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Recognition highlights the company’s focus on safety management, engineering controls, digitalisation and workplace risk prevention

Tata Steel Colors Private Limited, Coates Steel Plant, Jamshedpur, has been recognised in the Large-Scale Manufacturing category at the 20th CII Eastern Region Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Excellence Awards 2025–26 for its excellence in safety practices and Safety Management Systems.

The award was presented at the Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre, New Town, Kolkata, as part of the awards organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The annual recognition honours organisations demonstrating strong practices in Safety, Health and Environment across various industrial sectors.

Focus on Engineering-Led Safety

Tata Steel Colors was recognised for a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening workplace safety and reducing operational risks. Key areas highlighted include Human-Machine Interface (HMI) safety, line safeguarding, interlocking systems, digitalisation and safety management systems.

These measures are designed to strengthen engineering controls, prevent unintended machine operations and minimise risks associated with industrial processes. The initiatives reflect the company's emphasis on integrating technology and systematic safety practices into its manufacturing operations.

More than 90 companies participated in the awards, which recognise organisations for their approach to risk management, employee wellbeing, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement in SHE performance.

Commitment to Zero Harm

Commenting on the achievement, Praveen V. Thampi, Managing Director, Tata Steel Colors Private Limited, said, “Receiving this recognition is a proud moment for Tata Steel Colors. It reflects the collective commitment of our teams to safety and the strong practices we follow as part of the Tata culture. I thank every team member for their contribution and continued focus on strengthening our safety standards. The recognition reflects the company’s collective commitment to strengthening safety standards and advancing its journey towards Zero Harm.”

Team Recognition

Vishal Pandey, AGM – SHE, received the award on behalf of Tata Steel Colors, along with Samresh Kumar and Vinay Verma.

The recognition reinforces Tata Steel Colors’ continued focus on safety excellence, risk prevention, engineering controls and continuous improvement. Through these initiatives, the company aims to further strengthen its safety management systems while supporting a safe and sustainable manufacturing environment.