Can anyone guide me on fire and safety under the factory act?
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Chapter IV (Safety Provisions)
Fencing of Machinery – Every moving part of a prime mover and every flywheel should be securely fenced unless they are safe to be used otherwise.
Work on Near Machinery in Motion – When it becomes necessary to examine any part of the machinery while it is in motion, such a task should be done only by a specially trained adult male worker wearing tightly fitted clothes.
Employment of Young Persons on Dangerous Machines – Only a fully instructed person about the dangers arising in connection with the machine and precautions to be observed shall be allowed to work on dangerous machines under the supervision of a person who has knowledge and experience of the machine.
Striking Gear and Devices for Cutting-off Power – An appliance should be provided and maintained to move driving belts to and from fast and loose pulleys.
Self-Acting Machines – No self-acting machine shall be kept in such a space over which any person is liable to pass.
The Casing of New Machinery – Every set, screw, bolt, or key in all machinery driven by power and installed in a factory should be encased effectively to prevent danger.
Prohibition of Employment of Women and Children near Cotton-openers – If cotton-opener work is done by the factory, no woman or child should be employed for pressing cotton in such work.
Hoists and Lifts – Every hoist and lift should be sound, adequately strong, and properly maintained.
Lifting Machines, Chains, Ropes, and Lifting Tackles – All parts of lifting machines, chains, ropes, and lifting tackle should be of good construction, sound material, and free from defects. They should be thoroughly checked by a competent officer at least once in 12 months.
Revolving Machinery – Revolving machinery shall be permanently affixed or placed, and there should be a notice indicating the minimum safe working area around the machinery.
Pressure Plant – If a factory is using any machinery which is operated at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, then the pressure should be kept under check.
Floors, Stairs, and Means of Access – All floors, stairs, and passages should be properly constructed and maintained.
Pits, Sumps, Opening in Floors, etc. – If there is any vessel, tank, or pit in the floor which may be a source of danger, it shall be securely covered or fenced.
Excessive Weight – No worker employed in the factory shall be made to carry or move any load that might cause injury to him.
Protection of Eyes – If any process is carried out in the factory which involves a risk of injury to the eyes from particles or fragments, suitable goggles or effective screens should be provided to the workers who are working in such circumstances.
Precautions Against Dangerous Fumes, Gases, etc. – No person should be allowed to enter any confined space until precautionary measures have been taken to remove such fumes and gases.
Precautions Regarding the Use of Portable Electric Light – No portable electric light of more than 24 volts should be used in any confined space or chamber or tank.
Explosive or Inflammable Dust, Gas, etc. – All precautionary measures should be taken to prevent an explosion of gases which are likely to explode on ignition.
Precaution in Case of Fire – The factory should take all practical measures to prevent the outbreak of fire and its spread, both inside and outside the factory. Safe means of escape should be in the factory for the persons, in case of a fire.
Maintenance of Building – The building of the factory should be maintained properly so that it does not cause any injury to the health of the workers.
Appointment of Safety Officer – In a factory where the number of employers is more than 1,000, the factory is required to appoint a safety officer.
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33Fencing of Machinery – Every moving part of a prime mover and every flywheel should be securely fenced unless they are safe to be used otherwise.
Work on Near Machinery in Motion – When it becomes necessary to examine any part of the machinery while it is in motion, such a task should be done only by a specially trained adult male worker wearing tightly fitted clothes.
Employment of Young Persons on Dangerous Machines – Only a fully instructed person about the dangers arising in connection with the machine and precautions to be observed shall be allowed to work on dangerous machines under the supervision of a person who has knowledge and experience of the machine.
Striking Gear and Devices for Cutting-off Power – An appliance should be provided and maintained to move driving belts to and from fast and loose pulleys.
Self-Acting Machines – No self-acting machine shall be kept in such a space over which any person is liable to pass.
The Casing of New Machinery – Every set, screw, bolt, or key in all machinery driven by power and installed in a factory should be encased effectively to prevent danger.
Prohibition of Employment of Women and Children near Cotton-openers – If cotton-opener work is done by the factory, no woman or child should be employed for pressing cotton in such work.
Hoists and Lifts – Every hoist and lift should be sound, adequately strong, and properly maintained.
Lifting Machines, Chains, Ropes, and Lifting Tackles – All parts of lifting machines, chains, ropes, and lifting tackle should be of good construction, sound material, and free from defects. They should be thoroughly checked by a competent officer at least once in 12 months.
Revolving Machinery – Revolving machinery shall be permanently affixed or placed, and there should be a notice indicating the minimum safe working area around the machinery.
Pressure Plant – If a factory is using any machinery which is operated at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, then the pressure should be kept under check.
Floors, Stairs, and Means of Access – All floors, stairs, and passages should be properly constructed and maintained.
Pits, Sumps, Opening in Floors, etc. – If there is any vessel, tank, or pit in the floor which may be a source of danger, it shall be securely covered or fenced.
Excessive Weight – No worker employed in the factory shall be made to carry or move any load that might cause injury to him.
Protection of Eyes – If any process is carried out in the factory which involves a risk of injury to the eyes from particles or fragments, suitable goggles or effective screens should be provided to the workers who are working in such circumstances.
Precautions Against Dangerous Fumes, Gases, etc. – No person should be allowed to enter any confined space until precautionary measures have been taken to remove such fumes and gases.
Precautions Regarding the Use of Portable Electric Light – No portable electric light of more than 24 volts should be used in any confined space or chamber or tank.
Explosive or Inflammable Dust, Gas, etc. – All precautionary measures should be taken to prevent an explosion of gases which are likely to explode on ignition.
Precaution in Case of Fire – The factory should take all practical measures to prevent the outbreak of fire and its spread, both inside and outside the factory. Safe means of escape should be in the factory for the persons, in case of a fire.
Maintenance of Building – The building of the factory should be maintained properly so that it does not cause any injury to the health of the workers.
Appointment of Safety Officer – In a factory where the number of employers is more than 1,000, the factory is required to appoint a safety officer.
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