WEST BENGAL FACTORIES RULES, 1958

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R.1 Short title, extent and commencement.

R.2 Definitions.

R.2(a) 2[2A. Rule prescribed under section 2 (Ca) and section 112.

R.3 Approval of site and plan

R.3(a) 1[3A Submission of plans.

R.4 Application for registration and grant of licence.

R.5 2[5. Grant of licence.

R.6 1[6. Renewal of licence.

R.7 1[7. Amendment of licence.

R.8 1[8. Transfer of licence.

R.9 1[9. Use of premises as factory.

R.10 Procedure on death or disability of licensee.

R.11 Loss of licence.

R.12 1[Mode of payment of fees.]

R.13 The notice of occupation and particulars of the factory shall be as nearly as possible in Form No.2.

R.14 Appointment of Inspectors.

R.15 2[15. Power of Inspectors.

R.16 Duties of Certifying Surgeon.

R.17 Washing of inside warks & partitions.-

R.18 Record of white washing, etc.

R.19 1[19. Disposal of trade wastes and efluents.-

R.19(A) 2[19A. Ventilation and Temperature.-

R.19(B) For permission level of certain substances schedule-

R.20 When artificial humidification not allowed.

R.21 Provision of hygrometer.

R.22 Exemption from maintenance of hygrometer.

R.23 Copy of schedule to rule 20 to be affixed near every hygrometer.

R.24 Temperature to be recorded at each hygrometer.

R.25 Specification of hygrometer.

R.26 Thermometers to be maintained in efficient order.

R.27 An inaccurate thermometer not to be used without fresh certificate.

R.28 Hygrometer not to be affixed to wall, etc., unless protected by wood.

R.29 No reading to be taken within 15 minutes of renewal of water.

R.30 How to introduce steam for humidification.

R.31 Lighting of interior parts.

R.32 Prevention of glare.

R.33 Power of Chief Inspector to exempt.

R.34 Provision for drinking water.

R.35 Cooling of water.

R.36 Latrine accommodation

R.37 Design, situation, etc., of latrines.

R.38 Septic Tank Latrines.

R.39 Reference to municipal and local authorities.

R.40 Urinal accommodations

R.41 Urinals to conform to public health requirements.

R.42 White-washing, colour-washing of latrines and urinals.

R.43 Construction and maintenance of drains.

R.44 Number and location of spittoons.

R.45 Type of spittoons.

R.46 Cleaning of spittoons.

R.47 Safety precautions

R.48 Building and Structures.

R.49 1[Examination of eye-sight of certain workers.

R.49(A) Railways in factories.

R.49(B) 1[49B. Ovens and driers.

R.49(C) 1[49C. Reaction vessels and kettles.

R.50 Machinery and Plant.

R.50(A) Precautions against electrical hazards.

R.51 Methods of work:

R.52 Stacking and storing of materials, etc.

R.52(A) 1[52A. Protective equipment-

R.53 Work on or near machinery in motion.

R.54 3[54. Employment of young persons on dangerous machines

R.54(A) 1[54A. Hoists and Lifts:

R.55 Lifting machines, chains, ropes and lifting tackles.

R.56 Pressure Vessel and Plant.

R.56(A) 1[56A. Water-sealed gash older.

R.57 Excessive weights.

R.58 1[58. Protection of eyes.

R.59 Minimum dimensions of manholes -

R.60 Exemptions.

R.61 Fire.

R.62 2[62. (1) First-aid, fire fighting arrangements.

R.63 Prohibition of smoking and naked lights.

R.63(A) Site Appraisal Committee:

R.63(B) Health and Safety Policy.

R.63(C) Safety Committee

R.63(D) Collection, development and dissemination of information :-

R.63(E) Disclosure of information to workers :

R.63(f) Disclosure of information to the Chief Inspector.