The Factories Act, 1948
The Factories Act, 1948 - An act to regulate the working conditions in factories
"Factories ActWorking ConditionsWorker SafetyHealth And WelfareRegistration And LicensingWorking HoursEmployment Of Young PersonsPenalties"
Summary
The Factories Act, 1948 is an act passed by the Indian Parliament to regulate the working conditions in factories. The act is applicable to all factories including those involved in manufacturing, processing, and packaging. The Act aims to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of workers employed in factories. The Act defines a factory as any premises that employ 10 or more workers and use power or involve hazardous processes. The act lays down provisions related to registration and licensing of factories, safety measures, health and welfare, working hours, employment of young persons, and penalties for non-compliance.
Table of Contents
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| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Interpretation | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: References To Time Of Day | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Power To Declare Different Departments To Be Separate Factories Or Two Or More Factories To Be A Single Factory | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Power To Exempt During Public Emergency | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Approval, Licensing And Registration Of Factories | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Notice By Occupier | Open |
| 8 | Section 7A: General Duties Of The Occupier | Open |
| 9 | Section 7B: General Duties Of Manufacturers, Etc, As Regards Articles And Substances For Use In Factories | Open |
| 10 | Section 8: Inspectors | Open |
| 11 | Section 9: Powers Of Inspectors | Open |
| 12 | Section 10: Certifying Surgeons | Open |
| 13 | Section 11: Cleanliness | Open |
| 14 | Section 12: Disposal Of Wastes And Effluents | Open |
| 15 | Section 13: Ventilation And Temperature | Open |
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