National
15 Jun, 2026
Odisha makes PPE kit mandatory for sanitation workers
Business To Business, Bhubaneshwar, 15th June, 2026: The Odisha government has made the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mandatory for sanitation workers across the state to enhance their safety and protect them from occupational health risks.
The initiative is being implemented under the state's flagship Garima Scheme, which focuses on improving the dignity, welfare, and working conditions of sanitation workers.
- PPE kits will be provided to sanitation workers.
- Use of protective gear has been made mandatory during sanitation work.
- The measure aims to reduce exposure to health hazards and workplace injuries.
- Implementation is being strengthened across all urban local bodies.
The
Housing and Urban Development Department, Odisha has intensified the rollout of the scheme across urban areas to ensure compliance and improve worker safety.
Importance of PPE for sanitation workers
PPE kits typically include protective items such as:
- Gloves
- Masks
- Safety shoes or gumboots
- Reflective jackets
- Protective clothing
- Eye and face protection, where required
These measures help safeguard workers who are routinely exposed to waste, sewage, hazardous materials, and adverse environmental conditions.
The
Garima Scheme was launched by the Odisha government to recognize and support individuals engaged in sanitation and manual service activities. The programme seeks to improve their social security, safety standards, dignity, and access to welfare benefits.
The latest move is expected to strengthen occupational safety practices and reinforce the state's efforts to improve working conditions for sanitation workers across
Odisha.