The Uttar Pradesh Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
Rule 10. Provisions against danger arising from mechanical transport in establishments under sub-section(1) of section 6
Official text
(1) No railway wagon shall be moved either by power or hand unless the movements are directly supervised by a responsible person or person especially appointed for this purpose and a person shall be deputed to walk ahead to the wagon or wagons being shunted with a suitable bell or other audible device so as to ensure that no person is allowed to pass in front of or between the moving wagon or wagons. Names of such person or persons shall be separately shown in attendance register in Form-6.
(2) Mechanical Transport or Transport vehicle when moved shall only be operated by persons trained to work them, and such operations shall be under the charge of a responsible supervisor. Employer shall take appropriate step and provide provisions for safe movement of such vehicles.