Overview

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) is committed to fostering a safe and hygienic workplace for its employees. To strengthen its workplace hygiene and sanitation standards, GFL collaborated with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to implement WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) compliance across multiple sites. Through a structured approach involving audits and training, GFL significantly improved its workplace hygiene, regulatory adherence, and employee well-being.

Challenges

While GFL prioritized health and safety, several key challenges hindered optimal WASH compliance:

1. Infrastructure Gaps: Some facilities required upgrades to align with WBCSD WASH standards.
2. Lack of Awareness: Employees needed training on best practices for hygiene, sanitation, and water conservation.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to evolving health and safety regulations required continuous monitoring.

Approach

GFL adopted a multi-step strategy to enhance its WASH standards:

1. Conducted 8+ audit cycles across multiple facilities to assess gaps and areas of improvement.
2. Organized training sessions to educate employees on hygiene best practices and WASH guidelines.
3. Implemented infrastructure upgrades to ensure access to clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene stations.
4. Established a monitoring framework to sustain and improve compliance over time.

Outcome

GFL successfully improved its WASH compliance, resulting in:

✅ Enhanced Workplace Hygiene: Cleaner and safer work environments for employees.

✅ Regulatory Alignment: Strengthened adherence to WBCSD WASH standards.

✅ Increased Employee Satisfaction: A healthier workplace boosted morale and productivity.

By prioritizing WASH compliance, GFL reaffirmed its commitment to employee well-being and sustainable workplace practices.