Ministry of Railways
SER UNDERTAKES MASSIVE SANITISATION DRIVE TO CONTAIN THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
Posted On:
11 JUN 2020 4:54PM by PIB Kolkata
Kolkata, 11 June, 2020
In the wake of the threat posed by COVID-19, South Eastern Railway (SER) has undertaken massive cleanliness and sanitisation drive to prevent the spread of the pandemic in SER Headquarters and its surroundings. Multiple precautionary measures were taken by SER to support its workforce with disinfected infrastructure and clean environment and this is a continuous effort. Daily cleaning, sanitisation & disinfection of all offices, stations, depots, colonies, control offices etc. are regularly undertaken. This intensive cleanliness and sanitisation drive is monitored at the apex level. The employees who are engaged in this mission are advised to maintain social distancing. Thermal screening of these staff is carried out daily and they are also counseled to adopt health safety measures.
The frontline line warriors like Loco Pilots, Guards, Station Managers, Yard Masters, Controllers and Traffic Inspectors were working round the clock for maintaining uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to different parts of the country. It is very essential & commendable services to the nation no doubt, especially when the country is under crisis. Frontline employees were given face masks, sanitisers, soaps and gloves to safeguard themselves from the deadly virus. Doctors, Nurses and other healthcare personnel were also provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) produced in-house. The employees and other stakeholders without face-covers are not allowed to enter the railway premises. Besides, SER has been bolstering its preparedness to meet any future challenge in every sector within the ambit.
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