The paper provides a guideline for Indian companies on protecting their workforce travelling within and outside India, by mitigating health and travel-related risks
International SOS, leading medical and security services provider, has launched a paper on Duty of Care, to help Indian companies ensure the safety and security of employees while at work, locally and abroad.
In partnership with Nishith Desai Associates, a research-based Indian law firm, the paper provides a guideline for Indian companies on protecting their workforce travelling within and outside India, by mitigating health and travel-related risks.
Reportedly, the paper covers a broader concept of the workplace – which according to Indian law is considered to be out of the conventional premises of the company – and includes deputations abroad.
Endorsed by the Employers Federation of India, the paper:
– Compiles the main national regulations related to the management of work health and safety responsibilities of employers when deputing employees abroad
– Highlights implications employers face when duty of care is breached. These include direct costs (such as evacuation, repatriation and post incident medical costs) and indirect costs (such as litigation costs, salary costs, administrative costs, productivity losses and damage to company reputation)
– Provides business travel and security advice and recommends risk mitigation programmes, such as pandemic preparedness plans as well as emergency and crisis response plans
Nicolas Bertsche, General Manager, International SOS India said, ‘’The recommendations in this paper help Indian companies achieve a return on prevention, through the compliance of applicable regulations and best practices with respect to employee health and safety. We are confident it will deepen our relationship with our existing clients, and help Indian companies carry out their Duty of Care obligations in a structured approach.’’
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