FROM MENAHILL RASHID
FAISALABAD: Superintendent Engineer Second Circle Ahmad Ali Shah has said that implementation of safety codes is mandatory and no compromise should be made on safety of FESCO staff. Line staff adhering to work with safety principles is a valuable asset of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), he was addressing a function to award cash prizes and appreciation certificates to the best performing linemen in Nazimabad Division. He further said that the encouragement of employees, working for the betterment of the company is commendable which would also continue in future also.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Director Safety Saeed Raza said that FESCO Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Directorate is taking various steps to protect the line staff from fatal as well as non-fatal accidents. He said that FESCO is spending huge amount every year for purchase of standard T&P while a pocket size safety booklet has also been introduced for the line staff, which contains necessary instructions regarding first aid during work and in case of accident.
Director Public Relations Tahir Mehmood Sheikh in his address said that on the special directive of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) FESCO Engr. Bashir Ahmed, punishment and retribution is practically implementing in FESCO. Departmental action against the employees who disregard the safety policy while awarding commendation certificates and rewards for staff, using complete safety T&P will inspire other employees to do better.
Executive Engineer (XEN) Nazimabad Division Rao Muhammad Zubair said that during the maintenance work including shutdown, the staff is being closely monitored to ensure the safety of their precious lives and the lives and property of the people. He further said that FESCO is adopting zero tolerance policy for safety in which no negligence will be tolerated in any case.
Later, SE Second Circle Ahmed Ali Shah and other officers presented cash prizes and appreciation certificates to the best linemen. Deputy Commercial Manager Second Circle Iqbal Khan Niazi, Revenue Officer Nazimabad Division Wasim Asghar, SDOs of the division and a large number of employees attended the function.
