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salary amounting to Rs 51 lakh. We believe in
Government of India’s effort, which has emphasized
that funds will be used for combating, containment
and relief efforts against the coronavirus outbreak
and similar pandemic like situations in the future.

Social Support to underprivileged impacted by
COVID- 19

Making a meaningful difference to people’s lives has
been one of the cornerstone of company’s values. As a
socially responsible corporate, we have taken several • Operation of Machines and Equipments: The
initiatives to cater to the needs of people who are machine body operator’s cabin of all Machines
worst-affected by coronavirus and the subsequent / Equipments being used at sites is disinfected
lockdown. Our people have come forward and before use. The handheld tools, small machines
provided food packets to migrant labourers, dry and knobs of equipment are cleaned properly and
food items were distributed to workers and labours if permitted as per Owner’s Manuals these items
and arrangements were made to provide lunch and are sanitized before use.
dinners to labours at various project sites. • Laboratory Staff: All Laboratory Equipments, tool
and tackles used in Laboratory shall be disinfected.
SOP for ensuring safety of work force
• Worksites: The worksites are disinfected before
Ircon International Ltd. is an organization, where starting the works. The workers are engaged such
Human Resource are its primary assets, thus, timely a way that while working the social distance of 6
and prompt action was taken to prevent its spread. feet is maintained. To keep social distancing, the
The task force was constituted at Head Quarter staff may be engaged in different shifts or work
and at Projects for coordination and monitoring of shall be carried out at more than one front, as
safety protocols. Standard operating procedure was practical.
formulated to be followed at Corporate, Project & • Handling of construction material: Mechanised
Sub Offices and Project Sites including Construction handling of materials has been adapted to the
Material Testing Laboratories and all other premises. extent possible. All lifting machines (cabins and
body), tool and tackles (like slings, D-shackles
As far as possible, usage of public transport (train, etc.) are disinfected before use.
metro, bus, sharing auto) should be avoided and • Incoming material are disinfected using approved
use of self transport is highly recommended. In case
of Company bus used at sites for mobilisation of
workers to site, capacity to be reduced to 50% and
norms of social distancing to be maintained while
boarding and de-boarding.

Taking steps for business continuity
As per relaxation in lockdown norms, IRCON has
started work at its various project sites in staggered
manner by implementing strict safety measures. We
have implemented following protocols at our work
sites.

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