BKT Bhuj plant achieves five-star grading in British Safety Council occupational health and safety audit.
Commitment to Best Practices and Employee Wellbeing at BKT Bhuj Plant
BKT has completed a best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council, demonstrating its commitment towards the continual improvement of its health and safety management systems and associated arrangements.
Auditors conducted a comprehensive, quantified, and robust evaluation of the India-based tyre manufacturer’s health and safety policies and practices. They reviewed documents, interviewed senior management, employees, and key stakeholders, and sampled operational activities.
Fifty Component Elements Measured and Reviewed
The audit measured performance against key health and safety management best practice indicators. As a next step, the auditors conducted a detailed review of over fifty component elements.
The British Safety Council conducted the audit and, as a result, awarded the BKT Bhuj plant a five-star rating. Notably, this achievement reflects its status as a best practice organisation.
Mike Robinson, CEO of the British Safety Council, said, “The award of a five-star grading following our occupational best practice Health and Safety Audit is an outstanding achievement and is reflective of a proactive organisation which is committed to continual improvement in its health and safety arrangements, managing risks to workers’ health, safety and wellbeing.”
Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director of BKT, said, “We are extremely proud to have been awarded the prestigious five-star rating by the British Safety Council. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe, secure, and people-focused working environment.”
“Health and safety are fundamental values at BKT and form an essential part of our corporate culture and long-term strategy.”
