Maruti In Favour Of SOP As Operations Prepare To Resume Post Lockdown

Publish On: 20 Apr, 2020 10:36 AM | Updated   |   Madhurima  

NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki has chalked out an action plan for resuming operations post COVID-19 with the 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'll progressively resume operations in a very graded manner. However, post lockdown we must still take all necessary precautions for a way longer duration. Aspects like ‘Social distancing' will need to be integrated into our lifestyle."

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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 these changes, our COVID-19 Task Force, under the guidance of management, has figured out an in-depth SOP for the safe start of operations. Each element of this plan integrates YOUR SAFETY at the core. Guidelines include beginning from home to going back safely," the Maruti MD said.

The SOP details aspects like behaviour at the workplace, usage of the canteen and other common facilities, guidelines just in case of sickness and health emergency are explained thoroughly.

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"In addition, the ‘Wellness Mitra' mobile app for Maruti Suzuki family, will assist you to remain connected and updated about developments associated with COVID-19", he said. Maruti Suzuki has chalked out an action plan for resuming operations post COVID-19 with the detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) on maintaining social distancing, hygiene and employee safety.