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What is the primary objective of the Factories Act, 1948?
What is the primary objective of the Factories Act, 1948?
Which of the following factories is NOT covered under the Factories Act, 1948?
Which of the following factories is NOT covered under the Factories Act, 1948?
Who is considered a 'worker' under the Factories Act, 1948?
Who is considered a 'worker' under the Factories Act, 1948?
What is the minimum number of workers required for a factory to be covered under the Factories Act, 1948 if it does not use power?
What is the minimum number of workers required for a factory to be covered under the Factories Act, 1948 if it does not use power?
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What type of legislation is the Factories Act, 1948 categorized as?
What type of legislation is the Factories Act, 1948 categorized as?
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Which of the following does the Factories Act, 1948 NOT aim to regulate?
Which of the following does the Factories Act, 1948 NOT aim to regulate?
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Which entities are excluded from the coverage of the Factories Act, 1948?
Which entities are excluded from the coverage of the Factories Act, 1948?
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What is a key obligation imposed on factory owners by the Factories Act, 1948?
What is a key obligation imposed on factory owners by the Factories Act, 1948?
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What is the nature of the recommendations made by the Committee?
What is the nature of the recommendations made by the Committee?
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Who may lay down emergency standards for hazardous processes?
Who may lay down emergency standards for hazardous processes?
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What should workers do if they perceive imminent danger in the workplace?
What should workers do if they perceive imminent danger in the workplace?
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What is required regarding washing facilities in every factory?
What is required regarding washing facilities in every factory?
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What constitutes a factory based on the number of workers and the manufacturing process?
What constitutes a factory based on the number of workers and the manufacturing process?
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What type of facilities must be available for storing clothing in factories?
What type of facilities must be available for storing clothing in factories?
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How should first-aid boxes be maintained in every factory?
How should first-aid boxes be maintained in every factory?
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Which of the following best defines a 'worker' in the context of manufacturing?
Which of the following best defines a 'worker' in the context of manufacturing?
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What is a requirement regarding seating arrangements in factories?
What is a requirement regarding seating arrangements in factories?
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Who is considered the 'occupier' of a factory according to the given definitions?
Who is considered the 'occupier' of a factory according to the given definitions?
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What is the role of the occupier in response to reported imminent danger?
What is the role of the occupier in response to reported imminent danger?
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In the case of a firm, who within that organization is considered the occupier?
In the case of a firm, who within that organization is considered the occupier?
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What additional stipulation applies to the owner of a dry dock when a ship is being repaired?
What additional stipulation applies to the owner of a dry dock when a ship is being repaired?
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What role does the director of a company play in the context of being an occupier?
What role does the director of a company play in the context of being an occupier?
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Which of the following scenarios would NOT qualify as a factory?
Which of the following scenarios would NOT qualify as a factory?
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Which of the following does NOT fall under the definition of a worker?
Which of the following does NOT fall under the definition of a worker?
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What is the minimum spacing requirement for latrines and urinals from drinking water sources?
What is the minimum spacing requirement for latrines and urinals from drinking water sources?
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How often must the sanitary pans of latrines and urinals be cleaned?
How often must the sanitary pans of latrines and urinals be cleaned?
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What is the minimum clean space required per worker to prevent overcrowding?
What is the minimum clean space required per worker to prevent overcrowding?
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What type of material should be used for the floors and internal walls of latrines in factories employing more than 250 workers?
What type of material should be used for the floors and internal walls of latrines in factories employing more than 250 workers?
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How frequently should spittoons be maintained to ensure cleanliness?
How frequently should spittoons be maintained to ensure cleanliness?
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What is the recommended approach to managing waste in factories?
What is the recommended approach to managing waste in factories?
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What is the maximum interval for washing floors in latrines?
What is the maximum interval for washing floors in latrines?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for latrines and urinals according to the guidelines?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for latrines and urinals according to the guidelines?
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What must the occupier of a factory involving a hazardous process disclose to workers?
What must the occupier of a factory involving a hazardous process disclose to workers?
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What is not required once the State Government approves a factory application involving a hazardous process?
What is not required once the State Government approves a factory application involving a hazardous process?
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What is the role of the Inquiry Committee appointed by the Central Government?
What is the role of the Inquiry Committee appointed by the Central Government?
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What must the occupier create and inform the Chief Inspector and local authority regarding?
What must the occupier create and inform the Chief Inspector and local authority regarding?
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What must be done with an on-site emergency plan according to the content?
What must be done with an on-site emergency plan according to the content?
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What is the primary focus of the policy that the occupier must lay down?
What is the primary focus of the policy that the occupier must lay down?
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Which of the following is not a power given to the Committee upon investigating hazardous factories?
Which of the following is not a power given to the Committee upon investigating hazardous factories?
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What is the maximum number of workers a factory must have for the appointment of a Welfare Officer to be mandated?
What is the maximum number of workers a factory must have for the appointment of a Welfare Officer to be mandated?
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Who must the occupier inform about changes in the health and safety policy?
Who must the occupier inform about changes in the health and safety policy?
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Which of the following is NOT a duty of a certifying surgeon?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of a certifying surgeon?
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Under what condition can a certifying surgeon authorize a medical practitioner to exercise their powers?
Under what condition can a certifying surgeon authorize a medical practitioner to exercise their powers?
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What must an occupier do at least fifteen days before beginning to use premises as a factory?
What must an occupier do at least fifteen days before beginning to use premises as a factory?
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What triggers the appointment of Safety Officers by the State Government?
What triggers the appointment of Safety Officers by the State Government?
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Which of the following individuals cannot be a certifying surgeon?
Which of the following individuals cannot be a certifying surgeon?
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Which scenario requires medical supervision by a certifying surgeon?
Which scenario requires medical supervision by a certifying surgeon?
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What is a requirement for certifying surgeons regarding their employment in factories?
What is a requirement for certifying surgeons regarding their employment in factories?
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Study Notes
CMA CAT Applied Business Industrial Laws Part B
- Subject: Applied Business Industrial Laws, Part B
- Course: CMA CAT (Chartered Management Accountant Common Aptitude Test)
- Textbook/Source: Indian Institute of Commerce Lakshya
- Author: Mohammed Vaheedali
Factories Act, 1948 & Shop and Establishment Act
- Objective: The Factories Act aims to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of factory workers against occupational hazards.
- Applicability: The act extends to all of India and applies to factories using power and employing 10 or more workers, or without power using 20 or more workers in the preceding 12 months. It doesn't pertain to mines (Mines Act 1952), railway running sheds, hotels, restaurants or eating places, or mobile units of the armed forces.
- Worker Definition: Defines "adult," "adolescent," "calendar year," "child," "competent person"
- Manufacturing Process: Details processes such as making, altering, repairing, ornamenting, finishing, packaging, cleaning, breaking, pumping, generating power, composing types for printing, building/repairing ships, and preserving/storing in cold storage. Lists specific examples of processes like hazardous ones, and who is responsible for different industries.
- Factory Definition: Details situations on working hours, aid/no aid of power, and number of workers employed, indicating which aspects will constitute a factory as per the act.
- Occupier: Defines what constitutes an occupier of a factory and specific cases, like in a firm partnership, company, or government-owned factory.
- Exemptions: Explains when an occupier/manager of a factory is not liable in a certain offense.
- Group/Relay/Shift: Defines these terms for factories with different working periods.
- Statutory Agencies: Emphasizes the roles and powers of State Government in applying and enforcing the act. Includes appointing inspectors, various other positions, like verifying surgeons, welfare officers, and safety officers.
- Powers of Inspectors: Outlines various powers of inspectors, including entering places, examining, inquiring into accidents, requesting documents, and investigating the use of articles, for better worker safety. Also, covers specific sections for certifying surgeons, and welfare officers and their powers.
- Duties of Occupier: Describes the occupier's obligations to provide notice to the inspector, specifying details about the factory, and the manager and the factory. Also duties of those involved in manufacturing factories, like maintaining a clean and safe environment, providing facilities for workers, and precautions in case of fires
- Summary Includes a table summarizing cleanliness protocols and procedures involved in safety.
- Fencing of Machinery: Section requiring fencing of machinery in factories for safety of workers.
- Employment of Young Persons: Regulations on employment of young persons on dangerous machines, emphasizing training and supervision requirements.
- Employment of Women/Children: Restriction on employing women and children near cotton openers in factories.
- Hoists and Lifts: Details necessary requirements for hoists and lifts for safety.
- Excessive Weights: Guidelines for preventing workers lifting excessively heavy loads.
- Protection of Eyes: Requiring that adequate eye protection is available to workers in hazardous situations, like factories involving tasks that throw particles, or are working with harsh lights
- Precautions Regarding Portable Electric Lights: Listing stipulations around electricity use, particularly in hazardous environments, for safety.
- Precautions in Case of Fire: Requirements for fire safety, including escape routes, equipment, and procedures.
- Facilities for Sitting: Requirements in factories to provide seating arrangements for workers who spend long periods standing.
- Facilities for Storing and Drying Clothing: Requirements for facilities for storing and drying clothing which is not being worn during working hours.
- First-Aid Appliances: Requirements for first aid facilities in factories, including provision of first aid boxes, ambulance rooms, and trained personnel.
- Canteens: Requirements for canteen facilities in factories with more than 250 workers.
- Shelters/Rest Rooms and Lunch Rooms: Requirements for provision of shelters, rest rooms, and lunch rooms in factories with more than 150 workers.
- Creches: Rules pertaining to creches in factories with more than 30 working women.
- Site Appraisal Committees: Discusses committees for considering harmful and hazardous processes in factories.
- Provisions Regarding Hazardous Processes/Processes Relating Hazardous Processes: Procedures and guidelines for hazardous process factories, like disclosure of information.
- Permissible Exposure Limits: Regulations related to chemical and toxic substance exposure.
- Workers to Warn on Imminent Danger: Instructions for workers to warn of impending hazards to themselves and/or other workers.
- Welfare Facilities: Details appropriate washing and cleaning facilities for workers
- Summary of Regulations: Summarizes cleaning, ventilation, and other worker safety regulations.
- Spittoons: Requires provision of spittoons in factories.
- Hazardous Processes: Addresses provisions relating to hazardous processes and procedures for handling applications, committees, and approvals from the government.
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