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The Building and other Construction
workers (Regulation of Employment
and conditions of Service) Act, 1996
Salient features of the Safety
& Health Provisions
The Building and other Construction
workers (Regulation of Employment
and conditions of Service) Central
Rules, 1998
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Fire protection
* Adequate fire extinguishing
* Reqd. number of trained persons
* Fire extinguishers maintained and inspected at
regular intervals of not less than one year
* Suitable fire extinguisher in transport cabin
Rule 35
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Emergency Action Plan
* More than 500 building workers are employed -
submitted for the approval of the Director
General
Rule 36
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Lifting and carrying of excessive
weight
Rule 37
Fencing of rotary parts
guarding of rotary parts
Non removable of guard when m/c in motion
Skilled person to examine when the m/c is in motion & not
fenced adequately.
LOTO procedure
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Lifting and carrying of excessive
weight
Person Maximum Weight Load
Adult - man 55 kg
Adult - woman 30 kg
Adolescent - male 30 kg
Adolescent - female 20 kg
Rule 38
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Health and Safety policy
* Establishment employing fifty or more building
workers. - submit the same for the approval of the
Director-General
* Contents of the Policy
* the intention and commitment of establishment
regarding HSE protection of building workers
Rule 39
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Dust, gases, fumes etc.
* An employer shall prevent concentration of dust,
gases or fumes by providing suitable means to
control their concentration within the permissible
limit so that they may not cause injury or pose
health hazard to building worker in a confined
space
* Confined space air quality
Rule 40
Confined space
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Overhead Protection
* Overhead protection along the periphery of the
building under construction
* Falling materials, is cordoned off from
inadvertent entry of persons other than building
workers at work in such area
Rule 41 Preheater Incident
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Slipping Tripping, cutting, drowning
and falling Hazards
Rule 42
Clear passageway –dust ,debris etc.
Remove sharp projections – nails - inform process
Remove oil, grease or any other slippery materials
Protection from falling into water
Guarding of openings
Prevention from falling from Height – Silo
Provision of Safety Net
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Corrosive substances
* Corrosive substances, stored in such a manner
do not endanger the building worker
* Suitable protective equipment
* In the case of spillage - immediate remedial
measures by the employer
Rule 44
Rule 43
Dust , gases , fumes etc.
KOLAR MINES
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* Employer provides - Safety helmets, shoes,
water-proof boots in accordance with national
standards
Personnel Protective Equipments
Rule 46
Rule 54
* Employer ensures using PPEs
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* Measures to prevent physical contact
* Suitable warning signs
* Underground Live wires – insulated protective
gloves & shoes for workmen.
* No wires on ground –potential for damage
* Elect. Equip. made of sound material & earthed
* Provision of ELCB
* Follow Elect. Legal reqts.
Electrical Hazards
Rule 47 WATER PUMP -AP
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* Safety measures when construction near traffic
area.
* All vehicles comply Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
(59 of 1988) and the rules made thereunder
* The driver of a vehicle of any class or
description shall hold a valid driving licence
under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of
1988)
Vehicular Traffic
Rule 48
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Stability of Structure - Rule 49
Stacking of materials - Rule 51
Illumination of Passage ways - Rule 50
* Materials stored & stacked -safe & orderly to avoid
obstruction of any passageway
* Piled to ensure stability
* Stored not to exceed the floor / platform capacity
* no storing at edges such that it falls on persons below
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Disposal of debris - Rule 52
* Disposal do not cause danger
* Accumulation do not cause hazard
* Dust Moisted
* Do not throw from height
* Dispose of all debris after
completion of work
Numbering & marking of floors -
Rule 53
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Drums & Pulleys
* Made of reliable , strong material and maint.
* Drum & pulley adequate dia. & sound material.
* 3 dead turns on the drum & securely attached.
* flange of a drum projects twice the rope dia.
Beyond the last layer & if projection is not
available – other measures like anti –slackness
guards.
Construction and Maint. of lifting
appliances
Rule 55
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* Adequate & efficient brakes
* capable of preventing fall of a suspended laod &
effectively controlling such load when lowering
* Act without shock
* Hv shoes that can be easily removed for running
Construction and Maint. of lifting
appliances
Rule 55
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* Control of every lifting appliances
* Driver at his seat has ample room for operating &
unrestricted view of the Bldg & construction work &
remains clear of the load & ropes.
* Ergonometrically designed
* driver located above the ht. Of the heel block during
whole operation.
* Clear markings of operation – Mines signalling
* suitable locking device to prevent accidental movement.
* Where automatic brakes are provided, automatically come
to the neutral position in case of power failure.
Construction and Maint. of lifting
appliances Rule 55
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* All lifting appliances shall be tested and
examined by a competent person - before use or
after it has undergone any alteration .
* Periodicity - once in a year
* Refer schedule I – for manner of testing.
Test and periodical examination of
lifting appliances
Rule 56
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3
The crane boom was hoisted beyond safe
operating limit causing the boom to fray
and collapse backwards along with the two
persons in the cradle and caused severe
injuries.
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Installations - Rule 58
Fixed lifting appliances are installed-
By a competent persons
Appliances do not shift due to vibration or other
influences
Operator is in safe position and can view over the zone
of operation or communicate with all loading &
unloading points by signaling or other communication
system.
Adequate clearance given between fixed objects/ elect.
Conductors
Sufficient strength when exposed to wind load.
No alteration without the concern of competent person.
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Winches - Rule 59
Winches
Steam winch
Electrical winches
Buckets - Rule 60
Tip up bucket are equipped with a device
that effectively prevents accidental
tipping
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Identification and marking of safe
working load
* Safe working load and identification by
stamping or other suitable means
* Suitable marked if more than one SWL
Rule 61
Loading of lifting appliances and lifting
gears - Rule 62
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* No loading beyond SWL except by competent
person - for testing.
* No lifting appliances shall be used if :
* If inspector not satisfied with teat certificate.
Loading of lifting appliances
and lifting gears - Rule 62
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* Cabin is made of
* Fire resistant material
* Has a suitable seat, foot rest & protection from
vibration.
* Affords the operator an adequate view of the area of
operation.
* operator- adequate protection from weather
* Adequately ventilated
* Suitable fire extinguishers
Operator's cab or cabin
Rule 63
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Operation of lifting appliances
* Operator posses adequate skill and training in the operation of
the particular lifting appliance
* No person under eighteen years of age
* Operation of lifting appliances is governed by signals; in
conformity with relevant national standards
* No one below the load
* Operator do not leave the cabin when on operation or load.
* No riding on load
* Avoid sudden jerks
* Tag line
* Traffic control
* Provide Packing when unloading material
Rule 64
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Hoists - Rule 65
* Hoist towers designed according to relevant national standards
* Hoist shafts are guarded at grd. Level & at landing platform
* gates – 2 mts height at every approach with interlocking
* safety catch
* Clear space at top & below the ultimate points.
* Top hoist covered – prevent fall of materials
* Tested for 1.5 times the SWL.
* Factor of safety of platform – 3
* Safety gears strong enough to hold the whole hoist.
* Sides of platform guarded to prevent fall of materials
* SWL marked in Hindi & local language.. Location mentioned.
* Material hoist marked – not for passengers.
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Fencing of and means of access to
lifting appliances - Rule 66
Rigging of Derricks - Rule 67
Securing of Derricks - Rule 68
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Construction & maint. - Rule 69
Lifting Gears
Loose gears changed if dimensions reduces less than 10%
Chain replace if length exceeds more than 5%
Magnetic lifting device- voltage fluctuation not more than
10%
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Test & periodical Examination of
gears - Rule 70
Lifting Gears
Tested as per sch. I & once in five years
Examined once every 12 months by competent person
Chain once in a month
Certificates of test under Form VII.
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Ropes - Rule 71
Heat treatment - Rule 72
Lifting Gears
Certificate for issue - Rule 73
Good quality
Inspected once in 3 months
Visual defects – 10% in 8 dia. Broken wires etc.
Eye splices with thimbles
Splicing – wire rope - 3 full tucks & 2 half tucks
Fiber rope – 4 full tucks.
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* Employer shall ensure that register in specified
form shall be maintained and particulars of such
test and examination of lifting appliances shall be
entered in register
* Certificate in prescribed form shall be obtained
from competent person for winches, derricks,
cranes, hoists, loose gear, wire ropes
* Different forms for each equipment.
Register of periodical test,
examination and certificate
Rule 74
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Vacuum and Magnetic Lifting Gears-
Rule 75
Knotting of chains and wire ropes -
Rule 76
Carrying of persons by means of
lifting appliances etc. - Rule 77
Lifted on a power driven appliance
Approved suspended cage of 3ft depth
Suitable measures taken to prevent spinning or tipping of the
cage.
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Tower cranes - Rule 80
Qualified & trained operator
Adequate soil bearing capacity below the crane
Rails & base away from excavated pit and firm ground
Cited where clear space is avl. For erection, operation &
dismantling.
Cited where TC hv to take loads over any occupied premises,
public thoroughfare, power cables etc.
When 2 or more TC are cited , care taken to ensure positive
&proper communication.
Follow manufacturers instruction
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Qualification of operator of lifting
winches and of signaller etc.
* Above eighteen years of age
* Sufficiently competent and reliable
* Possesses knowledge of the inherent risks
involved in operation of lifting appliances
* Medically examined periodically as specifiied
in Sch. VII.
JAMNAGAR
Rule 81
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Use of runways and ramps building workers - Rule 82
Dimension of walkway -
Use by vehicle - Rule 83
Slope of Ramps - Rule 84 – 4H: 1Vslope
Use by wheel barrows etc. - Rule 85
Width Plank size remarks
Use by
workers
450mm 25mm thk >3mts –
Guard rail
vehicle 3700mm 200mm thk As per
national std.
Wheel barrow
etc.
1000mm 50mm thk >3mts –
Guard rail
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Work on or adjacent
to water
CHAPTER IX
Rules 86 - 87
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Earth Moving equipment and vehicles - Rule 88
Power shovels and excavators - Rule 89
Bull dozers - Rule 90
Scrappers. - Rule 91
Pavers - Rule 93
Mobile asphalt layers and finishers - Rule 92
Road rollers. - Rule 94
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* silencers,
* tail lights,
* power and hand brakes,
* reverse alarm and
* search light for forward and backward movement
* one metre from adjacent face of ground being excavated
* When a crane or shovel are travelling, the boom of such
crane or shovel shall be in direction of such travel and
the bucker or scoop attached to such crane or shovel is
raised and without load
General Safety
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General Provisions regarding use of concrete - Rule 96
Preparation and pouring of concrete and erection of
concrete structures - Rule 97
Buckets - Rule 98
Pipes & Pumps - Rule 99
Design conformity
Shuttering reliability
PPEs
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Concrete panels & slabs - Rule 101
Mixing and pouring of concrete - Rule 100
Stressed and tensioned elements. - Rule 102
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Vibrators - Rule 103
Inspection and supervision - Rule 104
Physically good operators
Reduce amt. of vibration to the operator
Proper earthing
Responsible person for supervision
Sup. does a thorough inspection of formwork
Inspects the formwork, supports etc when concreting
Sup. maints. record
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Stripping - Rule 106
Reshoring - Rule 107
Beams , floors and roofs - Rule 105
Professional engrs. design is reqd & he supervises when:
Ht. of floor / ceiling exceeds 9 mts
Formwork deck used is supported by shores
constructed in two or more tiers.
Where the total load exceeds 700kg/sq.mt.
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Notification and intention to carry out excavation and
tunnelling work - Rule 119
Project Engineer - Rule 120
30 days prior notify Director General in writting
Layout plan
Method of construction
Schedule
Responsible Person - Rule 121
Smooth completion of work
Inspect & rectify hazardous situation
Remedial measures for unsafe Act or conditions
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Warning signs and notices - Rule 122
Register of employment etc. - Rule 123
In Hindi & local language at conspicuous places
Warning signs for compressed air working
Illumination - Rule 124
Stability of Structure - Rule 125
Stability of structure in doubt - precautions
Hazard for pit above 1.5mts – workmen safety
Checking by responsible person after every rain, storm etc.
Temporary sheet piling removal only on advise of Res. Person
Storing excavated material 650mm beyond the edge of pit
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Piling, shoring and bracing - Rule 126
Safe access - Rule 127 - depth above 1.5mts.
Trenches - Rule 128 – depth above 1.5 mts
Depth of Trenches - Rule 129
Two or more sheets – Join the sheet pile by welding.
Breathing apparatus - Rule 131
Positioning and use of machinery - Rule 130
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Safety measures for tunnelling operation - Rule 132
Pneumatic tools - Rule 133
Shafts - Rule 134
Lift for shafts - Rule 135
Signals - Rule 137
Means for communication - Rule 136 –equipments &
locations
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Clearances - Rule 138
Shelters - Rule 139
Use of internal combustion engine - Rule 140
Inflammable Oils - Rule 141
Oil Flash point below working temp. not allowed in
excavation / tunnel
0.5mt lateral clearance from any part of equipment (inclds swing
dist.)
Overhead clearance for drivers – 1.1 mts –sitting; 2.0mts standing
Conditions for using such equip. underground / tunnel works
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Coupling and Hoses - Rule 142
Hose Installation - Rule 143
Fire resistant hoses - Rule 144 – for hydraulically operated
M/c
Storing of Oil & Fuel underground - Rule 146
Flame proof equipment - Rule 145
Use of gases underground - Rule 147
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Water for Fire Fighting - Rule 148
Adequate water outlets & accessible
Audible Fire alarm
Adequate no. of Fire Extinguishers
Instructions how to fight fire in Hindi & Local language
Rest Shelters - Rule 151
For workers working under compressed air environment.
Steel Curtains - Rule 150
Flooding - Rule 149
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Permissible limit of exposure of chemicals - Rule 152
Schedule XII
Tested by responsible person at intervals mentioned by
DG & he maintains record of the inspection.
Emergency generators - Rule 155
Air Supply intake point - Rule 154
Ventilation- Rule 153
Air Mains - Rule 156
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Bulk head and air locks - Rule 157
Circuit Breakers - Rule 160
Portable electrical hand tools - Rule 159 – 24 V in confined
area
Diaphragms - Rule 158
Transformer - Rule 161
Live wires - Rule 162
Welding sets - Rule 163
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Working Temp. - Rule 165
290 C
Record every 1 hr by dry & wet bulbs
Quality & quantity of air - Rule 164
Air supply – 0.3cu.mts/min/person
Reserve supply of air
Air free from odour and other contaminants
Manlocks and working in compressed air envir. - Rule 166
Safety Instruction - Rule 167
Medical Lock - Rule 168
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Construction & Safe use - Rule 172
reliable & good make
Secured
Level ground & firm footing
Conforms to National Stds
Rungs - Rule 173 – On material
Material for ladders - Rule 174
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Catch platforms - Rule 175
Hoardings - Rule 176
Chutes, its construction & use - Rule 177
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Safety Belt & its use - Rule 178
As per IS
Given to all relevant workers
Knowledge how to use it
Inspection
Safety net & its use - Rule 179
Storage of safety belts & nets etc. - Rule 180
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Stacking & unstacking of materials and articles - Rule 186
Access for 1.5mts ht. stacking
Stacking of cement & other material bags - Rule 187
Stack pile not more than 10 bags
Cements / lime at dry places
Bricks, tiles or blocks on firm ground
R.Steel – shape , size & length
R. Steel kept as low as possible
Pipe stacking
Angle of repose for loose materials
Dust handled – control the dust flying
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Scaffold Construction - Rule 188
Supervision by a responsible person - Rule 189
Maintenance - Rule 190
Opening - Rule 195
Repair of damaged scaffold - Rule 194
Board , plank and decking - Rule 193
Working Platform - Rule 192
Standards , ledger, putlogs - Rule 191
Guardrails - Rule 196
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Scaffold used by workers of different employers - Rule 197
Protection against electric power line - Rule 198
Scaffold supported by building - Rule 203
Trestle scaffold and cantilever scaffold - Rule 202
Gear for suspension of scaffold - Rule 201
Tower Scaffold - Rule 200
Screening net & wirenets - Rule 199
Safety devices for suspended scaffold - Rule 203
Use of winches and climbers for suspended scaffold
- Rule 203
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General Provision - Rule 206
Pressure Plant and equipment - Rule 207
Examined & tested by Competent person
Safety valve provision & calibration
Pr. Plant throughly examined by
Externally once in every 6 mths
Internally once in 12 mths.
Hydraulic test once in 4yrs.
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Safety committee -Rule 208
* 500 or more building workers,constituted by
employer ,represented by equal number of
representative of employer and building worker
* Functions
Inspection & Accident Investigation
Safety Promotion
Safety Walk Down
Health Hazards
Improve welfare amenities
Notice the employer any unsafe conditions
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Safety committee
* Meeting once in a month – chaired by Project Mgr
* Agenda for meeting & circulation of the MOM
* Decisions and recommendations by the Safety
committee shall be complied by the employer
within reasonable time limits.
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Safety officer - Rule 209
* 500 or more building worker - shall appoint
safety officer
Upto 1000 building workers One
Upto 2000 building workers Two
Upto 5000 building workers Three
Upto 10000 building workers Four
For every additional 5000
workers or part thereof
one
NO. OF SAFETY OFFICERS
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Safety officer
*Qualifications & condition of service
Exp.- Degree holder of Engg/ Technology/ Arch. – 2
yrs construction exp. as supervisor
Diploma in Engg – 5 yrs
DIS qualified – 1 paper in Construction safety
Adequate knowledge of language spoken by majority of
the workers
Possess Deg. Or Diploma in Engg. & exp. in safety
laws.
Possess Deg. Or Diploma in Engg. & exp in safety
education, consultancy, research etc.
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Safety officer
*Duties – ADVISORY ROLE
Advises in planning , safety aspects in a activity
Advise & ensure purchase of quality PPEs
Carry out Safety Inspections
Investigate accidents & occupational diseases
Advise maint. of records for accidents etc.
Promote S.Committee & act as advisor
Safety Promotion
Trg & educating employees on safety
Frame safety rules & systems
Supervise & guide safety precautions
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Reporting of accident -Rule 210
* Notice of reportable accidents to
* Regional Labour commissioner (Central)
* board with which the building worker involved in
accident was registered as a beneficiary
* Director general and
* next in kin or other relative
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* Notice of accident at construction site which
causes loss of life or disables such building
worker from work for more than ten days
following the accident shall also be sent to
* Office incharge of nearest police station
* district magistrate
Reporting of accident
Procedure for enquiry into causes of accident or dangerous
occurrence - Rule 211
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Med. Examination of workers etc - Rule 223
Preiodical medical examinations as per DG
Prescribed medical officers & hospitals does the medical
examinations – Schedule VII
No charge to workers
Certificate issued – Form XI
Records maintained
Duties of Construction medical officers - Rule 224
Occupational Health centers - Rule 212
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Duties of Construction medical officers - Rule 224
medical examination of workers
First aid care including emergency medical treatment
Notification of Occupational diseases
Immunisation services
Medical record upkeep & maint.
Health education –advisrory services on family planning,
personal hygiene, env. Sanitation & safety.
Referal services
Occupational Health centers - Rule 225
Where Hazardous process involved as per Sch. IX
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Ambulance Room - Rule 226
> 500 workmen an ambulance room or arrangement with
nearby hospital.
Under qualified nurse
Service always avl. to workers
< 500 workmen an ambulance room
Under qualified nurse
Service always avl. to workers
Under CMO
Equipped with articles specified – Sch. IV
Record maintained.
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Ambulance Van -Rule 227
* An ambulance van shall be provided or an
arrangement shall be made with a nearby
hospital for providing such ambulance van for
transportation of serious cases of accident or
sickness of the building workers to the hospital
promptly and such van is maintained in good
repair and is equipped with standard facilities
Stretchers - Rule 228
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OH services for the Bldg workers - Rule 229
First Aid Boxes - Rule 231
Sufficient no. of First aid boxes
Distinctly marked “First –Aid”
Trained First aider
Notice of poisoning or Occupational diseases - Rule 230
Notice in Form XIII for disease in Sch.II to inspector
Emergency Care services or emergency treatment - Rule 232
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* Adequate number of Latrines and urinals to be
provided at construction site
* Conveniently situated and accessible to building
workers at all times
* Adequately lighted and shall be maintained in
clean and sanitary condition
* Those connected with flush sewage system shall
comply with requirement of public health
authorities
Latrines and urinal accommodation
Rule 243
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Canteens
* Not less than 250 workers are employed, canteen
provided
* Canteen shall consist of dining hall with
sufficient furniture,kitchen, store-room, pantry
and washing places
* Sufficiently lighted at all times when any person
has access to it
* Premises shall be maintained in clean and
sanitary condition
Rule 244
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Foodstuff to be served in the Canteen - Rule 245
Serving of Tea & Snacks at workplace - Rule 246
Dist. More than 0.2Kms – service to be done by employer
Charges of foodstuff - Rule 247
No Profit no loss cost
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Drinking Water ACT 32
* Employer shall ensure sufficient supply of
wholesome drinking water
* All such points shall be legibly marked
“Drinking Water” in a language understood by a
majority of the persons
* No such point shall be situated within six
metres of any washing place, urinal or latrine
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Penalty for contravention of provisions
regarding safety measures
* Whoever contravenes the provisions of any rules
shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term
which may extend to three months, or with fine
which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with
both
* If any person who has been convicted of any
offence punishable is again guilty of an offence, he
shall be punishable on a subsequent conviction
with imprisonment upto six months or with fine
upto two thousand rupees or with both
