CHAPTER V (HEALTH AND HYGIENE):
(Section-51) Cleanliness.
Every establishment shall be kept clean and free from effluvia arising from any drain, privy or any other nuisance, and in particular-
(a) the dirt and refuge shall be removed daily by sweeping in a suitable manner from the floors, work-rooms, staircases and passages of thee stablishment;
(b) the floor of every work-room shall be washed at least once in every week and, if necessary, disinfectant shall be used in washing.
(c) where any floor becomes wet in the course of any manufacturing process to such an extent that drainage is required thereof, effective means of drainage shall be provided and maintained.
(Sction-52) Ventilation and temperature(1) Arrangements for adequate ventilation Shall be made for securing and maintaining circulation of fresh air in every work- room of every establishment.
(2) Suitable measures shall be taken to keep the temperature in every such room in such a condition that may secure to workers therein reasonable conditions of comfort, and prevent injury to health of the workers.
(3) For the purpose of sub-section (2), the wall and roof of a room shall be so designed that such temperature does not rise, and remains low as far as possible.
(4) Where the nature of the work in an establishment is such that it likely to produce excessive high temperature, the suitable measures, as far as possible shall be taken to separate the source of producing such excessive temperature or the hot part of it by insulating such source or part or by any other means from the workroom of the workers.
(Section-53) Dust and fume:
(1) If in any establishment, by reason of any manufacturing process carried on, there is given off any dust or fume or other impurity of such a nature and to such an extent as is likely to be injurious to the health of, or offensive to, the workers employed therein, the effective measures shall be taken to prevent its accumulation in any work-room and its inhalation by workers, and if any exhaust appliance is necessary for this purpose, it shall be applied as near as possible to the point of origin of the dust.
54. Disposal of wastes and effluents
55. Artificial humidification
56. Overcrowding
57. Lighting
58. Drinking Water
59. Latrines and urinals
60. Dust bean and Spittoon
CHAPTER VI (SAFETY)
61. Safety of building and machinery
62. Precaution in case of fire
63. Fencing of machinery
64. Work on or near machinery in motion
65. Striking gear and devices for cutting off power
66.Self - acting machines
67. Casing of new machinery
68. Cranes and other lifting machinery
69. Hoists and lifts
70. Revolving machinery
71. Pressure plate
72. Floors, Stairs and means of access
73. Pits- .sumps,opening in floors etc. Excessive weights
74. Protection of eyes
75. Powers to require specifications of defective parts or tests of stability
76. Precaution against dangerous fumes
78. Explosive or inflammable dust, gas .etc
Chapter-vll
80. Notice to be given of any accident.- (1) When any accident occurs in an establishment causing loss of life or bodily injury, or an accidental explosion, ignition, outbreak of fire or irruption of water or fumes occurs, the employer shall give notice of the occurrence to the Labour Inspector within following 2 (two) working days: Provided that the factory authority shall, immediately after the occurrence of such incident, inform the matter to the Government, Fire Service, Department of Inspection of Factories and Establishments, Police Station, and if required, the nearby hospital or government-private medical service establishment, through telephone, mobile phone, SMS or fax, in order to take immediate necessary action to minimize potential damages or bring the situation under control.
81. Notice of certain dangerous occurrences.- Where in an establishment,any dangerous occurrence of a nature prescribed by rules occurs, whether causing any bodily injury or not, the employer shall inform the Labour Inspector by notice within the following three working days. 82. Notice of certain diseases.-
(1) Where in an establishment any workercontacts any disease specified in the Second Schedule, the employer or theconcerned worker or any person specified by him in this behalf shall inform the Labour Inspector by a notice in such form and within such time as may be prescribed by rules.
83. Power to direct for enquiry into cases of accident or disease.- (1) When any accidental explosion, ignition, outbreak of fire or irruption of water or any other accident occurs in an establishment, or when any disease specified in the Second Schedule breaks out or is suspected to be broken out, and if the Government thinks that a formal enquiry into the causes of, and the circumstances appearing in, the accident or disease is necessary, it may appoint a competent person to hold such enquiry, and may appoint any person.
84. Power to take samples.- (1) A Labour Inspector may, at any time during the normal working hours of an establishment, by giving information to the employer, take in the manner hereinafter describing, a sample of any substance used or brought for use in the establishment, if it appears to him that such substance is being used in contravention of the provisions of this Act.
85. Powers of Labour Inspector in case of certain dangers.- (1) If, in respect of any matter for which no express provision is made in this Act, it appears to a Labour Inspector that any establishment or any part thereof or any matter or practice therein or connected therewith or controlled thereby is dangerous to human life or safety, or is so defective as likely to cause bodily injury to the people, he may, by a notice in writing, inform the employer relating thereto and order to remove those things which are dangerous or injurious or defective, within such time and in such manner as may be specified in the notice.