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Source: The Hindu (http://www.hinduonnet.com/2007/09/20/stories/2007092055991900.htm) Orchid to focus on safety procedures Special Correspondent CHENNAI: Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals has gone in for a major exercise to beef up the safety management system in the organisation. Ties up with DuPont Orchid is convinced that safety is a visible engine for cultural change, which will eventually result in greater improvement in productivity, employee relationship and quality. The company has gone in for a tie-up with U.S.-based DuPont to bring about a cultural transformation. A team from DuPont is working with Orchid and has done evaluation on 22 elements, encompassing technical and behavioural aspects. At present, the focus is on 8-9 elements, according to S. Mani, Senior Vice-President (Corporate Safety, Health and Environment). “Becoming safer is all about bringing about safe behaviour in our every day lives,” according to K. Raghavendra Rao, Managing Director of the company. Mr. Mani said the two-year pact with DuPont would cost Orchid Rs. 8 crore. Orchid has also introduced to its employees a mascot named Tara, a cute and innocent girl, to remind them to observe safety procedures. Suggestion.The above is good gesture but the saddest part the same Organisation doesn't reveal the where abouts of an employee who is working with them for a couple of months time despite several reminders thru mails.I suggest the corporate to hand out a mascot which will depict the message "Catch Him/Her If You Can."