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Factories Act, 1948

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Introduction

The Factories Act, 1948 is a social legislation which has been enacted for occupational safety, health and welfare of workers at work places. The objective of the Act is to regulate the conditions of work in manufacturing establishments coming within the definition of the term 'factory' as used in the Act.

Applicability

The Act is applicable to all the factories including State, and Central Government, to the premises wherein

10 or more workers are employed with use of power and engaged in manufacturing activities

20 or more workers are employed without the use of power and engaged in manufacturing activities

Less than 10 workers, if activity is notified by the State Government

Objective

The main objectives of the Indian Factories Act, 1948 are to regulate the working conditions in factories, to regulate health, safety welfare, and annual leave and enact special provision in respect of young persons, women and children who work in the factories

Working Hours : According to the provision of working hours of adults, no adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than 48 hours in a week. There should be a weekly holiday.

Health For protecting the health of workers, the Act lays down that every factory shall be kept clean and all necessary precautions shall be taken in this regard. The factories should have proper drainage system, adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature etc.

Safety In order to provide safety to the workers, the Act provides that the machinery should be fenced, no young person shall work at any dangerous machine, in conned spaces, there should be provision for man holes of adequate size so that in case of emergency the workers can escape.

Welfare For the welfare of the workers, the Act provides that in every factory adequate and suitable facilities for washing should be provided and maintained for the use of workers.

Penalties The provisions of The Factories Act, 1948, or any rules made under the Act, or any order given in writing under the Act is violated, it is treated as an offence.

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