Litro Gas conducts random PCR tests in keeping with govt. directive

In keeping with a directive by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for all large institutions to screen their employees with random PCR testing, Litro Gas has taken immediate steps to conduct tests on their employees.

Staff members across Litro Gas storage facilities, filling plants, supply chain and head office were subject to random PCR tests at the premises.

“As a responsible state owned corporate institution to undertake such a challenging task efficiently and swiftly, we are mindful of the contribution being made towards a safer Sri Lanka,” says Anil Koswatte, Chairman and CEO, Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. & Litro Gas Terminal Lanka (Private) Limited.

“Safety and health protocols form the basis of our business – we pay attention to maintaining the highest possible standards at all times as the supplier of LPG to the nation”, he stressed.

Commenting on the initiative, Jayantha Basnayake, Director – Health, Safety & Environment at Litro Gas says that the tests were conducted as a part of the COVID-19 protocols established across the company’s vast network of operations.

“Litro Gas understands the importance of maintaining relevant safety and health procedures since, as the market leader in the industry, we reach thousands of consumers everyday”, he added.

In recognition of their exceptional commitment towards maintaining a consistent service during the COVID- 19 lockdown, Litro Gas was the first state-owned enterprise to be awarded SLS 1672:2020 COVID-19 safety compliant standards by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) recently.