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The Factories Act, 1948

First-aid appliances

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 06 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 45 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with first-aid appliances. There shall in every factory be provided and maintained so as to be readily accessible during all working hours first-aid boxes or cupboards equipped with the prescribed contents, and the number of such boxes or cupboards to be provided and maintained shall not be less than one for every one hundred

(1) There shall in every factory be provided and maintained so as to be readily accessible during all working hours first-aid boxes or cupboards equipped with the prescribed contents, and the number of such boxes or cupboards to be provided and maintained shall not be less than one for every one hundred and fifty workers ordinarily employed "[at any one time] in the factory. 2[(2) Nothing except the prescribed contents shall be kept in a first-aid box or cupboard.

(3) Each first-aid box or cupboard shall be kept in the charge of a separate responsible person 3[who holds a certificate in first-aid treatment recognised by the State Government] and who shall always be readily available during the working hours of the factory.] 4[(4) In every factory wherein more than five hundred workers are 5[ordinarily employed] there shall be provided and maintained an ambulance room of the prescribed size, containing the prescribed equipment and in the charge of such medical and nursing staff as may be prescribed "[and those facilities shall always be made readily available during the working hours of the factory]. STATE AMENDMENTS Karnataka Amendment of section 45 .- In section 45 of the Factories Act, 1948 (Central Act LXIII of 1948) (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), in sub-section (4), for the words "five hundred" the words "two hundred" shall be substituted. [Vide Karnataka Act 1 of 2003, s. 2].

Section 45, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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This section refers to

  1. Factories Act s. 45

Referred to by 2

  1. s. 6
  2. s. 120 Repeal and savings

Questions about Section 45

What does Section 45 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 45 of the Factories Act is headed "First-aid appliances". There shall in every factory be provided and maintained so as to be readily accessible during all working hours first-aid boxes or cupboards equipped with the prescribed contents, and the number of such boxes or cupboards to be provided and maintained shall not be less than one for every one hundred

How do I find court cases under Section 45 of the Factories Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Factories Act 1948 Bihar 45, section 45 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 45 of the Factories Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 45 of the Factories Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Factories Act 45, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Factories Act enacted?

Factories Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 63 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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