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NEWS - ASIA PACIFIC
ONGC Organizes Webinar on Workplace
Hygiene Management During Pandemic
webinar on a contextual theme “Workplace Hygiene
A Management during Pandemic” was organized jointly by
ONGC Foundation and ONGC on 2 July 2020, the second day
of Swachhta Pakhwada 2020. Participated by eminent speakers
on the subject, the proceedings of the webinar was webcast on
reports.ongc.co.in for all ONGCians.
The renowned panel of speakers comprised ONGC Director
(HR) Dr Alka Mittal, ED- Chief CSR Mr S S C Parthiban,
ED-Chief ER Mr S K Wadhwani, CEO, Babasaheb Ambedkar
Vaidyakiya Prathisthan (BAVP) Dr Ananth Pandhare, Director -
Workplace Resources, CISCO Mr. Praveen Vasudeva and Regional
Manager - Food Safety and Hygiene, Taj Hotels, Karnataka region
Ms. Champavai J. The session was moderated by CEO, ONGC
Foundation Mr. Kiran DM.
Dr. Alka Mittal, Director (HR), while addressing the Webinar
panelists and participants, appreciated the inputs provided by the
panelists from Healthcare, IT, Hospitality and E&P industries. She
flagged ONGC practices on Swachhta and how it has assumed
renewed significance to contain the spread of the virus in current
times. Emphasizing the importance of infrastructure, she said,
“ONGC, through Information, Education and Communication
activities, has created awareness among school children about
importance of personal hygiene. Observing strict personal
hygiene practices will definitely play a significant role in the fight
against this virus.”
Earlier, the Webinar commenced with the introduction of
panelists and a brief on the topic by CEO, ONGC Foundation.
ED-Chief CSR welcomed the panelists and participants and
highlighted the importance of Swachhta and ONGC contribution
to Swachh Bharat Mission. Major CSR projects for Swachhta
like construction of toilets (IHHLs, community toilets, school
toilets), Solid Waste Management project- Green Rameswaram,
Restoration of ancient stepwells at Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan,
Revival of Ancient River Saraswati, Clean Himalayas campaign
and Project Bandicoot- installation of robotic manhole scavenging
machine were shared with the panelists and participants. Mr.
Parthoban shared, “ONGC has been investing around 180-190
crore every year for Swachhta-related projects.”
Dr. Ananth Pandhare, CEO, BAVP presented a perspective on
hygiene practices and protocols in hospitals to contain spread
of the coronavirus. He showcased how hospitals have adapted
to a battery of new habits in the wake of the current pandemic
outbreak.
Mr. Praveen Vasudeva, Director - Workplace Resources, CISCO
highlighted CISCO’s HR practices to tackle the pandemic. He
emphasized how client interests were taken care of without
compromising employee safety. The process of prioritizing
roles was undertaken and job roles were segregated into those
requiring inevitable physical presence in office and those which
can be managed remotely working from home.
Ms. Champavai J, Regional Manager- Food Safety and Hygiene,
Taj Hotels, Karnataka region brought out the hygiene protocols
observed in their hotels, both for employees and guests. The entire
process from welcoming of guests to services provided to them till
their exit from premises have all undergone significant changes to
manage the pandemic.
ONGC ED - Chief ER Mr. S K Wadhwani shared ONGC’s efforts
in tackling the situation by sanitizing office premises, installations
and rigs, designing staggered working hours, maintaining social
distancing at every workplace and effective crew changes at
installations during these trying times. •
2020 OTC Asia Spotlight on New Technology
Awards
Leading offshore technologies recognized as industry
innovators
The OTC Asia Spotlight on New Technology Awards recognize
the most innovative and most advanced technologies that are
leading the industry forward.
Two technologies from Schlumberger are named as 2020 OTC
Spotlight on New Technology Award recipients:
IriSphere look-ahead-while-drilling service
The IriSphere look-ahead-while-drilling service combines deep
directional measurements with advanced automated inversion
to accurately detect formation features ahead of the bit while
managing drilling risks, optimizing casing placement and coring
location. The look-ahead capability is delivered while drilling in
real time by using multifrequency transmitter and multireceiver
directional subs.
Subsea Modular Injection System
The Subsea Modular Injection System, from OneSubsea, a
Schlumberger company, is a hydraulic intervention package that
combines an injection conduit of openwater coiled tubing with
a subsea injection skid or barrier package, complete with dualbarrier
valves, integral fail-safe control system, and weak-link
connector. •
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