Provisions made by Factory Act 1948 for Health, Safety, and Welfare of the workers

Presented by : AKASH PARTH SARTHIBBA 5TH Semester

INTRODUCTION

The term ‘Labour Welfare’ refers to the facilities provided to workers in and outside the factory premises such as canteens, rest and recreation facilities, housing and all other services that contribute to the wellbeing of workers. Welfare measures are concerned with general wellbeing and efficiency of workers.

The state had to intervene, in discharge of its welfare responsibility, compulsory provisions are thus incorporated in the Factories Act, 1948 with respect to the health, safety and welfare of workers engaged in the manufacturing process.

Provisions regarding health of factory workers

Sec. 11 : Cleanliness Sec. 12 : Waste and Affluents Sec. 13 : Temperature and Ventilation Sec. 14 : Dust and Fumes Sec. 15 : Artificial Humidity Sec. 16 : Overcrowding Sec. 17 : Lighting Sec. 18 : Drinking water Sec. 19 : Washroom and Urinals

Provisions regarding safety of factory workers (sec 21 to 41)

Sec. 21 : Fencing of machinery Sec. 28 : Prohibits working of women and

children on specific machinery Sec. 32: Floors, stairs, passages and

gangways should be properly constructed and maintained

Sec. 35 : Protection to eyes Sec. 38 : Proper precautionary measures

built for fire

Provisions regarding  welfare of factory workers (sec 42 to 50)

Sec. 42 : Washing Facilities Sec. 43 : Facility for drying and storage of

clothes Sec. 44 : Facility for sitting Sec. 45 : First Aid Appliances Sec. 46 : Canteen Sec. 47 : Shelter, rest rooms, and  lunch rooms Sec. 49 : Welfare Officer Sec. 50 : Power to make rules to supplement

Health and Safety In Mines - Mines Act  1952

Sec. 19 : Drinking Water Sec. 20 : Conservancy (Washrooms and

Urinals) Sec. 21 : Medical Appliances

Notice, Prevention, and investigation of Accidents and Diseases.

Health and Welfare In Plantations - Plantations Labor Act  1951

Heath

Drinking water, conservancy, medical facilities, Annual leave with wages, sickness and maternity benefits.

WelfareCanteens for 150+ workers, educational, and housing facilities.

Provisions for welfare of Women

Given in Factory Act :  Sec. 19 : Toilets and Urinals, 

Sec. 27 : Prohibition of employing women and children near cotton openers.

Sec. 66 : Further restrictions on employment of women - no flex on working hrs,  no change of shifts except after holiday.

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