Hi All, I want to know how this Legal Requirement came into existence for OHS. What are the principles and why it is needed? Anyone having any ideas and documents , please may post here.
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The Evolution of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
In the wake of industrialization, few employers noticed that some of their "factory hands" were frequently absent due to appearing sick, disabled, or having recurring gaps in attendance. Upon investigation, it was realized that these absences were due to occupation-related afflictions, diseases attributable to the raw materials or production processes these workers were exposed to. A classic case that comes to mind is "asbestos-related" illnesses. I recall some canteen workers suffering from hand/palm-related afflictions, and my pioneering employer promptly scheduled annual compulsory medical check-ups, followed by intense treatment and numerous precautions.
The Factory Act and Its Impact
Post-independence, the Factory Act of 1948 was promulgated with four key planks: safety, health, work hours, and welfare of all workers as the minimum standards for registering and running industrial establishments. Later, environmental protection and care were separately legislated.
Post-COVID-19 Norms
Post-COVID-19, new norms in workers' safety, security, healthcare, and productive work methods are bound to unfold and be embraced.
Harsh K Sharan, Kritarth Team of HR Management Caretakers, 20.5.2020
From India, Delhi
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206In the wake of industrialization, few employers noticed that some of their "factory hands" were frequently absent due to appearing sick, disabled, or having recurring gaps in attendance. Upon investigation, it was realized that these absences were due to occupation-related afflictions, diseases attributable to the raw materials or production processes these workers were exposed to. A classic case that comes to mind is "asbestos-related" illnesses. I recall some canteen workers suffering from hand/palm-related afflictions, and my pioneering employer promptly scheduled annual compulsory medical check-ups, followed by intense treatment and numerous precautions.
The Factory Act and Its Impact
Post-independence, the Factory Act of 1948 was promulgated with four key planks: safety, health, work hours, and welfare of all workers as the minimum standards for registering and running industrial establishments. Later, environmental protection and care were separately legislated.
Post-COVID-19 Norms
Post-COVID-19, new norms in workers' safety, security, healthcare, and productive work methods are bound to unfold and be embraced.
Harsh K Sharan, Kritarth Team of HR Management Caretakers, 20.5.2020
From India, Delhi
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Dear ANONYMOUS, I am sure you may not get an answer to your question "how this Legal Requirement came into existence for OHS" so easily, for Safety professionals are not usually taught about this issue. Your question prompted me to make a video and publish it on YouTube, titled "Industrial Safety Too has a History" for the benefit of all the youngsters coming to the profession.
https://youtu.be/mWC2U3niX5o
Please see it, you will get your answer.
Regards, Kesava Pillai
From India, Kollam
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https://youtu.be/mWC2U3niX5o
Please see it, you will get your answer.
Regards, Kesava Pillai
From India, Kollam
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