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Research Paper Addressing The Issue Of Lack Of Occupational Safety Measures And Unsafe Working Conditions For Labourers In India




Dhruv Shrivastava & Prashant Indoriya, Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Gwalior


ABSTRACT:


The Critical Need for Enhanced Safety Measures for Labourers in India: A Legal

Imperative


The alarming absence of adequate safety measures for labourers in India necessitates immediate legal and systemic intervention. This issue transcends humanitarian concerns, posing significant legal and ethical challenges with far-reaching consequence.


The Gravity of the Problem:


  • High Injury and Fatality Rates: India witnesses a staggering number of occupational accidents and fatalities annually, often attributed to insufficient safety protocols. A 2021 report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates 40,000 work- related deaths in India per year, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

  • Widespread Non-Compliance: Despite existing legal frameworks like the Factories Act, 1948and theBuilding and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, implementation and enforcement remain weak, leading to rampant non-compliance.

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Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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