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| The Factories Act, 1948 |
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The Act applies to any premises including the precincts there of- |
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Whereon ten or more workers are working, or were working on any day of the preceding twelve months, and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried on without the aid of power, or is ordinarily so carried on, or |
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Whereon twenty or more workers are working, or were working on any day of the preceding twelve months, and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried on without the aid of power, or is ordinarily so carried on. |
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| Obligation: |
Every occupier shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all workers while they are at work in the factory. |
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| Registration & Renewal of Factories: |
To be granted by Chief Inspector of Factories on submission of prescribed form, fee and plan. |
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| Employment of Young Persons: |
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Prohibition of employment of young children. |
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Non-adult workers to carry tokens e.g. certificate of fitness. |
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Working hours for children not more than 4.50 hours and not permitted to work during night shift. |
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