The need for safety and legal protection to the construction workers in India

Construction is an indicator of social, economic and cultural development of mankind. This sector requires workers with different skills, talents and educational background. A large number of workers in this sector are vulnerable to the vagaries of workplace accidents and occupational health problems. As the majority of construction workers are employed informally they have no written contract, no benefits other than wages and are excluded from social security schemes. These peculiarities in the construction industry lead to unstable employer–employee relationship, insecurity of employment and lack of enforcement of existing labour laws and regulations.