Occupational Safety and Health Laws in Pakistan

Employer obligations for workplace safety under the Factories Act 1934 and provincial OSH legislation.

The Factories Act 1934 imposes detailed safety obligations on factory owners including: adequate ventilation, temperature control, sanitation, fire safety, guarding of machinery, and provision of protective equipment. The Punjab Occupational Safety and Health Act 2019 modernised these requirements for all workplaces (not just factories). Employers must conduct risk assessments, maintain incident records, and report workplace accidents. Non-compliance attracts penalties and can result in prosecution if a worker is injured due to safety violations.

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