factory act, 1948
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by PIYUSH [email protected]
CHAPTERSOF THE
ACT
PRELIMINARY
INSPECTING STAFF
HEALTH
SAFETY
PROVISIONSHAZARDOUS PROCESSES RELATED
WELFARE
WORKING HOURS
EMPLOYMENT
ANNUAL LEAVE/WAGES
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
PENALTIES & PROCEDURES
THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948[23rd September, 1948](ACT NO. 63 OF 1948)
An Act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labor in factories.
It extends to the whole of India.
It shall come into force on the 1st day of April, 1949.
PRELIMINARY
DEFINITIONS(related to the act)
Adult (>=18) Adolescent (15 to 17) Child (>=14) Competent Person (person for the purposes of carrying out tests required in a factory) Young Person (child/adolescent) Prime Mover (engine/motor etc. for providing power) PRELIMINAR
Y
THE INSPECTING STAFFGeneral duties of the Occupier General duties of the ManufacturersInspectors & their powersCertifying Surgeons
CHAPTER 2
HEALTHCleanliness & Disposal of wastes & effluentsVentilation & TemperatureDust & FumeArtificial HumidificationOvercrowdingLighting & Drinking WaterToilets & Spittoons
CHAPTER 3
SAFETYFencing of MachineryGuidelines on working near dangerous machines & employmentSelf-acting/revolving machines & CasingHoists & LiftsExcessive Weights & Protection of EyesSafety of buildings & machineryPrecautionsPower to supplement this chapter
CHAPTER 4
WELFAREWashing/Storing & facilities for drying clothingSitting FacilitiesFirst-aid appliances & CanteensShelters, Rest & Lunch RoomsCrèchesWelfare OfficePower to supplement this chapter
CHAPTER 5
WORKING HOURS OF ADULTSDaily/Weekly HoursWeekly & Compensatory HolidaysIntervals for rest & Spread overNight shifts & Prohibition of overlapping shiftsExtra wages for overtimeNo Double EmploymentNotice of periods of work for adultsRegister of Adult workers
CHAPTER 6
EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG PERSONSProhibition of employment of young
childrenNon-adult workers to carry tokensCertificate of fitnessWorking hours for childrenNotice of periods of work for childrenRegister of child workersPower to make rules
CHAPTER 7
ANNUAL LEAVE WITH WAGESAnnual Leave with wagesWages during Leave periodPayment in advance in certain casesPower to make rulesPower to exempt factories
CHAPTER 8
SPECIAL PROVISIONSPower to apply the act to certain premisesPower to exempt public institutionsDangerous operationsNotice of certain accidentsPower to direct enquiryPower to take samples
CHAPTER 9
PENALTIES AND PROCEDUREPenalty for offences/obstructing inspectorOffences by workersPenalty for using false fitness certificatePenalty for permitting double employmentPower of court to make ordersExemption of occupier/manager in casesOnus as to ageCognizance of offences
CHAPTER 10
SUPPLEMENTALAppealsDisplay & Service of NoticesReturnsObligations of WorkersPower to make rulesNo charge for facilitiesApplication of Act to Govt. FactoriesRepeal & Savings
CHAPTER 11