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The Factory Act , 1948

Safety Officers

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 40B of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with safety Officers. In every factory,- (i) wherein one thousand or more workers are ordinarily employed, or (ii) wherein, in the opinion of the State Government, any manufacturing process or operation is carried on, which process or operation involves any risk of bodily injury, poisoning or disease, or any other hazard

(1) In every factory,- (i) wherein one thousand or more workers are ordinarily employed, or (ii) wherein, in the opinion of the State Government, any manufacturing process or operation is carried on, which process or operation involves any risk of bodily injury, poisoning or disease, or any other hazard to health, to the persons employed in the factory, Chp CON Una the occupier shall, if so required by the State Government by notification in the Official Gazette, employ such number of Safety Officers as may be specified in that notification.

(2) The duties, qualifications and conditions of service of Safety Officers shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.]

Section 40B, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

Questions about Section 40B

What does Section 40B of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 40B of the Factory Act is headed "Safety Officers". In every factory,- (i) wherein one thousand or more workers are ordinarily employed, or (ii) wherein, in the opinion of the State Government, any manufacturing process or operation is carried on, which process or operation involves any risk of bodily injury, poisoning or disease, or any other hazard

How do I find court cases under Section 40B of the Factory Act ?

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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.

Other sections of this Act

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