Section 214 in Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2005
214. General Provisions.
- The employer shall ensure at construction site of a building or other construction work that-(a)all pile driving equipment are of good design and sound construction, taking into account the ergonomic principles and are properly maintained;(b)a pile driver is firmly supported on a heavy timber sill, concrete bed or other secured foundation;(c)in case a pile driver is required to be erected in dangerous proximity to an electrical conductor, all necessary precautions are taken to ensure safety;(d)the hoses of steam and air hammer are securely lashed to such hammer so as to prevent them from whipping in case of connection or break;(e)adequate precaution is taken to prevent the pile driver from over turning;(f)all necessary precaution is taken to prevent hammer from missing the pile;(g)a responsible person for inspecting pile driving equipment, inspects such equipment before taking it into use and takes all appropriate measures as required for the safety of building workers before commencing piling works by such equipment.
