The Labour Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) on May 08, 2024, issued a circular regarding preventing heat waves in all the establishments/factories/shops/ construction sites in Delhi.
The following has been stated:
• Ensure adequate Clean Drinking Water availability at the workplace.
• Ensure availability of Cooler/Fans at the workplace.
• Sensitizing/imparting training to the workers/employees about the precautions to be taken during the heat wave conditions including covering their heads during direct exposure to sunlight etc.
• Make emergency kits (Ice packs, ORS, etc.) for the construction workers/employees.
• Change the shift of work as far as possible, to avoid peak hours (12-4 PM)
• Report any case of heat-related illness to a nearby health facility/hospital.
[Notification No 15(11)/Lab/2019/567-569]
