PPT 20 Flashcards
Who is the Chief Inspector of Factories?
A government official empowered to:
Inspect factories.
Enforce compliance with the Factories Act.
Impose penalties for violations.
What are the objectives of the Factories Act, 1948?
To consolidate and amend the law regulating workers in factories.
To regulate working conditions of factory workers.
To ensure basic health, safety, and welfare provisions for workers.
Define “Factory” under Section 2(m).
A premises where:
With power: 10 or more workers work or worked in the past 12 months.
Without power: 20 or more workers work or worked in the past 12 months.
Define “Worker.”
A person employed directly or indirectly (e.g., through a contractor) in a manufacturing process or related activities, with or without remuneration.
What are the cleanliness requirements under Section 11?
Factories must be clean and free of drainage effluents.
Floors cleaned weekly.
Walls and ceilings repainted every three years.
What does Section 12 state about waste disposal?
State governments must ensure effective disposal of industrial waste or effluents, aided by pollution control boards.
What does Section 13 mandate about ventilation and temperature?
Factories must have adequate ventilation and maintain a comfortable room temperature.
Q12: What are the requirements regarding dust and fumes under Section 14?
Factories must install exhaust appliances near the origin of dust and fumes to ensure worker safety.
What does Section 15 state about artificial humidification?
Air humidity in factories must meet prescribed standards.
State governments conduct tests and ensure cooling arrangements.
What are the provisions for overcrowding under Section 16?
Minimum 9.9 cubic meters of space per worker in older factories.
Minimum 14.2 cubic meters of space per worker in new factories.
What does Section 17 state about lighting?
Sufficient natural or artificial lighting must be provided.
Standards are prescribed by state governments.
What does Section 18 state about drinking water?
Factories must provide purified drinking water at marked points.
Drinking water points must be 6 meters away from latrines or urinals.
Factories with 250+ workers must provide cold water in summer.
What are the requirements for latrines and urinals under Section 19?
Separate, clean, ventilated accommodations for male and female workers.
Factories with 250+ workers must provide toilets of sanitary standards.
What does Section 20 state about spittoons?
Sufficient spittoons must be provided and maintained.
Spitting outside spittoons is punishable with a fine of up to ₹5.
