Industrialists in Ludhiana sensitised to Covid-19 guidelines

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, August 6

Industrial unit owners and workers were sensitised to Covid-19 guidelines of the government. Mass media teams of the Health Department on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Varinder Kumar Sharma and Civil Surgeon Rajesh Kumar Bagga are carrying out awareness activities in the district. Today, these teams comprising District Mass Education and Information Officer Harjinder Singh and block extension educators went to various industrial units of the city and surrounding areas. The team members interacted with senior officials and workers of the industrial units and apprised them in detail regarding the advisory issued by the Health Department.

Dr Bagga said Ludhiana being an industrial hub of the state employs lakhs of migrant workers in these industries. These workers and their employers need to take precautions advised by the government to stop the spread of Covid. As we know this disease is caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), transmitted in most instances through respiratory droplets, direct contact with cases and also through contaminated surfaces/objects. Timely and correct information and knowledge about the virus is the key to control the pandemic. The Health Department had issued a detailed advisory for industries, which needs to be implemented.

Dr Harjinder Singh, Mass Media Officer, said the team members visited industrial units, including GS Auto International Limited, Swarn Cycle Factory, Ravi Industry, Hippo Cycles, Hero Coach Builders and Gemini Industries, and workers, officials and other staff of these units were made aware of government’s guidelines in detail. They were also told about the method of washing hands, wearing and removing of mask and maintenance of social distancing.

Health Dept advisory issued to industries

• Staggered shift timings should be followed for all employees.
• Gap of one hour between shifts for disinfection of all surfaces on the premises.
• Thermal scanners at entry and exit points for screening.
• Employees with fever or other Covid-19-related symptoms should be encouraged to stay at home and seek immediate medical advice.
• Maintenance of social distancing norms, mandatory wearing of masks and hand washing/sanitisation to be followed.
• To follow respiratory etiquettes.
• Avoid use of biometric attendance system.
• Employees should not miss their meals.