Section 31 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
No person about whom the employer knows or has reason to believe that he is a deaf or he has a defective vision or he has a tendency to giddiness shall be required or allowed to work in any such operation of building or other construction work which is likely to involve a risk of any accident either to the building worker himself or to any other person.
Summary
- Employers must not let people with specific health problems do dangerous construction work.
- The restricted conditions include being deaf, having bad eyesight, or being prone to dizziness.
- This rule applies when the work is likely to cause an accident to the worker or to someone else.
- The employer is responsible if they know or have a reason to believe the worker has these conditions.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a deaf person be hired for risky tasks under Section 31 of the 1996 Act?
No, Section 31 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 says no person known to be deaf can be required to work in operations that involve a risk of accident.
2. What specific health issues does Section 31 of the 1996 Act mention?
Section 31 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 specifically names deafness, defective vision, and a tendency to giddiness, which means feeling dizzy or losing balance.
3. Who is protected from accidents by the rules in Section 31?
Section 31 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 is designed to prevent accidents to the building worker themselves or any other person at the site.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 31 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, which condition prevents a worker from being assigned to risky operations?
Q2.What is the employer's responsibility regarding a worker's health under Section 31 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996?
Q3.According to Section 31 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, who might be harmed if these health rules are ignored?
Q4.Which sensory impairment is explicitly listed in Section 31 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996?