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Section 44 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996

An employer shall be responsible for providing constant and adequate supervision of any building or other construction work in his establishment as to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act relating to safety and for taking all practical steps necessary to prevent accidents.

Summary

The employer is the person legally responsible for making sure the construction site is supervised at all times.
This supervision must be constant, meaning it should not stop while work is happening.
The supervision must be adequate, meaning it must be good enough to actually keep people safe.
The main goal is to make sure the site follows all safety rules of this law.
The employer must take every practical step possible to prevent accidents from happening.

Practical examples

1Mr. Gupta owns a construction firm. He hires three full-time safety supervisors for his new apartment project. He ensures that at least one supervisor is always on the floor where heavy lifting is happening to make sure no one walks under the crane.

2A company building a highway bridge sets up a rotating shift of managers. This ensures that even during night work, there is a senior person present to verify that all workers are wearing their safety harnesses and that the lighting is sufficient to prevent trips.

FAQ

1. Who is responsible for safety supervision under Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996?

Under Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996, the employer is responsible for providing the necessary supervision.

2. Does the law require supervision to be constant under Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996?

Yes, Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 specifically states that supervision must be constant and adequate.

3. What is the main objective of the supervision required by Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996?

The main objective under Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 is to ensure compliance with safety provisions and to prevent accidents.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, what kind of supervision must an employer provide?

Q2.Who does Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, hold responsible for preventing accidents?

Q3.What must the supervision mentioned in Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, specifically ensure?

Q4.According to Section 44 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, what steps must be taken to prevent accidents?

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