Safety Audit at Madras Fertilizers Limited

Last updated: May 21, 2025

Overview

The safety audit was successfully carried out to strengthen safety practices across its key operational units. The audit covered several critical facilities. A qualified team of experts from iFluids Engineering, with prior experience in large-scale fertilizer industries, conducted the audit with professionalism and care. The successful completion of the audit marks an important step toward ensuring a safer and more compliant working environment at MFL (Madras Fertilizers Limited)

Methodology

Flowchart of an audit or compliance process showing 10 key steps: Coordination with MFL Team, Site Visit and Visual Inspection, Documentation Review and Data Collection, Identification of Applicable Legislation, Compliance Assessment, Observance of Safety Protocols, Confidentiality and Data Protection, Recommendations and Corrective Actions, and Reporting. Includes blue gradient design with relevant icons for each step
  • Coordination with MFL Team
  • Site Visit and Visual Inspection
  • Documentation Review and Data Collection
  • Identification of Applicable Legislation
  • Compliance Assessment
  • Observance of Safety Protocols
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Recommendations and Corrective Actions
  • Reporting

Project Insights

  • The safety audit was conducted by BIS 14489:1998 standards.
  • It successfully covered all major units, including the Utilities, Ammonia Plant, Urea Plant, NPK Complex, Bagging & Shipping Units, Tertiary Treatment Plant, and Phosphoric Acid Terminal.
  • The audit was carried out by a qualified audit team approved by DGFASLI (Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour) and experienced in the fertilizer industry.
  • The audit team adhered to MFL’s internal safety regulations and protocols during plant visits.
  • The project was completed successfully, meeting all technical, contractual, and safety compliance requirements.

Conclusion

The safety audit at Madras Fertilizers Limited was successfully completed, following the guidelines of BIS 14489:1998 and covering all major operational units with great care and professionalism. The final deliverables included a detailed audit report with recommendations that provided clear, practical insights for MFL to enhance its safety culture.