Section 214 in The Building And Other Construction Workers '(Regulation Of Employment And Conditions Of Service) Central Rules, 1998
214. General provisions.
- The employer shall ensure at a 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 overturning;(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 work by such equipment.
