What do you know about the Factory Act?

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Accepted Answer

Factory Act regulates labor conditions, safety, and welfare of workers in factories to ensure a safe working environment.

The Factory Act was enacted to protect workers' rights and ensure their safety.
It sets regulations on working hours, ensuring no worker exceeds the maximum limit.
The Act mandates proper ventilation, lighting, and sanitation facilities in factories.
It requires regular health checks for workers to prevent occupational diseases.
For example, the Act limits the working hours for women and children to promote their welfare.

Accepted Answer

The Factories Act, 1948 is an Indian law that ensures the safety, health, and welfare of workers in factories.

Key Provisions:

1. Health & Safety – Proper ventilation, lighting, and clean working conditions.

2. Working Hours – Limits on daily and weekly work hours.

3. Welfare Measures – Canteens, restrooms, first aid, etc.

4. Hazardous Process Control – Safety measures for dangerous work.

5. Child & Women Labour – Restrictions on working conditions.

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