Visuals from the Chandmari Flyover construction site in Guwahati on Friday, January 30, have raised safety concerns after workers were seen engaged in construction activity without protective gear.
The footage shows labourers handling construction materials and equipment without helmets, gloves, or safety footwear, despite ongoing heavy infrastructure work at the busy flyover site.
Workers were seen operating without basic safety gear at the Chandmari Flyover construction site in Guwahati, visuals from January 30 show. The lack of helmets and protective equipment during active construction has raised concerns over worker safety at one of the city’s key infrastructure projects.
What the Visuals Show
The images from the site depict workers breaking and handling concrete slabs and debris barefoot or in casual footwear, with no visible personal protective equipment (PPE).
The work is taking place in an area that has recently seen traffic diversions and full closure, underscoring the scale and intensity of the construction activity.
Why This Is a Concern in Guwahati
Chandmari is one of Guwahati’s most critical traffic corridors, and the flyover project is a major urban infrastructure initiative. Safety experts note that construction in high-risk zones requires strict compliance with labour safety norms.
Incidents involving unsafe work practices not only endanger workers but can also delay projects and raise accountability questions for contractors and supervising agencies.
Need for Safety Compliance
Under standard construction guidelines, workers are required to use:
- Helmets and head protection
- Gloves and protective footwear
- Eye and face protection during cutting or breaking work
The absence of such gear at a live construction site highlights potential gaps in on-site supervision and enforcement.
What Happens Next
As of reporting, there has been no official response from the executing agency or authorities regarding the visuals.
Civic observers and labour rights groups say ensuring worker safety must remain a priority, especially as Guwahati undertakes multiple large-scale infrastructure projects simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When were the visuals from the Chandmari Flyover site recorded?
The visuals were recorded on January 30.
Q2. Why is safety gear important at construction sites?
Protective equipment reduces the risk of serious injury during high-risk construction activities and is mandated under standard safety norms.
