Rule 157. Mandatory safety training for hazardous process, dangerous operations and notified factories prescribed under sub section (1) and (2)(za) of Section 135

(1) Applicability This rule shall apply to— 1. All establishments involving hazardous process as defined under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020; 2. All establishments carrying on dangerous operations as specified under these rules; and 3. Any other factory or class of factories or establishments notified by the State Government, having regard to the nature of operations, materials handled, processes employed, or risk to safety and health of workers.

(2) Prohibition of employment without training No employer shall— 1. Employ, engage or permit any employee, including a contract employee, to work in any hazardous process or dangerous operation; or 2. Assign any worker to any operation notified under sub-rule (1), unless such employee has undergone mandatory safety training in accordance with the provisions of this rule.

(3) Types of mandatory safety training: Every employer to whom this rule applies shall ensure the following training for employees, namely: —

(a) Induction Safety Training, to be completed prior to commencement of work, covering—  General hazards of the establishment  Use of personal protective equipment  Emergency exits, alarms and evacuation procedures  Fire prevention and first aid

(b) Process-specific or job-specific safety training, relating to—  Hazards inherent to the specific process or operation  Standard operating procedures  Safe handling, storage and transfer of materials  Permit-to-work systems and emergency shutdown

(c) Hazard-specific training, wherever applicable, including—  Chemical, toxic, flammable or explosive hazards  Combustible dust hazards  Confined space, work at height, electrical or pressure hazards

(d) Emergency preparedness and response training, including—  On-site emergency plan  Mock drills and evacuation procedures

(e) Refresher training,—  At least once every year, and  Whenever there is a change in process, machinery, material, or after any accident, dangerous occurrence, or prolonged absence of the worker.

(4) Training duration and contents The minimum duration, contents and mode of training for different sectors or classes of establishments shall be such as specified or notified by the State Government or as issued by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator

(5) Trainers and supervision Safety training shall be— 1. Conducted or supervised by a qualified Safety Officer or any other person who is qualified to be a safety officer as prescribed in these rules 2. Delivered through institutions, agencies or experts approved by the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator

(6) Training records and certification 1. The employer shall— o Maintain records of safety training, attendance and assessment; o Issue training certificates to workers upon completion of training. 2. Such records shall be— o Preserved for a minimum period of five years; and o Produced on demand to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator.

(7) Powers of Inspector-cum-Facilitator Where it is found that—  Any employee is engaged in hazardous process or dangerous operation without mandatory safety training, The Inspector-cum-Facilitator may prohibit such employment or operation until compliance is ensured; and initiate action under the relevant provisions of the Code.