Question

What is purpose behind the introduction of safety laws in India​

Answer 1

Industrial Safety & Health

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1 The Factories Act, 1948 Download(0.69 MB)

2 The Factories Act, 1948 Download(0.69 MB)

3 The Mines Act, 1952 Download(0.15 MB)

4 The Dock Workers (Safety, Health & Welfare) Act, 1986 Download(0.24 MB)

Answer 2

Safety, although a relative term, is best defined as the control of recognised or identified hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk. Although Safety is very distinct from Security, the word Safety is often loosely used and is often taken to be the same as Security, especially in India. The makers of the Indian Constitution, at the time of its being framed, had the vision to include Safety as a constitutional provision, even though it was limited to occupational health & safety specifically applicable to industries. The conditions that prevailed when the Constitution was framed were much different from those that prevail today – the risks were much lesser and the hazards were limited – a fact which probably prompted the makers of the constitution to limit the provisions to industries only. However, the fact remains that Safety was considered important enough to find a mention in this valuable document that forms the basis for the legal framework of the Country.