Daily Challenges Faced by the Construction Team
In this episode, we had a conversation with the construction team, each with different roles and responsibilities:
- Mr. Nimish (Sr. Site Manager)
- Mr. Ranjit (Safety Engineer)
- Mr. Ajay (Foreman)
- Mr. Sunil (Carpenter)
- We explored some important topics around workforce management:
- The differences between single and double shifts, and how wages are structured accordingly.
- Understanding the layers of responsibility on-site and how teams are managed.
- How worker safety is ensured, and what practices are in place to minimize risks.
- How issues like accidents or disputes are managed to maintain a safe and productive environment.
- Everyday challenges faced at the labor camp.
- Why workers choose to migrate for these jobs.
Timestamps:
00:00 Trailer
01:02 - Introduction
01:18 - Mr. Nimish (Senior Site Manager)
02:22 - How Teams Are Formed on Site
05:49 - How Wages Are Managed
07:01 - Working Hours for Laborers
08:18 - Handling Double Shifts
09:02 - How Salaries Are Paid
09:55 - Where Laborers Stay
11:00 - Checking Workers' Backgrounds
12:32 - Site Hierarchy
13:43 - Mr. Ranjit (Safety Engineer)
15:00 - What’s in the Safety Kit
17:03 - Safety Training for Workers
18:03 - Safety Rules Workers Must Follow
19:07 - How Accidents Are Handled
21:57 - Alcohol Use Among Workers
23:27 - Food Provided for Workers
24:31 - Special Treats for Workers
26:05 - Mr. Ajay Kumar (Foreman)
27:44 - How Work Is Divided on Site
29:47 - Mr. Sunil (Carpenter)
30:57 - How Food is Managed
31:27 - Life at the Labor Camp
32:40 - Why Workers Leave Bihar
33:41 - What Workers Think of Mumbai
34:05 - No Days Off for Workers?
35:43 - Conclusion