Construction Safety Guidelines No.

1 Labour Camps

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & BEDS, COOLING & LOCKER

PORTA CABINS
Obtain prior permission (NOC)
from EHS for constructing a labour
camp.
Use flameproof material for the
construction of porta cabins.
Keep enough space between the
two porta cabins to be used in case
of an emergency.
Ensure that porta cabins are of
sound construction and capable of
withstanding normal wind storms.
RESPONSE PROCEDURE FACILITY
Provide appropriate fire fighting Provide good air cooling facilities,
equipments. lighting & locker arrangements.
Ensure that an adequate quantity of Check & get approved all the
water is available with sufficient electrical connections & fittings
pressure at all times. through a licensed electrician.
Display appropriate sign boards Provide appropriate ELCBs.
with Assembly Points clearly Display camp rules and regulations
marked. (Dos and Donts) at conspicuous
Communicate the roles and locations.
responsibilities of laborers in case
of an emergency.

WASH BASINS AND SHOWER

POTABLE DRINKING WATER URINALS AND WCS
POINTS
Provide a sufficient quantity of cold Provide sufficient numbers of Ensure that adequate number of
& clean potable drinking water. urinals & WCs in the toilet block. wash basins & shower points are
Maintain clean and hygienic Maintain toilet blocks in good provided.
condition around the water coolers. usable condition. Maintain them in clean & usable
Ensure that the filters of water Provide effective drainage system condition.
coolers are cleaned periodically. with septic tank Carry out pest control in different
areas regularly.
Provide hot water facility in the
toilet block.

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STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE
SECURITY CHECK DIESEL GENERATOR
MATERIAL
Ensure that the flammable storage Provide appropriate security Locate the DG sets away from the
is kept away from the residential personnel to prevent unauthorized flammable storage area.
zones. entry in to the camp area. Enclosed type of DG sets will be
Display emergency contact Maintain register to keep a track on ideal to avoid unnecessary noise.
numbers clearly and prominently. the head count of persons present in Provide proper floor and bunding if
Display & communicate to workers the camp at any given time. required to take care of spillage.
the MSDS and action to be taken in Control the traffic movement &
case of an emergency. provide enough parking spaces for
vehicles.

GARBAGE COLLECTION &

SEPTIC TANK WASHING FACILITY
DISPOSAL
Provide appropriate bins for Provision of enclosed type of septic Provide adequate clothes washing
collecting garbage. tank is mandatory. facilities.
Dispose off the garbage on regular Dispose off the sewage regularly. Provide appropriate clothes drying
basis. Do not allow the septic tank to facility.
Carry out pest control in this area. overflow. Ensure that proper drainage system
Keep the surrounding clean & tidy. is provided & maintained.

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KITCHEN FACILITY
Provide proper kitchen facility for
cooking food.
Ensure that cooks are certified
through Govt. agency.
Take necessary Fire safety
precautions in this area.
Always maintain good
housekeeping in this area.
FIRST AID
Provide First aid facility round the
clock.
Maintain stock of medicines as per
the DM rules & regulations.
Provide full time designated first
aider or male nurse as the case
may be.
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Labour Camps
DINNING AREA SHOPPING
Provide shaded dinning area with Provision of shopping facility will
tables & chairs for eating food. be added advantage.
Ensure that proper lighting and Household items may be sold at
ventilation is provided in this area. this out let.
Provide adequate numbers of Do check for expiry dates of food
insect killers in this area. & other items being sold.
Always maintain good Maintain good housekeeping in
housekeeping. this area.
Obtain necessary license/
permission for shops.
RECREATION AREA REST ROOMS
Provide recreation facilities for the Provide well shaded rest rooms.
workers with TV & Audio Provide sufficient numbers of
arrangement. chairs and tables for workers.
Adequate air conditioners to be Keep the area clean.
provided for better ventilation.
Maintain good housekeeping in
this area.
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