Health &
Safety

L&T is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace across campuses and project sites. Safety is deeply embedded in the culture of L&T. Given the complex and high-risk nature of operations at EPC project sites, L&T places the utmost emphasis on accident prevention and worker protection. Robust safety protocols, continuous training, and a culture of accountability ensure that safety remains a top priority at every level of execution.

At L&T, we believe that every workplace should be safe, and every individual should return home unharmed. Guided by our “Mission Zero Harm”, we have built a culture where safety is not just a requirement—it’s a way of life. Our commitment to safety is supported by policies, processes and systems. Mission Zero Harm means:

• No loss of life and no serious injuries to employees, contractors, workmen or anyone engaged and impacted by company operations.
• Protecting the long-term health of the workforce.
• Creating a culture of care, where safety is everyone’s responsibility. 

The EHS Council, chaired by the Deputy Managing Director, is the apex body of the Company, to strengthen processes, institutionalise best practices, and monitor progress towards defined targets. This commitment extends beyond the permanent workforce and includes all categories, including non-permanent employees and contract workers. All our business units are certified with globally recognised standards such as ISO 45001, OHSAS and relevant national guidelines and laws, ensuring a consistent and robust approach to managing EHS risks. We  continually enhance and optimise our processes and systems to address any gaps and improve our performance.

In 2024 we established a Serious Incident Review Committee (SIRC) consisting of the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), the EHS Council head, and senior management from the relevant business units to review all severe incidents and initiate corrective actions to prevent recurrence. EHS professionals across all our businesses were trained for five days on the TapRoot course on incident investigation, and appointed as ‘Zonal Incident Investigators’ to conduct detailed incident investigations and submit the report to the SIRC within 72 hours of an incident occurring. Further, a reward and penalty system has been implemented for the EPC projects’ business, and the onboarding process for contractual workers was overhauled to include the identification of pre-existing medical conditions and a full medical history assessment of contract workers to better identify and mitigate potential risks.

In 2025 our Accident Investigation Committee (AIC) was strengthened with clear roles, responsibilities and timelines. It must submit its incident report within seven working days, enabling the Safety Incident Review Committee (SIRC) to recommend corrective actions. The Business Head is responsible for implementing these recommendations within two weeks, ensuring legal compliance and reporting closure to SIRC. Accountability mechanisms have been reinforced. Non-compliance with processes or negligence in implementing SOPs may attract disciplinary or corrective actions. Financial penalties could be imposed on relevant personnel—from site teams to business heads. For repeated or serious lapses, consequences may include forfeiture of performance-linked pay, annual increments and impact variable pay.

At L&T, digital technologies are integrated across business operations to significantly strengthen safety performance and culture. From site-level awareness to enterprise-wide monitoring, digital tools serve as vital enablers in building a safer work environment. Some of the solutions deployed are:

• SHEILD: A digital platform to communicate work plans and approvals, create checklists, record safety parameters, support safety audits and provide data visualisation with analytics.
• Vision Analytics: A solution utilising machine learning to enhance worker safety, productivity and vehicle tracking at project sites by leveraging real-time CCTV feeds.
• ViewEHS: A mobile application to access SOPs and digital forms for on-site submission and verification, enhancing speed and accuracy in documentation.
• Virtual Reality-based Safety Induction/Training: Immersive VR videos for safety training during induction or refresher courses.
• HSE-Mitr: A behavioural safety-tracking application for the workforce to report safe and unsafe acts, near-misses, and hazardous conditions, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.