16 results found for "safety"
The Factories Act, 1948
The principal legislation governing the working conditions in factories in India. It lays down provisions for health, safety, welfare, working hours, and employment of young persons in factories.
The Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987
Introduced after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984), this amendment added Chapter IVA dealing specifically with hazardous processes, safety committees, and enhanced duties of occupiers.
The Factories Rules, 1950 (Model)
Model rules framed under the Factories Act 1948, providing detailed procedural and technical requirements. Each state has its own version of these rules.
The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
Regulates the employment and conditions of service of building and other construction workers and provides for their safety, health, and welfare measures.
The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Central Rules, 1998
Detailed rules framed under the BOCW Act 1996, specifying technical safety standards, equipment requirements, and welfare provisions for construction sites.
National Building Code of India, 2016
The National Building Code provides comprehensive guidelines for construction, fire safety, structural design, and building services. Part 4 specifically covers fire and life safety requirements.
The Petroleum Act, 1934
Regulates the import, transport, storage, production, refining, and blending of petroleum. Establishes safety requirements for petroleum storage and handling.
The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989
Framed under the Environment Protection Act 1986, these rules regulate the manufacture, storage, and import of hazardous chemicals to prevent major accidents.
The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996
Establishes a four-tier crisis group system for chemical accident emergency response, from site level to national level, and mandates off-site emergency plans.
The Mines Act, 1952
The principal legislation for safety, health, and welfare of persons employed in mines in India. Covers coal mines, metalliferous mines, and oil mines.
The Coal Mines Regulations, 2017
Comprehensive regulations replacing the 1957 regulations, incorporating modern safety standards for coal mining operations including mechanized and opencast mines.
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Consolidates 13 central labour laws related to occupational safety, health, and working conditions into a single comprehensive code. Applies to establishments with 10 or more workers.
The Boilers Act, 1923
Provides for the regulation of steam boilers with a view to ensuring the safety of life and property. Establishes the inspection and certification regime for boilers.
The Electricity Act, 2003
Consolidates laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading, and use of electricity. Includes provisions for electrical safety standards and enforcement.
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.
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.