safe
and healthy workplace through strict compliance, periodic
risk assessments, structured training, enforcement of PPE
usage, emergency preparedness and robust vendor safety
standards. Governance frameworks are supported by monthly
Safety Committee meetings at applicable project sites, with
50% worker representation. Their roles, responsibilities and
decision-making authorities are defined at the project level.
92%
Projects had Zero LTIs
62,997# (100%)
Workers Covered under Occupational
Health and Safety Management System
184.15 Million
Accident-free Work Hours for
Top Projects
#Covers all employees – on-roll and off-roll, frontline workers, sub-contractors across project sites, offices, manufacturing facilities.
Worker Participation
and Engagement
Worker consultation and participation are integral to our
OHSMS. Engagement initiatives such as monthly rewards and
recognition, mass safety campaigns, and daily task briefings
help gather worker feedback. These channels encourage
open dialogue and contribute to building a safety-first culture.
Additionally 50% of Safety Committee members include
representatives from workers. Their responsibilities, meeting
frequency and decision-making authority are defined in the
project level processes.
Training and Health Services
Our training process begins with ‘Training Need Identification’,
followed by the development of project‑specific training
calendars. These are tracked digitally each month to ensure
timely delivery. Construction medical officers are deployed
at project sites as per legal norms, and weekly doctor visits
are arranged at office locations. We also support health and
wellness through recreational facilities at labour camps and
regular health awareness sessions for workers.
Hazard Identification and Risk Management
A structured ‘Hazard Identification and Risk Management’
process is in place for both routine and non-routine
activities. Hazards are assessed using a risk matrix and
mitigation measures are implemented based on the
hierarchy of controls. This process is reviewed biannually
by a cross-functional team, with digital tracking of
performance parameters for continuous improvement.
Key Risk Trends and Focused Risk
Reduction Initiatives
Analysis of high-consequence injuries during the reporting
period identified ‘Damaged equipment’ as the leading
cause, following ‘Overhead electrical lines’ in FY2024.
In response, we initiated ‘Focused Risk Reduction
Programme (RRP-3)’ focused on fleet and equipment
safety. Other proactive initiatives include:
- Training, Assessment and Certification Programme
(RRP-2) with the British Safety Council for permit
approvers working at height and lifting operations
- Revision of the Zero Tolerance rule (ZeTo 2.0)
- Identification and Closure of Potential Severe Events
- Target-based Reporting and timely closure of
observations and near misses
- Use of the Safety Risk Index (SRI) as a predictive risk
management tool
- Regular Communication of Incident Learnings and
Safety Messages from Leadership
Observation and Near Miss Reporting
Tata Projects encourages all workers, including
sub‑contractor staff, to report observations and near
misses. Employees report through a digital platform, while
subcontractor workers report through their supervisors.
The OHSE Policy protects workers from reprisal and
empowers them to stop work or intervene in unsafe
situations. Consistent reporters are recognised and
rewarded to promote a proactive safety culture.
Incident Management and
Digital Enablement
Our ‘Incident Management’ framework defines clear
reporting timelines, investigation protocols and team
structures. Corrective actions are tracked using digital
tools, with large volumes of incident data analysed using
Power BI dashboards. These insights support targeted
improvements and risk minimisation strategies across all
levels of the organisation.
Hazard Identification
and Risk Assessment
Our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is deeply integrated
with Safety and Health (S&H) requirements for comprehensive
risk identification, assessment and mitigation, underpinned by
processes like the Hazard and Effect Management Process
and HSE Communication Process. Our multidisciplinary Risk
Assessment (RA) team conducts thorough evaluations across
all operational units, rating risks through a standardised matrix
and documenting them in a HIRA/Aspect Register. Control
measures are communicated via Toolbox or HIRA talks before
work, ensuring S&H integration into daily operations.
Incident Reporting and Investigation
Incident reporting and investigation at Tata Projects is
categorised into six types based on severity and is managed
by a standardised process with specific timelines. A dedicated
investigation team, led by the corporate or BU HSE Head,
thoroughly investigates incidents, identifying root causes and
outlining Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). These
CAPAs are promptly implemented by the RCM, updating
procedures and HIRA processes as required. Learnings
from incidents, especially High Potential Incidents (HiPos)
or Potential Severe Events (PSEs), are communicated and
tracked via our Incident Action Tracker and digital tool. This
systematic approach underscores our commitment to a safe
working environment and continuous improvement through
robust incident response.
