NTPC Bongaigaon Inaugurates Innovative Safety Observation Kiosk for Contract Labourers
The kiosk is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, specifically tailored for contract labourers, requiring minimal interaction through just two buttons.
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NTPC Bongaigaon has taken a significant step towards enhancing workplace safety with the inauguration of Safety Observation Kiosk, a pioneering system developed by the site's IT Department. The kiosk was inaugurated by Shri K. C. Muraleedharan, Business Unit Head of NTPC Bongaigaon.
This innovative system one of its kind in NTPC, unique in its implementation within NTPC, Bongaigaon leverages advanced speech-to-text technology to facilitate seamless and efficient recording of safety observations. The kiosk is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, specifically tailored for contract labourers, requiring minimal interaction through just two buttons.
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The recorded observations are accessible to the safety department and other designated monitors directly from their desktops, enabling real-time monitoring and prompt response to potential safety concerns.
Read Also : State Coal Minister inaugurates new solar plant at CCL’s Piparwar AreaThe inauguration ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Shri Induri S Reddy, GM (O&M), Shri Asutosh Biswas, GM (Operation), Shri Sanjay Mishra, AGM (IT), along with Heads of Departments and other senior officials. The event underscored NTPC's commitment to leveraging technology for improving operational safety and supporting its workforce.
This initiative exemplifies NTPC Bongaigaon's dedication to creating a safer work environment for all its employees and contract labourers. The company remains committed to adopting innovative solutions to enhance safety and operational efficiency across its sites.
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