Section 249 in U.P. Building And Other Construction Workers (Regulation Of Employment And Conditions Of Service) Rules, 2009
249. Head protection and other protective apparel.
(a)Every building worker required to pass through or work within the areas at building or other construction work where there is hazard of his being struck by falling objects or materials, shall be provided by the employer with safety helmets of type and tested in accordance with the national standards.(b)Every building worker, when he is required to work in water or in wet concrete or in other similar work at a building or other construction work shall be provided with suitable water-proof boots by the employer.(c)Every building worker, when he is required to work in rain or in similar wet condition shall be provided with waterproof coat with hat by the employer.(d)Every building worker required to use or handle alkalies, acid or other similar corrosive substances at a building or other construction work shall be provided with appropriate protective equipment by an employer, in accordance with the national standards.(e)Every building and other construction worker, required to handle sharp objects or materials at a building or other construction work site which may cause hand injury shall be provided with suitable hand gloves by the employer in accordance with national standard.
