Maruti Suzuki prescribes SOP for workplace in view of COVID-19 outbreak

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki has chalked out an action plan for resuming operations post COVID-19 with detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) on maintaining social distancing, hygiene and employee safety.

Maruti Suzuki Managing Director Kenichi Ayuzawa has laid down the salient features of the new strategy post COVID-19 and in a note circulated in the company has said: “Under such a situation, aligning with the national policy and government guidelines we will progressively resume operations in a graded manner. However, post lockdown we must continue to take all necessary precautions for a much longer duration. Aspects like ‘Social distancing’ will have to be integrated into our lifestyle.”

The policy revolves around safety, for self, Safe at Home, Safe for family, Safe in Transit, Safe of Colleagues, Safe at Workplace and Safe for Community.

“To facilitate this change, our COVID-19 Task Force, under guidance of management, has worked out a detailed SOP for safe start of operations. Each element of this plan integrates YOUR SAFETY at the core. Guidelines include starting from home to going back safely,” the Maruti MD said. The SOP details aspects like behavior at workplace, usage of canteen and other common facilities, guidelines in case of sickness and health emergency are explained in detail.

“In addition, the ‘Wellness Mitra’ mobile app for Maruti Suzuki family, will help you to stay connected and updated about developments related to COVID-19", he said. (IANS)

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