Advancing Workplace Safety and Health in India

The book emphasizes the significance of implementing policies in various areas such as data collection, regulatory compliance, and occupational safety to ensure workplace safety, health, and environmental protection in India. Tripartite discussions and resource mobilization are utilized to put these policies into practice. The Workmen's Compensation Act of 1923 outlines employer responsibilities for insurance in case of employee injury. Building projects over a certain cost are mandated to allocate funds for worker compensation. The National Factories and Docks Strategy and Regulations are overseen by the Directorate-General, Cloth Advisory Services, and Labor Institutes. The book also touches on the importance of reviewing related literature to understand the critical role of health and safety in the workplace for employee well-being and organizational success.