Government Panels to review Safety

The central government set up expert committees to conduct a holistic review of the norms for safety, health and working conditions in factories, mines and construction sites.

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One committee will look into the safety parameters of industries, docks and ports while the other two committees have been asked to study and suggest rules for the building and other construction works and the fire safety.

The committees include experts from industry as well as subject matter, from both public and private sector across the country.

A separate committee on fire safety standards has been formed to have a comprehensive and holistic approach for fire safety provisions, in view of recent spurt in fire accidents at workplaces.

This process will pave the way for establishing uniform and updated standards of safety and health of workers throughout the country.