Panchkula, Aug. 5 -- To prevent sewer-related accidents and enhance worker safety, the Haryana Public Health Engineering Department has established a high-level monitoring committee to oversee compliance with safety norms during sewer operations statewide.

The committee will conduct both scheduled and surprise inspections to ensure strict adherence to safety standards, use of protective equipment, and operational guidelines during sewer maintenance and cleaning, aiming to prevent future accidents.

According to the departmental orders, the committee will comprise the Chief Engineer at headquarters, the Superintending Engineer of the concerned Public Health Engineering Circle, and the Executive Engineer of the concerned division.

The inspe...