Some provisions of the Factories Act and its amendments are given below.
1. These provisions relate mainly to the health, safety and welfare of the workers in industry.
2. The premises of the factory must be kept clean.
3. Effective arrangements shall be made to treat and dispose of the industrial wastes in a safe manner.
4. Provision should be made for adequate lighting and ventilation and, reasonable temperature. The conditions should be comfortable for Work.
5. Wherever dust and fumes are likely to arise, effective measures should be taken to prevent its inhalation.
6. The dangers part of machinery must be fenced.
7. No person shall be made to lift. Carry or move any load so heavy as likely to cause hidden injury.
8. In case there is risk of injury to eyes, goggles shall be provided for the protection of the workers.
9. Sufficient fire prevention methods must be undertaken. There should be safe means of escape for all persons in the event of a fire. There should be necessary equipment and facilities for extinguishing fire.
10.Every factory must have first aid boxes with contents. There should be atleast one first aid box for every one hundred and fifty workers in the organisation. Each first aid box shall be in the charge of a responsible person who holds a certificate for first aid treatment. That person shall be always readily available during the working hours.
In case any accident takes place in a factory causing death or a serious injury, the matter must be reported to the office dealing with labour matters.