Introduction
Our client is one of the leading Integrated producers of special bar quality (SBQ) or Alloy Steel, in India.
- Manufacturing Plants situated at:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Punjab
- Their steel quality meets demanding applications for:
- automotive
- energy
- railways
- infrastructure
- other sectors where steel of specific characteristics are needed
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 50001 Energy Management System certifications, Quality Assurance laboratory is NABL certified.
- Manufacturing units are fully integrated special steel (alloy and micro-alloy) producer, with upstream and downstream facilities
- Andhra Pradesh unit is spread over 846 acres with a capacity of 325,000 MT/annum of special steel.
- Fully integrated unit with sinter plant, coke oven, blast furnace, steel melt shop with full refining facilities, a modern rolling mill and a state-ofthe-art finishing and inspection facilities.
BUSINESS MODEL
REGULATORY CHALLENGES
Our client faced specific compliance management challenges as mentioned below:
- Tracking Emissions and Environmental Permits Manually: Steel plants emit pollutants like CO2, NOx, and particulate matter, which are strictly regulated. There are many environmental regulations to be tracked like Ozone Depleting Substance read with Air Pollution, Air Quality, Noise Pollution, Water Pollution, Environmental Impact, Environmental Protection laws, etc. which were too crucial to be tracked manually.
- Managing Hazardous Materials and Waste Disposal: Steel manufacturing generates hazardous waste (e.g., slag, dust, chemicals). Ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal in compliance under Ewaste management, Plastic Waste Management, Battery Waste Management, Hazardous and other wastes, Bio medical waste management, Hazardous Chemicals etc. were often depended on paperwork and manual inspections, increasing the risk of regulatory violations.
- Ensuring Worker Safety in HighRisk Environments: Steel plants involve heavy machinery and hot processes, creating significant safety hazards under Gas cylinder rules, Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, Petroleum Act, Disaster Management Act, etc. Without digital tracking, incidents and near-misses may be underreported or analysed too slowly, preventing timely corrective actions.
- Coordinating Compliance Across Multiple Sites: Our client operates several plants and facilities in different regions. Tracking regulatory differences and compliance status across all state specific locations without a unified platform causes inconsistency and compliance gaps.
- Maintaining Quality Standards in Production: Steel products must meet strict quality certifications. Without integrated compliance tools, monitoring compliance under BIS, NABL Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order etc., process controls and product tests in real time is difficult, increasing the risk of non-conforming products reaching customers.
- Reporting and Record-Keeping Delays: Regulatory bodies require timely submission of environmental, safety, and quality reports. Manual processes often cause delays in reporting, leading to penalties or increased scrutiny from regulators.
- Lack of Real-Time Alerts for Compliance Breaches: Without automated systems, plant managers may only learn of compliance breaches after inspections or incidents occur, limiting the ability to quickly mitigate risks.
REGULATORY REFORM THROUGH GCMS IMPLEMENTATION
Significant operational and strategic benefits after implementing the Lawrbit’s GCMS compliance Management Solution (GCMS):
- Compliance allocation through Industry expert Advisors: GCMS Implementation Team checked and compared data against permit thresholds, recommended the applicable compliance allocation and the approved compliance were made live for stakeholders. The exercise ensured in-depth business understanding through expert recommendation, reduced manual monitoring, data entry errors, and ensured timely complying to HR & Environmental Regulations.
- Real-Time Alerts and Risk Mitigation: With configurable advance alerts for the compliance, managers could now responded proactively to avoid potential violations or operational issues, minimizing disruptions and legal risks.
- Centralized Compliance Oversight Across Multiple Sites: By consolidating compliance data from all facilities into one platform, GCMS provides a unified view of regulatory obligations and status across regions, locations and manufacturing units. This ensures consistent regulation enforcement and easier management of department/location/users-specific compliance requirements.
- Efficient Waste Management compliance monitoring: The GCMS covers compliances for hazardous material inventory, storage conditions, and disposal schedules. It automates the due dates required by regulatory bodies, reducing the risk of mishandling or missed disposal deadlines.
- Enhanced Worker Safety through Event Tracking: GCMS enables real-time reporting of safety incidents and near-misses. It facilitates event-based compliance assigning to the respective location / department / users ensuring providing a safer workplace.
- Centralized Training and Communication: GCMS tracks users training records, schedules mandatory courses, and facilitates communication of compliance updates in Ticket Centre. This ensures all users stay informed and aligned with regulatory obligations.
- Streamlined audit preparation through easy access to document hub: GCMS centralizes and digitizes all compliance documents in a secure Document Hub for infinite years, enabling instant retrieval during audits and inspections. With automated report generation and comprehensive audit trails, the system enhances accuracy, accelerates the audit process, and significantly reduces the time and resources required for regulatory compliance.
GCMS Implementation Summary
Final Outcome
The integration of the GCMS application with our customer’s operational framework marked a significant step toward organizational compliance management transformation. By effectively undertaking both visible and underlying compliance challenges, GCMS empowered the company to optimize its processes, improve data integrity, and uphold high standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. As a robust and dependable solution, GCMS has proven to be a strategic partner in driving regulatory compliance while supporting long-term business growth and operational excellence.
Industrial & Business Laws
- Factories Act, 1948
- Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951
- The Companies Act, 2013
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006
Taxation Laws
- Factories Act, 1948
- Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951
- The Companies Act, 2013
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006
Industry-specific Guidelines & Standards
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Collection of Statistics Act
- Foreign Trade Policy
Labour & Employment Laws
- Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
- Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
- Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
- Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act, 2005
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
- Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003
- Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, 1979
- Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
Environmental Laws
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- Batteries Waste Management Rules, 2022
- Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
- Hazardous Waste Management Rules, 2016
- Noise Pollution Rules, 2000
- E-Waste (Management) RulesGroundwater Extraction & Conservation Directions
- Plastic Wate Rules, 2022
Safety & Hazard Management Laws
- Atomic Energy Act, 1962
- Indian Boilers Act, 1923
- Electricity Act, 2003
- Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016
- Factories Act, 1948 (safety provisions)
- Disaster Management Act, 2005
The voice of confidence
Mr. Satyanarayan Mohanty
Company Secretary“Partnering with Lawrbit has significantly enhanced our compliance management processes The compliance tool has proven to be very effective in helping us efficiently track regulatory requirements across our operations. This has also boosted the confidence of our Board Members and other stakeholders on the Compliance Management System of the Company.
One of the standout features is the system’s automated tracking and timely reminders, which ensure that no compliance deadline is ever missed. This proactive approach has not only reduced the risk of noncompliance but also eased the burden on our internal teams.
The Compliance report generation functionality allows us to prepare comprehensive compliance reports effortlessly, saving valuable time and enabling informed decision-making at every level. The platform is user-friendly, well-structured, and highly customizable to meet our specific regulatory needs.
Most importantly, the Customer support provided by the Lawrbit team is truly exceptional, and the team has supported in the queries and hand holding of the tool. Whether it’s onboarding, troubleshooting, or adapting the platform to new requirements, their responsiveness and commitment to our success have been remarkable.
We highly recommend Lawrbits to any organization looking for a reliable, efficient, and well-supported compliance management solution.”
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