Section 178 in U.P. Building And Other Construction Workers (Regulation Of Employment And Conditions Of Service) Rules, 2009
178. Appointment of responsible person.
(1)Every employer undertaking excavation or tunneling work at a construction site of a building or other construction work shall appoint a responsible person for safe operation for such excavation or tunneling work.(2)Duties and responsibilities of the responsible person referred to in sub-rule (1) shall include -(a)to carry out smoothly such excavation or tunneling work;(b)to inspect and rectify any hazardous situation relating to such excavation or tunneling work;(c)to take remedial measures to avoid any unsafe practice or conditions relating to such excavation or tunneling work.(3)The name and address of the responsible person referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be forwarded to the Chief Inspector by the employer.
