GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT.
WHAT'S INSIDE?. A chapter-by-chapter guide to India's most important labour protection law.
WHY WAS THIS LAW MADE?. The Story Behind the Factories Act, 1948.
What Is a FACTORY? (Section 2(m)). ๐ญ A Factory is any place where:.
Who Is a WORKER? (Section 2(l)). A WORKER means any person employed โ directly or through a contractor โ in:.
CHAPTER. I. PRELIMINARY. Sections 1โ7 | Definitions, Application & General Rules.
Chapter I โ Key Definitions & Application. Sec 1.
CHAPTER. II. INSPECTING STAFF. Sections 8โ10 | Who checks if factories follow the rules?.
Chapter II โ Inspecting Staff & Their Powers. Sec 8 โ Inspectors.
CHAPTER. III. HEALTH. Sections 11โ20 | Clean, safe & healthy working conditions for all workers.
Chapter III โ Health of Workers (Sections 11โ20).
CHAPTER. IV. SAFETY. Sections 21โ41 | Protecting workers from accidents and dangers.
Chapter IV โ Safety (Sections 21โ31). 21. โ๏ธ Fencing of Machinery.
Chapter IV โ Safety (Sections 32โ41). 32. ๐๏ธ Floors, Stairs & Passages.
CHAPTER. IVA. HAZARDOUS PROCESSES. Sections 41Aโ41H | Special rules for factories with dangerous chemicals and processes.
Chapter IVA โ Hazardous Processes (Added after Bhopal 1984).
CHAPTER. V. WELFARE. Sections 42โ50 | Comfort & care facilities every worker deserves.
Chapter V โ Welfare Facilities (Sections 42โ50). ๐ฟ Washing Facilities.
CHAPTER. VI. WORKING HOURS. Sections 51โ66 | Your right to rest, breaks and fair working time.
Chapter VI โ Working Hours for Adult Workers. 48 hrs.
CHAPTER. VII. YOUNG PERSONS. Sections 67โ77 | Special protection for children and teenagers.
Chapter VII โ Employment of Young Persons & Children.
CHAPTER. VIII. ANNUAL LEAVE. Sections 78โ84 | Your right to paid holidays and leave.
Chapter VIII โ Annual Leave With Wages. ๐ HOW LEAVE WORKS.
CHAPTER. IX. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. Sections 85โ91 | Seasonal factories, certifying surgeons & government powers.
Chapter IX โ Special Provisions. S.85. ๐๏ธ Application to Seasonal Factories.
CHAPTER. X. PENALTIES. Sections 92โ106A | What happens if someone breaks the law?.
Chapter X โ Penalties & Procedure. First Offence.
CHAPTER. XI. SUPPLEMENTAL. Sections 107โ120 | Notices, records, registers & final provisions.
Chapter XI โ Supplemental Provisions. S.107. ๐ข Display of Notices.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A WORKER. 10 Key Rights Every Worker in India Must Know.
Compliance Requirements โ What Factory Must Maintain.
The OSH Code 2020 โ What Has Changed?. ๐ Factories Act 1948.
KEY TAKEAWAYS. What every worker, student and citizen must remember.
THANK YOU!. "Know Your Rights. Protect Your Future.".