Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Expanding Contractor Training

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Viatris has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting expanded contractor training initiatives. The company is constructing a new injectable manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri, India, emphasizing safety as a top priority. The project has achieved 2.3 million incident-free man hours and is expected to be completed by early 2025.

Key safety initiatives implemented at the 69,000 square meter site include:

• Establishing a Safety Park for equipment overview
• Providing nearly 8,000 manhours of EHS trainings
• Deploying a "Permit to Work" program with approximately 23,000 permits issued
• Implementing a reward program for exemplary safety performance

Jayesh Thakor, Senior Director - EHS Injectable India at Viatris, expressed pride in the project's safety record and thanked the EHS team, contractors, and project team for their support in achieving safety goals.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2024 / Viatris

Across all Viatris locations, we are committed to protecting contractors and visitors. They are covered by site-specific EHS policies and procedures, and we track the safety performance of our contractors through established guidelines, pre-screening and training. And in 2023, we further enhanced our program across several of our sites.

We are building a new, state-of-the-art injectable manufacturing facility in the southern India district of Krishnagiri. The site is key to Viatris' continued strategic development, and we have made safety our highest priority. The project has required plenty of external expertise and manpower, meaning that we rely on external partners and contractors. Also, the use of heavy machinery and diverse workers coming from various cultures necessitated rigorous safety initiatives at the 69,000 square meter site to keep everyone safe. The project has successfully accomplished 2.3 million incident-free man hours and is on track to be completed later this year or in early 2025.

Key contractors and qualified safety professionals specializing in project management have worked closely on the project with Viatris' EHS safety professionals permanently assigned to the site. Together, they implemented initiatives including:

• Establishing the Safety Park, an area near the site's entrance to provide an overview of safety equipment and personal protective equipment to be used by contractors

• Providing periodic and job specific safety trainings on various topics including working at heights, electrical safety and precautions during welding, grinding and rigging, among other work. Nearly 8,000 manhours of EHS trainings have been given to contractors

• Deploying a "Permit to Work" program to manage all activities within the boundary of the project through which we issued approximately 23,000 permits

• Encouraging proper contractor health and safety behavior via a program to reward and recognize exemplary performers

" I am proud to be associated with such an important project with Viatris. My primary goal has been to ensure that this project meets its intended deadline by having a stellar safety record. I am thankful to my EHS team, contractors and the project team in supporting this safety goal."

Jayesh Thakor
Senior Director - EHS Injectable
India, Viatris

View the full 2023 Sustainability Report.

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FAQ

What is the status of Viatris' new manufacturing facility in India?

Viatris is building a state-of-the-art injectable manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri, India. The project has achieved 2.3 million incident-free man hours and is expected to be completed by late 2024 or early 2025.

How many manhours of EHS training did Viatris provide to contractors in 2023?

Viatris provided nearly 8,000 manhours of EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) trainings to contractors at its new manufacturing facility site in India during 2023.

What safety initiatives did Viatris implement at its new Indian facility?

Viatris implemented several safety initiatives, including establishing a Safety Park, providing job-specific safety trainings, deploying a 'Permit to Work' program, and creating a reward program for exemplary safety performance.

How many work permits did Viatris issue for its new manufacturing facility project?

Viatris issued approximately 23,000 work permits through its 'Permit to Work' program to manage all activities within the boundary of the new manufacturing facility project in India.