The Uttar Pradesh Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
Rule 162. Recreational facilities under clause (e) of sub-section (1) of section 92
Official text
(1) Every employer shall provide and maintain:-(a) a recreation centre or centres for workers with provision for indoor games suitable for adult and child workers;
(b) where adequate flat open space is available within a reasonable distance, a playground or playgrounds for adult and child workers with necessary sports equipment for outdoor games:
Provided that subject to the provisions of these rules, a group of employers may with the approval of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator, provide and maintain joint recreation centres and playgrounds and share their expenses.
(2) Every recreation centre to be provided and maintained under these rules, shall be conveniently situated as near as possible to the worker’s quarters.