Hi jagannath
Every State frames it's own rules under the Factories Act 1948 with regard to constitution of Safety committes.For example, as per Maharastra Rules, a factory employing 250 or more workers or which carries on any process or operation declared to be dangerous under Sec.87 of the Factories Act 1948 and employes more than 50 workers or which carries a hazardous process as defined under Sec. 2(cb) of the Factories Act 1948 and employs more than 50 workers, shall constitute a safety committee, consisting of the representatives of the management and workers. Therefore you need to refer to the Factory Rules of your state(in which the factory is located).
A safety Committeee will assist the managmment in achieving the aims of the Health and safety policy, creating safety awareness and dealing with all matters concerning health and safety and provide solutions to related problems.
So far as workers' committee is concerned, the State Government may pass an order directing an industrial establishment( which includes factories) or class of establishments employing one hundred or more workmen to constitute a workers' committe under Sec.3 of the Industrial Disputes Act 1947. The State Government concerned will frame rules as to how the workers' comittee will have to b econstitutes.You need to verify whether any such order ishas been passed by your state government and then refer to ypor state ruels about the procedure to constitute the committee.
The objective of workes committee to promote harmony and good relations between the employer and the workemen. the mangement can seek it's suggesstions in framing various policies concerning the interest sof the workmen.
Trust this will give you abroad idea to launch yourself on the specifics as per your state rules.
B.Saikumar
HR & labour Law Consultant
Chipinbiz Consultancy Pvt.ltd
Mumbai
Mob: 09930532927