RAWALPINDI: The Labor Welfare Department has observed that private company motorcycle riders are involved in accidents on a daily basis as a result of personal protective equipment not being readily available.
To protect the lives of riders, it has been determined to strictly enforce the legislation. A formal circular in the name of all rider firms has been released by the Director General of the Labour Welfare Department.
In a circular to Careem, Uber, In Drive, Yango, and other ride-hailing companies, DG Kalsoom Hai stated that employers are required by Section 19 of the Punjab Occupational Safety and Health Act 2019 to furnish their employees with a helmet, mask, gloves, glasses, raincoat, and hand sanitizer while they are on the job.
In this regard, she discovered that the riders were not receiving any of these amenities, leaving them vulnerable to risks that, according to the applicable legislation, are illegal and carry a maximum fine of Rs100,000. The employer is also required to pay damages to the riders for any injuries sustained.
As a result, it is crucial to make sure that drivers have access to all safety equipment as required by the Workers’ Compensation Act of 2023, allowing road riders to carry out their jobs more successfully while keeping their lives safe.
