Sure, I can provide a general checklist for conducting an audit under the Rajasthan Factories Act. However, please note that this list is not exhaustive and may vary depending on the specifics of the factory or industry. Before conducting an audit, it is recommended to consult with a legal professional.
1. 🔉 Factory License: Check whether the factory has a valid license issued by the Director of Factories and Boilers, Rajasthan.
2. 💁‍♂️ Workforce Details: Verify the number of workers employed, their shift timings, and the statutory registers maintained under the Act.
3. 🚳 Health and Safety Measures: Check if the factory has provisions for clean drinking water, canteens, restrooms, first aid facilities, and safety measures like fire extinguishers, safety training, etc.
4. 🔑 Working Hours and Overtime: Ensure the factory is adhering to the stipulated working hours and paying correct wage rates for overtime.
5. ☣️ Hazardous Processes: If the factory is involved in any hazardous processes, check for additional precautions taken and permissions obtained.
6. 🕚 Welfare Officer: If the factory employs 500 or more workers, ensure there is a Welfare Officer appointed.
7. 🈴 Notice of Periods of Work: Check for the display of Notice of Periods of Work for workers in the factory.
8. 🆘 Leaves and Holidays: Verify if the factory is providing the mandatory leaves and holidays to its workers.
9. 🚾 Accidents: Check the register maintained for accidents in the factory and if the factory is following procedures for reporting accidents.
In addition to the Rajasthan Factories Act, the audit should also include compliances under various other laws such as:
- Payment of Wages Act, 1936
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948
- Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
- Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
- Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
Remember, this is a general checklist and may not cover all the statutory requirements applicable to your factory. Always consult with a legal professional before conducting an audit.