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Introduction
Nishat Mills Limited aims to remain as leading Textile Company of the country. Our Human
Resource policy is based on principles that employees are our most valued asset and important
building block for sustainable growth. Management has developed excellent relations with employees
to achieve optimum level of performance and commitment to excellence. The Company is an
equal opportunity employer and hires people from various ethnicities and both genders without
prejudice or bias. The Company has a coherent and market driven performance and reward policy
which encourages employees to participate enthusiastically in the achievement of company’s
objectives.
Nishat group is one of the leading and most diversified groups in Pakistan with fixed/current
assets of over US $ 5 billion .It is ranked among the top five business houses of Pakistan . The
group has strong presence in three most important business sectors of the region namely textiles, cement
and financial services. In addition, the group also has reasonable market share in Insurance
(Adamjee insurance), Power generation and Aviation business .It also has the distinction of being
one of the largest players in each sector. The group has a remarkable position in the market as good
as any MNC operating locally in terms of its quality of products, services and management skills.
History
Nishat mills limited is the flagship company of nishat group. It was established in 1951. It is one
of the most modern, largest vertically integrated textile companies in Pakistan. Nishat mills
limited has 227,640 spindles, 789 Toyota air jet looms. The company also has the most modern
textile dyeing and processing units, 2 stitching units for home textile, two stitching units for
garments and power generation facilities with a capacity of 120 mw. The company’s total
export for the year 2015 was rs. 39.868 billion (US$ 393.683 million). Due to the application of
prudent management policies, consolidation of operations, a strong balance sheet and an
effective marketing strategy, the growth trend is expected to continue in the years to come. The
company's production facilities comprise of spinning, weaving, processing, stitching and power
generation.

HSE Policy
An organization's safety policy is a recognized, written statement of its commitment to protect
the health and safety of the employees, as well as the surrounding community. The safety policy
also details the measures the company takes and will take to protect the life, limb, and health of
their employees, often surpassing the requirements set out by the laws or by the standard
practices of the industry. Our management carries the responsibility for the company’s
commitment to health, safety & environmental responsibility. Each and every employee is an
integral part of this commitment and it is the responsibility of management to ensure that
employees and contractors are aware of company HSE policies and procedures. They must also
ensure that these policies and procedures are duly enforced.
Employees are required to become familiar with, adhere to and promote the company policies
throughout all aspects of their duties.
To carry out this policy, Nishat Textile Mills Ltd will:
 Promote its conviction that accidents can be avoided
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 Minimize risks by investigating incidents to determine their causes and impact, both
physical and financial, and to develop actions & policies that shall suitably prevent
recurrence
 Train its personnel in health, safety & environmental protection
 A high level of safety awareness shall be maintained by means of safety programs, safety
review meetings, internal auditing, and general communications
 Develop and implement emergency evacuation procedures to minimize the consequences
of accidents
 Have its operating areas, storage facilities, and other locations regularly inspected and
audited by management & independent auditors
 Incorporate HSE principles, policies and procedures into the key responsibilities of all
personnel and ensure that their HSE performance is accurately reflected in their
appraisals.
 Actively participate with government and other pertinent institutions in meeting
applicable national and international Health, Safety & Environment rules and regulations.
 Define practical means for taking into account and minimizing environment impact
 Develop and implement procedures for proper storage, transportation, and disposal of
waste materials
 Actively encourage its employees to participate in the conduct and management of HSE
by means of achieving defined objectives and standards
 Encourage its employees to suggest positive changes and improvements in HSE policies
and procedures by means of internal protocols and communications
 Provide resources to ensure that the best possible HSE standards are maintained
 Insists on HSE policy from its suppliers, customers, and other business associates

Awards & Certificates

 Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Export
Performance Trophy
 Pakistan Textile Export Association (PTEA) Export Excellence Awards for the year 2014
and 2015
 Best Corporate Report Awards for the year 2012, 2014 and 2015
 ISO-14001:2004 Certification
 ISO-9001:2000 Certification
 ISO-9001:2008 Certification
 SA-8000: 2008 Certification
 World Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) Certification
 OEKO-TEX 100 Certification
 Customs–Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Certification
 Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) Certification
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Hazards
The hazards happening in the Nishat Textile industry are Safety Hazards, physical hazards,
chemical hazards, and Ergonomic hazards.
1) Physical hazards

Noise, temperature.
2) Electrical hazards

Short circuit happens.

3) Ergonomically hazards

Continuous work, improper work station.

4) Fire Hazard
Physical Hazard
S.NO HAZARD CONSEQUENCES ACTION REMEDIAL ACTION
1 Physical 1) Isolation of the machine and
hazards Noise induced hearing Silencer must be kept.
a)Noise loss, 2) Inverted drive control noise in ring
Tinnitus frame.
3)proper maintenance
lubricating control noise

2 b)Dust Causes respiratory 1)Dust collector 2)proper

problems and causes Housekeeping and
Byssinosis( a disease 3)necessary PPE should were by
caused by cotton dust) worker

3 c)Lifting Muscular-Skeletal 1) Keep your backbone straight while

Heavy Disorders lifting load.
weight 2) Pull the load as close to the body.
3)Lift and carry loads with straight
arms
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Electrical hazards
S.NO HAZARD CONSEQUENCES ACTION REMEDIAL
ACTION

Electrical hazards: Trip occurs Avoid improper ear thing and

1. a)Improper Earthing loose connection,

2. Electric shock All circuits to be enclosed in a

b)Improper isolation proper circuit.

3. c)Moisture Proper wiring Proper Moisture to keep in control.

wiring

4. d)Input power cable Cable melting & Input wire must be more power
exceeds More output switch becomes heat than output wire.

5. e)Electrical Maintenance ECB board Check Needs preventive

the connection maintenance
Grease the
motor frequently,

Ergonomically hazards
S.NO HAZARD CONSEQUENCES ACTION REMEDIAL
ACTION

1 Uncomfortable work Pain in hand and legs. Importance to ergonomics

station and height.

2 Repetitive strain Wrist, Neck, Shoulder, Proper working procedure

injuries Neck, Knee, Angle.
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Fire Hazard
S.NO HAZARD CONSEQUENCES ACTION REMEDIAL ACTION
1 Fire Hazards Loss of life, Damages Fire hydrant system and sprinkler
to the equipments. system
2 Electrical short If no trip occurs its get ACB (Air circuit breaker),MCB
circuit happens sparks and get fire. (Motor circuit breaker).
3 Smoking Easily gets fire Safety signs & workers must aware of
not using any ignition product

Suggestion/Mitigations
To succeed, a safety policy requires both a commitment and endorsement from the employer and
buy-in from the employees.
There are generally three sections in a safety policy, which include:

 Statement of the policy - The employer’s commitment to managing health and safety
and the goal of the policy.
 Responsibility - Stating who is responsible for implementing, enacting, and tracking
each element of the policy.
 Arrangements or procedures - Outlines the details of procedures including the
reduction of hazard policy.
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It may also include details about the following:

 Mostly the Nishat’s textile and garment workers come from a predominantly low
education background and many are originally from Pakistan’s rural areas so nishat’s
management firstly they gave training to their employees and workers.
 They must Use of administrative controls, hazard isolation, locking, warnings, signs and
symbols marking hazards, etc.
 They must give personal protective equipments (PPE) to their employees and workers.
 They must Remove hazardous materials or replacing them with less harmful alternatives
 They must improve lighting and working environment.
 Prevention of slip, trip, and fall incidents.

Conclusion