As per Rule 39 of the “Building and Other Construction Workers Central Rules, 1998”, every establishment employing __________ or more construction workers shall prepare a written statement of policy in respect of safety and health of construction workers.
- A20
- B30
- C40
- D50Correct
Solution
Concept
BOCW Central Rules 1998 safety policy requirements
Formula
Workers ≥ 50
Step-by-step solution
1. Refer to Rule 39 of the BOCW Central Rules, 1998 concerning health and safety policies. 2. Sub-rule (1) specifies: 'Every establishment employing fifty or more building workers shall prepare a written statement of policy in respect of safety and health of building workers'. 3. The statutory threshold is therefore 50 workers. 4. Hence, option D (50) is correct. Answer: D
Explanation
As per Rule 39(1) of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Central Rules, 1998, every establishment employing 50 or more construction workers is statutorily required to prepare and maintain a written statement of safety and health policy.
Why the other options are wrong
A) 20 workers is not the threshold specified in BOCW Rule 39. B) 30 workers is not the prescribed limit for written safety policy. C) 40 workers is incorrect.
Shortcut
BOCW Rule 39 written safety policy threshold = 50 workers.
Common mistake
Confusing with the threshold for registration under the BOCW Act (10 or more workers), whereas written safety policy under Rule 39 requires 50 or more workers.
Correct answer: D) 50