RINL-VSP Designates 45 Departmental Safety Officers to Strengthen Safety Culture

Visakhapatnam, October 30, 2026: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has introduced the concept of Departmental Safety Officers (DSOs) to strengthen its safety management system and foster a positive safety culture across the plant.

A total of 45 executives have been designated as Departmental Safety Officers.

Key Responsibilities of DSOs

The designated officers will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at workplaces

• Adherence to the Permit-to-Work system

• Imparting safety training to departmental personnel

• Leading Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) walks

• Encouraging near-miss reporting

• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

• Participating in hazard analysis and supporting fire prevention activities

Addressing the designated officers, the Director (Operations) emphasised that DSOs play a vital role in fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring the adoption of safe work practices across the plant.

CGM (Works) I/c reiterated that there would be no compromise on safety at RINL and that all efforts must be directed towards achieving a safety transformation while meeting production targets.

CGM (U, S, FS & Env.), GM (Safety) I/c and other officials were present at the meeting.