Central RulesAmended

The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Central Rules, 1998

Enacted 1998Ministry of Labour & EmploymentUpdated 5 Nov 2023

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Overview

Detailed rules framed under the BOCW Act 1996, specifying technical safety standards, equipment requirements, and welfare provisions for construction sites.

Key Provisions

Safety nets, helmets, and PPE requirements
Scaffolding and ladder safety standards
Excavation and demolition safety procedures
Electrical safety on construction sites
First aid and medical facilities

Applicability

All construction establishments covered under BOCW Act 1996

Amendment History

2022

Revised scaffolding and working at height standards

2008

Updated PPE specifications

1998

Original enactment

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