Swan Defence Prioritizes Safety and Technology in Shipbuilding Operations
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) positions safety as crucial to its operational success in shipbuilding, operating one of India's largest integrated shipbuilding facilities. The company adheres to statutory compliance while embedding safety into its culture through proactive hazard identification and monitoring.
Key safety measures include mandatory gas testing, lockout-tagout for energy control, and engineered lifting plans executed by certified teams. SDHI employs Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) to manage risks during operations.
Automation technologies like robotics and IoT monitoring reduce human exposure to hazards. SDHI tracks safety KPIs alongside production milestones, following the ALARP principle as India strives for global shipbuilding competitiveness.
