Cabinet approves India-Germany MoU on occupational safety and health

The Union Cabinet Thursday approved an agreement between India and Germany on cooperation in the field of occupational safety and health, an official statement said. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was renewed in November last year.

The collaboration till date has immensely helped in adopting the modern training techniques and tools on various aspects of occupational safety and health (OSH) in different sectors of economic activity, the release said. Under the MoU, the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) through the International Social Security Association (ISSA) is bringing in the know-how to meet OSH challenges, especially in the construction and manufacturing sector.

"Also, it will benefit the large workforce by improving their safety and health, and preventing occupational injuries and diseases," it added.