A two-day Hospital Safety and Fire Safety Awareness Training Programme commenced at Ispat General hospital (IGH) of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant on 15th October 2026. Ninety contractual staff, including nurses, technicians and data-entry operators, participated in the program at the New Conference Hall of IGH. The programme aimed to strengthen hospital-based safety practices and reinforce the goal of achieving zero accidents at the workplace.

Dr. Manoj Panigrahi, Additional CMO (Medical), and Dr. Sushil Kumar, Additional CMO, attended the programme as Guests. The training sessions were conducted by Ms. Nabanita Jena, Incharge Nursing Education, Ms. Rahil Topno, Infection Control Nurse and Mr. Anirudha Sahoo of Fire Services.
The sessions focused on essential hospital safety measures, infection-control practices, fire prevention, emergency preparedness and safe workplace behaviour. The participants were sensitised on their individual responsibility in maintaining a safe hospital environment and responding effectively during emergencies.

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Richa Surit, DSO (Medical). The initiative reflects IGH’s continued commitment to promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring the well-being of patients, staff and visitors.
