INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY

The study was conducted in ASHOK LEYLAND Chennai to find the effect of Health, Safety and Welfare measures on employee morale.

The study intends to see the satisfaction level of the employee on the facilities provided by the company and how these Health, safety and Welfare measures boost the employee morale.

The study on effect of Health, Safety and welfare an indication of the level of satisfaction among the employees regarding the general working condition and the other facilities provided by the organization. This helps the management to know the general morale of the employees.

MEANING
Health is generally defined as being a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be considered nondesirable. This can take the form of being protected from the event or form exposure to something that causes health or economical losses. It can include protection of people or of possessions.

Safety is the state of being safe the condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences f failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be considered non-desirable. This can take the form of being protected from the event or from exposure to something that causes health or economical losses. It can include protection of people or of possessions.

Wealth includes anything that is done for the comfort and improvement of employees and is provided over and above the wages. Welfare helps in keeping the morale and motivation of the employees high. The welfare measures need not be in monetary terms only but in any kind/forms. Therefore, Employee welfare entails all those activities of employer which are directed towards providing the employees with certain facilities and services in addition to wages or salaries. 2

DEFINITION
Employee Health means the provisions ensuring the health of workers in the conditions under which work is carried on the factories

Employee Safety means the activities that seek to minimize or to eliminate hazardous conditions that can cause bodily injury. Occupational safety is concerned with risks in areas where people work: offices, manufacturing plants, farms, construction sites, and commercial and retail facilities. Public safety is concerned with hazards in the home, in travel and recreation, and in other situations that do not fall within the scope of occupational safety.

Employee welfare means the effort to make life worth living for workmen. When all basic facilities are provided and employees obtain satisfaction then the productivity can be increased and development of the organization will be possible.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

To study and analyze the safety and welfare measures of the employee. To evaluate the effect of the welfare measures on employee morale. To evaluate the satisfaction level of employee about the work environment. To find the level of satisfaction of employee about the facilities given by the company.

IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY

The very logic behind conducting health, safety and welfare activities is to create efficient, healthy, loyal and satisfied labor force for the organization.

Therefore, the purpose of doing such a study is to prove, how an employee, due to various welfare activities, is continuously kept motivated and focused to do his duties with more faith and responsibilities because, his organization for which he is working, is taking care of all his basic needs through such activities therefore not only satisfying the mandatory needs of the Factories Act 1948, but also the needs of the workers.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The Factories Act 1948 is divided into three basic parts viz. Health, Safety and Welfare. Therefore, Study revolves around the above mentioned factors in which researcher will study the implementation of the Factories Act 1948 in the industry with special focus on ASHOK LEYLAND LTD, to understand how the activities are conducted smoothly and efficiency in such a large organization with such a huge labour workforce. Researcher will also study how the non-statutory health, safety and welfare activities are conducted to make workers feel a sense of care, happiness and security in the organization. Below is the detailed scope of study:

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Health Safety Welfare

NON-STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Sports Club Entertainment Library Medical Facilities Housing Facilities Co-Operative Credit Society 5

COMPANY PROFILE

Indias first Prime Minister Nehru persuaded Raghunandan Saran, an industrialist, to enter automotive manufacture. The company began in 1948 as Ashok Motors, to assemble Austin cars. The company was renamed and started manufacturing commercial vehicles in 1955 with equity participation by Leyland Motors. Today the company is the flagship of the Hinduja Group, a British-based and Indian originated transnational conglomerate. Early products included the Leyland Comet bus which was a passenger body built on a truck chassis, sold in large numbers to many operators, including Hyderabad Road Transport, Ahmadabad Municipality, Travancore State Transport, Maharashtra State Transport and Delhi Road Transport Authority. By 1963, the Comet was operated by every State Transport Undertaking in India, and over 8,000 were in service. The Comet was soon joined in production by a version of the Leyland Tiger. In 1968, production of the Leyland Titan ceased in Britain, but was restarted by Ashok Leyland in India. The Titan PD3 chassis was modified, and a five speed heavy duty constant-mesh gearbox utilized, together with the Ashok Leyland version of the O.680 engine. The Ashok Leyland Titan was very successful, and continued in production for many years.

Over the years, Ashok Leyland vehicles have built a reputation for reliability and ruggedness. This was mainly due to the product design legacy carried from British Leyland. Ashok Leyland had collaboration with the Japanese company Hino Motors from whom the technology for the H-series engines was bought. Many indigenous versions of H-series engine were developed with 4 and 6 cylinder and also conforming to BS2 and BS3 emission norms in India. These engines proved to be extremely popular with the customers primarily for their excellent fuel efficiency. In 1987, the overseas holding by Land Rover Leyland International Holdings Limited (LRLIH) was taken over by a joint venture between the Hinduja Group, the Non-Resident Indian transnational group and IVECO Fiat SPA, part of the Fiat Group and Europe's leading truck manufacturer. Ashok Leylands longterm plan to become a global player by benchmarking global standards of technology and quality was soon firmed up. Access to international technology and a US$200 million investment programme created a state-of-the-art manufacturing base to roll out international class products. This resulted in Ashok Leyland launching the 'Cargo' range of trucks based on European Ford Cargo trucks. These vehicles used IVECO engines and for the first time had factory-fitted cabs. Though the Cargo trucks are no longer in production and the use of IVECO engine was discontinued, the cab continues to be used on the 'comet' range of trucks.

ASHOK LEYLAND MODERN TRUCK

ASHOK LEYLAND MODERN BUS

ASHOK LEYLAND ARMY TRUCK

In the journey towards global standards of quality, Ashok Leyland reached a major milestone in 1993 when it became the first in India's automobile history to win the ISO 9002certification. The more comprehensive ISO 9001 certification came in 1994, QS 9000 in 1998 and ISO 14001 certification for all vehicle manufacturing units in 2002. In 2006, Ashok Leyland became the first automobile company in India to receive the TS16949 Corporate Certification. Editors note: This is part of a series of articles peeking into clean car industries and car manufacturers of China, India, South Korea and Germany.

TYPE TRADED AS

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PUBLIC BSE: 500477 NSE: ASHOKLEY

INDUSTRY FOUNDED HEADQUARTERS AREA SERVED PRODUCTS

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AUTOMOTIVE 1948 CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA INDIA, SRILANKA, BANGLDESH AUTOMOBILES ENGINES COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

REVENUE

RS.133.59 billion (US $2.1 billion) 2012

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NET INCOME MANAGING DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEES PARENT SUBSIDIARIES

RS.56.5 billion (US$900 million) VINOD.K.DASARI

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15,812(2011) HINDUJA GROUP

1. ENNORE FOUNDARIE LTD 2. AUTOMOTIVE COACHES AND COMPONENTS 3. GULF-ASHLEY MOTOR LTD 4. ASHLEY HOLDING LTD 5. ASHLEY INVESTMENTS LTD 6. ASHLEY DESIGNS AND ENGINEERING SERVICE 7. AVIA ASHOK LEYLAND 8. ASHOK LEYLAND DEFENCE SYSTEM (ALDS) 9. ASHOK LEYLAND PROJECT SERVICES LTD

WEBSITES

www.ashokleyland.com www.lal.lk

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PROPESPCTIVE

1948: Shri. Raghunandan Saran (Founder-Director) secured certificate of

incorporation on Sep 7th and laid the foundation of ASHOK MOTORS LTD in Ennore, Madras. 1949: Ashok Motors in the first year of operation achieved an impression turnover of Rs. 35 lakhs with the assembly of Austin A-40 and A-70 cars in collaboration with Motors, England. 1952: Proposals submitted to Government of India for progressive manufacture and establishment of automobile industry in India. First Leyland bus demonstrated. 1954: Government approved manufacture of 1000 Leyland commercial vehicles on 1st Mach. Assembly of Austin cars ceased with the production of 312 comet vehicles. 1955: Sale of Comet goods vehicles to private operators commenced with equity participation from Leyland Motors Ltd, UK, and The Company was reconstituted as ASHOK LEYLAND LIMITED. 1000th vehicle rolled out to the factory. 12

1960: Company participated to the extent of 25% of the share capital in Ennore Foundries. First passengers chassis exported to Ceylon Industries Engines introduced in the market. 1962: Introduction of Comet 4 X 4 chassis. The Company became the pioneer in the development of tractor trailer application. 1963: Introduction of Heavy Duty vehicles 1965: Net profit crossed Rs. 1 crore. Comet Production crossed 4000th mark. 1966: 100th Heavy Duty vehicles rolled out of the line. Air brakes introduced for the first time in India on commercial vehicles. Introduced ALU 370 engine 1967: 15/16 ton Hippo Dumper for off-the highway application introduced. Turnover crossed Rs.25 Cores. 1968: Introduction of Marine Engines

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For over six decades, ASHOK LEYLAND has been moving people and goods: touching million across 50 countries worldwide one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in India, our turnover in 2010-2011 was US $ shareholders since inception.

Our buses safely take over 70 million passengers to their destinations every day. Close to 700,000 of our vehicles keep the wheels of economies turning and, with more than 65,000 stallion vehicles in use, we are the largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army.

Over time, we have pioneered concepts that have re-defined the commercial vehicle space in India: a tribute both to our robust inherent R&D capabilities as well as the strengths of strategic alliances forged with global technology leaders.

In our ceaseless endeavor to offer superior products to our customers, we collaborate with redoubtable partners Nissan Motors Company (Japan) for light commercial vehicles, John Deere (USA) for construction equipment, Continental AG (Germany) for automotive Infotronics and the AL teams Group, Finland, for high pressure die castings extruded aluminum components. Our Global Bus and Coach Programs have been fast-tracked with the acquisition of a 26% stake in Opt are plc, a well-known bus maker in the UK.AVIA Ashok Leyland Motors Represents our beachhead in Europe where we have also established Albonair GmbH for the development of clean and green technologies. 14

VISION
Achieving leadership in the medium/heavy duty segments of the domestic commercial vehicle market and a significant presence in the world market through transport solutions that best anticipating customer needs the highest value to costration.

MISSION
To be a leader in the business of commercial vehicles excelling in technology quality and value to the customers fully supported by customer service of the high order and meeting national and international environment and safety standards.

OBJECTIVE OF ASHOK LEYLAND

To identify the customer. Being the lowest cost manufacturer. Global bench-marking of our products, processes and people against

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QUALITY POLICY
Ashok Leyland is committed to achieve satisfaction by anticipating and delivering superior value to the customer in relation to their own business, through the products and services offered by the company and comply with statutory requirements.

Towards this, the Quality Policy of Ashok Leyland is to make continual improvements in the processes that constitute the Quality Management System, to make them more robust and to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency in achieving stated objectives, leading to:

QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Superior products manufactured as also services offered by the company. Maximum use of Employee Potential to contribute Quality and Environment by Progressive Up gradation of their Knowledge and skills as appropriate to their functions. Seamless involvement from supplier and dealers in the mission of the Company.

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VALUES
The values of Ashok Leyland are International Speedy Value creator Innovative Ethical

GLOBAL STANDARDS IN QUALITY

The blueprint prepared for the future reflected the global ambitions of the company captured in four words: Global standards, Global market. Ashok Leyland reached a major milestone in 1993 when it becomes the first in Indias automobil e history to win the ISO 9001 certificate. The more comprehensive ISO 9000 in 1998 and ISO 14001 certificates for all vehicle manufacturing units in 2002.In 2006,Ashok Leyland became the first automobile company in India to receive the TS 16949.corporate certification. Over the year, Ashok Leyland vehicles have built a reputation for reliability and ruggedness. This was mainly due to product design legacy carried over from British Leyland. Through tie-up with global technology leaders, supplemented by in-house R&D infrastructure and capabilities, Ashok Leyland has maintained its technological leadership even as it offers the most comprehensive range of model configuration in its class.

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ACHIVEMENTS OF ASHOK LEYLAND

Ashok Leyland has a near 85% market share in the Marine Diesel engines markets in India. In 2002, all the vehicle manufacturer units of Ashok Leyland were ISO 14001 certified for their Environment Management System First time in Indian commercial vehicle industry. In 2005, received the world renowned BS7799 certification for its Information Service Management Systems (ISMS) - First time for an Auto Manufacturer in India. In 2006, Ashok Leyland received the covered ISO/TS 16949 Corporate Certificate- First in Indian Auto Industry. It is one of the suppliers of defence in the world and also the leading supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army.

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MILESTONES OF ASHOK LEYLAND

1966 - Introduced full air brakes 1967 - Launched double-decker bus 1968 - Offered power steering in commercial vehicles 1979 - Introduced multi-axles trucks 1980 -Introduced the international concept of integral bus 1982 - Introduced vestibule buses 1992 - Won self-certificate status for defense supplies 1993 - Received ISO 9002 1997 - India`s first CNG powered bus joined the BEST fleet 2001 - Received ISO 14001 certification for all manufacturing units 2002 - Launched hybrid electric vehicle 2003 - E-Comet launched 2004 - 50000 mark vehicles produced. 2006 - ISO/TS 16949 Corporate Certification.

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PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY ASHOK LEYLAND CURRENT BUSES

RESLF ULE Janbus Titan Double Decker Vestibule bus

INTERURBAN OR MOFFUSSIL

Viking Cheetah

INTERCITY

12M Luxura

FEEDER

Janbus Midi Stag Lynx

TARMAC

Avion ULF Avion RESLF Avion ULE 20

INDUSTRY PROILE

Automobile Industry encompasses commercial vehicles, passenger cars, two wheelers, three wheelers and auto components. The Indian automotive industry is characterized by strong competition between increasingly quality conscious manufacturers a large, highly skilled but low cost manufacturer base makes partnering linkages with overseas players attractive. However the industry needs to continue to increase quality standards. And to develop new products to compete globally, many domestic manufacturers have already successfully entered into collaborations and others are actively seeking to do so.

Following liberalization and opening up of the domestic automobile industry in the early 1990`s India has developed as one of the key emerging automotive hubs for both components and vehicles. India has achieved tremendous growth over last decade, providing a very favorable environment for those looking a investing in the automotive industry.

There are over 350 major players in the auto components sector. Most of them are evenly distributed in the north, south and western parts of India. The Indian automotive and components industry is looking to increase the quality of production from existing levels, to develop new products and to be significant activity in the Indian Automobile Industry. Domestically, overall growth continues to be positive all segments with CVs and two wheelers leading the way. 21

1.1 INDIAN HEAVY VEHICLE COMPANIES

The Indian heavy vehicle companies have registered stupendous growth over the last decades. The astronomical growth of the Indian heavy vehicles companies can be attributed to the opening of the Indian economy to the International investors. Many entities have ventured into heavy vehicle sector and there is increase in the no. of players. The industry has registered a double figure growth consistently over the last few years except during 2008-2009 during global economy meltdown. The last decade and half witnessed a number of collaborations by Indian companies with big international players in this segment with the growth of Indian economy and subsequent industrialization, there has been a sudden spurt in the above mentioned sector has propelled the need for vehicle heavy was meant to fulfill the meager need of the domestic global hub for the manufacturer of heavy vehicles. Most of the foreign companies have collaborated with major Indian players in this sector are leveraging upon India`s cheap and effective labour force and exporting heavy vehicles to destinations all around the world, Indian heavy vehicles have been offering world class products to millions of customers across the world. The lean manufacturing process has resulted in the lowering of prices of heavy vehicles across the global. Consequently, more and more money is being pumped in R&D of more fuel efficient and environment friendly vehicles.

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PRODUCTS OF INDIAN HEAVY VEHICLES

Trucks Buses Defends Special vehicles and Engines for Indian and overseas

INDIAN COMPANIES IN THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SEGMENTS

TATA Engineering and locomotive companies Ashok Leyland Bajaj Tempo Ltd and Eicher

MANUFACTURE FACILITIES SPREAD ACROSS INDIA

The company has seven manufacturing locations in India: Ennore and Hosur, Tamil Nadu (Hosur - 1, Hosur - 2, CPPS) Factory at Alwar, Rajasthan Nissan Factory at Neemrana, Alwar, Rajasthan Bhandara, Maharashtra Pantnagar, Uttarakhand

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JOINT VENTURES
Nissan Motor Company John Deere & Company Automotive Infotronics Ashley Alteams

ASSOCIATE COMPANIES OF ASHOK LEYLAND

Automotive Coaches & Components Ltd (ACCL) Lanka Ashok Leyland Hinduja Foundries IRIZAR-TVS Ashok Leyland Projects Services Limited

EXPORTS
Ashok Leyland started exporting vehicles in the year 1974.So far they have exported a total of 60,000 vehicles. A recognized export house since 1978 and a trading house since 1992, Ashok Leyland exports to over 40 countries. They involve in both physical exports, ie., export of goods outside the country and realization in foreign exchange as well as deemed exports, ie., Delivery of goods within the country for projects funded by World bank, ADB, IBRD etc.

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INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
Among many other goals, Ashok Leyland aims to expand its operations to penetrate into overseas markets. Included in the companys plans is to acquire smaller car manufacturers in China and in other developing countries. In October 2006, Ashok Leyland bought a majority stake in the Czech based- Avia. Called Avia Ashok Leyland Motors s.r.o., this will give Ashok Leyland a channel into the competitive European market.

According to the company, in 2008 the joint venture sold 518 LCVs in Europe despite tough economic conditions. Furthermore, the company will expand its product offers into construction equipment, following a joint venture with John Deere. Newly formed in June 2009, the John Deere partnership is a 50/50 split between the companies. The company says negotiation is progressing on land acquisition, and the production plans are in place. The venture is scheduled to start rolling out wheel loaders and backhoe loaders in October 2010

In association with the Australian company Eden Energy, Ashok Leyland successfully developed a 6-cylinder, 6-litre (370 cu in) 92 kW (123 hp) BS-4 engine which uses Hythane (H-CNG,) which is a blend of natural gas and around 20% of hydrogen. Hydrogen helps improve the efficiency of the engine but the CNG aspect makes sure that emissions are at a controlled level. A 4-cylinder 4litre (240 cu in) 63 kW (84 hp) engine is also being developed for H-CNG blend in a joint R&D program with MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) and Indian Oil Corporation.

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In

the

coming

years,

Ashok

Leyland

also

has

some

hybrid trucks and buses in store for its market. The buses and trucks are set to feature a new electronic shift-by-wire transmission technology as well as electronic-controlled engine management for greater fuel efficiency. Ashok Leyland focuses on improving fuel efficiency without affecting automotive power, and the vehicles will have a 5% improvement on fuel efficiency. Ashok Leyland is also developing electric batteries and bio-fuel modes.

BUSES
Airport Tarmach coach, cheetah BS-II, cheetah BS-III, Double Decker, Lynx BS-II, stag BS-II, Vestibule BUS, Viking BS-III, Viking CNG BS-III,Viking SLF BS-III,12-M Bus-II, 12-M Bus

DEFENCE VEHICLES
YAK 4 X 4, light Recovery vehicle 4 X 4 MK III, Field Artillery Tractors 6 X 6 stallion 4 X 4 MK IV, stallion 4 X 4 5KL, Water Browser, Comet 4 X 4, Trucks Fire Fighting 4 X 2, high mobility vehicles 6X6 crash fire tender.

TRUCKS
Bison Haulage Tusker Super 1616, Comet CO 1611, 1613 H, Comet Gold 1613, Hippo Haulage, Comet Tipper, Cargo 1614, Ashok Leyland Coal carriers, Taurus Tipper.

MAJOR COUNTRIES OF EXPORTS

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Japan, Egypt, Kenya, Bhutan, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi DR Congo, Mauritius, Angola etc.,

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH
Research means acquiring the new knowledge from the event. A Research is the specification of methods and procedures for acquiring the information.

MEANING OF RESEARCH
According to Clifford woody research comprises defining and redefining problem, formulation hypothesis or suggested solutions; collecting, organizing, and evaluating data; making deductions and reaching conclusion; and at last carefully testing the determine whether they fit the formulating hypothesis. The term Research refers to critical, careful and exhaustive investigation or inquiry or experimentation or examination having as its aim the revision of accepted conclusion, in the light of newly discovered facts. ROBERT ROSS defines Research is essentially an investigation, a recording and an analysis of evidence for the purpose of gaining knowledge.

MEANING OF METHODOLOGY
The term Methodology refers to the procedure by which researchers go about their work of describing and predicting phenomena are called methodology. Methodology is defined as the study of methods by which we g ain knowledge, it deals with the cognitive process imposed on research by problem arising from the nature of its subject matter.

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RESEARCH DESIGN
A research design is purely and simply the framework or plan for a study that guides the collection and analysis of the data. The function of research design is to ensure that the required data are collected accurately and economically. The research design used in the study was descriptive research design. The descriptive study portrays the characteristics of a group or an individual or situation.

TYPES OF RESEARCH
Descriptive research Correlation research Explanatory research Exploratory research Descriptive research attempts to describe systematically a situation, problems, phenomenon, service or programmer, or provides information about, say, living towards an issue. Correlation research attempts to discover or establish the existence of a relationship/interdependence between two or more aspects of a situation. Explanatory research attempts to clarify why and how there is a relationship between two or more aspects of a situation or phenomenon. Exploratory research is undertaken to explore an area where little is known or to investigate the possibilities of undertaking a particular research study (feasibility study/pilot study). In practice most studies are a combination of the first three categories 28 Condition of a community, or describes attitudes

NATURE OF RESEARCH
Descriptive research, also known as statistical research, describes data and characteristics about the population or phenomenon studied. Descriptive research answer the questions who, what, where, when, how. Although the data descriptive is factual, accurate, and systematic, the research cannot describe what caused a situation. Thus, descriptive research cannot be used to create a casual relationship, where one variable affects another. In other words, descriptive research can be said to have a low requirement for internal validity.

DATA COLLECTION METHOD

Based on the nature and purpose of study there are various modes of data collection. Data source can be classified into two categories namely primary data and secondary data.

PRIMARY DATA
The primary data are collected from structured form of questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of multiple choices, dichotomous and ranking type of questions.

SECONDARY DATA
Secondary datas are in the form of finished products as they have already been treated statistically in some form or other. The secondary data mainly consist of data and information collected from records, company websites and also discussion with the management of the organization. Secondary data was also collected from journals, magazines and books. 29

DATA COLLECTION
As the study is related to the human resources area, the core data required for the study is collected from the primary source. For this purpose survey method has been used.

SAMPLING
The respondents for the study throughout the area of organization, which is very difficult for the researcher to conduct the entire respondent. Hence sampling technique has been used to select the respondents from the sample universe.

SAMPLE SIZE
The sample size has been taken and it has been decided to restrict the sample size to 50.

PRE-TESTING
The prepared questionnaires were distributed among the employees of the different department to find out the difficulties faced by them, in understanding clarity, reliability and validity of the questionnaire. Pre-testing was also done through personnel interview with the employees.

SAMPLING DESIGN
It is a definite plan for obtaining a sample from a given population. It refers to the techniques or the procedure the researcher would adopt in selecting items for the sample.

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SAMPLING METHOD
A convenient sampling method has been adopted of the study. RESEARCH INSTRUMENT To collect the primary data structured undisguised questionnaire was framed covering various aspect of the study. The questionnaire contained the closed ended questions. The questionnaire consists of 30 questions related to the health, safety and welfare as per the factories act 1948.

PILOT STUDY
Pre-testing of questionnaire was carried out to check the correctness of the questionnaire.

STATISTICAL TOOLS
The data collected from 50 employees were analyzed and interpreted using the following statistical tool Percentage analysis method.

PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS METHOD

Percentage can be used to compare the relative items (i.e.) the distribution of two or more data series of data. Number of respondents Percentage=------------------------------*100 Total no. of respondents

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DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION TABLE - 1 AGE GROUP OF THE RESPONDENTS

S.NO 1. 2. 3. 4.

AGE BELOW-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 7 9 16 18 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 14% 18% 32% 36% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table explains that 36% of the respondent belongs to the age group of 50-60, 32% of the respondent belongs to age group of 40-50, 18% of the respondent belongs to age group of 30-40, and 14% of the respondent belongs to age group of below-30.

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CHART - 1 AGE GROUP OF THE RESPONDENTS

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TABLE - 2 QUALIFACTION OF THE RESPONDENTS

S.NO 1. 2. 3. 4.

QUALIFACTION SCHOOL/ITI LEVEL DIPLOMA UNDER GRADUATE POST GRADUATE TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 19 14 10 7 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 38% 28% 20% 14% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
From the above table reveals that 38% of the respondent had completed School/ITI level, 28% of the respondent had completed Diploma, 20% of the respondent had completed under graduate and 14% of the respondent had completed Post graduate level respectively.

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CHART - 2 QUALIFACTION OF THE RESPONDENTS

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TABLE - 3 EXPERIENCE OF THE RESPONDENTS

S.NO 1. 2. 3.

EXPERIENCE BELOW-20 20-30 30-40 TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 11 18 21 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 22% 36% 42% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table shows that 42% of respondents are having 30-40 years, 36% of respondents are having 20-30 years and 22% of respondents are below-20 years of experience.

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CHART - 3 EXPERIENCE OF THE RESPONDENTS

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TABLE - 4 SAFETY DOES THE ORGANIZATION HAS A HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 49 1 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 98% 2% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table shows that 98% of respondent says that the organization has Health and Safety policy and 2% of employees says Health and Safety policy is not in their organization.

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CHART 4 SAFETY HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

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TABLE - 5 SAFETY INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS REPORTED AND INVESTIGATED

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 50 0 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 100% 0 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 100% of the respondents agree that the company Reports and Investigated the Incidents and Accidents in the organization.

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CHART - 5 SAFETY INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS REPORTED AND INVESTIGATED

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TABLE - 6 SAFETY SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED IN ALL LANGUAGES

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 41 9 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 82% 18% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 82% of the respondent says Safety programs are conducted in all languages and 18% of the respondent says Safety programs are not conducted in all languages.

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CHART - 6 SAFETY SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED IN ALL LANGUAGES

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TABLE - 7 SAFETY SAFETY SUGGESTION SCHEMES

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 49 1 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 98% 2% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 98% of the respondent says that their factory have Safety Suggestion Schemes.

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CHART - 7 SAFETY SAFETY SUGGESTION SCHEMES

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TABLE - 8 SAFETY SAFETY INTER-LOCK, ALARMS AND TRIP SYSTEMS ARE MAINTAINED

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 48 2 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 96% 4% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 96% of the respondent says that the company is maintaining Safety Inter-lock, Alarms and Trip System and 4% of respondent says that the company is not maintaining safety Inter-lock, Alarms and Trip System.

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CHART - 8 SAFETY SAFETY INTER-LOCK, ALARMS AND TRIP SYSTEMS ARE MAINTAINED

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TABLE - 9 SAFETY FLOORS, PASSAGES AND STAIRWAYS IN GOOD CONDITIONS

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 37 13 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 74% 26% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 74% of respondent says Floors, Passages and Stairways are in good condition and 26% of the respondent says Floors, Passages and Stairways are not maintained properly.

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CHART - 9 SAFETY FLOORS, PASSAGES AND STAIRWAYS IN GOOD CONDITIONS

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TABLE - 10 SAFETY DUST FUMES AND HOT AIR IS GENETATED

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 7 43 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 14% 86% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 14% of respondent says Dust/Fumes and Hot Air is generated properly but 86% of respondent says Dust/Fumes and Hot Air is not generated.

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CHART - 10 SAFETY DUST FUMES AND HOT AIR IS GENETATED

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TABLE - 11 SAFETY CONTRACT WORKERS PROVIDED WITH THE REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 33 17 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 66% 34% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 66% of the respondent says contract workers provided with required Personal Protective Equipments and 34% of the respondent says contract workers are not provided with required Personal Protective Equipments.

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CHART - 11 SAFETY CONTRACT WORKERS PROVIDED WITH THE REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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TABLE - 12 SAFETY FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENTS ARE TESTED AND MAINTAINED

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 50 0 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 100% 0% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 100% of the respondent says that Fire Fighting Systems and Equipments are Tested and Maintained.

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CHART - 12 SAFETY FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENTS ARE TESTED AND MAINTAINED

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TABLE - 13 SAFETY ALL LIFTING MACHINES AND TACKLES MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION AND RECORD MAINTAINED

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 38 12 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 76% 24% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 76% of the respondent says all Lifting Machines and Tackles maintained in good condition and record maintained and 24% of the respondent says all Lifting Machines and Tackles are not maintained in good condition and record are not maintained.

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CHART - 13 SAFETY ALL LIFTING MACHINES AND TACKLES MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION AND RECORD MAINTAINED

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TABLE - 14 HEALTH WASHING FACILITIES PROVIDED BY COMPANY

S.NO 1. 2. 3.

PARTICULARS GOOD FAIR POOR TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 12 15 23 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 24% 30% 46% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 24% of the respondent says washing facilities are good, 30% of the respondent says washing facilities are fair but 46% of the respondent says washing facilities are poor.

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CHART - 14 HEALTH WASHING FACILITIES PROVIDED BY COMPANY

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TABLE - 15 HEALTH FIRST AID BOX WITH PRESCRIBED CONTENTS

S.NO 1. 2. 3.

PARTICULARS EVERY TIME MOSTLY SOMETIMES ONLY TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 7 15 28 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 14% 30% 56% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
From the above table reveals that 14% of the respondent says that First aid box with prescribed content is available every time, 30% of the respondent says that First aid box with prescribed content is available mostly, 56% of the respondent says that First aid box with prescribed content is available sometimes only.

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CHART - 15 HEALTH FIRST AID BOX WITH PRESCRIBED CONTENTS

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TABLE - 16 HEALTH INJURED WORKER IS GIVEN TREATMENT IN

S.NO 1. 2. 3.

PARTICULARS IMMEDIATE WITHIN 15MIN MORE THAN 1/2HRS TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 32 16 2 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 64% 32% 4% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 64% of the respondent says Injured worker is given treatment immediately, 32% of the respondent says Injured worker is given treatment within 15min and 4% of the respondent says Injured worker is given treatment more than hour.

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CHART - 16 HEALTH INJURED WORKER IS GIVEN TREATMENT IN

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TABLE - 17 HEALTH FOOD PROVIDED TO YOU

S.NO 1. 2. 3.

PARTICULARS HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS NUTRITIOUS SOMEWHAT LEAST NUTRITIOUS TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 38 11 1 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 76% 22% 2% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 76% of the respondent says Food provided is highly nutritious, 22% of the respondent says food provided is nutritious somewhat and 2% of the respondent says food provided is least nutritious.

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CHART - 17 HEALTH FOOD PROVIDED TO YOU

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TABLE - 18 HEALTH HYGIENIC CONDITIONS MAINTAINED IN AND AROUND THE CANTEEN AND WORKPLACE AREA

S.NO 1. 2. 3. 4.

PARTICULARS ALWAYS MOSTLY SOME TIMES NEVER TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 22 14 10 4 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 44% 28% 20% 8% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 44% of the respondent says that Hygienic conditions always maintained in and around the canteen and workplace area, 28% of the respondent says that Hygienic conditions mostly maintained in and around the canteen and workplace area, 20% of the respondent says that Hygienic conditions somewhat maintained in and around the canteen and workplace area is and 8% of the respondent says that Hygienic conditions is never maintained in and around the canteen and workplace area.

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CHART - 18 HEALTH HYGIENIC CONDITIONS MAINTAINED IN AND AROUND THE CANTEEN AND WORKPLACE AREA

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TABLE 19 HEALTH DISPOSAL BINS CLEARLY MARKED AND WHETHER THOSE ARE SUITABLY LOCATED

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 41 9 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 82% 18% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 82% of the respondent says that Disposal Bins are clearly marked and suitably located but18% of the respondent says Disposal Bins are not marked and suitably located.

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CHART 19 HEALTH DISPOSAL BINS CLEARLY MARKED AND WHETHER THOSE ARE SUITABLY LOCATED

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TABLE 20 HEALTH AMBULANCE AVAILABLE IN EACH SHIFT

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 48 2 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 96% 4% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 96% of the respondent says Ambulance are available in each shifts but 4% of the respondent says Ambulance are not available in all shifts.

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CHART 20 HEALTH AMBULANCE AVAILABLE IN EACH SHIFT

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TABLE 21 HEALTH NOISE EXPOSURE BELOW THE PERMISSIBLE

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 44 6 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 88% 12% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 88% of the respondent says that Engineering & Administrative controls been implement to reduce noise exposure below the permissible limits but 12% of the respondent says that Engineering & Administrative controls been not implement to reduce noise exposure below the permissible limits.

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CHART 21 HEALTH NOISE EXPOSURE BELOW THE PERMISSIBLE

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TABLE 22 HEALTH PERIODICAL CLEANING AND REPLACING THE LIGHTING FITTING/LAMPS TO ENSURE ILLUMINATION LEVEL

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 47 3 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 94% 6% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 94% of the respondent says that Periodical cleaning and replacing the lighting fitting/lamps are intended to illumination level and 6% of the respondent says that Periodical cleaning and replacing the lighting fitting/lamps are not intended to illumination level.

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CHART 22 HEALTH PERIODICAL CLEANING AND REPLACING THE LIGHTING FITTING/LAMPS TO ENSURE ILLUMINATION LEVEL

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TABLE 23 HEALTH TRAINED SUPERVISORS TRAIN THEIR OWN EMPLOYEES IN SAFETY AND HEALTH ASPECTS

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 49 1 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 98% 2% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 98% of the respondent says that Trained supervisor trains their own employees in safety and health aspects and 2%of the respondent says that Trained supervisor dont trains their own employees in safety and health aspects.

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CHART 23 HEALTH TRAINED SUPERVISORS TRAIN THEIR OWN EMPLOYEES IN SAFETY AND HEALTH ASPECTS

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TABLE 24 WELFARE FOOD SNACKS DRINKING WATER PROVIDED TO YOU AT DIFFERENT INTERVALS

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 50 0 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 100% 0% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 100% of the respondent says they are satisfied with the Food/snacks/drinking water provided in different intervals.

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CHART 24 WELFARE FOOD SNACKS DRINKING WATER PROVIDED TO YOU AT DIFFERENT INTERVALS

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TABLE 25 WELFARE DO YOU MOVE OUT OF WORK PLACE DUE TO SUFFOCATION (OR) OTHER DISTURBANCE

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 34 16 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 68% 32% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 68% of the respondent says that Employees move out of the work place due to Suffocation (or) other Disturbance but 32% of the respondent says that Employees will not move out of the work place due to Suffocation (or) other Disturbance.

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CHART 25 WELFARE DO YOU MOVE OUT OF WORK PLACE DUE TO SUFFOCATION (OR) OTHER DISTURBANCE

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TABLE 26 WELFARE SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF LATRINES AND URINALS AT YOUR WORK PLACE

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 50 0 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 100% 0% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 100% of the respondent says they have sufficient number of Latrines and Urinals at their work place.

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CHART 26 WELFARE SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF LATRINES AND URINALS AT YOUR WORK PLACE

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TABLE 27 WELFARE FUNCTIONING OF SAFETY COMMITTEE

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 42 8 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 84% 16% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 84% of the respondent says that they are satisfied with the Functioning of the Safety committee but 16% of the respondent says that they are not satisfied with the Functioning of the Safety committee.

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CHART 27 WELFARE FUNCTIONING OF SAFETY COMMITTEE

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TABLE 28 WELFARE COMMODITIES AVAILABLE AT THE CO-OPERATIVE GRAIN SHOP

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 47 3 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 94% 6% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 94% of the respondent says Commodities available at the co-operative grain shop satisfactory but 6% of the respondent says commodities available at the co-operative grain shop is not satisfactory.

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CHART 28 WELFARE COMMODITIES AVAILABLE AT THE CO-OPERATIVE GRAIN SHOP

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TABLE 29 WELFARE MOTIVATED TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 48 2 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 96% 4% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 96% of the respondent says that the employees are Motivated to increase productivity but 4%of the respondent says that the employees not are Motivated to increase productivity.

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CHART 29 WELFARE MOTIVATED TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

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TABLE 30 WELFARE FACILITIES PROVIDED BY CREDIT SOCIETY

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 49 1 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 98% 2% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 98% of the respondent says a facility provided by the Credit System is satisfactory but 2% of the respondent says a facility provided by the Credit System is not satisfactory.

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CHART 30 WELFARE FACILITIES PROVIDED BY CREDIT SOCIETY

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TABLE 31 WELFARE P F PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 50 0 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 100% 0% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The table reveals that 100% of the respondent says P F provided by the company is satisfactory.

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CHART 31 WELFARE P F PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY

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TABLE 32 WELFARE COMPANY PROVIDES YOU ANY TYPE OF LOAN

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 48 2 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 96% 4% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 96% of the respondent says that company provides Loan for the employees but 4% of the respondent says that company does not provides any type of loan to the employees.

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CHART 32 WELFARE COMPANY PROVIDES YOU ANY TYPE OF LOAN

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TABLE 33 WELFARE OVERALL WELFARE FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY

S.NO 1. 2.

PARTICULARS YES NO TOTAL

NO.OF RESPONDENTS 47 3 50

PERCENTAGE (%) 94% 6% 100%

Source: primary data

INTERPRETATION
The above table reveals that 94% of the respondent says that workers are happy with the overall Welfare facilities provided by the company but 6% of the respondent says that workers are not happy with the overall Welfare facilities provided by the company.

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CHART 33 WELFARE OVERALL WELFARE FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY

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FINDINGS
Mostly 36% of the respondent belongs to the age group of 50-60. From the analysis 38% of the respondent had completed only school/ITI level. From the analysis 48% of the respondents are having 30-40years. Mostly 98% of the respondent says that the organization has health and safety policy. From the analysis 100% of the respondents agree that the company reports and investigated the incidents and accidents in the organization. From the analysis 82%of the respondent says safety programs are conducted in all languages. Mostly 98% of the respondent says that their factory have safety suggestion scheme. From the analysis 96% of the respondent says that the company is maintaining safety inter-lock, alarms and trip system. From the analysis 74% of the respondent says floors, passages and stairways are in good condition. From the analysis 86% of the respondent says dust/fumes and hot air is not generated. Only 66% of the respondent says contract workers provided with required personal protective equipments. Mostly 100% of the respondent says that fire fighting system and equipments are tested and maintained. From the analysis 76% of the respondent says all lifting machines and tackles maintained in good conditions. Mostly 46% of the respondent says washing facilities are poor. 98

 Only 56% of the respondent says that first aid box with prescribed content is available sometimes only. From the analysis 64% of the respondent says an injured worker is given treatment immediately. Only 76% of the respondent says food provided is highly nutritious. Only 44% of the respondent says that hygienic conditions always maintained in and around the canteen and workplace area. Mostly 82% of the respondent says that disposal bins are clearly marked and suitably located. Mostly 96% of the respondent says ambulance is available in all shifts. Mostly 88% of the respondent says that the companies implement to reduce noise exposure below the permissible limits. Mostly 94% of the respondent says that periodical cleaning and replacing the lighting/lamps are intended to illumination level. Mostly 98% of the respondent says that trained supervisor trains their own employees. Mostly 100% of the respondent says they are satisfied with

food/snacks/drinking water provided in different levels. Only 64% of the respondent says that employees move out of the work place due to suffocation (or) with other disturbance. Mostly 100% of the respondent says they have sufficient number of latrines and urinals at their work place. From the analysis 84% of the respondent says that they are satisfied with the functioning of the safety committee. Mostly 94% of the respondent says are satisfied commodities available at the co-operative grain shop.

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 From the analysis 96% of the respondent says that the employees are motivated to increase productivity. From the analysis 98% of the respondent satisfied with the facilities provided by the credit system. Mostly 100% of the respondent says P F provided by the company is satisfactory. From the analysis 96% of the respondent says that company provides loan for the employees. From the analysis 94% of the respondent says that workers are happy with the overall facilities provided by the company.

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SUGGESTIONS
Dust/fumes and hot air should be properly generated in the workshops to maintain healthy condition. Washing facilities should be improved by the company. Highly nutritious food should be provided to the employees. Canteen and work place is very unhygienic. They can be maintained in good conditions as there is enough staff with the organization to ensure cleanliness.

Administration, personnel and other departments which are inside the

building should be made air-conditioned to improve the efficiency of the employees working there.

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CONCLUSION
The present study helped the researcher to understand the importance of the Health, Safety and Welfare activities in Ashok Leyland Private Limited and in any other organization in the world with respect to both statutory benefits as per The Factories Act 1948 and non-statutory benefits given in addition by the organization to the employees and how a Human Resources/Personnel Management department plays an important role in conducting these activities smoothly by taking into consideration, the cost factor.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

BOOKS Taxmanns Labour Laws, Edition 2009. Introduction to Human Resources Management, ICFAI press, Edition 2004.

WEBSITES www.ashokleyland.com www.lal.lk

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ANNEXURE QUESTIONNAIRE A STUDY ON EMPLOYEES HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE AS PER THE FACTORIES ACT 1948 IN ASHOK LEYLAND PVT LTD CHENNAI

PERSONAL DETAILS
Employee name: Age: Below 30( ) 30-40 40-50 50-60 ( ) ( ) ( )

Qualification: School/ITI level ( ) Diploma ( )

Under graduate ( ) Post graduate Experience: Below 20 ( ) 20-30 30-40 ( ) ( ) 104 ( )

SAFETY
Q1. Does the organization has a health and safety policy? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q2. Are all near-miss incidents and accidents reported and investigated? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q3. Whether the safety training programs are conducted in all languages? a. Yes ( ) b. No( ) Q4. Does the factory have safety suggestion schemes? a. Yes ( ) b. No( ) Q5. Are there any safety inter-lock, alarms and trip systems are maintained? a. Yes ( ) b. No( ) Q6. Are all the passages, floors and the stairways in good conditions? a. Yes ( ) b. No( ) Q7. Whether Dust/Fumes/Hot air is generated in your work place? a. Yes ( ) b. No( ) Q8. Are the contract workers provided with the required personal protective equipment? a. Yes ( ) b. No( ) Q9. Is the fire fighting systems and equipments are tested and maintained? a. Yes ( ) b. No( ) Q10.Are all the lifting machines and tackles maintained in good condition and record maintained? a. Yes ( ) b. No( )

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HEALTH
Q11. How do you about the washing facilities provided by company? a. Good ( ) b. Fair ( ) c. poor( ) Q12. How often first aid box with prescribed contents is available? a. Every time ( ) b. Mostly ( ) c. Sometimes only ( ) Q13. With how much time the injured worker is given treatment? a. Immediate ( ) b. Within 15min ( ) c. More than 1/2hrs ( ) Q14. How nutritious is the food provided to you? a. Highly nutritious ( ) b. Nutritious somewhat ( ) c. Least nutritious ( ) Q15. Is hygienic conditions maintained in and around the canteen and workplace area? a. Always ( ) b. Mostly ( ) c. Some times ( ) d. Never ( ) Q16. Do you have sufficient disposal bins clearly marked and whether those are suitably located? a .Yes ( ) b. No ( )

Q17. Is ambulance available in each shift? a .Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q18. Have engineering & administrative controls been implementing to reduce noise exposure below the permissible limits? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q19. Is there any system of periodical cleaning and replacing the lighting fitting/lamps in order to ensure that they give the intended illumination levels? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q20. Do the trained supervisors train their own employees in safety & health aspects? a .Yes ( ) b. No ( )

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WELFARE
Q21. Are you satisfied with the food/snacks/drinking water provided to you at different intervals? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q22. Do you move out of work place due to suffocation (or) other disturbance? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q23. Are there sufficient number of latrines and urinals at your work places? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q24. Are you satisfied with the functioning of the safety committee? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q25. Are the commodities available at the co operative grain shop satisfactory? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q26. Are you motivated to increase productivity? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q27. Do you think facilities provided by credit society are satisfactory? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q28. Is the E S I and P F are provided by the company satisfactory? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q29.Is your company provides you any type of loan? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) Q30. Whether the workers are happy with the overall welfare facilities provided by the company? a. Yes ( ) b. No ( ) 107