Section 13 of CALPR Act, 1986 : Section 13: Health And Safety

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a local bakery employs adolescents to assist with the baking and packaging processes. The state government, concerned about the well-being of these young workers, decides to implement specific health and safety regulations tailored to protect them. They issue a notification stating that the bakery must ensure:

• The work area is kept clean and free from any health hazards.
• Proper disposal systems are in place for waste products and effluents generated by the bakery.
• Adequate ventilation is maintained to prevent the buildup of heat, especially near the ovens.
• Measures are taken to control dust from flour and fumes from baking, which could be harmful if inhaled.
• Drinking water is available and easily accessible to all employees.
• The bakery is equipped with proper lighting to ensure a safe working environment.
• Latrines and urinals are sanitary and accessible to the adolescent workers.
• Any machinery used is fenced off, and adolescents are not allowed to work on or near machinery in motion unless they are properly trained and supervised.

This notification is in accordance with Section 13 of The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, ensuring that the health and safety of adolescent workers are a priority in the workplace.