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within 160 mm of the sensor, which registers designed and manufactured completely in-house
the request in the existing control panel. The by Tiruchirappalli unit with available resources.
modification in the machine is a simple and easy
solution which snugly fits in the existing location Preventive Measures (for the Organisation
and Employees)
without impairing the aesthetics of the elevator.
• The Tiruchirappalli unit has also developed a For Employees
compact, portable, battery-operated, Automatic Continuing with the concerted efforts of the nation
Hand-Sanitiser. The system senses the user’s to fight COVID-19, preventive measures are in place
hands and operates automatically without at all BHEL units and offices. Strict social distancing
physical contact making it extremely safe in the is being practiced across offices by the employees
current scenario. With a five litre tank to store working under the essential services category.
the sanitiser, the system has a level indicator that Thorough sanitisation drives are being conducted
shows the exact volume of liquid available for use. as precautionary measures by units, not only in
A photoelectric sensor provided at the opening the factories and office buildings, but also entire
senses the physical presence of the hands. The township premises including hospitals, schools,
entire system operates on 12V DC which is shops/markets and banks/ATM areas. Monitoring
supplied from a general purpose battery thus, and sanitising of vehicles is also being done at the
making it conveniently portable and deployable. single entry points and exit gates. Masks, gloves and
• Tiruchirappalli unit has also developed a hands- sanitisers are being provided to employees. All these
free Sanitiser Dispensing Machine with an efforts are directed towards keeping the employees
innovative design to promote hygienic hand and their families safe during this pandemic.
sanitising as part of its initiatives to contribute
to the nation’s effort to contain COVID-19. The For Organisation
portable mechanical device allows the user to BHEL is making a collective effort to maintain
easily operate the dispenser by simply pressing on business continuity and ensure quick resumption
a foot-pedal. The device has been conceptualized, of work post lifting of lockdown. Remote access

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