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Central ActIn Force1986Min. of Labour & Employment
The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986
The principal legislation governing the safety, health, and welfare of dock workers employed in major and non-major ports across India. It empowers the Central Government to make regulations for the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases among dock workers engaged in loading, unloading, movement, or storage of cargo in any dock, wharf, quay, or warehouse.
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Central RulesAmended1990Min. of Labour & Employment
The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1990
Comprehensive regulations framed under the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986, prescribing detailed requirements for safe working conditions in docks and ports. They cover lifting appliances, cargo gear, staging, lighting, fire precautions, personal protective equipment, medical facilities, and welfare amenities for dock workers.
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