Health, Safety & Environment
Safety Standards & Zero Harm Culture
75 Years of Safe Operations
Safety is not an SSL compliance exercise — it is the operational foundation that has sustained 75 years of continuous logistics operations. SSL’s zero harm culture covers driver safety, cargo security, vehicle maintenance, hazardous material handling, warehouse safety, and emergency response.
🚗 Driver Safety Program
- Mandatory induction training for all new drivers
- Defensive driving certification program
- Cold chain SOP training for reefer drivers
- HAZCHEM handling certification for chemical routes
- Fatigue management — hours-of-service compliance
- Regular driver performance review and refresher
🔧 Vehicle Maintenance Protocol
- Scheduled preventive maintenance — all fleet ecosystem
- Pre-trip vehicle inspection checklist — mandatory
- Refrigeration unit service — quarterly for all reefers
- Brake system inspection — monthly on high-frequency fleet
- GPS tracker maintenance and calibration
- Tyre management — regular pressure and tread depth check
🏭 Warehouse Safety Standards
- Fire suppression systems — all SSL warehouse facilities
- CCTV monitoring — 24/7 at all owned branches
- Dock safety — forklift SOP, pedestrian separation
- Hazardous material storage — separate segregated areas
- PPE compliance — mandatory for all warehouse staff
- Emergency response drill — quarterly at all facilities
🔒 Cargo Security
- GPS tracking — 100% of fleet, real-time
- Tamper-evident sealing on high-value consignments
- Driver photo ID verification at loading
- Chain of custody documentation on all movements
- 100% cargo insurance — all SSL-managed consignments
- Control tower 24/7 monitoring for deviation alerts
SSL Safety Performance Record
<0.05%
Cargo Damage Rate
<0.3%
Cold Chain Excursion Rate
100%
Cargo Insurance Coverage
48hr
Claims Resolution SLA
Safety Enquiries
For safety documentation, HSSE audits, or compliance inquiries, contact SSL.
📞 +91-92978-78787 · 📞 +91-92978-78789 · ✉ corporatesales@sslpl.in
