Discuss the rights of employees under Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 (OSH Code).
CS Professional · Labour Laws & Practice · PYQS · December 2024
Discuss the rights of employees under Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 (OSH Code).
Answer & Explanation:
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2019 has been introduced in the Parliament on 23rd July, 2019. Occupational Safety, Heath and Working Conditions (OSH) Code 2020 provides that every employee must have the following rights. Right to be informed about health and safety at work. Right to bring to the notice of the employer any likelihood of the injury or death or danger to health of employees at work place and simultaneously to bring it to the notice of the Inspector. Right to remedial action from employer. If the employer is not satisfied with existence of eminent danger as apprehended by employees, he/she can refer the matter to the inspector cum facilitator for appropriate actions. Right to be administered with the facilities on working conditions.
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