Factories Act 1948 — Set 4
Labour Laws · कारखाना अधिनियम 1948 · Questions 31–40 of 140
Under the Factories Act, who must submit a written notice to the Chief Inspector before operating a factory?
Correct Answer: B. Occupier
Under Section 7 of the Factories Act, the occupier of every factory must send a written notice to the Chief Inspector of Factories at least 15 days before the factory begins to operate. The notice must include the name and situation of the factory, name and address of the occupier, nature of manufacturing process, and other prescribed details. This pre-registration helps the inspectorate plan visits.
Under the Factories Act, which section deals with 'work on or near machinery in motion'?
Correct Answer: B. Section 26
Section 22 of the Factories Act deals with work on or near machinery in motion. It provides that if examination or lubrication on running machinery is necessary, it shall be done only by specially trained adult male workers wearing tight-fitting clothing. Women and children are prohibited from working near running machinery. Proper safety procedures must be followed to prevent accidents.
Under the Factories Act, Section 23 deals with:
Correct Answer: B. Employment of young persons on dangerous machines
Section 23 of the Factories Act prohibits employment of young persons (those below 18 years of age) on dangerous machines unless they have been fully instructed on the dangers and precautions to be taken and have received sufficient training. This provision protects young and inexperienced workers from industrial hazards. Young persons working on machinery must be under proper supervision.
Under the Factories Act, which provision deals with the safety of pressure vessels?
Correct Answer: A. Section 31
Section 31 of the Factories Act specifically deals with safety of steam boilers and pressure vessels in factories. It requires regular testing and examination of all pressure vessels by competent persons. The vessels must be properly maintained and operated within safe pressure limits. Records of inspection must be maintained. This provision prevents accidents from boiler explosions.
Under the Factories Act, Chapter V deals with:
Correct Answer: B. Safety provisions
Chapter V of the Factories Act (Sections 21 to 41) deals with safety provisions. This chapter covers fencing of machinery, work on machinery in motion, employment of young persons on dangerous machines, striking gear, hoists and lifts, pressure plant, floors, stairs, pits, dangerous fumes, fire safety, and other safety requirements. It is the most comprehensive safety chapter in the Act.
Under the Factories Act, Section 44 provides for:
Correct Answer: B. First-aid appliances
Section 44 of the Factories Act requires that every factory must have adequate first-aid boxes or cupboards equipped with prescribed contents. The number of first-aid boxes depends on the number of workers employed. The boxes must be in the charge of a responsible person who holds a certificate in first-aid. The purpose is to provide immediate medical assistance in case of accidents.
Under the Factories Act, what is the minimum cubicle space per worker to prevent overcrowding?
Correct Answer: B. 14.2 cubic meters
Section 16 of the Factories Act deals with overcrowding. It specifies that no room in any factory shall be overcrowded to an extent injurious to the health of workers. The Act prescribes a minimum space per worker: in existing factories, 9.9 cubic metres (350 cubic feet) per person and in new factories 14.2 cubic metres (500 cubic feet) per person, measured from the floor level.
Under the Factories Act, Section 33 deals with:
Correct Answer: B. Explosive or inflammable substances
Section 33 of the Factories Act deals with explosive or inflammable dust, gas, fume or vapour in factories. It requires that effective measures must be taken to prevent accumulation of explosive or inflammable dust, gas, fume or vapour to dangerous concentrations. Enclosed places where such substances might accumulate must be tested before workers enter. This provision prevents fire and explosion accidents.
Under the Factories Act, which chapter deals with 'Welfare' provisions?
Correct Answer: B. Chapter IV
Chapter VI of the Factories Act (Sections 42 to 50) deals with welfare provisions. These include washing facilities (Section 42), facilities for storing and drying clothing (Section 43), first-aid appliances (Section 44), canteens (Section 46), shelters, rest rooms, and lunch rooms (Section 47), crèches (Section 48), and welfare officers (Section 49). All these ensure basic amenities for workers.
Under the Factories Act, how many times per day can a mother visit the crèche?
Correct Answer: B. Twice
The correct answer is 'Twice'. Twice correctly answers the question about under the factories act, how many times per day can a mother visit the crèche. This is an important fact in the topic of Factories Act 1948 and worker safety, which is regularly tested in competitive exams such as RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, UPSC, and state PSC examinations. A thorough understanding of Factories Act 1948 and worker safety helps candidates score well in the General Knowledge section.