Floors, stairs and means of access
Section 32 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with floors, stairs and means of access. In every factory- (a) all floors, steps, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of sound construction and properly maintained [and shall be kept free from obstructions and substances likely to cause persons to slip],and where it is necessary to ensure safety, steps, stairs, passages and gangways sha
In every factory- (a) all floors, steps, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of sound construction and properly maintained 5[and shall be kept free from obstructions and substances likely to cause persons to slip],and where it is necessary to ensure safety, steps, stairs, passages and gangways shall be provided with substantial hand- rails;
(b) there shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be provided and maintained safe means of access to every place at which any person is at any time required to work. 6[(c) When any person has to work at a height from where he is likely to fall, provision shall be made, so far as is reasonably practicable, by fencing or otherwise, to ensure the safety of the person so working.]
Section 32, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 32
What does Section 32 of the Factory Act deal with?
Section 32 of the Factory Act is headed "Floors, stairs and means of access". In every factory- (a) all floors, steps, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of sound construction and properly maintained [and shall be kept free from obstructions and substances likely to cause persons to slip],and where it is necessary to ensure safety, steps, stairs, passages and gangways sha
How do I find court cases under Section 32 of the Factory 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: Factory Act 1948 32, section 32 Factory Act 1948, section 32 of the Factory 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 32 of the Factory Act , and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was the Factory Act enacted?
Factory 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.
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